Who was William Wheeler?

William Wheeler (1691–1761) was born in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA and died in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. 9 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Wheeler 1691–1761

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 9 independent trees

Born 3 Apr 1691 · Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

Died 7 Apr 1761 · Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

Father James Twin Of Eliz Ann Wheeler Jr

Mother Grizell Squier

Siblings Abigail Mary Martin Wheeler, Ann Wheeler, Col Philip Wheeler, James Wheeler, James Wheeler Jr, Mary Wheeler, Rachel Wheeler, Squire Wheeler

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James Twin Of Eliz Ann Wheeler Jr

Grizell Squier

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Biography

William Wheeler was born in 1691 in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA, the child of james twin of eliz ann wheeler jr and grizell squier. William Wheeler passed away in 1761 in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.

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Birth of William Wheeler in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

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Death of William Wheeler in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Wheeler

This ancestor line traces from Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1667) to Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA (1691) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Wheeler (1691–1761) was born in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA and died in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. 9 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, 9 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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