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Nathaniel Wheeler 1642–1726

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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 8 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 8 trees
Death year and location consistent across 8 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — 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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  • Descendant's record available
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8 researchers on YourRoots have Nathaniel Wheeler in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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: B — verified across 8 independent trees

Born 20 Feb 1642 · Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Died 04 Oct 1726 · Newark, New Jersey
Father Thomas Wheeler (1620–1672)
Mother Joan Bryan
Spouse Esther Botsford (1647–1732)
Children Elizabeth Wheeler, Esther Wheeler, Hannah Wheeler, Nathaniel Wheeler, Samuel Wheeler
Siblings Eleazer Wheeler, Ephraim Wheeler, John Wheeler, Joseph Wheeler, Obadiah Wheeler, Samuel Wheeler, Sarah Wheeler, Thomas Wheeler

Researchers connected through Nathaniel Wheeler 1642–1726

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Biography

The story of Nathaniel Wheeler began in 1642 in Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA. Nathaniel Wheeler married esther botsford, and had children including elizabeth wheeler, esther wheeler, hannah wheeler, nathaniel wheeler, samuel wheeler. Nathaniel Wheeler passed away in 1726 in Newark, New Jersey.

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Life Timeline

1642
Birth of Nathaniel Wheeler in Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Birth
1726
Death of Nathaniel Wheeler in Newark, New Jersey
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Nathaniel Wheeler

This ancestor line traces from Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States (1614) to Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA (1642) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Nathaniel Wheeler (1642–1726) was born in Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA and died in Newark, New Jersey. 8 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, 8 researchers on YourRoots have Nathaniel 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 2 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.

Nathaniel Wheeler's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Nathaniel Wheeler PTP
1642–1726
Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Parents
Thomas Wheeler PTP
1620–1672
Bedfordshire, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Thomas Wheeler PTP
1620–1672
Bedfordshire, England
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Nathaniel Wheeler's Descendants

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Nathaniel Wheeler PTP 1642–1726 m. Esther Botsford PTP 1647–1732
  1. 1. Elizabeth Wheeler PTP 1683–1732
  2. 2. Esther Wheeler PTP 1666–1706 m. Samuel Williams PTP 1653–1706
    1. 1. Samuel Williams PTP 1653–1706