William Alonzo Wilder William Alonzo Wilder is the 4th child of George Fuller Wilder and Louisa Gatewood Wilder. He was born April 10, 1881 in Unionville, Putnam County, Missouri.

The lineage of William Alonzo Wilder: Thomas Wilder and Anna Eames - Nathaniel Wilder and Mary Sawyer - - Nathaniel Wilder Jr. and Damris Whitcomb - - - Elias Wilder and Abigail Rice - - - - Elias Wilder Jr. and Dolly (last name unknown) - - - - - Artemas Wilder and Dolly Crowninshield - - - - - - Elias Wilder and Teresa "Turzah" Fuller - - - - - - - George Fuller Wilder and Louisa Jane Gatewood - - - - - - - - William Alonzo Wilder William married Lulu Belle Nelson on 25 May 1901 in Savannah, Andrew County, Missouri. There were 5 children born of this union.

Children of William Alonzo Wilder and Lulu Belle Nelson Leroy William - born: Jan. 16, 1901 Ethel Izora - born: Jun. 11, 1903 Melvin Ray - born: Oct. 14, 1905 Lillian Clara - born: Mar. 22, 1908 George Edward - born: Apr. 16, 1910

By trade William Alonzo was a laborer and worked several occupations; he was a teamster hauling coal, worked as a cement mason, and various other occupations to support his family. He was known to be a ladies man, after his separation with Lulu. William and Lulu separated around 1912, and he became the primary caregiver of their children. Sometime after 1920 all of the children went to live with their mother except for their youngest child, George. According to Georgia Nan Wilder Patrick, daughter of George Edward, William Alonzo refused to give custody of George to Lulu. Because of his young age, William was concerned for George's welfare. George lived with his father until he joined the Navy in 1927. William Alonzo died 21 September 1966 in Torrance, Los Angeles County, California. Interestingly enough, after having been separated for over 40 years Lulu Belle also died in Torrance, Los Angeles, California 25 June 1961, and both are buried at Green Hills Memorial Park.