Who was Abijah Wheeler?

Abijah Wheeler (1702–1782) was born in Rowley, Massachusetts and died in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Abijah Wheeler 1702–1782

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 21 Jun 1702 · Rowley, Massachusetts

Died 1 Mar 1782 · Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Spouse Elizabeth Andrews

Children Elizabeth Wheeler

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Elizabeth Wheeler

Biography

In 1702, Abijah Wheeler entered the world in Rowley, Massachusetts. Abijah Wheeler married elizabeth andrews, and had children including elizabeth wheeler. Abijah Wheeler passed away in 1782 in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

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Birth of Abijah Wheeler in Rowley, Massachusetts

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Death of Abijah Wheeler in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Abijah Wheeler

This ancestor line traces from Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1664) to Rowley, MA (1702) across 2 generations.

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: Abijah Wheeler (1702–1782) was born in Rowley, Massachusetts and died in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Abijah in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Abijah Wheeler PTP

1702–1782

Rowley, Massachusetts