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Joseph Wheeler 1657–1725

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What is a Public Tree Person?

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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)
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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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 13 Mar 1657 · Milford, Conn
Died 25 Jun 1725 · Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States of America
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American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Massachusetts, U.S., Applications of Freemen, … Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Census and … Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital … Massachusetts, U.S., Town Marriage Records, … Millennium File U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … North America, Family Histories The New England Historical & … New Jersey, U.S., Abstract of … Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts Ancestry Family Tree U.S., Family History Books

Researchers connected through Joseph Wheeler 1657–1725

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Biography

In 1657, Joseph Wheeler entered the world in Milford, Conn, born to thomas wheeler and joanna seabrook. In 1672, Joseph Wheeler resided in Freeman 15 May, Massachusetts Colony, MA. In 1713, Joseph Wheeler resided in Milford, Connecticut, USA. Joseph Wheeler married dorcas, mary powers, patience holbrook, and had children including joseph wheeler. Joseph Wheeler passed away in 1725 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States of America.

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    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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    Record Massachusetts, U.S., Applications of Freemen, 1630-1691

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    Census Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

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    Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town Marriage Records, 1620-1850

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    Record Millennium File

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

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    Record North America, Family Histories

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    Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register

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    Probate/Wills New Jersey, U.S., Abstract of Wills

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    Church Records Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts

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    Record Ancestry Family Tree

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    Record U.S., Family History Books

Life Timeline

1657
Birth of Joseph Wheeler in Milford, Conn
Birth
1672
Joseph Wheeler resided here in Freeman 15 May, Massachusetts Colony, MA
Residence
1713
Joseph Wheeler resided here in Milford, Connecticut, USA
Residence
1725
Death of Joseph Wheeler in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States of America
Death
1726
Joseph Wheeler resided here in New Jersey, USA
Residence
1727
Joseph Wheeler - Probate
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Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Wheeler

This ancestor line traces from Wingrave, Buckinghamshire, England (1537) to Milford, Conn (1657) across 4 generations.

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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.
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.

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Joseph Wheeler's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Joseph Wheeler PTP
1657–1725
Milford, Conn
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Joseph Wheeler's Descendants

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Joseph Wheeler PTP 1657–1725