James Wheeler 1697–1740
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- C 1 criteria (Basic)
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10 researchers on YourRoots have James Wheeler in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 10 independent trees
Researchers connected through James Wheeler 1697–1740
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of James Wheeler began in 1697 in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America. James Wheeler passed away in 1740 in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America.
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1Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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2Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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3Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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4Birth Records Massachusetts, Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
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5Record FamilySearch Family Tree
Life Timeline
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- James Wheeler (1697–1740) was born in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America and died in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America. 10 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, 10 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.
- 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.
James Wheeler's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record