Micajah Wheeler1

b. 1795
Family
Father*Joel Wheeler2 b. 1750, d. 1801
Mother*Frances Burnett3,4 b. 1755, d. 19 Nov 1822
Birth*1795Micajah Wheeler was born about 1795 in Albemarle County, Virginia.1,5,6 
Name VariationHis full name was Micajah Jackson Wheeler.6 
(Bride's Brother) Marriage Bond6 May 1835A marriage bond was issued in the amount of £50 to William Emmerson and Micajah Wheeler in Barren County, Kentucky, on 6 May 1835, the condition of the obligation being the intended marriage shortly to be solemnized between William Emmerson and Jane Wheeler, Micajah's sister.7 
Marriage Bond*30 January 1837A marriage bond was issued to Micajah Wheeler and his nephew, John Matthews, in Barren County, Kentucky, on 30 January 1837, the condition of the obligation being the intended marriage between Micajah Wheeler and Hannah Furlong. A marriage license was issued and Hannah's mother, Martha Furlong, signed her consent for Micajah Wheeler to marry her daughter.8 
Marriage2 February 1837He married Hannah Furlong, daughter of Hubbard Furlong and Martha Armstrong, on 2 February 1837 in Glasgow, Barren County, Kentucky.5,9 
Census US 1850*20 August 1850Hannah and Micajah Wheeler were enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 20 August 1850 in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. Micajah was 54 years of age and a farmer with real estate valued at $750, and Hannah was 27 years of age and not able to read or write. Seven children were enumerated with their parents in 1850. Robert, Edmund, Martha F. and Trina J. were ages 11, 10, 8 and 7 years, respectively, and had all attended school within the census year; Marshall C. and Irene E. were ages 6 and 4 years, respectively, and the baby, Luza Ann, was ten months old.5 
(Husband) Death15 December 1857Micajah became a widower when Hannah (Furlong) Wheeler died on 15 December 1857 at about age 37.10 

Family

 Hannah Furlong b. 1823, d. 15 Dec 1857
Children 1.Robert Wheeler5 b. 1839
 2.Edmond Wheeler5 b. 1840
 3.Martha F. Wheeler5 b. 1842
 4.Trina J. Wheeler5 b. 1843
 5.Marshall C. Wheeler5 b. 1844
 6.Irene E. Wheeler5 b. 1846
 7.Luza Ann Wheeler5 b. 1850
 8.George H. Wheeler11,12 b. 5 Sep 1851
 9.Benjamin Franklin Wheeler11,13 b. 2 Sep 1853

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S221] Analysis and opinion of researcher, Liz Heaton Brown (Summerlin, Nevada).
  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 on 24 September 2021 at https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LTTY-XSP. 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 on 24 September 2021 at https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/KLX2-HLP
  5. [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.
  6. [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.
  7. [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.
  8. [S2231] Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954, online at www.familysearch.org, marriage bond and license issued on 30 January 1837 in Barren County, Kentucky, to Micajah Wheeler and John Matthews in the amount of £50, the condition of the obligation being the intended marriage to be solemnized between Micajah Wheeler and Hannah Furlong, her mother, Martha Furlong signing her consent for Micajah Wheeler to marry her daughter, citing FHL Film# 209753, Digital# 5552450, image# 648 of 1020.
  9. [S2231] Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954, online at www.familysearch.org, marriage of Micajah Wheeler and Hannah Furlong on 2 February 1837 Glasgow, in Barren County, Kentucky, citing FHL Film# 209767, Digital# 5552462, image# 74 of 346.
  10. [S2253] Kentucky Deaths and Burials, 1843-1970, online from the Family History Library, www.familysearch.org, death on 15 December 1857 in Barren County, Kentucky, of Hannah Wheeler, married, about age 42, cause not known, born in Tennessee, daughter of Hubbard Furlong, citing FHL Film# 216816, Digital# 4003312, image# 236 of 529. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky Deaths and Burials, 1843-1970.
  11. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Micajah Wheeler, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 2, Barren, Kentucky; Page: 924. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  12. [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, George H. Wheeler, Memorial# 87399962. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  13. [S1697] Kentucky Births and Christenings, 1839-1960, online at www.familysearch.org, birth of B. F. Wheeler in September 1853 in Barren County, Kentucky, son of Micajah Wheeler and Hannah Furlong, citing FHL Film# 216816, Digital# 4003312, image# 74 of 529. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky Births and Christenings, 1839-1960.

Micajah Wheeler1

d. 1832
Family
Father*Benjamin Wheeler1
Marriage*He married Susan Woodson, daughter of John Woodson.1 
Death*1832He died about 1832.1 

Family

 Susan Woodson
Children 1.John Wheeler1
 2.Robert Wheeler1
 3.Susannah Wheeler1
 4.Mary 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.

Micajah B. Wheeler1,2

b. 1816
Family
Father*John Wheeler2 b. 1775, d. May 1823
Mother*Elizabeth Emerson2 b. 1783, d. 15 Feb 1853
Birth*1816Micajah B. Wheeler was born about 1816 in Kentucky.1 
(Younger Son) Will6 February 1821His father 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.3 
Marriage Bond28 July 1847A marriage bond was issued in the amount of £50 to Micajah B. Wheeler and Zachariah Emmerson in Barren County, Kentucky, on 28 July 1847, the condition of the obligation being the intended marriage shortly to be solemnized between Micajah B. Wheeler and Mary Emmerson, daughter of Zachariah Emmerson.4 
Marriage*1 August 1847He married Mary Emmerson, daughter of Zachariah Emmerson, on 1 August 1847 in Barren County, Kentucky.1,5,6 
Census US 1850*26 August 1850Mary and Micajah B. Wheeler were enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 26 August 1850 in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. Micajah was 34 years of age and a farmer with real estate valued at $500, and Mary was 36 years of age. Their son, Zachariah J., was 1 year old. A blacksmith, William Lemings, who was 21 years old, was also enumerated with the couple in 1850. The family of Micajah's brother, William E. Wheeler, who had married Mary's sister, Judy (Emmerson) Wheeler, was enumerated in the next previous household on the same census page.1 

Family

 Mary Emmerson b. 1814
Child 1.Zachariah J. Wheeler1 b. 1849

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Micajah B. and Mary Wheeler, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 348b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [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.
  3. [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.
  4. [S1739] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage bond issued on 28 July 1847 in Barren County, Kentucky, to Micajah B. Wheeler and Zachariah Emmerson in the amount of £50, the condition of the obligation being the intended marriage shortly to be solemnized between Micajah B. Wheeler and Mary Emmerson, citing FHL Film# 000209756. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965.
  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.
  6. [S1739] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 1 August 1847 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA, of Micajah B. Wheeler Mary Emerson, citing FHL Film# 000209756.

Micajah E. Wheeler1

b. 1807, d. before 17 February 1851
Family
Father*Micajah Wheeler Jr.1,2 b. 2 Oct 1758, d. 1836
Mother*Mary Emmerson1,3
Birth*1807Micajah E. Wheeler was born about 1807 in Virginia.1,4 
Marriage*29 July 1828He married first Elizabeth J. Smith on 29 July 1828 in Nelson County, Virginia.1,5 
(Husband) Deathbefore 4 March 1844Micajah became a widower when Elizabeth J. (Smith) Wheeler died, leaving him with eight young children between the ages of 15 years and newly born.6 
Marriage*4 March 1844He married second Frances Wheeler, daughter of Zachariah Wheeler and Martha Britt, on 4 March 1844 in Barren County, Kentucky. They were 1st cousins 1 time removed.1,7,6 
Land Records*31 July 1850Micajah E. Wheeler and Frances Wheeler, his wife, sold 100 acres of land on the waters of Skaggs and Peters Creek, Barren County, Kentucky, to Obadiah Britt Sr. on 31 July 1850 for and in consideration of the sum of $200. The property was described as one piece, parcel or tract of land lying and being in the county and state aforesaid on the waters of Skaggs and Peter's Creek and bounded as follows: beginning at a poplar on Curd's line near the corner of said Wheeler's fence, thence North 20 degrees 76½ poles (crossing the tobacco road at 53 poles) to a small mulberry, hickory, beach and black oak on a path, thence South 89 degrees East 210 poles to three black oaks and a chestnut on Doss's line, thence with said line South 48 degrees West 153 poles to a stone, thence North 73 degrees West 126 poles to the beginning, containing 100 acres. It was also understood and agreed by the parties that the said Micajah E. Wheeler and Frances, his wife, also sold and conveyed to the said Obadiah Britt a pass way 20 feet wide from the beginning corner in this deed along said Wheeler's and Curd's lines to the spring, and that the said Britt and his heirs to have a perpetual (access) to said pass way to said spring, and also to water from the spring for all necessary uses for family use and for stock to drink.

The deed was signed and sealed by M. E. Wheeler and by the X mark of Frances Wheeler, and witnessed by Joseph Renfro and Obadiah's son, John W. Britt. It was proved on 9th August 1850 by the Clerk of Barren County after hearing the oaths of Joseph Renfro and John W. Britt, and by his private examination, apart from her husband, of Frances Wheeler who, after being read the contents of the deed, stated she had freely and willingly consented to it. It was recorded in Barren County on 3 September 1850.8 
Census US 1850*30 August 1850Frances and Micajah E. Wheeler were enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 30 August 1850 in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. Micajah was 42 years of age and a farmer with real estate valued at $400, and Frances was 37 years of age and was unable to read or write. Micajah's eight children from his first marriage and the three children of Micajah and Frances's marriage were all enumerated in the Wheeler household in 1850. Juliann P. was 21 years of age; Mary M. and Mildred J. were ages 19 and 17 years, respectively, and had both attended school within the census year; Charles J. was 15 years old and worked as a farmer; Zerilda C. Jacintha A., Sally F. and Josephus S. were ages 13, 11, 9 and 6 years, respectively, and had all attended school within the census year. The couple's younger children, Zachariah M., Isaac V. and Hamutial H., were ages 5, 3 and one year, respectively. Thomas W. Carver was also enumerated in the Wheeler household in 1850. He was 18 years old, worked as a farmer, and would marry the Wheeler's daughter, Mary Margaret, in 1852.4,9 
Will*16 January 1851Micajah 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.10,11,12 
Land Records17 January 1851 On 17 January 1851, the day after preparing his will, Micajah E. Wheeler purchased back from Obadiah Britt Sr. the same 100 acres of land on the waters of Barren County, Kentucky, he and his wife had sold to Obadiah six months earlier. Obadiah had paid $100 for the land, and Micajah paid $300 to buy it back. After identifying the land as being the same 100 acres conveyed to Britt by Wheeler, the land was further described as beginning at a poplar on Curd's line near the corner of Wheeler's fence, thence North 20 degrees 76½ poles, crossing the tobacco road at 53 poles, to a small mulberry, hickory, beach and black oak on a path, thence South 89 degrees East 210 poles to three black oaks and a chestnut on Doss's line, thence with said line South 48 degrees West 153 poles to a stone, thence North 73 degrees West 126 poles to the beginning. The deed was signed by Obadiah Britt, witnessed by John J. Curd and Joseph Renfro, and recorded in Barren County on 10 March 1852.13 
Death*before 17 February 1851He died before 17 February 1851, the date his estate was opened for probate in Barren County, Kentucky. He would have been about age 44 and left his widow with eleven children, and one yet unborn.1,10 
Probate*17 February 1851His will was proved and opened for probate on 17 February 1851 in Barren County.10 

Family 1

 Elizabeth J. Smith d. b 4 Mar 1844
Children 1.Juliann P. Wheeler+4 b. 1829
 2.Mary M. Wheeler4 b. 10 Jan 1831, d. 29 Sep 1902
 3.Mildred J. Wheeler+4 b. 1833
 4.Charles J. Wheeler4 b. 1835
 5.Zerilda C. Wheeler4 b. 1837
 6.Jacintha A. Wheeler4 b. 1839
 7.Sally F. Wheeler4 b. 1841
 8.Josephus S. Wheeler4 b. 1844

Family 2

 Frances Wheeler b. 1813
Children 1.Zachariah M. Wheeler4 b. 1845
 2.Isaac V. Wheeler4 b. 1847
 3.Hamutial H. Wheeler4 b. 1849
 4.Marcelous A. Wheeler14 b. 1851

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S2244] Family Search Ancestry Discovery Blog, online at https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/…, viewed online at https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LZF9-4YJ
  3. [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-VXZ
  4. [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.
  5. [S1405] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 29 July 1828 in Nelson County, Virginia of Micajah E. Wheeler and Elizabeth Smith, referencing FHL Film# 32734, ID# 24. Hereinafter cited as Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940.
  6. [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.
  7. [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
  8. [S2247] Clerk of the County Court, Barren County (Kentucky). Deeds, 1798-1902, 1961; indexes, 1798-1935. Microfilm of original and typescript at the Barren County courthouse in Glasgow, Kentucky; includes general index: Film# 209729, Digital# 8402413, Book T, pages 111-112, image# 62-63 of 579; Obadiah Britt Sr., grantee, from Micajah E. Wheeler and Frances his wife, grantors, 100 acres on Skaggs Creek and Peters Creek, Barren County, Kentucky; on 35 microfilm rolls, viewed online at www.familysearch.org, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as Deeds, 1798-1902, 1961; indexes, 1798-1935 (Barren County, Kentucky).
  9. [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.
  10. [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.
  11. [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.
  12. [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.
  13. [S2247] Clerk of the County Court, Barren County (Kentucky). Deeds, 1798-1902, 1961; indexes, 1798-1935 (Barren County, Kentucky): Film# 209729, Digital# 8402413, Book U, pages 138-139, image# 369 of 579; Obadiah Britt Sr., grantor, to Micajah E. Wheeler, grantee, 100 acres on Skaggs Creek and Peters Creek, Barren County, Kentucky; on 35 microfilm rolls.
  14. [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.

Micajah Wheeler Jr.1,2

b. 2 October 1758, d. 1836
Family
Father*Micajah Wheeler1 d. 1809
Mother*Sarah Martin1
Birth*2 October 1758Micajah Wheeler Jr. was born on 2 October 1758 in Albemarle County, Virginia.1,3 
Name VariationHe came to be identified as Baptist.3 
Marriage*24 November 1786He married Mary Emmerson, daughter of Henry Emmerson Sr., on 24 November 1786 in Albemarle County, Virginia.1,4 
(Son-in-Law) Will14 November 1807His father-in-law, 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.5,6 
Death*1836He died in 1836 in Albemarle County.1 

Family

 Mary Emmerson
Children 1.Joshua Wheeler+3 b. 24 Apr 1789, d. 21 Apr 1882
 2.Micajah E. Wheeler+7,2 b. 1807, d. b 17 Feb 1851

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 at https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LZF9-4YJ. 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, Micajah "Baptist" Wheeler, page 12. Hereinafter cited as The life and times of William Wheeler & Nancy Puckett.
  4. [S1686] Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1660-1800, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Micajah Wheeler and Mary Emerson on 24 November 1786 in Albemarle County, Virginia. Hereinafter cited as Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1660-1800.
  5. [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."
  6. [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.
  7. [S2244] Family Search Ancestry Discovery Blog, online at https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/…, viewed online at https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LZ85-T91

Micajah T. Wheeler1

b. 1847
Family
Father*William E. Wheeler1 b. 1807, d. 1871
Mother*Judith Emmerson1 b. 1809, d. b 10 Jun 1870
Birth*1847Micajah T. Wheeler was born about 1847 in Barren County, Kentucky.1 
(Son) Census US 185026 August 1850Micajah 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 3 years old.2 

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, Micajah T. Wheeler, Memorial# 118524914. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [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.

Micajah W. Wheeler1,2

d. 1841
Family
Father*Joshua Wheeler1 b. 1754, d. 1838
Mother*Mary Allen1 b. 1780, d. 1862
Birth*Micajah W. Wheeler was born in Albemarle County, Virginia.2 
Marriage*7 February 1831He married Julia Ann Martin, daughter of Benjamin Martin and Catherine Bailey, on 7 February 1831 in Albemarle County, Virginia.1,3,4 
Death*1841He died in 1841 in Albemarle County, Virginia.1,2 

Family

 Julia Ann Martin b. 1810

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, 12. Micajah W. Wheeler, page 29. 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 Micajah Wheeler and J. A. Martin on 7 February 1831 in Albemarle County, Virginia. Hereinafter cited as Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1740-1850.
  4. [S2234] Reverend Edgar Woods, Albemarle County in Virginia, Martin, pages 263-265.

Mildred Wheeler1

b. 1849
Family
Father*Benjamin Wheeler1 b. 1819
Mother*Demaris P. Brown1 b. 1823
Birth*1849Mildred Wheeler was born about 1849 in Virginia.1 
(Granddaughter) Census US 18504 November 1850Mildred 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. Mildred was 1 year old.1 
(Granddaughter) Census US 18601 August 1860Mildred 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. Mildred was 10 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.

Mildred Wheeler1

b. 1818, d. 30 March 1899
Family
Father*Zachariah Wheeler1 b. 1787, d. bt 29 Aug 1850 - 1 Aug 1860
Mother*Martha Britt1 b. 1787, d. 1863
Birth*1818Mildred Wheeler was born about 1818.1,2 
Marriage*18 March 1839She married Isaac D. Powell, son of Thomas Powell and Essenith Tinsley, on 18 March 1839.1,2,3 
(Wife) Death5 February 1885Mildred became a widow when Isaac D. Powell died on 5 February 1885 at about age 72.1,4,3 
Death*30 March 1899She died on 30 March 1899 in Barren County, Kentucky, at about age 811,2 
Burial* and was buried with her husband in Powell Cemetery, Barren County.2,3 

Family

 Isaac D. Powell b. 1813, d. 5 Feb 1885
Child 1.Emily Jane Powell+5 b. 15 Feb 1844, d. 4 May 1928

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. [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, Mildred (Wheeler) Powell, Memorial# 137020502. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Isaac D. “Ike” Powell, Memorial# 137020514.
  4. [S2227] Cheyanne Britt Conner, Obadiah Britt and Sarah Wheeler, pages 176-177, photo copy and transcription of a page from the Britt Family Bible of Obadiah Britt, Jr. and Jane Powell Britt.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Emily Jane “Puss” (Powell) Carver, Memorial# 120711257.

Mildred J. Wheeler1,2

b. 1833
Family
Father*Micajah E. Wheeler1 b. 1807, d. b 17 Feb 1851
Mother*Elizabeth J. Smith1 d. b 4 Mar 1844
Birth*1833Mildred J. Wheeler was born about 1833 in Virginia.3,4,1 
Name VariationHer full name was Mildred Jane Wheeler.5 
Name VariationShe was called Jane.6 
(Daughter) Deathbefore 4 March 1844She was probably about 11 years old when her mother died shortly after giving birth to her last child. Her death left Mildred's father with eight young children between the ages of 15 years and newly born.7 
(Daughter) Marriage4 March 1844Her father married a second time on 4 March 1844 to Frances Wheeler. They were 1st cousins 1 time removed.8,9,7 
(Daughter) Census US 185030 August 1850Mildred J. 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 17 years old and had attended school within the census year.1,10 
(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.11,12,13 
(Daughter) Deathbefore 17 February 1851She was about 18 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.8,11 
Marriage*8 August 1852She married John Woodcock on 8 August 1852 in Barren County, Kentucky.2,14 
(Wife) Deathbefore 13 February 1856Mildred became a widow with a baby daughter when John Woodcock died.3 
Marriage13 February 1856She married second Zachariah Wheeler, son of Zachariah Wheeler and Martha Britt, on 13 February 1856 in Barren County, Kentucky. Mildred and Zachariah were 2nd cousins.3 
Name VariationHer name was transcribed, we believe in error, as Malinda J. Woodcock on the record of her marriage to Zachariah Wheeler. When she married John Woodcock, her name was Mildred J. Wheeler, and it was also Mildred on the 1860 census, the first census after her 1856 marriage to Zachariah Wheeler.3 

Family 1

 John Woodcock d. b 13 Feb 1856
Child 1.Permelia Elizabeth Woodcock2 b. 24 Aug 1854, d. 19 Jan 1944

Family 2

 Zachariah Wheeler b. 1832, d. Aug 1869
Child 1.Felix S. Wheeler5,4,6 b. 17 Nov 1856, d. 18 Feb 1929

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, Permelia Elizabeth (Woodcock) Carver, Memorial# 120724052. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S1739] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 13 February 1856 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA, of Zachariah Wheeler, single, age 24, born about 1832, and "Malinda" J Woodcock, widow, age 24, citing FHL Film# 000216816. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965.
  4. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Zach and Mildred J. Wheeler, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 2, Barren, Kentucky; Page: 951. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Felix S. Wheeler, Memorial# 120725974.
  6. [S1687] Kentucky, U.S., Birth Records, 1847-1911, online at www.ancestry.com, birth of Felix Wheeler on 17 November 1856 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA, son of Zachariah Wheeler and Jane Wheeler. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., Birth Records, 1847-1911.
  7. [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.
  8. [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.
  9. [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
  10. [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.
  11. [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.
  12. [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.
  13. [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.
  14. [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 John Woodcock and Mildred J. Wheeler, citing FHL Film# 000209757.

Nancy J. Wheeler1

b. 13 January 1842
Family
Father*Obadiah Wheeler1 b. 18 May 1815
Mother*Sarah Britt1 b. 18 May 1820
Birth*13 January 1842Nancy J. Wheeler was born on 13 January 1842 in Kentucky.1,2 
(Daughter) Census US 185013 September 1850Nancy J. was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 13 September 1850 in the household of her parents in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. She was 9 years old and had attended school within the census year.2 
Marriage*25 December 1866She married Rufus T. White, son of James White and Louvisa Harlan, on 25 December 1866 in Barren County, Kentucky.3,1,4 

Family

 Rufus T. White b. 15 Aug 1846
Children 1.Lathonia White1 b. 30 Jan 1869
 2.William H. White5 b. 14 Aug 1870
 3.Sarah C. White5 b. 15 Nov 1872
 4.Nancy W. White5 b. 1877
 5.Martha M. White5 b. 1879

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. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Obadiah and Sarah Wheeler, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 367b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Rufus T. and Nancy J. White, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 1, Monroe, Kentucky; Roll: M593_489; Page: 115B. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1910] North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000, online at www.ancestry.com, #2732. Louvisa Harlan, History and Genealogy of the Harlan Family : and particularly of the descendants of George and Mich, image# 1297 of 2220. Hereinafter cited as North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000.
  5. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Rufus T. and Nancy J. White, Year: 1880; Census Place: Tracy, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 402; Page: 127C; Enumeration District: 012. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.

Obadiah Wheeler1

b. 18 May 1815
Family
Father*Zachariah Wheeler1 b. 1787, d. bt 29 Aug 1850 - 1 Aug 1860
Mother*Martha Britt1 b. 1787, d. 1863
Birth*18 May 1815Obadiah Wheeler was born on 18 May 1815 in Kentucky.2,3,4,1 
Marriage*26 September 1839He married Sarah Britt, daughter of William Britt and Nancy Waller, on 26 September 1839. They were 2nd cousins.1,5 
Census US 1850*13 September 1850Sarah and Obadiah Wheeler were enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 13 September 1850 in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. Obadiah was 35 years of age and a farmer with real estate valued at $200, and Sarah was age 30. While Obadiah was able to read and write, Sarah was not. They were enumerated with their three children. Nancy J. and Sarah M. were ages 9 and 5 years, respectively, and had both attended school within the census year; and William Joseph was 3 years old. The family of Sarah's father and stepmother, Rebecca and William Britt, was enumerated in the next previous household on the same census page.2 
Census US 1880*18 June 1880Sarah and Obadiah Wheeler were enumerated on the 1880 census taken on 18 June 1880 in Tracy, Barren County, Kentucky. Obadiah was 65 years of age and a farmer, and Sarah was 60 years of age, unable to read or write, and was keeping house. Two of their daughters and three grandchildren were enumerated with them in 1880. Daughter Sarah M. was 35 years of age, single, unable to read or write, and at home. Daughter, Elizabeth M. Coleman, was 25 years of age, a widow, and recorded as a boarder in her parents' home. Elizabeth's three children, Sarah Coleman, Obadiah J. Coleman and Susan E. Coleman, were ages 6, 4 and 2 years, respectively.6 

Family

 Sarah Britt b. 18 May 1820
Children 1.Jesse M. Wheeler4 b. 15 Jul 1840
 2.Nancy J. Wheeler+4 b. 13 Jan 1842
 3.Sarah M. Wheeler4,7 b. 1 Oct 1844, d. 7 Nov 1912
 4.William J. Wheeler+4 b. 29 Aug 1847, d. 3 Feb 1929
 5.John N. Wheeler+4,8 b. 14 Aug 1850, d. 23 Apr 1925
 6.Elizabeth M. Wheeler+9 b. 3 Jun 1855, d. 16 Dec 1914

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. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Obadiah and Sarah Wheeler, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 367b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  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. [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.
  5. [S2237] Britt Family Documents and Transcriptions, online at www.ancestry.com, a photo copy of a page from the Rebecca Britt Bible 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/….
  6. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Obadiah and Sarah Wheeler, Year: 1880; Census Place: Tracy, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 402; Page: 129D; Enumeration District: 012. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  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, Sarah M. (Wheeler) Elmore, Memorial# 116485929. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  8. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, John N Wheeler, Memorial# 59810514.
  9. [S1687] Kentucky, U.S., Birth Records, 1847-1911, online at www.ancestry.com, birth of Elizabeth M. Wheeler on 3 June 1855 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA, daughter of Obadiah Wheeler and Sarah Britt. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., Birth Records, 1847-1911.

Patricia Ann Wheeler1

b. 1846
Family
Father*Joshua Wheeler1 b. 24 Apr 1789, d. 21 Apr 1882
Mother*Rachel Kinslow1 b. 1805
Birth*1846Patricia Ann Wheeler was born about 1846 in Kentucky.1 

Citations

  1. [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.

Polly Wheeler1

Family
Father*John Wheeler1 b. 1775, d. May 1823
Mother*Elizabeth Emerson1 b. 1783, d. 15 Feb 1853
(Daughter) Will6 February 1821Her father 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.2 

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [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.

Polly Wheeler1

b. 1777
Family
Father*Joel Wheeler2 b. 1750, d. 1801
Mother*Frances Burnett2 b. 1755, d. 19 Nov 1822
Birth*1777Polly Wheeler was born about 1777 in Albemarle County, Virginia.3,2 
Marriage*26 May 1814She married, as his second wife, Pleasant Emmerson, son of Henry Emmerson Sr., on 26 May 1814 in Barren County, Kentucky.1 
(Wife) Will25 June 1838Her husband prepared his will dated 25 June 1838 in Barren County, Kentucky, naming his wife, Polly, although she was transcribed incorrectly as "Molly", two sons, Joel E. Emmerson and Jesse Emmerson and a daughter, Susan Emmerson. Pleasant's will appointed no executors, and he signed and sealed his name. It was witnessed by Hudson Martin and Elijah Williams.4 
(Mother) Census US 185027 August 1850Polly was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 27 August 1850 in the household of her son and daughter-in-law, Martha and Joel E. Emmerson in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. Polly was 73 years of age.5 

Family

 Pleasant Emmerson b. 1773, d. b Oct 1839
Children 1.Joel E. Emmerson+3 b. 22 May 1815, d. 30 Sep 1902
 2.Susan Emmerson4

Citations

  1. [S1698] Kentucky, Compiled Marriages, 1802-1850, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 26 May 1814 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA, of Polly Wheeler and Pleasant Emmerson. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, Compiled Marriages, 1802-1850.
  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.
  3. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Joel and Martha Emmerson, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 349b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2230] Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989, online at www.ancestry.com, will of Pleasant Emmerson dated 25 June 1838 in Barren County, Kentucky, referencing Barren County Mixed Records, Volumes 3-4, 1828-1884, citing image# 96 of 495. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989.
  5. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Joel and Martha Emerson, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 349b.

Robert Wheeler1

b. 1839
Family
Father*Micajah Wheeler1 b. 1795
Mother*Hannah Furlong1 b. 1823, d. 15 Dec 1857
Birth*1839Robert Wheeler was born about 1839 in Kentucky.1 
(Son) Census US 185020 August 1850Robert 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 11 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.

Robert Wheeler1

Family
Father*Micajah Wheeler1 d. 1832
Mother*Susan Woodson1
Marriage*He married Frances Bailey, daughter of Callum Bailey.1 

Family

 Frances Bailey

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.

Sally F. Wheeler1

b. 1841
Family
Father*Micajah E. Wheeler1 b. 1807, d. b 17 Feb 1851
Mother*Elizabeth J. Smith1 d. b 4 Mar 1844
Birth*1841Sally F. Wheeler was born about 1841 in Kentucky.1 
(Daughter) Deathbefore 4 March 1844She was probably about 3 years old when her mother died shortly after giving birth to her last child. Her death left Sally'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 1850Sally F. 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 9 years old and had attended school within the census year.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 10 years old 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 

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.

Sarah Wheeler1

b. 10 February 1763, d. 15 July 1855
Family
Father*Micajah Wheeler2,3 d. 1809
Mother*Sarah Martin2,3
Birth*10 February 1763Sarah Wheeler was born on 10 February 1763 in Albemarle County, Virginia.1,4 
Marriage*10 February 1785She married Obadiah Britt, son of Obadiah Britt and Ann Thomson, on 10 February 1785 in Albemarle County, Virginia.1,5,4,6 
Relocation*1824 About 1824, after the death of his brother, John, Obadiah and Sarah moved their family from Virginia to Barren County, Kentucky, where Obadiah had already acquired land in 1817. By 1830 many members of the extended Britt family were living in Kentucky.7,8,9,10,11 
(Wife) Will12 April 1849Her husband, Obadiah Britt, prepared his will dated 12 April 1849 in Barren County, Kentucky, naming his wife, Sarah Britt, their five surviving daughters, Patsy Wheeler, Susanna Grayson, Eliza A. Powell, Mary Ann Matthews and Frances Houchens, their three sons, Obadiah Britt, John W. Britt and Joel W. N. Britt, a granddaughter, Sarah Barrick, a daughter of their deceased daughter, Mildred (Britt) Colvin, and mentioning the heirs of their deceased daughter, Sarah Wood.12 
Census US 1850*28 August 1850Sarah and Obadiah Britt were enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 28 August 1850 in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. Obadiah was 87 years of age and a farmer with real estate valued at $930, and Sarah was 86 years of age. The couple's widowed daughter, Eliza A. Powell, was enumerated with her six children in her parents' household in 1850. Eliza was 47 years of age, James A. Powell was 15 years old and working as a farmer; Huldah A. was age 13; Robert was age 12; and the three youngest boys, Nelson T., William J. and John V. Powell were ages 10, 7 and 5 years, respectively.13 
Death*15 July 1855She died on 15 July 1855 in Barren County, Kentucky, at age 921,4 
Burial* and was buried in the Powell-Britt Family Cemetery, Lucas, Barren County.1,4 

Family

 Obadiah Britt b. 15 Mar 1763, d. 1 Aug 1862
Children 1.Mildred Britt+1 b. 1785, d. Mar 1844
 2.Sarah Britt+1 b. 1786, d. 1 Feb 1845
 3.Martha Britt+14,1 b. 1787, d. 1863
 4.Susanna Britt+1 b. 6 Nov 1794, d. 26 Nov 1881
 5.Frances Jane Britt+1,15 b. 1796, d. 22 Nov 1850
 6.Obadiah Britt Jr.+1 b. 13 Apr 1799, d. a 15 Oct 1872
 7.John W. Britt+1 b. 11 Nov 1805, d. 14 Dec 1882
 8.Joel William Nelson Britt+1 b. 2 Nov 1807, d. 15 May 1887
 9.Mary Ann Britt1 b. 1809, d. 17 Oct 1855
 10.Elizabeth Britt+1 b. 29 Apr 1813

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 17, Family Group Sheet for Sarah Britt nee Wheeler and Obadiah Britt. Hereinafter cited as Obadiah Britt and Sarah Wheeler.
  2. [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.
  3. [S2227] Cheyanne Britt Conner, Obadiah Britt and Sarah Wheeler, page vi, introduction of Obadiah Britt and Sarah Wheeler Britt.
  4. [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, Sarah (Wheeler) Britt, Memorial# 202226714. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  5. [S1686] Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1660-1800, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Sarah Wheeler and Obadiah Britt on 10 February 1785 in Albemarle County, Virginia. Hereinafter cited as Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1660-1800.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Obediah Britt, Memorial# 202226649.
  7. [S16] 1830 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Obadiah Britt Jr., Year: 1830; Census Place: Barren, Kentucky; Series: M19; Roll: 33; Page: 111; Family History Library Film: 0007812. Hereinafter cited as 1830 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S16] 1830 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Obadiah Britt Sr., Year: 1830; Census Place: Barren, Kentucky; Series: M19; Roll: 33; Page: 111; Family History Library Film: 0007812.
  9. [S16] 1830 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Benjamin Britt, Year: 1830; Census Place: Barren, Kentucky; Series: M19; Roll: 33; Page: 110; Family History Library Film: 0007812.
  10. [S16] 1830 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William Britt, Year: 1830; Census Place: Barren, Kentucky; Series: M19; Roll: 33; Page: 111; Family History Library Film: 0007812.
  11. [S16] 1830 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John Britt, Year: 1830; Census Place: Barren, Kentucky; Series: M19; Roll: 33; Page: 119; Family History Library Film: 0007812.
  12. [S2230] Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989, online at www.ancestry.com, will dated 12 April 1849 of Obadiah Britt in Barren County, Kentucky, with codicil dated 4 January 1858, both proved on 5 August 1862, referencing Barren County Mixed Records, Volumes 3-4, 1828-1884, pages 138-140, digital images 329-330 of 495. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989.
  13. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Obadiah and Sarah Britt, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 350b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S2227] Cheyanne Britt Conner, Obadiah Britt and Sarah Wheeler, page 65, Family Group Sheet for Martha (Patsy) Britt and Zachariah Wheeler.
  15. [S2227] Cheyanne Britt Conner, Obadiah Britt and Sarah Wheeler, page 80, Family Group Sheet for Frances Britt and Robert Houchens.

Sarah Wheeler1

Family
Father*Joshua Wheeler1 b. 1754, d. 1838
Mother*Mary Allen1 b. 1780, d. 1862
Birth*Sarah Wheeler was born in Albemarle County, Virginia.1 
Marriage*She married John Bailey in Albemarle County, Virginia.1 

Family

 John Bailey

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.

Sarah Wheeler1

b. 1823
Family
Father*Zachariah Wheeler1 b. 1787, d. bt 29 Aug 1850 - 1 Aug 1860
Mother*Martha Britt1 b. 1787, d. 1863
Birth*1823Sarah Wheeler was born about 1823 in Kentucky.2 
Name VariationShe was called Sally.3,4,5,2,6 
Marriage*She married John Britt, son of Obadiah Britt Jr. and Jane L. Powell. They were both 1st and 2nd cousins.1,7,3,4,5,2,6 
(Wife) Death17 March 1863Sally became a widow when John Britt died on 17 March 1863 at age 33, leaving his widow with four young children.7,8 
Marriage*before 8 September 1870She married second, as his second wife, John T. Elmore before 8 September 1870, the date they were enumerated on the 1870 census as married and their household included children from both of their first marriages, in Barren County, Kentucky.9 
Census US 1870*8 September 1870Sallie and John T. Elmore were enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 8 September 1870 in Tracy, Barren County, Kentucky. John was 56 years of age and a farmer with real estate valued at $2,000 and a personal estate valued at $500, and Sallie was 47 years of age and housekeeping. No one in the household could read or write. The four youngest children from John's first marriage, and three children from Sallie's first marriage, were enumerated in the Elmore household in 1870. Thomas J., Page, Ermine and Alonzo Elmore were ages 17, 15, 12 and 9 years, respectively; and Thomas, Nancy J. and John F. Britt were ages 18, 14 and 11 years, respectively. Sallie's other daughter, Artelia Britt, who was 15 years old, was enumerated in 1870 in the household of her paternal grandparents, Jane and Obadiah Britt.9 

Family 1

 John Britt b. 5 May 1829, d. 17 Mar 1863
Children 1.Thomas N. Britt6,10 b. 28 May 1852
 2.Artelia Britt11 b. 9 Dec 1854
 3.Nancy Jane Britt6 b. 30 Nov 1856
 4.John F. Britt+6 b. Nov 1858, d. 11 May 1934

Family 2

 John T. Elmore b. 1814

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. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Sally Britt, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 352a. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2059] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Thomas Britt on 17 June 1926 in Barren, Kentucky, USA, born in Kentucky to John Britt and Sallie Wheeler, citing Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Frankfort, Kentucky. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965.
  4. [S1687] Kentucky, U.S., Birth Records, 1847-1911, online at www.ancestry.com, birth of Nancy Jane Britt on 30 November 1856 in Barren, Kentucky, USA, son of John Britt and Sally Wheeler. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., Birth Records, 1847-1911.
  5. [S1687] Kentucky, U.S., Birth Records, 1847-1911, online at www.ancestry.com, birth of Artelia Britt on 9 December 1854 in Barren, Kentucky, USA, son of John Britt and Sally Wheeler.
  6. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Sally Britt, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 2, Barren, Kentucky; Page: 948. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2227] Cheyanne Britt Conner, Obadiah Britt and Sarah Wheeler, page 105, Family Group Sheet for Jane L. Britt nee Powell and Obadiah Britt, Jr.
  8. [S2227] Cheyanne Britt Conner, Obadiah Britt and Sarah Wheeler, pages 176-177, photo copy and transcription of a page from the Britt Family Bible of Obadiah Britt, Jr. and Jane Powell Britt.
  9. [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.
  10. [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, Thomas Nelson Britt, Memorial# 120329165. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  11. [S1687] Kentucky, U.S., Birth Records, 1847-1911, online at www.ancestry.com, birth of Artelia Britt on 9 December 1854 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA, daughter of John Britt and Sally Wheeler.

Sarah C. Wheeler1

b. 23 September 1835, d. 4 March 1913
Family
Father*Joshua Wheeler1 b. 24 Apr 1789, d. 21 Apr 1882
Mother*Rachel Kinslow1,2 b. 1805
Birth*23 September 1835Sarah C. Wheeler was born on 23 September 1835 in Barren County, Kentucky.1 
Marriage*30 November 1851She married Micajah B. Houchens, son of Robert Houchens and Frances Jane Britt, on 30 November 1851 in Barren County, Kentucky.3,1 
Death*4 March 1913She died on 4 March 1913 in Rocky Hill, Barren County, at age 771 
Burial* and was buried in Houchens Cemetery, Rocky Hill.1 

Family

 Micajah B. Houchens b. 9 Oct 1829, d. 28 Feb 1922

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, Sarah C. (Wheeler) Houchens, Memorial# 100376719. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [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.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Micajah Britt “Cage” Houchens, Memorial# 100377197.

Sarah M. Wheeler1

b. 1 October 1844, d. 7 November 1912
Family
Father*Obadiah Wheeler1,2 b. 18 May 1815
Mother*Sarah Britt1,2 b. 18 May 1820
Birth*1 October 1844Sarah M. Wheeler was born on 1 October 1844 in Tracy, Barren County, Kentucky.1,3,2 
(Daughter) Census US 185013 September 1850Sarah M. was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 13 September 1850 in the household of her parents in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. She was 5 years old and had attended school within the census year.3 
Marriage*She married Francis Marion Elmore.4,2 
(Daughter) Census US 188018 June 1880Sarah M. was enumerated on the 1880 census taken on 18 June 1880 in the household of her parents in Tracy, Barren County, Kentucky. She was 35 years of age, single, unable to read or write, and at home.5 
(Wife) Death29 July 1910Sarah became a widow when Francis Marion Elmore died on 29 July 1910 at age 66.4 
Death*7 November 1912She died on 7 November 1912 in Austin, Barren County, Kentucky, at age 682 
Burial* and was buried with her husband in Elmore Graveyard #1, Austin.2,4 

Family

 Francis Marion Elmore b. 17 Oct 1843, d. 29 Jul 1910

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, Sarah M. (Wheeler) Elmore, Memorial# 116485929. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Obadiah and Sarah Wheeler, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 367b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Francis Marion Elmore, Memorial# 116485899.
  5. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Obadiah and Sarah Wheeler, Year: 1880; Census Place: Tracy, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 402; Page: 129D; Enumeration District: 012. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.

Susan Wheeler1

b. 1855
Family
Father*Benjamin Wheeler1 b. 1819
Mother*Demaris P. Brown1 b. 1823
Birth*1855Susan Wheeler was born about 1855 in Virginia.1 
(Granddaughter) Census US 18601 August 1860Susan 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. Susan was 5 years old.1 

Citations

  1. [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.

Susan M. Wheeler1

b. 1841
Family
Father*William E. Wheeler1 b. 1807, d. 1871
Mother*Judith Emmerson1 b. 1809, d. b 10 Jun 1870
Birth*1841Susan M. Wheeler was born about 1841 in Barren County, Kentucky.1 
(Daughter) Census US 185026 August 1850Susan was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 26 August 1850 in the household of her parents in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. She was 9 years old and had attended school within the census year.2 

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, Susan M. “Susie” (Wheeler) Bostick, Memorial# 118525963. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [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.

Susannah Wheeler1,2

Family
Father*Micajah Wheeler1 d. 1832
Mother*Susan Woodson1
Marriage*15 January 1805She married John Woodson on 15 January 1805 in Albemarle County, Virginia.1,2 

Family

 John Woodson

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. [S1404] Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1740-1850, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of John Woodson and Susanna Wheeler on 15 January 1805 in Albemarle County, Virginia. Hereinafter cited as Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1740-1850.

Theophilous Wheeler1

b. 7 December 1845, d. 20 September 1862
Family
Father*John Harris Wheeler1,3 b. 9 Nov 1808, d. 20 Sep 1862
Mother*Jane Ellis1,2 b. 7 Dec 1812, d. 8 Mar 1894
Birth*7 December 1845Theophilous Wheeler was born on 7 December 1845 in Barren County, Kentucky,1 
Death*20 September 1862 and he and his father 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 his father was 53.1,3 
Burial*Father and son were buried together in Bibb Cemetery, Glasgow, Barren County.3,1 

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, Theophilous Wheeler, Memorial# 94959955. 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, John Harris Wheeler, Memorial# 94959808.

Trina J. Wheeler1

b. 1843
Family
Father*Micajah Wheeler1 b. 1795
Mother*Hannah Furlong1 b. 1823, d. 15 Dec 1857
Birth*1843Trina J. Wheeler was born about 1843 in Kentucky.1 
(Daughter) Census US 185020 August 1850Trina J. 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 7 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.

Vera Lucille Wheeler1

b. 8 November 1889, d. 28 April 1981
Family
Birth*8 November 1889Vera Lucille Wheeler was born on 8 November 1889 in Erath County, Texas.1 
Marriage*1907She married William Baty Long about 1907.1,2,3,4 
Census US 1930*9 April 1930Vera and William B. Long were enumerated on the 1930 census taken on 9 April 1930 at 1042 South 15th Street, Abilene, Taylor County, Texas. They were both 40 years of age and each had been 17 years old at their marriage, which was the first marriage for each. They owned their house which was valued at $3,500, and also owned a radio set. William worked as a boiler maker for the T & B Railroad. Two of their children were enumerated in their household in 1930. Conrad C. was 18 years old and had attended school since September of the previous year, and Arlene was 5 years old. The couple's youngest son, James Ray, who was 7 years old in 1930, was not enumerated with his parents. He had epilepsy, and we have not been able to find him in 1930. The couple's married son and his wife, Bessie Mae and Winters H. Long, with their infant son, were all enumerated at house number 1035, although they appear on different census pages. Winters was recorded (image# 25 of 47) as the last entry on the previous page before his parents, who were the first household on the next page (image# 26 of 47), and Bessie Mae with baby Henry appear two pages before her husband (image# 23 of 47.)5,6,7 
Census US 1940*19 April 1940Vera and W. Baty Long were enumerated on the 1940 census taken on 19 April 1940 at 1002 Elm Street, Abilene, Taylor County, Texas. Baty was 50 years of age and did night watching boiler work for a railroad company. He had completed his education through the 1st year of high school, had worked 52 weeks in 1939 for an income of $1,450, and had worked 84 hours the week prior to the census. Vera was also 50 years of age, did her home housework, and had completed her education through the 1st year of high school. They rented their house for $18.00 per month and everyone in the family had lived in the same place, although not the same house, in 1935. Three of the couple's children, a daughter-in-law, and two grandsons were enumerated with them in 1940. Their unmarried children, James Ray and Peggy Arlene, were ages 17 and 15, respectively. James Ray had completed his education through the 1st year of high school, had attended school within the census year, and was employed as a new worker at a filling station. Peggy Arlene had completed her education through the 1st year of high school, had attended school within the census year, and her occupation was recorded as school. The older of the couple's two married sons, Winters H., was 31 years of age and worked as a car foreman for a railroad company. He had completed his education through the 2nd year of high school, had worked 33 weeks in 1939 for an income of $980, and had been out of work for 39 weeks. His wife, Bessie Mae, was 28 years of age and helped with the home housework. She had completed her education through the 2nd year of high school, had worked 22 weeks in 1939 for an income of $130. Winters and Bessie Mae's two children, Henry A. and Jerry F., were ages 10 and 8 years, respectively, and were both attending school. Henry had completed the 4th grade of elementary school and Jerry had completed the 1st grade. Baty and Vera's second son, Conrad C., who was also married, was enumerated with his wife and children in their own home, which was just a few blocks away from his parents.3,8 
(Wife) Death24 December 1958Vera became a widow when William Baty Long died on 24 December 1958 at age 69.2 
Death*28 April 1981She died on 28 April 1981 in Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, at age 911 
Burial* and was buried with her husband in the Garden of Peace section of Elmwood Memorial Park, Abilene.1,2 

Family

 William Baty Long b. 8 Dec 1889, d. 24 Dec 1958
Children 1.Winters H. Long+1,3 b. 8 Nov 1908, d. 26 Dec 1961
 2.Conrad C. Long+9,5 b. 22 Jan 1912, d. 29 Aug 1987
 3.James Ray Long10,4 b. 5 Jun 1922, d. 1 Jun 1960
 4.Arlene Long11 b. 1 Sep 1924

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, Vera Lucille (Wheeler) Long, Memorial# 17699794. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, William Baty Long, Memorial# 17699817.
  3. [S1441] 1940 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of W. Baty and Vera Long, Year: 1940; Census Place: Abilene, Taylor, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04144; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 221-18A. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William B. and Vera Long, Year: 1910; Census Place: Stanford, Jones, Texas; Roll: T624_1569; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0136; FHL microfilm: 1375582. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William B. and Vera Long, Year: 1930; Census Place: Abilene, Taylor, Texas; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 2342133. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of (Winters H. and) Bessie Mae Long, Year: 1930; Census Place: Abilene, Taylor, Texas; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 2342133.
  7. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Winters H. (and Bessie Mae) Long, Year: 1930; Census Place: Abilene, Taylor, Texas; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 2342133.
  8. [S1441] 1940 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Clay C. and F. Corrine Long, Year: 1940; Census Place: Abilene, Taylor, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04144; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 221-18A.
  9. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Conrad Clay Long, Memorial# 77897195.
  10. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, James Ray Long, Memorial# 17699658.
  11. [S1456] Social Security (U.S.) Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, online at www.ancestry.com, Social Security information for Arlene Long, born on 1 September 1924 at Anson Jones, Texas, child of William B Long and Vera Long, died in 10 April 2001, agency notes: Sep 1940: Name listed as ARLENE LONG; Nov 1945: Name listed as ARLINE LONG RUFFIN; Jul 1957: Name listed as ARLINE WHITAKER. Hereinafter cited as Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Vincent R. Wheeler1

b. 1826
Family
Father*Joel Wheeler1 b. 1776
Mother*Anky Furlong1 b. 1786
Birth*1826Vincent R. Wheeler was born about 1826 in Kentucky.1 
(Son) Census US 18507 September 1850Vincent R. was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 7 September 1850 in the household of his parents in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. He was 24 years of age and worked as a farmer with his father.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.