Who was Joseph Wheeler?

Joseph Wheeler (1609–1675) was born in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England and died in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Joseph Wheeler 1609–1675

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

Born 18 Feb 1609 · Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England

Died 22 Aug 1675 · Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Father Thomas Wheeler Of Cranfield Sr Sr

Mother Ann A Halsey Of Flamstead

Siblings Alice Wheeler, Ann A Wheeler

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Wheeler Of Cranfield Sr Sr

Ann A Halsey Of Flamstead

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Biography

Joseph Wheeler was born in 1609 in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England, the child of thomas wheeler of cranfield sr sr and ann a halsey of flamstead. Joseph Wheeler passed away in 1675 in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

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Birth of Joseph Wheeler in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England

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Death of Joseph Wheeler in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Wheeler

This ancestor line traces from Redbourn, Hertfordshire, England (1469) to Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England (1609) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joseph Wheeler (1609–1675) was born in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England and died in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, 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 Joseph 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.
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