Joseph Wheeler 1657–1725
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1657, Joseph Wheeler entered the world in Milford, Conn, born to sgt thomas wheeler and joan wheeler. In 1672, Joseph Wheeler resided in Freeman, Massachusetts Colony, Massachusetts. Joseph Wheeler married mary powers, patience holbrook, and had children including hannah anna wheeler, joseph wheeler ii, obadiah wheeler. Joseph Wheeler passed away in 1725 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States of America.
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1Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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2Record Massachusetts, U.S., Applications of Freemen, 1630-1691
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3Census Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890
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4Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
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5Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town Marriage Records, 1620-1850
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6Record Millennium File
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7Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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8Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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9Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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10Record North America, Family Histories
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11Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register
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12Probate/Wills New Jersey, U.S., Abstract of Wills
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13Church Records Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts
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14Record Ancestry Family Tree
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15Record U.S., Family History Books
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Wheeler
This ancestor line traces from Wingrave, Buckinghamshire, England (1537) to Milford, Conn (1657) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Joseph Wheeler (1657–1725) was born in Milford, Conn and died in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States of America. 4 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, 4 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 4 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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Related Records
Joseph Wheeler's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record