Who was George Wheeler?

George Wheeler (1605–1687) was born in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England and died in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 26 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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George Wheeler 1605–1687

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 26 independent trees

Born 25 Mar 1605 · Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England

Died 2 Jun 1687 · Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

Father Lieutenant Thomas Wheeler Sr

Mother Ann Halsey (1591–1659)

Siblings Adam Wheeler, Alice Wheeler, Anne Wheeler, Dorothy Wheeler, Elizabeth Wheeler, George Wheeler, Hannah Wheeler, Hannah Wheeler 1644 Immigrant, Jane Hawley Joseph Northrup, Joseph Wheeler, Maria Mary Wheeler, Maria Wheeler, Mary Wheeler, Moses Wheeler, Rebecca Wheeler, Richard Wheeler, Sarah Wheeler, Sergeant Thomas Wheeler, Sergeant John Wheeler, Thomas Wheeler, Timothy Wheeler, William Wheeler, Zipporah Wheeler

Records

Family Data Collection - Births Family Data Collection - Deaths Millennium File U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … North America, Family Histories New England, the Great Migration … Massachusetts, Compiled Census and Census … Ancestry Family Tree Ancestry Family Trees (Online publication … GEDCOM file. Imported on 15 … GEDCOM file submitted by Colleen …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Lieutenant Thomas Wheeler Sr

Ann Halsey

1591–1659

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1605, George Wheeler entered the world in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England, born to lieutenant thomas wheeler sr and ann halsey. George Wheeler passed away in 1687 in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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Record Family Data Collection - Births
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Record Family Data Collection - Deaths
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Record Millennium File
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Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Record New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins
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Census Massachusetts, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index
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Record Ancestry Family Tree
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Record Ancestry Family Trees (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members.)
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Record GEDCOM file. Imported on 15 June 2022.
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Record GEDCOM file submitted by Colleen Lee Myhre. Created on 24 MAY 2014. Imported on 27 May 2014.

Life Timeline

1605

Birth of George Wheeler in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England

Birth

1687

Death of George Wheeler in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from George Wheeler

This ancestor line traces from Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire, England (1474) to Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England (1605) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: George Wheeler (1605–1687) was born in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England and died in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 26 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 26 researchers on YourRoots have George 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 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.