Who was William Wheeler?

William Wheeler (1663–1704) was born in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Wheeler 1663–1704

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 6 Sep 1663 · Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Died 6 May 1704 · Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Father Henry Wheeler

Mother Abigail Allen

Siblings Abigail Wheeler, Ann Wheeler, Benjamin Wheeler, Henry Wheeler, James Wheeler, Jerimiah Wheeler, Josiah Wheeler, Mary Wheeler, Moses Wheeler, Nathaniel Wheeler, Ruth Wheeler

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Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Wheeler

Abigail Allen

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Children

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Biography

In 1663, William Wheeler entered the world in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, born to henry wheeler and abigail allen. William Wheeler passed away in 1704 in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1663

Birth of William Wheeler in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

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1704

Death of William Wheeler in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Wheeler

This ancestor line traces from Salisbury,,Wiltshire,England (1591) to Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1663) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Wheeler (1663–1704) was born in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have William 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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