Who was John Wheeler?

John Wheeler (1684–1727) was born in Woodbury,fairfield,connecticut,USA and died in Woodbury,fairfield,connecticut,USA. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 6 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 9 generations of this lineage.

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John Wheeler 1684–1727

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees, with linked records

Born 11 May 1684 · Woodbury,fairfield,connecticut,USA

Died 19 May 1727 · Woodbury,fairfield,connecticut,USA

Father John Wheeler

Mother Sarah Sherwood

Siblings Dinah Wheeler, Elizabeth Wheeler, Mary Wheeler, Mercy Mary Wheeler, Ruth Wheeler, Thomas Wheeler

Records

Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Wheeler

Sarah Sherwood

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1684, John Wheeler entered the world in Woodbury,fairfield,connecticut,USA, born to john wheeler and sarah sherwood. John Wheeler passed away in 1727 in Woodbury,fairfield,connecticut,USA.

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Life Timeline

1684

Birth of John Wheeler in Woodbury,fairfield,connecticut,USA

Birth

1727

Death of John Wheeler in Woodbury,fairfield,connecticut,USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Wheeler

This ancestor line traces from Cranfield, Central Bedfordshire Unitary Authority, Bedfordshire, England (1375) to Woodbury, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States (1684) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Wheeler (1684–1727) was born in Woodbury,fairfield,connecticut,USA and died in Woodbury,fairfield,connecticut,USA. 6 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, 6 researchers on YourRoots have John 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 9 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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