Amos Parker Wilder was an American journalist and diplomat who served as United States Consul General to Hong Kong and Shanghai in the early 20th century.
Citizenship
United States
Born
February 15, 1862
Died
July 2, 1936
Overview
Amos Parker Wilder (February 15, 1862 – July 2, 1936) was an American journalist and diplomat who served as United States Consul General to Hong Kong and Shanghai in the early 20th century.
Early life and education
Wilder was born on September 10, 1861, in Calais, Maine, the son of Amos Wilder and Charlotte P. Wilder. He earned an A.B. and Ph.D from Yale University.
Career
From 1882 to 1892 he edited the New Haven Palladium, and from 1892 to 1894, worked as an editorial writer in New York City. In 1894, he moved to Wisconsin, where he purchased a one-half interest in the Wisconsin State Journal, and in 1901 acquired controlling interest.
Wilder was a devout Congregationalist and served as a church deacon. He was also and teetotaler and temperance advocate from his youth. He was in favor of women's suffrage.
