Joel Wheeler1,2

b. 1750, d. 1801
Family
Father*Micajah Wheeler1 d. 1809
Mother*Sarah Martin1
Birth*1750Joel Wheeler was born about 1750 in Albemarle County, Virginia.1,3 
Name VariationHis full name was reported to be Joel Benjamin Wheeler.2 
Marriage*1774He married Frances Burnett about 1774 in Albemarle County, Virginia.4,2 
Death*1801He died in 1801 at about age 50.5,3 

Family

 Frances Burnett b. 1755, d. 19 Nov 1822
Children 1.John Wheeler+5,6,3 b. 1775, d. May 1823
 2.Joel Wheeler+3 b. 1776
 3.Polly Wheeler+3 b. 1777
 4.William Wheeler3 b. 1779
 5.Elizabeth Wheeler+3 b. 1782
 6.David Wheeler3 b. 1786
 7.Zachariah Wheeler+7 b. 1787, d. bt 29 Aug 1850 - 1 Aug 1860
 8.Jane Wheeler8,3 b. 1790, d. Jul 1869
 9.Micajah Wheeler+7 b. 1795
 10.Bond Wheeler3 b. 1796
 11.Benjamin Wheeler3 b. 1800, d. 1821

Citations

  1. [S2234] Reverend Edgar Woods, Albemarle County in Virginia, downloaded from the Boston Public Library eBooks and Texts Archive at www.archive.org. (Charlottesville, Virginia: The Michie Company, Printers: Edgar Woods, 1901), Wheeler, pages 342-343. Hereinafter cited as Albemarle County in Virginia.
  2. [S2244] Family Search Ancestry Discovery Blog, online at https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/… .Caution: This is a beautifully presented collection of "Person Pages" containing a variety of information about specific ancestors submitted by individual contributors -- often, unfortunately, with no sources. If the information we have chosen to pass along here is accurate, we are extremely grateful to the contributor(s) who have shared it. Without documentation, however, we researchers are always forced to question the validity of information. We hope what we have selected to include was originally obtained from family Bible records, or other reliable sources, and is accurate. Although, even when we have found contributed information to be unreliable, inaccurate or incomplete, we consider the information useful as possible clues as we research, viewed online on 24 September 2021 at https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/KLS3-XH4. Hereinafter cited as Family Search Ancestry Discovery Blog.
  3. [S2261] Dennis Wheeler, The life and times of William Wheeler & Nancy Puckett : of Albemarle County, Virginia and Barren County, Kentucky whose descendants came to Missouri : with a genealogy of the grandfather of William Wheeler, Micajah Wheeler of Albemarle County, Virginia, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Compiled with the assistance of Irvin Wheeler and Ruth La June Standiford Wheeler. Micajah Wheeler (ca. 1725-1809) was possibly born in England and lived in Albemarle County, Virginia with his wife, Sarah. His descendant, William Wheeler, was born between 1776 and 1784. He married Nancy Puckett in 1804 in Amherst County, Virginia. He died ca. 1836 in Barren County, Kentucky and his wife died after 1860 in Lincoln County, Missouri. Descendants lived in Virginia, Kentucky, Missouri, Alabama, and elsewhere. Includes index. (Jackson, Missouri: D. Wheeler, 1996), Chapter I, Micajah Wheeler, Grandfather of William Wheeler, The Children of Immigrant Micajah Wheeler, Joel Wheeler, pages 13-15. Hereinafter cited as The life and times of William Wheeler & Nancy Puckett.
  4. [S2244] Family Search Ancestry Discovery Blog, online at https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/…, viewed online on 24 September 2021 at https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LTTY-XSP
  5. [S2227] Cheyanne Britt Conner, The Life and Times of Obadiah Britt and Sarah Wheeler Britt, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Biographical and genealogical information about Obadiah Britt, Jr. (1763-1862) and about his wife, Sarah (Wheeler) Britt (1763-1855) and some of their descendants. They married in 1785 and lived in Albemarle County, Virginia and Barren County, Kentucky. Includes an index, a helpful table of contents and excellent documentation of sources. (Indianapolis, Indiana: C. B. Conner, 1981), pages 42-45, photo copy and transcription of the will of Micajah Wheeler dated 13 June 1808 and filed in Albemarle County, Virginia on 9 March 1809. Hereinafter cited as Obadiah Britt and Sarah Wheeler.
  6. [S2261] Dennis Wheeler, The life and times of William Wheeler & Nancy Puckett, Chapter II, To Kentucky, page 18.
  7. [S221] Analysis and opinion of researcher, Liz Heaton Brown (Summerlin, Nevada).
  8. [S2231] Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954, online from the Family History Library, www.familysearch.org, marriage bond issued on 6 May 1835 in Barren County, Kentucky, to William Emmerson and Micajah Wheeler in the amount of £50, the condition of the obligation being the intended marriage shortly to be solemnized between William Emmerson and Jane Wheeler, citing FHL Film# 209753, Digital# 5552450, image# 27 of 1020. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954.

Joel Wheeler1

b. 1776
Family
Father*Joel Wheeler2 b. 1750, d. 1801
Mother*Frances Burnett2 b. 1755, d. 19 Nov 1822
Birth*1776Joel Wheeler was born about 1776 in Albemarle County, Virginia.1 
Marriage*He married Anky Furlong, daughter of John Furlong and Jean Emmerson.1 
Census US 1850*7 September 1850Anky and Joel Wheeler were enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 7 September 1850 in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. Joel was 74 years of age and a farmer with real estate valued at $800, and Anky was 64 years of age. Neither of them could read or write. They were enumerated with four children in 1850. Lucinda was 26 years of age; Vincent R. was age 24 and a farmer with his father; Leanna S. was age 20; and Helen M. was 17 years old. Reuben Kinslow and his family were enumerated in the next household on the same census page.1 

Family

 Anky Furlong b. 1786
Children 1.Lucinda Wheeler1 b. 1824
 2.Vincent R. Wheeler1 b. 1826
 3.Leanna S. Wheeler1 b. 1830
 4.Helen Mariah Wheeler1 b. 8 Sep 1831, d. 25 Feb 1922

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Joel and Anky Wheeler, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 360a. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2261] Dennis Wheeler, The life and times of William Wheeler & Nancy Puckett : of Albemarle County, Virginia and Barren County, Kentucky whose descendants came to Missouri : with a genealogy of the grandfather of William Wheeler, Micajah Wheeler of Albemarle County, Virginia, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Compiled with the assistance of Irvin Wheeler and Ruth La June Standiford Wheeler. Micajah Wheeler (ca. 1725-1809) was possibly born in England and lived in Albemarle County, Virginia with his wife, Sarah. His descendant, William Wheeler, was born between 1776 and 1784. He married Nancy Puckett in 1804 in Amherst County, Virginia. He died ca. 1836 in Barren County, Kentucky and his wife died after 1860 in Lincoln County, Missouri. Descendants lived in Virginia, Kentucky, Missouri, Alabama, and elsewhere. Includes index. (Jackson, Missouri: D. Wheeler, 1996), Chapter I, Micajah Wheeler, Grandfather of William Wheeler, The Children of Immigrant Micajah Wheeler, Joel Wheeler, pages 13-15. Hereinafter cited as The life and times of William Wheeler & Nancy Puckett.

John Wheeler1

b. 1827
Family
Father*Zachariah Wheeler1 b. 1787, d. bt 29 Aug 1850 - 1 Aug 1860
Mother*Martha Britt1 b. 1787, d. 1863
Birth*1827John Wheeler was born about 1827 in Kentucky.1,2 
(Son) Census US 185029 August 1850John was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 29 August 1850 in the household of his parents in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. He was 23 years of age and not able to read or write.3 
(Brother-in-Law) Census US 18601 August 1860John was enumerated on the 1860 census taken on 1 August 1860 in the household of his sister and brother-in-law, Elizabeth (Wheeler) Kinslow and James P. Kinslow, in District 2, Barren County, Kentucky. John was 32 years of age, had a personal estate valued at $150, and worked as a laborer.2 

Citations

  1. [S2227] Cheyanne Britt Conner, The Life and Times of Obadiah Britt and Sarah Wheeler Britt, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Biographical and genealogical information about Obadiah Britt, Jr. (1763-1862) and about his wife, Sarah (Wheeler) Britt (1763-1855) and some of their descendants. They married in 1785 and lived in Albemarle County, Virginia and Barren County, Kentucky. Includes an index, a helpful table of contents and excellent documentation of sources. (Indianapolis, Indiana: C. B. Conner, 1981), page 65, Family Group Sheet for Martha (Patsy) Britt and Zachariah Wheeler. Hereinafter cited as Obadiah Britt and Sarah Wheeler.
  2. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James P. and Elizabeth Kinslow, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 2, Barren, Kentucky; Page: 948. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Zachariah and Martha Wheeler, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 352a. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.

John Wheeler1

b. 1786
Family
Father*Micajah Wheeler1 d. 1809
Mother*Sarah Martin1
Birth*1786John Wheeler was born about 1786 in Albemarle County, Virginia. On page 28 of the Wheeler-Puckett source, John's year of birth is estimated to have been 1757, and on pages 11-12, his birth is reported as before 1866 (sic), which we believe was meant to read before 1766; and according to the 1850 and 1860 censuses in Albemarle County, Virginia, he was born about 1786. Because of the about 20-year age difference between these two Johns, our conclusion is that they were two different men. We believe that John, born about 1786, is the one who married Ann Woodson, and was the son of Micajah Wheeler and Sarah Martin. The other John, born about 1757, may have been the John Wheeler who was born in Prince Edward County, Virginia about 1757, son of Nancy and Benjamin Dod Wheeler Sr., who married Susanna Clark in Crittenden County, Kentucky, and died in Livingston County, Kentucky in 1834 or 1838.1,2,3,4,5,6,7 
Marriage*14 October 1817He married Ann Woodson, daughter of John Woodson and Elizabeth Bailey, on 14 October 1817 in Albemarle County, Virginia.8,1,5 
Census US 1850*4 November 1850Ann and John Wheeler were enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 4 November 1850 in Albemarle County, Virginia. John was 64 years of age and a farmer, and Ann was 52 years of age. Their son, Benjamin, and his wife and children, were enumerated with them. Benjamin was 31 years of age, his wife, Demaris, was age 27, and their children, Mary, John and Mildred were ages 5, 3, and 1 year, respectively.2 
Census US 1860*1 August 1860Ann and John Wheeler were enumerated on the 1860 census taken on 1 August 1860 in St. Annes Parish, Charlottesville Post Office, Albemarle County, Virginia. John was 73 years of age and a farmer with real estate valued at $6,730 and a personal estate valued at $13,650, and Ann was 62 years of age. The couple's son, Benjamin W., was enumerated with his wife and family in his parents' household. Benjamin was 42 years of age, his wife Demaris was age 35, and their children, Mary, John, Mildred, Charles, Susan and Virgil, were ages 14, 12, 10, 8, 5, and 2 years, respectively.3 

Family

 Ann Woodson b. 1798
Child 1.Benjamin Wheeler+2 b. 1819

Citations

  1. [S2234] Reverend Edgar Woods, Albemarle County in Virginia, downloaded from the Boston Public Library eBooks and Texts Archive at www.archive.org. (Charlottesville, Virginia: The Michie Company, Printers: Edgar Woods, 1901), Wheeler, pages 342-343. Hereinafter cited as Albemarle County in Virginia.
  2. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Ann Wheeler, Year: 1850; Census Place: Albemarle, Virginia; Roll: 932; Page: 272b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Ann Wheeler, Year: 1860; Census Place: St Annes Parish, Albemarle, Virginia; Page: 595. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2261] Dennis Wheeler, The life and times of William Wheeler & Nancy Puckett : of Albemarle County, Virginia and Barren County, Kentucky whose descendants came to Missouri : with a genealogy of the grandfather of William Wheeler, Micajah Wheeler of Albemarle County, Virginia, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Compiled with the assistance of Irvin Wheeler and Ruth La June Standiford Wheeler. Micajah Wheeler (ca. 1725-1809) was possibly born in England and lived in Albemarle County, Virginia with his wife, Sarah. His descendant, William Wheeler, was born between 1776 and 1784. He married Nancy Puckett in 1804 in Amherst County, Virginia. He died ca. 1836 in Barren County, Kentucky and his wife died after 1860 in Lincoln County, Missouri. Descendants lived in Virginia, Kentucky, Missouri, Alabama, and elsewhere. Includes index. (Jackson, Missouri: D. Wheeler, 1996), Chapter I, Micajah Wheeler, Grandfather of William Wheeler, The Children of Immigrant Micajah Wheeler, John Wheeler, pages 11-12. Hereinafter cited as The life and times of William Wheeler & Nancy Puckett.
  5. [S2261] Dennis Wheeler, The life and times of William Wheeler & Nancy Puckett, Chapter III, Descendants of Micajah Wheeler, Second Generation, John Wheeler, page 28.
  6. [S1136] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, online at www.ancestry.com, application dated 18 June 1968 of James Wheeler, descendant of Susanna Clark and John Wheeler, who was born in 1757 and died on 24 November 1834, citing Volume 308. Hereinafter cited as Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970.
  7. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, John Wheeler, Memorial# 70655939. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  8. [S1686] Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1660-1800, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of John Wheeler and Ann Woodson on 14 October 1817 in Albemarle County, Virginia. Hereinafter cited as Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1660-1800.

John Wheeler1

b. 1775, d. May 1823
Family
Father*Joel Wheeler2,3,4 b. 1750, d. 1801
Mother*Frances Burnett2,5,6,3,4 b. 1755, d. 19 Nov 1822
Birth*1775John Wheeler was born about 1775 in Albemarle County, Virginia.2,7 
Marriage*20 December 1799He married Betsy Emerson, daughter of Henry Emmerson Sr., on 20 December 1799 in Albemarle County, Virginia.1,8,9 
Will*6 February 1821He prepared his will, which was written with many misspellings, on 6 February 1821 in Barren County, Kentucky, naming his wife, Betsy Wheeler, his older son, William, his daughters, Deliah, Polly and Fanny, his younger son, Micajah, and his son-in-law, Reuben Kinslow, husband of his deceased daughter, Amy.

His wife, during her lifetime, was the primary beneficiary of all of his land and most of his household furniture and stock. Each of his five children, when they came of age or married, was to receive a beast, bridle and saddle, and one good bed. His instructions were clear about wanting each of his five surviving children's total share of his estate, within twelve months after his wife's death, to be made equal in value after the sale of his remaining land, household furniture and stock. He included the direction that "Delilah, Polly and Fanny is to be learnt to read and rite", and that "William and Micajah to be well educated." He gave Reuben Kinslow, widower of his deceased daughter Amy, one horse, a cow and calf, and the bed and furniture that had been Amy's in her lifetime and, at that time, was in Reuben's possession.

He appointed his wife Betsy Wheeler as Executrix, and his son William as Executor to his Estate.

He signed and sealed his name John Wheeler, which was witnessed by his brother, Bond Wheeler, and brothers-in-law, Pleasant Emmerson and Joseph Coleman, husbands of his sisters, Polly and Elizabeth, respectively.10 
Death*May 1823He died in May 1823 in Barren County, Kentucky, at about age 48.11,7 
Probate*May 1823His will was proved in the Barren County Court of May 1823 on the oaths of Pleasant Emmerson and Joseph Coleman, two of the subscribing witnesses, and ordered to be recorded as the true Last Will of the said John Wheeler, deceased.10 

Family

 Elizabeth Emerson b. 1783, d. 15 Feb 1853
Children 1.Amy Wheeler7 b. 1800, d. b 1821
 2.William E. Wheeler+9 b. 1807, d. 1871
 3.Deliah Wheeler+9 b. 26 Feb 1809, d. 17 Jan 1890
 4.Polly Wheeler9
 5.Frances Ann Wheeler+1 b. 24 Nov 1813, d. 6 May 1885
 6.Micajah B. Wheeler+9 b. 1816

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Frances Ann “Fannie” (Wheeler) Ellis, Memorial# 89522345. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S2227] Cheyanne Britt Conner, The Life and Times of Obadiah Britt and Sarah Wheeler Britt, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Biographical and genealogical information about Obadiah Britt, Jr. (1763-1862) and about his wife, Sarah (Wheeler) Britt (1763-1855) and some of their descendants. They married in 1785 and lived in Albemarle County, Virginia and Barren County, Kentucky. Includes an index, a helpful table of contents and excellent documentation of sources. (Indianapolis, Indiana: C. B. Conner, 1981), pages 42-45, photo copy and transcription of the will of Micajah Wheeler dated 13 June 1808 and filed in Albemarle County, Virginia on 9 March 1809. Hereinafter cited as Obadiah Britt and Sarah Wheeler.
  3. [S2261] Dennis Wheeler, The life and times of William Wheeler & Nancy Puckett : of Albemarle County, Virginia and Barren County, Kentucky whose descendants came to Missouri : with a genealogy of the grandfather of William Wheeler, Micajah Wheeler of Albemarle County, Virginia, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Compiled with the assistance of Irvin Wheeler and Ruth La June Standiford Wheeler. Micajah Wheeler (ca. 1725-1809) was possibly born in England and lived in Albemarle County, Virginia with his wife, Sarah. His descendant, William Wheeler, was born between 1776 and 1784. He married Nancy Puckett in 1804 in Amherst County, Virginia. He died ca. 1836 in Barren County, Kentucky and his wife died after 1860 in Lincoln County, Missouri. Descendants lived in Virginia, Kentucky, Missouri, Alabama, and elsewhere. Includes index. (Jackson, Missouri: D. Wheeler, 1996), Chapter II, To Kentucky, page 18. Hereinafter cited as The life and times of William Wheeler & Nancy Puckett.
  4. [S2261] Dennis Wheeler, The life and times of William Wheeler & Nancy Puckett, Chapter I, Micajah Wheeler, Grandfather of William Wheeler, The Children of Immigrant Micajah Wheeler, Joel Wheeler, pages 13-15.
  5. [S2244] Family Search Ancestry Discovery Blog, online at https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/… .Caution: This is a beautifully presented collection of "Person Pages" containing a variety of information about specific ancestors submitted by individual contributors -- often, unfortunately, with no sources. If the information we have chosen to pass along here is accurate, we are extremely grateful to the contributor(s) who have shared it. Without documentation, however, we researchers are always forced to question the validity of information. We hope what we have selected to include was originally obtained from family Bible records, or other reliable sources, and is accurate. Although, even when we have found contributed information to be unreliable, inaccurate or incomplete, we consider the information useful as possible clues as we research, viewed online on 24 September 2021 at https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LTTY-XSP. Hereinafter cited as Family Search Ancestry Discovery Blog.
  6. [S2244] Family Search Ancestry Discovery Blog, online at https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/…, viewed online on 24 September 2021 at https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/KLS3-XH4
  7. [S2261] Dennis Wheeler, The life and times of William Wheeler & Nancy Puckett, Chapter III, Descendants of Micajah Wheeler, Third Generation, 21. John Wheeler, page 30.
  8. [S1686] Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1660-1800, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of John Wheeler and Betsy Emmerson on 20 December 1799 in Albemarle County, Virginia. Hereinafter cited as Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1660-1800.
  9. [S2230] Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989, online at www.ancestry.com, will record of John Wheeler dated 6 February 1821, mentioning his children William Wheeler, Deliah Wheeler, Polly Wheeler, Fanny Wheeler and Micajah Wheeler, and his wife Betsy Wheeler, witnessed by Pleasant Emerson, B. Wheeler and Joseph Coleman, probated in May 1823, referencing page 256. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989.
  10. [S2268] Kentucky. County Court (Barren County), Mixed probate records, 1799-1884; general index to wills, 1798-1960. Microfilm of original and typescript at the Barren County courthouse in Glasgow, Kentucky. Contains wills, inventories, appraisements, sale and settlements of estates, and administrator bonds. Includes index in each volume: will of John Wheeler dated 6 February 1821 and proved at the Barren County Court of May 1853, FHL Film# 209740, Digital# 4818752, Volume 2, 1817-1829, pages 256-257, image# 433 of 626; on 5 microfilm reels, viewed online at www.familysearch.org, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as Barren County, Kentucky, Mixed probate records, 1799-1884.
  11. [S2231] Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954, online from the Family History Library, www.familysearch.org, marriage of Samuel Furlong and Elizabeth Wheeler on 18 April 1826 in Barren County, Kentucky, citing FHL Film# 209767, Digital# 5552462, image# 50 of 346. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954.

John Wheeler1

b. 1847
Family
Father*Benjamin Wheeler1 b. 1819
Mother*Demaris P. Brown1 b. 1823
Birth*1847John Wheeler was born about 1847 in Virginia.1 
(Grandson) Census US 18504 November 1850John was enumerated with his parents and siblings on the 1850 census taken on 4 November 1850 in the household of his paternal grandparents, Ann and John Wheeler, in Albemarle County, Virginia. Young John was 3 years old.1 
(Grandson) Census US 18601 August 1860John was enumerated with his parents and siblings on the 1860 census taken on 1 August 1860 in the household of his paternal grandparents, Ann and John Wheeler, in St. Annes Parish, Charlottesville Post Office, Albemarle County, Virginia. John was 12 years old.2 

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Ann Wheeler, Year: 1850; Census Place: Albemarle, Virginia; Roll: 932; Page: 272b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Ann Wheeler, Year: 1860; Census Place: St Annes Parish, Albemarle, Virginia; Page: 595. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.

John Wheeler1

Family
(Surety) Marriage Bond20 January 1841A marriage bond was issued to John T. Elmore and John Wheeler on 20 January 1841 in Barren County, Kentucky, obligating them to the sum of £50 on the condition of the intended marriage shortly to be solemnized between the above bound John T. Elmore and Malinda Jane Wheeler.1 

Family
Child 1.Malinda Jane Wheeler+1 b. 1818, d. bt 1861 - 1870

Citations

  1. [S2231] Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954, online from the Family History Library, www.familysearch.org, marriage bond issued on 20 January 1841 in Barren County, Kentucky, to John Elmore and John Wheeler obligating them to the sum of £50 on the condition of the intended marriage shortly to be solemnized between the above bound John Elmore and Malinda Jane Wheeler, citing FHL Digital# 005552451, image# 599 of 1160. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954.

John Wheeler1

Family
Father*Micajah Wheeler1 d. 1832
Mother*Susan Woodson1

Citations

  1. [S2234] Reverend Edgar Woods, Albemarle County in Virginia, downloaded from the Boston Public Library eBooks and Texts Archive at www.archive.org. (Charlottesville, Virginia: The Michie Company, Printers: Edgar Woods, 1901), Wheeler, pages 342-343. Hereinafter cited as Albemarle County in Virginia.

John D. Wheeler1

d. 1844
Family
Father*Joshua Wheeler1 b. 1754, d. 1838
Mother*Mary Allen1 b. 1780, d. 1862
Birth*John D. Wheeler was born in Albemarle County, Virginia,1 
Death*1844 and died in 1844.1 

Citations

  1. [S2234] Reverend Edgar Woods, Albemarle County in Virginia, downloaded from the Boston Public Library eBooks and Texts Archive at www.archive.org. (Charlottesville, Virginia: The Michie Company, Printers: Edgar Woods, 1901), Wheeler, pages 342-343. Hereinafter cited as Albemarle County in Virginia.

John H. Wheeler1

b. 1834
Family
Father*William E. Wheeler1 b. 1807, d. 1871
Mother*Judith Emmerson1 b. 1809, d. b 10 Jun 1870
Birth*1834John H. Wheeler was born about 1834 in Kentucky.1 
(Son) Census US 185026 August 1850John H. was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 26 August 1850 in the household of his parents in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. He was 16 years old, working as a farmer, and had attended school within the census year.1 

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William E. and Judy Wheeler, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 348b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.

John Harris Wheeler1

b. 9 November 1808, d. 20 September 1862
Family
Birth*9 November 1808John Harris Wheeler was born on 9 November 1808 in Virginia.1 
Marriage*20 December 1833He married, as her first husband, Jane Ellis on 20 December 1833.2,1 
Death*20 September 1862He and his son, Theophilous, were both killed on 20 September 1862 at Pruitt's Knob, Barren County, by soldiers who had camped there during the Civil War. Theophilous was 16 years old and John was 53.1,3 
Burial*Father and son were buried together in Bibb Cemetery, Glasgow, Barren County.1,3 

Family

 Jane Ellis b. 7 Dec 1812, d. 8 Mar 1894
Child 1.Theophilous Wheeler3,1 b. 7 Dec 1845, d. 20 Sep 1862

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, John Harris Wheeler, Memorial# 94959808. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Jane (Ellis) Morrow, Memorial# 116006094.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Theophilous Wheeler, Memorial# 94959955.

John N. Wheeler1

b. 14 August 1850, d. 23 April 1925
Family
Father*Obadiah Wheeler1,2 b. 18 May 1815
Mother*Sarah Britt1,2 b. 18 May 1820
Birth*14 August 1850John N. Wheeler was born on 14 August 1850 in Kentucky.1,3,2 
Marriage*11 March 1872He married Elizabeth Elmore, daughter of John S. Elmore and Mary Carver, on 11 March 1872.4,2,1 
Death*23 April 1925He died on 23 April 1925 in Barren County, Kentucky, at age 742 
Burial* and was buried in the Mount Olivet Baptist Church and Cemetery, Austin, Barren County.2 

Family

 Elizabeth Elmore b. 25 May 1853, d. 5 Oct 1931
Children 1.Fannie P. Wheeler5 b. 9 Mar 1873, d. 23 Apr 1944
 2.J. Gustavus Wheeler6 b. 9 Nov 1875

Citations

  1. [S2237] Britt Family Documents and Transcriptions, online at www.ancestry.com. Grouped within this source title are a variety of documents, transcriptions of documents, information from Bible records, written reports by past genealogists and researchers, and other miscellaneous information we have found attached to a variety of Ancestry public trees and used to increase our understanding of the extensive Britt family of Virginia, Tennessee and Kentucky. We thank all of the individuals who have made this information available; a page titled “Britt Bible” transcribed from the Rebecca Britt Bible and obtained from Gladys B. Wilson, a board member of the Southcentral Kentucky Genealogical & Historical Society, Glasgow, Kentucky; originally shared by cczink on 31 July 2009, viewed on 24 July 2021, online at https://www.ancestry.com/mediaui-viewer/tree/25473979/…. Hereinafter cited as Britt Family Documents and Transcriptions.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, John N Wheeler, Memorial# 59810514. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Obadiah and Sarah Wheeler, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 2, Barren, Kentucky; Page: 945. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Elizabeth (Elmore) Wheeler, Memorial# 59810552.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Fannie Porter (Wheeler) Wheeler, Memorial# 120725635.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Gus Wheeler, Memorial# 69186446.

Josephus S. Wheeler1

b. 1844
Family
Father*Micajah E. Wheeler1 b. 1807, d. b 17 Feb 1851
Mother*Elizabeth J. Smith1 d. b 4 Mar 1844
Birth*1844Josephus S. Wheeler was born in 1844 in Kentucky.1 
(Son) Deathbefore 4 March 1844He was an infant when his mother died shortly after his birth. Her death left Josephus's father with eight young children between the ages of 15 years and newly born.2 
(Son) Marriage4 March 1844His father married a second time on 4 March 1844 to Frances Wheeler. They were 1st cousins 1 time removed.3,4,2 
(Son) Census US 185030 August 1850Josephus S. was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 30 August 1850 in the household of his father and stepmother in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. He was 6 years old and had attended school within the census year.1,5 
(Son) Will16 January 1851His father, Micajah E. Wheeler, prepared his will dated 16 January 1851 in Barren County, Kentucky, naming his wife, Frances Wheeler, and providing for his children, born and unborn, although none were named.

Micajah's primary directive was that all of his estate, both real and personal, be divided equally between his children, by both of his wives, including all that may be born to him after the preparation of his will. He directed that all of his children were to live with his wife, Frances Wheeler, who was to have charge and custody of his property during her widowhood to be used for the benefit of all the children. He directed that his estate was not to be divided until the youngest living child became of age.

He did not want his gray horse or roan mare to be sold, nor one young yoke of steers, cows and heifers, hogs and sheep. He directed that all his farming tools and personal property that could be spared, be sold to pay his debts. His tobacco was to be priced and freighted by H. P. Curd, and he wanted the transaction details, for the land he had recently sold to Obadiah Britt Sr., to be completed. He wanted Joseph Renfro to act as the Executor and Cestui que trust of his estate.

His will was signed and sealed by the X mark of M. E. Wheeler on 16 January 1851, and witnessed by John T. Rogers, John J. Curd and George M. Page, to the attention of: Travis Cockrill.6,7,8 
(Son) Deathbefore 17 February 1851He was about 7 years old when his father died before 17 February 1851 in Barren County, Kentucky, the date his estate was opened for probate. He would have been about age 44 and left his widow with eleven children, and one yet unborn.3,6 

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Micajah E. and Frances Wheeler, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 353b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2231] Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954, online from the Family History Library, www.familysearch.org, marriage of Micajah E. Wheeler and Frances Wheeler on 4 March 1844 in Barren County, Kentucky, with a note from her father, Zachariah Wheeler, stating his daughter exceeds the age of 21 years and that there was no objection on his part to the marriage, viewed on line, FHL Film# 209755, digital# 5552452, image# 520 of 914. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954.
  3. [S2244] Family Search Ancestry Discovery Blog, online at https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/… .Caution: This is a beautifully presented collection of "Person Pages" containing a variety of information about specific ancestors submitted by individual contributors -- often, unfortunately, with no sources. If the information we have chosen to pass along here is accurate, we are extremely grateful to the contributor(s) who have shared it. Without documentation, however, we researchers are always forced to question the validity of information. We hope what we have selected to include was originally obtained from family Bible records, or other reliable sources, and is accurate. Although, even when we have found contributed information to be unreliable, inaccurate or incomplete, we consider the information useful as possible clues as we research, viewed online at https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LZ85-T91. Hereinafter cited as Family Search Ancestry Discovery Blog.
  4. [S2244] Family Search Ancestry Discovery Blog, online at https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/…, viewed online at https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/L71T-F2K
  5. [S1739] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 8 August 1852 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA, of Thomas Carver and Mary M. Wheeler, citing FHL Film# 000209757. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965.
  6. [S2230] Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989, online at www.ancestry.com, will of Micajah E Wheeler proved for probate on 17 February 1851 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA, referencing Executor Bonds, 1848-1882, Barren County Court, Barren County, Kentucky, citing image# 44 of 274. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989.
  7. [S2230] Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989, online at www.ancestry.com, typed abstract of the will of Micajah E Wheeler proved for probate during February Term 1851 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA, referencing page 341, citing Barren County Court, Barren County Will Books, image# 282 of 320.
  8. [S2230] Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989, online at www.ancestry.com, will dated 16 January 1851 of M E Wheeler of Barren County, probated 17 February 1851 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA, referencing Mixed Records, Vol 3-4, 1828-1884, Mixed Probate Records, 1799-1884, Kentucky. County Court (Barren County), Barren, Kentucky, citing the will of Micajah E. Wheeler, pages 341-342, image# 189-190 of 495.

Joshua Wheeler1

b. 1754, d. 1838
Family
Father*Micajah Wheeler1,2 d. 1809
Mother*Sarah Martin1
Birth*1754Joshua Wheeler was born about 1754 in Virginia.2 
Name VariationHis full name was Joshua Martin Wheeler.2 
Marriage*He married Mary Allen.1,2 
Death*1838He died in 1838 in Albemarle County, Virginia, at about age 84.1,2 

Family

 Mary Allen b. 1780, d. 1862
Children 1.Micajah W. Wheeler1 d. 1841
 2.Elizabeth Wheeler+1 b. 1804, d. a 1862
 3.John D. Wheeler1 d. 1844
 4.Sarah Wheeler1
 5.Joshua N. Wheeler1 b. 1814, d. 28 Dec 1857
 6.Matilda Wheeler1 b. 1817, d. a 1870
 7.Eliza Wheeler1 b. 1821
 8.James Wheeler1

Citations

  1. [S2234] Reverend Edgar Woods, Albemarle County in Virginia, downloaded from the Boston Public Library eBooks and Texts Archive at www.archive.org. (Charlottesville, Virginia: The Michie Company, Printers: Edgar Woods, 1901), Wheeler, pages 342-343. Hereinafter cited as Albemarle County in Virginia.
  2. [S2261] Dennis Wheeler, The life and times of William Wheeler & Nancy Puckett : of Albemarle County, Virginia and Barren County, Kentucky whose descendants came to Missouri : with a genealogy of the grandfather of William Wheeler, Micajah Wheeler of Albemarle County, Virginia, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Compiled with the assistance of Irvin Wheeler and Ruth La June Standiford Wheeler. Micajah Wheeler (ca. 1725-1809) was possibly born in England and lived in Albemarle County, Virginia with his wife, Sarah. His descendant, William Wheeler, was born between 1776 and 1784. He married Nancy Puckett in 1804 in Amherst County, Virginia. He died ca. 1836 in Barren County, Kentucky and his wife died after 1860 in Lincoln County, Missouri. Descendants lived in Virginia, Kentucky, Missouri, Alabama, and elsewhere. Includes index. (Jackson, Missouri: D. Wheeler, 1996), Chapter III, Descendants of Micajah Wheeler, Second Generation, Joshua Martin Wheeler, page 27. Hereinafter cited as The life and times of William Wheeler & Nancy Puckett.

Joshua Wheeler1

b. 24 April 1789, d. 21 April 1882
Family
Father*Micajah Wheeler Jr.2 b. 2 Oct 1758, d. 1836
Mother*Mary Emmerson2
Birth*24 April 1789Joshua Wheeler was born on 24 April 1789 in Albemarle County, Virginia.1 
Name VariationHe came to be identified as Captain Joshua.2 
Marriage*18 September 1822He married Rachel Kinslow on 18 September 1822 in Barren County, Kentucky. They were married by Zacharias Emmerson.3,4,1 
(Uncle) Will25 July 1850Joshua Wheeler signed as a witness to the will of his uncle, Zachariah Emmerson, on 25 July 1850 in Barren County, Kentucky.5 
Death*21 April 1882He died in his home near Rocky Hill, Barren County, Kentucky, on 21 April 1882 at age 921 
Burial* and was buried in Houchens Cemetery, Rocky Hill.1 

Family

 Rachel Kinslow b. 1805
Children 1.James Wheeler4 b. 1833
 2.Sarah C. Wheeler6 b. 23 Sep 1835, d. 4 Mar 1913
 3.Martha J. Wheeler+1 b. 1839, d. Apr 1870
 4.Patricia Ann Wheeler4 b. 1846

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Capt Joshua Wheeler, Memorial# 106112940. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S2261] Dennis Wheeler, The life and times of William Wheeler & Nancy Puckett : of Albemarle County, Virginia and Barren County, Kentucky whose descendants came to Missouri : with a genealogy of the grandfather of William Wheeler, Micajah Wheeler of Albemarle County, Virginia, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Compiled with the assistance of Irvin Wheeler and Ruth La June Standiford Wheeler. Micajah Wheeler (ca. 1725-1809) was possibly born in England and lived in Albemarle County, Virginia with his wife, Sarah. His descendant, William Wheeler, was born between 1776 and 1784. He married Nancy Puckett in 1804 in Amherst County, Virginia. He died ca. 1836 in Barren County, Kentucky and his wife died after 1860 in Lincoln County, Missouri. Descendants lived in Virginia, Kentucky, Missouri, Alabama, and elsewhere. Includes index. (Jackson, Missouri: D. Wheeler, 1996), Chapter I, Micajah Wheeler, Grandfather of William Wheeler, The Children of Immigrant Micajah Wheeler, Micajah "Baptist" Wheeler, page 12. Hereinafter cited as The life and times of William Wheeler & Nancy Puckett.
  3. [S2231] Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954, online from the Family History Library, www.familysearch.org, marriage of Joshua Wheeler and Rachel Kinslow on 18 September 1822 in Barren County, Kentucky, referencing List of Marriages by Zacharias Emmerson, citing FHL Film# 209750, Digital# 005552447, image# 81 of 1278. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954.
  4. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Joshua and Rachel Wheeler, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 350b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S2230] Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989, online at www.ancestry.com, typed abstract of the will of Zachariah Emmerson dated 25 July 1850 in Barren County, Kentucky, proved during May Term 1851, referencing pages 139-140, Barren County Will Books, page 331, images 280-281 of 320. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Sarah C. (Wheeler) Houchens, Memorial# 100376719.

Joshua N. Wheeler1

b. 1814, d. 28 December 1857
Family
Father*Joshua Wheeler1 b. 1754, d. 1838
Mother*Mary Allen1 b. 1780, d. 1862
Birth*1814Joshua N. Wheeler was born about 1814 in Albemarle County, Virginia.2,3 
Marriage*2 March 1840He married Rebecca Pollock on 2 March 1840 in Albemarle County, Virginia.4,1 
Death*28 December 1857He died on 28 December 1857 in North Garden, Albemarle County, Virginia, at about age 43.1,3 

Family

 Rebecca Pollock b. 1820

Citations

  1. [S2234] Reverend Edgar Woods, Albemarle County in Virginia, downloaded from the Boston Public Library eBooks and Texts Archive at www.archive.org. (Charlottesville, Virginia: The Michie Company, Printers: Edgar Woods, 1901), Wheeler, pages 342-343. Hereinafter cited as Albemarle County in Virginia.
  2. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Mary Wheeler, Year: 1850; Census Place: Albemarle, Virginia; Roll: 932; Page: 262b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2260] Virginia Deaths and Burials, 1853-1912, online from the Family History Library, www.familysearch.org, death of Joshua N. Wheeler of consumption on 28 December 1857 in North Garden, Albemarle County, Virginia, married, farmer, age 40, born about 1817 in Albemarle County, Virginia to Joshua and M. A. Wheeler, citing Registers of births and deaths, 1853-1861, FHL Film# 30272, Digital# 007578823, image# 192 of 221. Hereinafter cited as Virginia Deaths and Burials, 1853-1912.
  4. [S1404] Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1740-1850, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Joshua Wheeler and Rebecca Pollock on 2 March 1840 in Albemarle County, Virginia. Hereinafter cited as Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1740-1850.

Juliann P. Wheeler1

b. 1829
Family
Father*Micajah E. Wheeler1 b. 1807, d. b 17 Feb 1851
Mother*Elizabeth J. Smith1 d. b 4 Mar 1844
Birth*1829Juliann P. Wheeler was born about 1829 in Virginia.1 
(Daughter) Deathbefore 4 March 1844She was probably about 15 years old when her mother died shortly after giving birth to her last child. Her death left Juliann's father with eight young children between the ages of 15 years and newly born.2 
(Daughter) Marriage4 March 1844Her father married a second time on 4 March 1844 to Frances Wheeler. They were 1st cousins 1 time removed.3,4,2 
(Daughter) Census US 185030 August 1850Juliann P. was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 30 August 1850 in the household of her father and stepmother in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. She was 21 years of age.1,5 
(Daughter) Will16 January 1851Her father, Micajah E. Wheeler, prepared his will dated 16 January 1851 in Barren County, Kentucky, naming his wife, Frances Wheeler, and providing for his children, born and unborn, although none were named.

Micajah's primary directive was that all of his estate, both real and personal, be divided equally between his children, by both of his wives, including all that may be born to him after the preparation of his will. He directed that all of his children were to live with his wife, Frances Wheeler, who was to have charge and custody of his property during her widowhood to be used for the benefit of all the children. He directed that his estate was not to be divided until the youngest living child became of age.

He did not want his gray horse or roan mare to be sold, nor one young yoke of steers, cows and heifers, hogs and sheep. He directed that all his farming tools and personal property that could be spared, be sold to pay his debts. His tobacco was to be priced and freighted by H. P. Curd, and he wanted the transaction details, for the land he had recently sold to Obadiah Britt Sr., to be completed. He wanted Joseph Renfro to act as the Executor and Cestui que trust of his estate.

His will was signed and sealed by the X mark of M. E. Wheeler on 16 January 1851, and witnessed by John T. Rogers, John J. Curd and George M. Page, to the attention of: Travis Cockrill.6,7,8 
(Daughter) Deathbefore 17 February 1851She was about 22 years old and not yet married when her father died before 17 February 1851 in Barren County, Kentucky, the date his estate was opened for probate. He would have been about age 44 and left his widow with eleven children, and one yet unborn.3,6 
Marriage*She married Jesse White Rigdon.9 
(Wife) Deathbefore 15 September 1862Juliann became a widow when Jesse White Rigdon died, probably in early September 1862, at about age 55.10 

Family

 Jesse White Rigdon b. 1807, d. b 15 Sep 1862
Children 1.Sarah E. Rigdon11 b. 20 Jul 1856
 2.Parthenia D. Rigdon12 b. 6 Jun 1858
 3.C. T. Rigdon9 b. 1859
 4.Joe Davis Rigdon13 b. 16 May 1862

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Micajah E. and Frances Wheeler, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 353b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2231] Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954, online from the Family History Library, www.familysearch.org, marriage of Micajah E. Wheeler and Frances Wheeler on 4 March 1844 in Barren County, Kentucky, with a note from her father, Zachariah Wheeler, stating his daughter exceeds the age of 21 years and that there was no objection on his part to the marriage, viewed on line, FHL Film# 209755, digital# 5552452, image# 520 of 914. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954.
  3. [S2244] Family Search Ancestry Discovery Blog, online at https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/… .Caution: This is a beautifully presented collection of "Person Pages" containing a variety of information about specific ancestors submitted by individual contributors -- often, unfortunately, with no sources. If the information we have chosen to pass along here is accurate, we are extremely grateful to the contributor(s) who have shared it. Without documentation, however, we researchers are always forced to question the validity of information. We hope what we have selected to include was originally obtained from family Bible records, or other reliable sources, and is accurate. Although, even when we have found contributed information to be unreliable, inaccurate or incomplete, we consider the information useful as possible clues as we research, viewed online at https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LZ85-T91. Hereinafter cited as Family Search Ancestry Discovery Blog.
  4. [S2244] Family Search Ancestry Discovery Blog, online at https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/…, viewed online at https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/L71T-F2K
  5. [S1739] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 8 August 1852 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA, of Thomas Carver and Mary M. Wheeler, citing FHL Film# 000209757. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965.
  6. [S2230] Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989, online at www.ancestry.com, will of Micajah E Wheeler proved for probate on 17 February 1851 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA, referencing Executor Bonds, 1848-1882, Barren County Court, Barren County, Kentucky, citing image# 44 of 274. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989.
  7. [S2230] Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989, online at www.ancestry.com, typed abstract of the will of Micajah E Wheeler proved for probate during February Term 1851 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA, referencing page 341, citing Barren County Court, Barren County Will Books, image# 282 of 320.
  8. [S2230] Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989, online at www.ancestry.com, will dated 16 January 1851 of M E Wheeler of Barren County, probated 17 February 1851 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA, referencing Mixed Records, Vol 3-4, 1828-1884, Mixed Probate Records, 1799-1884, Kentucky. County Court (Barren County), Barren, Kentucky, citing the will of Micajah E. Wheeler, pages 341-342, image# 189-190 of 495.
  9. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of J. W. and Julia P. Rigdon, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 2, Barren, Kentucky; Page: 1046. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S2230] Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989, online at www.ancestry.com, administration for the estate of J W Rigdon, with C. M. Wheeler appointed Administrator, opened for probate 15 September 1862 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA, referencing Administrator Bonds, 1848-1869, Mixed Probate Records, 1799-1884, Kentucky. County Court (Barren County), Barren, Kentucky.
  11. [S1687] Kentucky, U.S., Birth Records, 1847-1911, online at www.ancestry.com, birth of Sarah E Rigdon on 20 July 1856 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA, daughter of J W Rigdon and J P Wheeler. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., Birth Records, 1847-1911.
  12. [S1687] Kentucky, U.S., Birth Records, 1847-1911, online at www.ancestry.com, birth of Parthenia D Rigdon on 6 June 1858 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA, daughter of Jesse W Rigdon and Julia A P Wheeler.
  13. [S2059] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Joe Davis Rigdon on 12 June 1940 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA, born on 16 May 1862 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA, to Jesse White Rigdon and Julia Ann Wheeler, citing Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Frankfort, Kentucky. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965.

Leanna S. Wheeler1

b. 1830
Family
Father*Joel Wheeler1 b. 1776
Mother*Anky Furlong1 b. 1786
Birth*1830Leanna S. Wheeler was born about 1830 in Kentucky.1 
(Daughter) Census US 18507 September 1850Leanna S. was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 7 September 1850 in the household of her parents in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. She was 20 years old.1 

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Joel and Anky Wheeler, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 360a. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.

Lucinda Wheeler1

b. 1824
Family
Father*Joel Wheeler1 b. 1776
Mother*Anky Furlong1 b. 1786
Birth*1824Lucinda Wheeler was born about 1824 in Kentucky.1 
(Daughter) Census US 18507 September 1850Lucinda was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 7 September 1850 in the household of her parents in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. She was 26 years of age.1 
Marriage16 April 1871She married, as his third wife, John W. Britt, son of Obadiah Britt and Sarah Wheeler, on 16 April 1871.2 

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Joel and Anky Wheeler, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 360a. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2227] Cheyanne Britt Conner, The Life and Times of Obadiah Britt and Sarah Wheeler Britt, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Biographical and genealogical information about Obadiah Britt, Jr. (1763-1862) and about his wife, Sarah (Wheeler) Britt (1763-1855) and some of their descendants. They married in 1785 and lived in Albemarle County, Virginia and Barren County, Kentucky. Includes an index, a helpful table of contents and excellent documentation of sources. (Indianapolis, Indiana: C. B. Conner, 1981), page 17, Family Group Sheet for Sarah Britt nee Wheeler and Obadiah Britt. Hereinafter cited as Obadiah Britt and Sarah Wheeler.

Luza Ann Wheeler1

b. 1850
Family
Father*Micajah Wheeler1 b. 1795
Mother*Hannah Furlong1 b. 1823, d. 15 Dec 1857
Birth*1850Luza Ann Wheeler was born in 1850 in Kentucky.1 
(Daughter) Census US 185020 August 1850Luza Ann was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 20 August 1850 in the household of her parents in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. She was ten months old.1 

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Micajah and Hannah Wheeler, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 344a. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.

Malinda Jane Wheeler1

b. 1818, d. between 1861 and 1870
Family
Father*John Wheeler1
Birth*1818Malinda Jane Wheeler was born about 1818 in Kentucky.2 
Marriage Bond20 January 1841A marriage bond was issued to John T. Elmore and John Wheeler on 20 January 1841 in Barren County, Kentucky, obligating them to the sum of £50 on the condition of the intended marriage shortly to be solemnized between the above bound John T. Elmore and Malinda Jane Wheeler.1 
Marriage*21 January 1841She married, as his first wife, John T. Elmore on 21 January 1841 in Barren County, Kentucky. They were married by the Reverend Seth Bradshaw.3,1 
Death*between 1861 and 1870She died between 1861 and 1870 in her late 40s or early 50s. Her last child, Alonzo Elmore, was born in November 1861, and her husband had married again by September 1870 when he was enumerated with his second wife, Sarah (Wheeler) Britt Elmore, and their household consisted of children from both of their first marriages.4,5 

Family

 John T. Elmore b. 1814
Children 1.Juliann Elmore2 b. 1842
 2.John V. Elmore2 b. 1844
 3.Lucinda F. Elmore+2 b. 27 Jul 1845
 4.William J. Elmore2 b. 1847
 5.Helen J. Elmore2 b. 1850
 6.Thomas J. Elmore5 b. 1853
 7.Page Elmore5 b. 1855
 8.Ermine Elmore5 b. 1858
 9.Alonzo Elmore5 b. 1861

Citations

  1. [S2231] Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954, online from the Family History Library, www.familysearch.org, marriage bond issued on 20 January 1841 in Barren County, Kentucky, to John Elmore and John Wheeler obligating them to the sum of £50 on the condition of the intended marriage shortly to be solemnized between the above bound John Elmore and Malinda Jane Wheeler, citing FHL Digital# 005552451, image# 599 of 1160. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954.
  2. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John T. and Malinda J. Elmore, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 353a. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2231] Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954, online at www.familysearch.org, marriage of John Elmore and Malinda J. Wheeler on 21 January 1841 by the Reverend Seth Bradshaw in Barren County, Kentucky, citing FHL Digital# 005552462, image# 83 of 346.
  4. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Alonzo and Maggie Elmore, Year: 1900; Census Place: Tracy, Barren, Kentucky; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 1240507. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John T. and Sallie Elmore, Year: 1870; Census Place: Tracy, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: M593_445; Page: 732A. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.

Marcelous A. Wheeler1

b. 1851
Family
Father*Micajah E. Wheeler1 b. 1807, d. b 17 Feb 1851
Mother*Frances Wheeler1 b. 1813
(Son) Will16 January 1851Marcelous was not yet born when his father, Micajah E. Wheeler, prepared his will dated 16 January 1851 in Barren County, Kentucky. Micajah's will named his wife, Frances Wheeler, and provided for his children, born and unborn, although none were named.

Micajah's primary directive was that all of his estate, both real and personal, be divided equally between his children, by both of his wives, including all that may be born to him after the preparation of his will. He directed that all of his children were to live with his wife, Frances Wheeler, who was to have charge and custody of his property during her widowhood to be used for the benefit of all the children. He directed that his estate was not to be divided until the youngest living child became of age.

He did not want his gray horse or roan mare to be sold, nor one young yoke of steers, cows and heifers, hogs and sheep. He directed that all his farming tools and personal property that could be spared, be sold to pay his debts. His tobacco was to be priced and freighted by H. P. Curd, and he wanted the transaction details, for the land he had recently sold to Obadiah Britt Sr., to be completed. He wanted Joseph Renfro to act as the Executor and Cestui que trust of his estate.

His will was signed and sealed by the X mark of M. E. Wheeler on 16 January 1851, and witnessed by John T. Rogers, John J. Curd and George M. Page, to the attention of: Travis Cockrill.2,3,4 
(Son) Deathbefore 17 February 1851His father died before 17 February 1851 in Barren County, Kentucky, the date his estate was opened for probate. He would have been about age 44 and left his widow with eleven children, and Marcelous yet unborn.5,2 
Birth*1851Marcelous A. Wheeler was born in 1851 in Kentucky.1 

Citations

  1. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Frances Wheeler, Year: 1870; Census Place: Tracy, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: M593_445; Page: 715B. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2230] Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989, online at www.ancestry.com, will of Micajah E Wheeler proved for probate on 17 February 1851 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA, referencing Executor Bonds, 1848-1882, Barren County Court, Barren County, Kentucky, citing image# 44 of 274. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989.
  3. [S2230] Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989, online at www.ancestry.com, typed abstract of the will of Micajah E Wheeler proved for probate during February Term 1851 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA, referencing page 341, citing Barren County Court, Barren County Will Books, image# 282 of 320.
  4. [S2230] Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989, online at www.ancestry.com, will dated 16 January 1851 of M E Wheeler of Barren County, probated 17 February 1851 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA, referencing Mixed Records, Vol 3-4, 1828-1884, Mixed Probate Records, 1799-1884, Kentucky. County Court (Barren County), Barren, Kentucky, citing the will of Micajah E. Wheeler, pages 341-342, image# 189-190 of 495.
  5. [S2244] Family Search Ancestry Discovery Blog, online at https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/… .Caution: This is a beautifully presented collection of "Person Pages" containing a variety of information about specific ancestors submitted by individual contributors -- often, unfortunately, with no sources. If the information we have chosen to pass along here is accurate, we are extremely grateful to the contributor(s) who have shared it. Without documentation, however, we researchers are always forced to question the validity of information. We hope what we have selected to include was originally obtained from family Bible records, or other reliable sources, and is accurate. Although, even when we have found contributed information to be unreliable, inaccurate or incomplete, we consider the information useful as possible clues as we research, viewed online at https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LZ85-T91. Hereinafter cited as Family Search Ancestry Discovery Blog.

Marshall C. Wheeler1

b. 1844
Family
Father*Micajah Wheeler1 b. 1795
Mother*Hannah Furlong1 b. 1823, d. 15 Dec 1857
Birth*1844Marshall C. Wheeler was born about 1844 in Kentucky.1 
(Son) Census US 185020 August 1850Marshall C. was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 20 August 1850 in the household of his parents in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. He was 6 years old.1 

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Micajah and Hannah Wheeler, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 344a. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.

Martha F. Wheeler1

b. 1842
Family
Father*Micajah Wheeler1 b. 1795
Mother*Hannah Furlong1 b. 1823, d. 15 Dec 1857
Birth*1842Martha F. Wheeler was born about 1842 in Kentucky.1 
(Daughter) Census US 185020 August 1850Martha F. was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 20 August 1850 in the household of her parents in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. She was 8 years old and had attended school within the census year.1 

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Micajah and Hannah Wheeler, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 344a. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.

Martha J. Wheeler1

b. 1839, d. April 1870
Family
Father*Joshua Wheeler2 b. 24 Apr 1789, d. 21 Apr 1882
Mother*Rachel Kinslow3 b. 1805
Birth*1839Martha J. Wheeler was born about 1839 in Kentucky.3 
Marriage*21 November 1855She married, as his first wife, Samuel A. Houchens, son of Robert Houchens and Frances Jane Britt, on 21 November 1855 in Barren County, Kentucky.1 
Death*April 1870She died of consumption in April 1870 in Tracy, Barren County, Kentucky, at age 31.4 

Family

 Samuel A. Houchens b. 10 Jun 1832, d. 29 Jul 1903
Children 1.James H. Houchens5 b. 22 Jul 1857, d. 6 Jun 1936
 2.Ellen Houchens6 b. 4 Jan 1861, d. 10 May 1899

Citations

  1. [S1739] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 21 November 1855 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA, of Martha J Wheeler, age 16, and Samuel A. Houchens, age 23, citing FHL Film# 000216816. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Capt Joshua Wheeler, Memorial# 106112940. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Joshua and Rachel Wheeler, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 350b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1691] U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Martha J Houchins, from Consumption in April 1870, age 31, Married, born about 1839 in Kentucky, USA, referencing the 1870 Mortality Census for Tracy, Barren, Kentucky, USA, Line 19, citing National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), Washington, D.C., Archive Collection: T655, Roll Number: 15, census year 1870, Tracy, Barren, Kentucky, page 37. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, James Hardin Houchens, Memorial# 96727907.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Ellen “Ella” (Houchens) Britt, Memorial# 137026581.

Mary Wheeler1

b. 1845
Family
Father*Benjamin Wheeler1 b. 1819
Mother*Demaris P. Brown1 b. 1823
Birth*1845Mary Wheeler was born about 1845 in Virginia.1 
(Granddaughter) Census US 18504 November 1850Mary was enumerated with her parents and siblings on the 1850 census taken on 4 November 1850 in the household of her paternal grandparents, Ann and John Wheeler, in Albemarle County, Virginia. Mary was 5 years old.1 
(Granddaughter) Census US 18601 August 1860Mary was enumerated with her parents and siblings on the 1860 census taken on 1 August 1860 in the household of her paternal grandparents, Ann and John Wheeler, in St. Annes Parish, Charlottesville Post Office, Albemarle County, Virginia. Mary was 14 years old.2 

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Ann Wheeler, Year: 1850; Census Place: Albemarle, Virginia; Roll: 932; Page: 272b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Ann Wheeler, Year: 1860; Census Place: St Annes Parish, Albemarle, Virginia; Page: 595. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.

Mary Wheeler1

Family
Father*Micajah Wheeler1 d. 1832
Mother*Susan Woodson1
Marriage*She married Tucker Page.1 

Family

 Tucker Page

Citations

  1. [S2234] Reverend Edgar Woods, Albemarle County in Virginia, downloaded from the Boston Public Library eBooks and Texts Archive at www.archive.org. (Charlottesville, Virginia: The Michie Company, Printers: Edgar Woods, 1901), Wheeler, pages 342-343. Hereinafter cited as Albemarle County in Virginia.

Mary M. Wheeler1

b. 10 January 1831, d. 29 September 1902
Family
Father*Micajah E. Wheeler1 b. 1807, d. b 17 Feb 1851
Mother*Elizabeth J. Smith1 d. b 4 Mar 1844
Birth*10 January 1831Mary M. Wheeler was born about 10 January 1831 in Virginia.1,2 
Name VariationHer full name was Mary Margaret Wheeler.2 
(Daughter) Deathbefore 4 March 1844She was probably about 13 years old when her mother died shortly after giving birth to her last child. Her death left Mary's father with eight young children between the ages of 15 years and newly born.3 
(Daughter) Marriage4 March 1844Her father married a second time on 4 March 1844 to Frances Wheeler. They were 1st cousins 1 time removed.4,5,3 
(Daughter) Census US 185030 August 1850Mary M. was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 30 August 1850 in the household of her father and stepmother in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. She was 19 years old and had attended school within the census year. Mary's future husband, Thomas W. Carver, was also enumerated with the Wheeler family in 1850. He was 18 years old and working as a farmer.1,6 
(Daughter) Will16 January 1851Her father, Micajah E. Wheeler, prepared his will dated 16 January 1851 in Barren County, Kentucky, naming his wife, Frances Wheeler, and providing for his children, born and unborn, although none were named.

Micajah's primary directive was that all of his estate, both real and personal, be divided equally between his children, by both of his wives, including all that may be born to him after the preparation of his will. He directed that all of his children were to live with his wife, Frances Wheeler, who was to have charge and custody of his property during her widowhood to be used for the benefit of all the children. He directed that his estate was not to be divided until the youngest living child became of age.

He did not want his gray horse or roan mare to be sold, nor one young yoke of steers, cows and heifers, hogs and sheep. He directed that all his farming tools and personal property that could be spared, be sold to pay his debts. His tobacco was to be priced and freighted by H. P. Curd, and he wanted the transaction details, for the land he had recently sold to Obadiah Britt Sr., to be completed. He wanted Joseph Renfro to act as the Executor and Cestui que trust of his estate.

His will was signed and sealed by the X mark of M. E. Wheeler on 16 January 1851, and witnessed by John T. Rogers, John J. Curd and George M. Page, to the attention of: Travis Cockrill.7,8,9 
(Daughter) Deathbefore 17 February 1851She was about 20 years old and not yet married when her father died before 17 February 1851 in Barren County, Kentucky, the date his estate was opened for probate. He would have been about age 44 and left his widow with eleven children, and one yet unborn.4,7 
Marriage*8 August 1852She married Thomas W. Carver, son of John M. Carver and Margaret Woodcock, on 8 August 1852 in Barren County, Kentucky.10,2,6 
Death*29 September 1902She died on 29 September 1902 in Railton, Barren County, Kentucky, at age 712 
Burial* and was buried in Littrell Cemetery, Railton.2 

Family

 Thomas W. Carver b. 15 Aug 1831, d. 19 Sep 1915

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Micajah E. and Frances Wheeler, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 353b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary Margaret (Wheeler) Carver, Memorial# 117728282. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S2231] Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954, online from the Family History Library, www.familysearch.org, marriage of Micajah E. Wheeler and Frances Wheeler on 4 March 1844 in Barren County, Kentucky, with a note from her father, Zachariah Wheeler, stating his daughter exceeds the age of 21 years and that there was no objection on his part to the marriage, viewed on line, FHL Film# 209755, digital# 5552452, image# 520 of 914. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954.
  4. [S2244] Family Search Ancestry Discovery Blog, online at https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/… .Caution: This is a beautifully presented collection of "Person Pages" containing a variety of information about specific ancestors submitted by individual contributors -- often, unfortunately, with no sources. If the information we have chosen to pass along here is accurate, we are extremely grateful to the contributor(s) who have shared it. Without documentation, however, we researchers are always forced to question the validity of information. We hope what we have selected to include was originally obtained from family Bible records, or other reliable sources, and is accurate. Although, even when we have found contributed information to be unreliable, inaccurate or incomplete, we consider the information useful as possible clues as we research, viewed online at https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LZ85-T91. Hereinafter cited as Family Search Ancestry Discovery Blog.
  5. [S2244] Family Search Ancestry Discovery Blog, online at https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/…, viewed online at https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/L71T-F2K
  6. [S1739] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 8 August 1852 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA, of Thomas Carver and Mary M. Wheeler, citing FHL Film# 000209757. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965.
  7. [S2230] Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989, online at www.ancestry.com, will of Micajah E Wheeler proved for probate on 17 February 1851 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA, referencing Executor Bonds, 1848-1882, Barren County Court, Barren County, Kentucky, citing image# 44 of 274. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989.
  8. [S2230] Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989, online at www.ancestry.com, typed abstract of the will of Micajah E Wheeler proved for probate during February Term 1851 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA, referencing page 341, citing Barren County Court, Barren County Will Books, image# 282 of 320.
  9. [S2230] Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989, online at www.ancestry.com, will dated 16 January 1851 of M E Wheeler of Barren County, probated 17 February 1851 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA, referencing Mixed Records, Vol 3-4, 1828-1884, Mixed Probate Records, 1799-1884, Kentucky. County Court (Barren County), Barren, Kentucky, citing the will of Micajah E. Wheeler, pages 341-342, image# 189-190 of 495.
  10. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Thomas William Carver, Memorial# 117728120.

Matilda Wheeler1

b. 1817, d. after 1870
Family
Father*Joshua Wheeler1 b. 1754, d. 1838
Mother*Mary Allen1 b. 1780, d. 1862
Birth*1817Matilda Wheeler was born about 1817 in Albemarle County, Virginia.1,2 
Marriage*30 December 1835She married James Garland, son of Peter Garland and Elizabeth Martin, on 30 December 1835 in Albemarle County, Virginia.1,2,3 
(Wife) Death11 May 1868Matilda became a widow when James Garland died on 11 May 1868.2 
Death*after 1870She died after 1870 in Albemarle County, Virginia.2 

Family

 James Garland d. 11 May 1868

Citations

  1. [S2234] Reverend Edgar Woods, Albemarle County in Virginia, downloaded from the Boston Public Library eBooks and Texts Archive at www.archive.org. (Charlottesville, Virginia: The Michie Company, Printers: Edgar Woods, 1901), Wheeler, pages 342-343. Hereinafter cited as Albemarle County in Virginia.
  2. [S2261] Dennis Wheeler, The life and times of William Wheeler & Nancy Puckett : of Albemarle County, Virginia and Barren County, Kentucky whose descendants came to Missouri : with a genealogy of the grandfather of William Wheeler, Micajah Wheeler of Albemarle County, Virginia, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Compiled with the assistance of Irvin Wheeler and Ruth La June Standiford Wheeler. Micajah Wheeler (ca. 1725-1809) was possibly born in England and lived in Albemarle County, Virginia with his wife, Sarah. His descendant, William Wheeler, was born between 1776 and 1784. He married Nancy Puckett in 1804 in Amherst County, Virginia. He died ca. 1836 in Barren County, Kentucky and his wife died after 1860 in Lincoln County, Missouri. Descendants lived in Virginia, Kentucky, Missouri, Alabama, and elsewhere. Includes index. (Jackson, Missouri: D. Wheeler, 1996), Chapter III, Descendants of Micajah Wheeler, Third Generation, 14. Matilda Wheeler, pages 29-30. Hereinafter cited as The life and times of William Wheeler & Nancy Puckett.
  3. [S1404] Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1740-1850, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Matilda Wheeler and James Garland on 30 December 1835 in Albemarle County, Virginia. Hereinafter cited as Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1740-1850.

Micajah Wheeler1

d. 1809
Family
Father*______ Wheeler1
Relationship Note*Micajah Wheeler and Benjamin Wheeler were reported to have probably been brothers.1 
Marriage*He married Sarah Martin.1 
(Executor) Will3 September 1795Micajah was constituted and ordained an executor in the will of Obadiah Britt, the father-in-law of his daughter, Sarah (Wheeler) Britt, dated 3 September 1795 in Albemarle County, Virginia.2 
(Executor) ProbateOctober 1797The last will and testament of Obadiah Britt, deceased, was produced into Court in Albemarle County, Virginia, in October 1797 and proved by the oath of John Buster and Micajah Wheeler, two of the witnesses thereto, and ordered to be recorded.2 
(Friend) Will14 November 1807His friend and neighbor, Henry Emmerson Sr., prepared his will dated 14 November 1807 in Albemarle County, Virginia, naming his wife, Elizabeth Emmerson, his sons, Zachariah Emmerson, Pleasant Emmerson, Henry Emmerson, William Emmerson and Jesse Emmerson, his daughter, Betsy Wheeler, and a grandson, Henry Emmerson. He appointed his eldest son, Zachariah Emmerson, and Micajah Wheeler his Executors, although we are not sure if he appointed his son-in-law, Micajah Wheeler Jr., the husband of his daughter Mary (Emerson) Wheeler, who was not named in the will, or his close friend and neighbor, Micajah Wheeler, who was his son-in-law's father, and also the grandfather of Henry's daughter Betsy's husband, John Wheeler. In two places in his will, Henry made reference to the monies from the sale of land and property to "be equally divided amongst all my children". We note that in addition to his daughter, Mary (Emerson) Wheeler, his youngest daughter, Judith Emmerson, was also not mentioned by name. His will was witnessed by John Field, Solomon Wood and Cornelius Gillum.3,4 
Death*1809He died in 1809 in Albemarle County, Virginia.1 

Family

 Sarah Martin
Children 1.Joel Wheeler+1 b. 1750, d. 1801
 2.Joshua Wheeler+1,5 b. 1754, d. 1838
 3.Elizabeth Wheeler1
 4.Micajah Wheeler Jr.+1 b. 2 Oct 1758, d. 1836
 5.Benjamin Wheeler1 b. 1760, d. 1836
 6.Sarah Wheeler+1,6 b. 10 Feb 1763, d. 15 Jul 1855
 7.Ann Wheeler1
 8.John Wheeler+1 b. 1786

Citations

  1. [S2234] Reverend Edgar Woods, Albemarle County in Virginia, downloaded from the Boston Public Library eBooks and Texts Archive at www.archive.org. (Charlottesville, Virginia: The Michie Company, Printers: Edgar Woods, 1901), Wheeler, pages 342-343. Hereinafter cited as Albemarle County in Virginia.
  2. [S2237] Britt Family Documents and Transcriptions, online at www.ancestry.com. Grouped within this source title are a variety of documents, transcriptions of documents, information from Bible records, written reports by past genealogists and researchers, and other miscellaneous information we have found attached to a variety of Ancestry public trees and used to increase our understanding of the extensive Britt family of Virginia, Tennessee and Kentucky. We thank all of the individuals who have made this information available; a transcription of Obadiah Britt’s 1795 will, Albemarle County Court House, Charlottesville, Virginia, proved October Court 1797, Will Book 3, page 330; originally shared by cczink on 03 August 2009, viewed on 18 July 2021, online at https://www.ancestry.com/mediaui-viewer/tree/46250030/…. Hereinafter cited as Britt Family Documents and Transcriptions.
  3. [S2255] Daughters of the American Revolution. Genealogical Records Committee of the Albemarle Chapter. Added authors Mrs. Richard Yancey and Mrs. Paul Strother, "Albemarle County, Virginia records : Will Books, no. 4, 5, and 6, 1798-1820". Microreproduction of typescript; includes index: page 30, abstract of names and relationships in the will of Henry Emmerson dated 14 November 1807 and probated during the December Court of 1807, citing page 314 of Will Book# 4, Digital# 7644653, image# 63 of 1055; Film# 850108, Item 1, viewed online at www.familysearch.org, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as "Albemarle County, Virginia records : Will Books, no. 4, 5, and 6, 1798-1820."
  4. [S2263] Virginia. Albemarle County Court, "Virginia, Albemarle County, Wills, 1748-1919 ; general index, 1748-1930". Microfilm of original records at the Albemarle County Courthouse in Charlottesville, Virginia. The County Court ceased to exist in 1904 and was replaced by the Circuit Court. Contains wills, inventories, accounts and other related probate documents and includes a general index, and a few volumes are also individually indexed: will dated 14 November 1807 of Henry Emmerson of Albemarle County, Virginia, Will Book# 4, pages 314-315, Film# 30213, Digital# 007643847, image# 189 of 397; on 16 microfilm reels, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as Virginia, Albemarle County, Wills, 1748-1919 ; general index, 1748-1930.
  5. [S2261] Dennis Wheeler, The life and times of William Wheeler & Nancy Puckett : of Albemarle County, Virginia and Barren County, Kentucky whose descendants came to Missouri : with a genealogy of the grandfather of William Wheeler, Micajah Wheeler of Albemarle County, Virginia, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Compiled with the assistance of Irvin Wheeler and Ruth La June Standiford Wheeler. Micajah Wheeler (ca. 1725-1809) was possibly born in England and lived in Albemarle County, Virginia with his wife, Sarah. His descendant, William Wheeler, was born between 1776 and 1784. He married Nancy Puckett in 1804 in Amherst County, Virginia. He died ca. 1836 in Barren County, Kentucky and his wife died after 1860 in Lincoln County, Missouri. Descendants lived in Virginia, Kentucky, Missouri, Alabama, and elsewhere. Includes index. (Jackson, Missouri: D. Wheeler, 1996), Chapter III, Descendants of Micajah Wheeler, Second Generation, Joshua Martin Wheeler, page 27. Hereinafter cited as The life and times of William Wheeler & Nancy Puckett.
  6. [S2227] Cheyanne Britt Conner, The Life and Times of Obadiah Britt and Sarah Wheeler Britt, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Biographical and genealogical information about Obadiah Britt, Jr. (1763-1862) and about his wife, Sarah (Wheeler) Britt (1763-1855) and some of their descendants. They married in 1785 and lived in Albemarle County, Virginia and Barren County, Kentucky. Includes an index, a helpful table of contents and excellent documentation of sources. (Indianapolis, Indiana: C. B. Conner, 1981), page vi, introduction of Obadiah Britt and Sarah Wheeler Britt. Hereinafter cited as Obadiah Britt and Sarah Wheeler.