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Richard Wheeler 1614–1676

Public Tree Person

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 11 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 11 trees
Death year and location consistent across 11 trees

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B Reliability
B
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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

11 researchers on YourRoots have Richard 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: B — verified across 11 independent trees

Born 13 Jun 1614 · Canfield, Bedfordshire, , England
Died 10 Feb 1676 · Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Father Thomas Wheeler
Mother Rebecca Sayre
Siblings Abiah Wheeler, Ann Wheeler, Deborah Wheeler, Elizabeth Wheeler, Ephraim Wheeler, Eunice Wheeler, George Wheeler, Grace Wheeler, John Wheeler, Joseph Wheeler, Joshua Wheeler, Martha Brooks, Martha Mary Wheeler, Mary Wheeler, Obadiah Wheeler, Priscilla Wheeler, Susanna Wheeler, Thomas Wheeler Lt, Timothy Wheeler

Researchers connected through Richard Wheeler 1614–1676

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Richard Wheeler began in 1614 in Canfield, Bedfordshire, England. Richard Wheeler passed away in 1676 in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1614
Birth of Richard Wheeler in Canfield, Bedfordshire, England
Birth
1676
Death of Richard Wheeler in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Wheeler

This ancestor line traces from Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England (1510) to , Canfield, Bedfordshire, England (1614) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Richard Wheeler (1614–1676) was born in Canfield, Bedfordshire, , England and died in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. 11 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, 11 researchers on YourRoots have Richard 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.

Richard Wheeler's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Richard Wheeler PTP
1614–1676
Canfield, Bedfordshire, , England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Richard Wheeler's Descendants

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Richard Wheeler PTP 1614–1676