Joel Wheeler

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• Census: 1850, Brattleboro, Windham County, Vermont

Notes:

Joel Wheeler removed to Warwich, Massachusetts.

There is a Joel Wheeler listed in 2nd Reg't (Town, Jr's.) Massachusetts Militia in war of 1812.
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Reference:
"Lyon Memorial", A. B. Lyon, 1905, p 340.

Joel married Martha Lyon 13 Feb 1800, Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Martha (daughter of Barsillai Lyon and Mary Davenport) was born 29 Feb 1776, Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died Johnson Township, Lamoille County, Vermont. [Group Sheet]

1. Endracus Wheeler was born 21 Dec 1800, Johnson Township, Lamoille County, Vermont; died 19 May 1849, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
2. Asa Wheeler was born 1 Mar 1803, Johnson Township, Lamoille County, Vermont; died 12 Nov 1880; was buried Prospect Cemetery, Brattleboro, Windham County, Vermont.
3. Anise Wheeler was born Abt 1805, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
4. Lucius Russel Wheeler was born 18 Mar 1805, Johnson Township, Lamoille County, Vermont; died 4 Nov 1857, Brattleboro, Windham County, Vermont; was buried Prospect Cemetery, Brattleboro, Windham County, Vermont.
5. Joel Wheeler was born 20 Feb 1807, Johnson Township, Lamoille County, Vermont.
6. Martha Wheeler was born 25 Jun 1811, Johnson Township, Lamoille County, Vermont; died See Notes.
7. Mary Wheeler was born Abt 1815; died 28 Nov 1830; was buried Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts.

Notes:

Adam Wheeler lived in Rutland, Massachusetts, for a time and about 1766 removed to Hubbardston, Massachusetts, where he was a prominent and highly esteemed citizen, and a deacon of the church. He served in the French and Indian War; and as Captain in the Revolutionary War, at Lexington, Charlestown, Bunker Hill, Newark, Stillwater, Albany, White Plains, etc. In the ill-fated Shay's Rebellian, he was next in prominence to Shay himself and figured almost as largely. Being of the opinion that the people were being done flagrant injustice, he raised a company of 100 men, and with 80 of them marched to Worcester and took possession of the court house, where his forces were increased by the townspeople, who were determined that no court should be held until they had obtained redress from their grievances. "On the steps were stationed a file of men with fixed bayonets, while in front stood Captain Wheeler with drawn sword."

When the High Sheriff arrived and sought to address the insurgents, Captain Wheeler informed him that he was one of their grievances, and that next to his person, were his fees, which were excessive and intolerable especially in
criminal executions. The following letter is a clear indication of their desire for redress without actual recourse to arms.

"The Honorable General Lincoln, Sir: As the officers of the people now convened in defense of their rights and privileges, have sent a petition to the General Court, for the sole purpose of accommodating our present unhappy affairs, we justly expect that hostilities may cease on both sides until we have a return from our legislature. Your honor will therefore be pleased to give us an answer. Per order of the Committee for reconciliation.
Francis Stone, Chairman
Dan'l Shays, Captain
Adam Wheeler

Pelham, '1-31-1787

To escape the penalty for his participation in that affair he fled to Canada and remained there four years. In 1791 he petitioned as follows:

"The petition of Adam Wheeler to the town of Hubbardston: Humbly showeth that your petr was at Pelham about 4 years ago, in the unhappy disturbance that happened in this country; and that Dr. Hinds has commenced an action against me which is gone to execution which is not in my power to discharge. Gentlemen, friends, fellow citizens, and neighbors: your petr prays for help to discharge said debt and costs, which is 9 pounds, 4 shillings, and 9 pennies, and your petr as in duty bound will ever pray.

Adam Wheeler.

The esteem in which he was still held by his townsmen is shown by this entry on the town records:
"Voted that the selectmen settle the debt of Captain Wheeler in the best and easiest manor possible."
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Reference:
"History of the Wheeler Family in America", 1914, Albert Gallatin Wheeler, Jr., p 39-40, 59, 501.
DAR Nos. 28402, 16079, 23356.

Adam married Mercy Wheeler 17 Nov 1763. Mercy (daughter of Isaac Wheeler and Sarah Lawrence) was born 26 Sep 1740, Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died 10 Jul 1808. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

DAR lists given name as Nancy.
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Reference:
"History of the Wheeler Family in America", 1914, Albert Gallatin Wheeler, Jr., p 39-40, 59, 501.

Notes:

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Reference:
"History of the Wheeler Family in America", 1914, Albert Gallatin Wheeler, Jr.,
p 25, 29, 39.

Ephraim married Miriam Martin 30 Dec 1729, Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Miriam (daughter of Adam Martin and Mary Church) was born 7 Mar 1713, Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died 9 Jul 1756, Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Vital Records of Shrewsbury list surname as Marten.
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Reference:
"History of the Wheeler Family in America", 1914, Albert Gallatin Wheeler, Jr., p 29, 39.

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• AFN: BT65-8Q

Notes:

Isaac Wheeler removed in 1755 to Rutland, Massachusetts.

Isaac married Sarah Lawrence 8 May 1734, Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Sarah (daughter of Ebenezer Lawrence and Mary Partridge) was born 30 May 1709, Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died Aft 1750, Worcester County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet]

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• AFN: BT65-9W

Notes:

May have died in Rutland.
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Reference:
"History of the Wheeler Family in America", 1914, Albert Gallatin Wheeler, Jr.,
p 501.

Notes:

John Wheeler removed to Marlborough, Massachusetts about 1700.
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Reference:
"History of the Wheeler Family in America", 1914, Albert Gallatin Wheeler, Jr.,
p 24, 29, 39.

John married Elizabeth Wells 25 Apr 1684, Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Elizabeth (daughter of Thomas Wells) was born 31 Jul 1666, Of Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died Aft 1689, Of Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet]

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• AFN: 4C1B-K9

Notes:

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Reference:
"History of the Wheeler Family in America", 1914, Albert Gallatin Wheeler, Jr.,
p 29.

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• AFN: 1L5D-NDC

Notes:

{England}

Adam married Mary Church 22 Feb 1707/1708, Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Mary (daughter of David Church and Mary) was christened 7 Dec 1684, Little Saxham, Suffolk, England. [Group Sheet]

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• AFN: 1L5D-NH0

Notes:

Isaac Wheeler was a carpenter at Medfield, Massachusetts.

Will of Isaac Wheeler

In the name of God amen the first day of December in the year of our Lord one
thousand seven hundred twenty five. I Isaac Wheelar of Medfield in the County
of Suffolk in his Majesties province of the Massachusetts bay in New England;
Carpenter being come to a considerable age but of perfect mind and memory
thanks be unto God: and calling to mind the mortallity of my body and knowing
that it is appointed to men once to Dy: Do make and ordain this my last Will
and Testament: that is to Say and principally and first of all I give and
Recomend my Soul into the hands of God who gave it; and my body I do Recomend
to the Earth to be Decently buried: And as touching such worldly Estate
wherewith it hath pleased god to bless me in this life: I Give and dispose the
same in the following manner and forme: Imprimis: I give and bequeath to
Experience Whellar my Derly beloved wife one third part of all my housing and
lands in Medfield During the tearm of her naturall life: And one third part of
all my personall Estate to be at her dispose for ever provided that my Just
Debts & Expences be first paid: Item: I give and bequeath to Richard Wheelar
My Son all those lands and housing in the Township of Worcester which I have
already given him by deed and writing under my hand: So much of my lands So
Expressed in Such deed to be in full for his portion in my housing and lands.
Item I give and bequeath to Isaac Wheelar my son all my housing and lands
Lying in the Township of Medfield to him his heires and Assignes for Ever: he
to allow his Mothers thirds for her tearm, provided that he pay out five pounds
to Mary Boyden; and five pounds to Experience Clark his two Sisters to be paid
at his Mothers Decease

Item I Do give and bequeath to Abraham Wheelar my Son all my lands and Rights
of lands that Remain to me in the Township of Worcester aforesaid: which I
have not given to my Son Richard Wheelar my lands of all Sorts and Common
Rights in that Township to him his heires and Assignes for Ever: Also I do
will and bequeath that all my moveable Estat within dores and without doores
excepting my wifes thirds as all my stock and Cattle shall be equally divided
to and among all my Sons and Daughters that are abov named: provided that my
Son Isaac Sheeler shall have all my Carpenters tooles axes and Iron chains and
all my tackling for a teame: and also he Shall have one Cow and one horse and
two Oxen or two Steeres fit for a team -- or the worth of them out of my Stock
before Division: And if any of my Sons or daughters Shall happen to Dy before
they Receive any Legacy herein bequeathed then Such Legacy shall go to the
Children of Such Deceased Equally; And also I Do make and ordain the Said Isaac
Wheelar my Son to be the Sole Executor of this my las Will and Testament In
witness whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal the day and year above
written
Isaac Wheelar (Seal)

Signed Sealed and declared by the
said Isaac Wheelar as his last will
and Testament in the presence of us
Henry Adams Senr.
Thomas Adams
Eleazar Smith
Suffolk: ss. By the Nonble Josiah Willard Esqr
Judge of Probate &c
The forgoing Will being presented for Probate by the Executor therin named
Henry Adams Senr Thos. Adams & Eleizar Smith made Oath that they Saw Isaac
Wheelar the Subscriber to this Instrument Sign and & Seal and heard him Publish
& Declare the Same to be his last Will and Testament and when so did he was of
sound disposing mind & Memory According to these Deponents best discerning and
that they set to their hands as Witnesses thereof in presence of said Testator.

J. Willard
Boston Mar. 4th, 1730
A true copy, Attest,
John R. Nichols
Assistant Register.
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Reference:
"History of the Wheeler Family in America", 1914, Albert Gallatin Wheeler, Jr., p 499-500, 501.

Isaac married Experience Metcalf Abt 1690. Experience (daughter of John Metcalf and Mary Chickering) was born 16 Oct 1661, Of Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died 18 Feb 1730. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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Reference:
"History of the Wheeler Family in America", 1914, Albert Gallatin Wheeler, Jr.,
p 501.

Other Events:

• AFN: 9W95-85

Notes:

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Reference:
"History of the Wheeler Family in America", 1914, Albert Gallatin Wheeler, Jr.,
p 501.

Ebenezer married Mary Partridge 25 Nov 1706, Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Mary (daughter of John Partridge and Elizabeth Rockwood) was born 26 Feb 1681, Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died 14 Feb 1754. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• AFN: 9W95-39

Notes:

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Reference:
IGI