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Joseph Wheeler 1655–1698

Public Tree Person

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Wheeler in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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 13 Mar 1655 · Concord, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts
Died 26 May 1698 · Stratford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Spouse Mary Powers
Children Elizabeth Wheeler, Ephraim Wheeler, Esther Wheeler, Jane Wheeler, Joseph Wheeler, Mary Wheeler, Rebecca Wheeler, Ruth Wheeler

Researchers connected through Joseph Wheeler 1655–1698

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Biography

The story of Joseph Wheeler began in 1655 in Concord, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. Joseph Wheeler married mary powers, and had children including elizabeth wheeler, ephraim wheeler, esther wheeler, jane wheeler, joseph wheeler, mary wheeler, rebecca wheeler, ruth wheeler. Joseph Wheeler passed away in 1698 in Stratford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA.

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Life Timeline

1655
Birth of Joseph Wheeler in Concord, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts
Birth
1698
Death of Joseph Wheeler in Stratford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Death

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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Wheeler (1655–1698) was born in Concord, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts and died in Stratford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA. 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 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 1 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.

Joseph Wheeler's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Wheeler PTP
1655–1698
Concord, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts
Parents
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Grandparents
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Joseph Wheeler's Descendants

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Joseph Wheeler PTP 1655–1698
  1. 1. Mary Wheeler PTP 1684–1755