John T. Wilder

John T. Wilder

John Thomas Wilder (January 31, 1830 – October 20, 1917) was an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War. As an industrialist, he was instrumental in developing the natural resources of the State of Tennessee.

Read more about John T. Wilder:  Early Life and Career, Civil War, Postbellum Career

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