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.

David Wilder Jr.
Massachusetts Auditor
In office
1849–1854
GovernorGeorge N. Briggs
George S. Boutwell
John H. Clifford
Treasurer and Receiver-General of Massachusetts
In office
1837–1842
GovernorEdward Everett
Marcus Morton
Preceded byHezekiah Barnard
Succeeded byThomas Russell
Personal details
Born3 May 1778
Died21 September 1866 (aged 88)
Duxbury, Massachusetts
NationalityAmerican
Political partyWhig

In January 1837, Wilder was elected Treasurer of Massachusetts, having received 396 votes compared to his closest opponent's 236 votes.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Legislature". Fall River Monitor. January 14, 1837. p. 2. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
Political offices
Preceded by
New Office
Massachusetts Auditor
1849 – 1854
Succeeded by
Preceded by Treasurer and Receiver-General of Massachusetts
1837 – 1842
Succeeded by
Thomas Russell