Who was George Wheeler?

George Wheeler (1791–1882) was born in Glastonbury, Hartford, Connecticut, USA and died in Chautauqua County, New York, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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George S Wheeler 1791–1882

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 21 Feb 1791 · Glastonbury, Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Died 9 Sep 1882 · Chautauqua County, New York, USA

Father Peter Wheeler

Mother Hannah Lear

Children Joseph Wheeler

Siblings Zachariah Wheeler

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Immediate Family

Parents

Peter Wheeler

Hannah Lear

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

Joseph Wheeler

Biography

In 1791, George S Wheeler entered the world in Glastonbury, Hartford, Connecticut, USA, born to peter wheeler and hannah lear. George S Wheeler had children including joseph wheeler. George S Wheeler passed away in 1882 in Chautauqua County, New York, USA.

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Birth of George S Wheeler in Glastonbury, Hartford, Connecticut, USA

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1882

Death of George S Wheeler in Chautauqua County, New York, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from George Wheeler

This ancestor line traces from Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA (1704) to Glastonbury, Hartford, Connecticut, USA (1791) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: George Wheeler (1791–1882) was born in Glastonbury, Hartford, Connecticut, USA and died in Chautauqua County, New York, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 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.
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