William Chauncey Wilder

Biography

While the details of William Chauncey Wilder’s daily life are not widely recorded, his final resting place at West Side Cemetery marks the presence of a 19th‑century citizen who shared in the rhythms of a growing city. His name endures as part of the tapestry of people whose labors kept the communities around the cemetery thriving.

He is remembered as a respectful member of his neighborhood, one of many whose steady work and quiet contribution built the foundations of the neighborhood they loved.