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John Wheeler 1726–1834

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

6 researchers on YourRoots have John Wheeler in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 7 May 1726 · Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Died 28 Feb 1834 · Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Father James Wheeler (1697–1740)
Mother Elizabeth West
Siblings Elizabeth Wheeler, Hannah Wheeler, Henry Wheeler, James Wheeler, Jeremiah Wheeler, Mehitable Wheeler, Nathaniel Wheeler

Researchers connected through John Wheeler 1726–1834

and 5 more tree owners connected with John Wheeler 1726–1834

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1726, John Wheeler entered the world in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States, born to james wheeler and elizabeth west. John Wheeler passed away in 1834 in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1726
Birth of John Wheeler in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1834
Death of John Wheeler in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Wheeler

This ancestor line traces from Juddonham, Suffolk, England (1560) to Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA (1726) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Wheeler (1726–1834) was born in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States and died in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. 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 6 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.

John Wheeler's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Wheeler PTP
1726–1834
Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
James Wheeler PTP
1697–1740
Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
James Wheeler PTP
1667–1753
Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Wheeler's Descendants

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John Wheeler PTP 1726–1834