David Wilder Jr.
David Wilder Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts Auditor | |
| In office 1849–1854 | |
| Governor | George N. Briggs George S. Boutwell John H. Clifford |
| Treasurer and Receiver-General of Massachusetts | |
| In office 1837–1842 | |
| Governor | Edward Everett Marcus Morton |
| Preceded by | Hezekiah Barnard |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Russell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 May 1778 |
| Died | 21 September 1866 (aged 88) Duxbury, Massachusetts |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Whig |
David Wilder Jr. (3 May 1778 – 21 September 1866) was an American politician who served as the Treasurer and Receiver-General of Massachusetts and as the first Massachusetts Auditor.
In January 1837, Wilder was elected Treasurer of Massachusetts, having received 396 votes compared to his closest opponent's 236 votes.[1]
References
- ^ "Legislature". Fall River Monitor. January 14, 1837. p. 2. Retrieved May 15, 2024.