Abel Carter Wilder facts for kids
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Abel Carter Wilder (born March 18, 1828 – died December 22, 1875) was an important American politician. He served as a U.S. Representative for the state of Kansas.
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About Abel Carter Wilder
Abel Carter Wilder was born in Mendon, Massachusetts. After finishing his early studies, he started working in business. He bought and sold goods, which is called "mercantile pursuits."
He later moved to Rochester, New York, and continued his business work there. In 1857, he moved again to Leavenworth, Kansas. He kept working in business in Kansas too.
Early Political Steps
Wilder became interested in politics. In 1859, he was chosen as a representative, or "delegate," to a special meeting called the Osawatomie convention.
In 1860, he was a delegate to the Republican National Convention. This is a big meeting where the Republican Party chooses its candidate for president. At this meeting, he was even chosen to be the chairman, or leader, of the convention.
Serving in the Civil War
During the American Civil War, Abel Carter Wilder joined the army. He served as a captain in a Kansas military group for one year.
Life as a Congressman
After the war, Wilder was elected to the Thirty-Eighth Congress. He served as a Republican representative for Kansas from March 4, 1863, to March 3, 1865.
He continued to be a delegate for the Republican National Conventions in 1864, 1868, and 1872. This shows he stayed active in his political party.
Later Life and Career
In 1865, Wilder moved back to Rochester, New York. There, he started publishing a newspaper called the Morning and Evening Express. He worked on the newspaper until 1868, when he decided to stop working actively in business.
In 1872, he was elected as the mayor of Rochester. However, he resigned from this position in 1873.
Abel Carter Wilder passed away on December 22, 1875. He died in San Francisco, California, where he had gone for his health. He was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery in Rochester, New York.
