Who was James Wheeler?

James Wheeler (1697–1740) was born in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA and died in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. 8 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Wheeler 1697–1740

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 8 independent trees

Born 27 Mar 1697 · Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

Died 22 Apr 1740 · Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

Father James Wheeler (1667–1753)

Mother Grizell Squire

Siblings Abigail Wheeler, Ann Wheeler, Henry Wheeler, Jeremiah Wheeler, Mary Wheeler, Philip Wheeler, Rachel Wheeler, Squire Wheeler, William Wheeler

Records

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Wheeler

1667–1753

Grizell Squire

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of James Wheeler began in 1697 in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. James Wheeler passed away in 1740 in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.

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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Birth Records Massachusetts, Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

Life Timeline

1697

Birth of James Wheeler in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1740

Death of James Wheeler in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Wheeler

This ancestor line traces from Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1667) to Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA (1697) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Wheeler (1697–1740) was born in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA and died in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. 8 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, 8 researchers on YourRoots have James 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.
: 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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