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John Benjamin Wheeler 1766–1839

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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Wheeler in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 1 Jul 1766 · Crum Elbow, Dutchess, New York, United States
Died 14 Sep 1839 · New York, United States
Father Sebastian Wheeler
Mother Catherine Hoffman Wheeler
Spouse Ruth Sampson
Children Sebastian Wheeler

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Biography

The story of John Benjamin Wheeler began in 1766 in Crum Elbow, Dutchess, New York, United States. In 1790, John Benjamin Wheeler resided in Pawling, Dutchess, New York, United States. In 1800, John Benjamin Wheeler resided in Pawling, Dutchess, New York. John Benjamin Wheeler married ruth sampson, and had children including sebastian wheeler. John Benjamin Wheeler passed away in 1839 in New York, United States.

Sources

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    Census 1790 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1800 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1810 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1820 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1830 United States Federal Census

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    Burial Records England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991

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    Record New York, Genealogical Records, 1675-1920

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    Military U.S. Army, Register of Enlistments

Life Timeline

1766
Birth of John Benjamin Wheeler in Crum Elbow, Dutchess, New York, United States
Birth
1790
John Benjamin Wheeler resided here in Pawling, Dutchess, New York, United States
Residence
1800
John Benjamin Wheeler resided here in Pawling, Dutchess, New York
Residence
1810
John Benjamin Wheeler resided here in Dover, Dutchess, New York, United States
Residence
1820
John Benjamin Wheeler resided here in Dover, Dutchess, New York, United States
Residence
1830
John Benjamin Wheeler resided here in Pompey, Onondaga, New York, USA
Residence
1839
Death of John Benjamin Wheeler in New York, USA
Death
1839
Death of John Benjamin Wheeler in New York, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Wheeler

This ancestor line traces from New London, New London, Connecticut, United States (1669) to Crum Elbow, Dutchess, New York, United States (1766) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Wheeler (1766–1839) was born in Crum Elbow, Dutchess, New York, United States and died in New York, United States. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 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 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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John Wheeler's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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John Benjamin Wheeler PTP
1766–1839
Crum Elbow, Dutchess, New York, United States
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John Wheeler's Descendants

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John Benjamin Wheeler PTP 1766–1839