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
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Immediate Family
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.
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1Census 1790 United States Federal Census
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2Census 1800 United States Federal Census
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3Census 1810 United States Federal Census
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4Census 1820 United States Federal Census
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5Census 1830 United States Federal Census
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6Burial Records England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991
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7Record New York, Genealogical Records, 1675-1920
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8Military U.S. Army, Register of Enlistments
Life Timeline
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.
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.
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John Wheeler's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record