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Rufus Jenckes WHEELER 1752–1754

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: 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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2 researchers on YourRoots have Rufus WHEELER in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 2 independent trees

Born 26 Dec 1752 · Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Died 20 Apr 1754 · Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Father Philip Wheeler
Mother Martha Salisbury
Siblings Aaron Wheeler, Anna Wheeler, David Wheeler, Jonathan Wheeler, Martha Wheeler, Mary Wheeler, Mercy Wheeler, Philip Wheeler, Rhoda Wheeler, Ruth Wheeler, Valentine Wheeler
Records
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1752, Rufus Jenckes WHEELER entered the world in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States, born to philip wheeler and martha salisbury. Rufus Jenckes WHEELER passed away in 1754 in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

Life Timeline

1752
Birth of Rufus Jenckes WHEELER in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1754
Death of Rufus Jenckes WHEELER in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Rufus WHEELER

This ancestor line traces from Benholm, England (1560) to Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States (1752) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Rufus WHEELER (1752–1754) was born in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States and died in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Rufus 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 7 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.

Related Records

Philip Wheeler
Father
Martha Salisbury
Mother

Rufus WHEELER's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Rufus Jenckes WHEELER PTP
1752–1754
Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Rufus WHEELER's Descendants

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Rufus Jenckes WHEELER PTP 1752–1754