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Benjamin Wheeler 1764–1836 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 February 1764

Birth Location: Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Death Date: 6 February 1836

Death Location: East Bloomfield, Ontario County, New York, United States of America

Father: Rev. Wheeler

Mother: Hopestil Daggett

Spouse(s): Celia Buffington

Children(s): Elijah Wheeler

Benjamin Wheeler was born in 1764 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America, the child of Rev Aaron Wheeler And Hopestil Daggett. Benjamin Wheeler married Celia Buffington, and had children including Elijah Knapp Wheeler. Benjamin Wheeler passed away in 1836 in East Bloomfield, Ontario County, New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Benjamin Wheeler was born in 1764 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America, the child of Rev Aaron Wheeler And Hopestil Daggett.
  • Benjamin Wheeler married Celia Buffington, and had children including Elijah Knapp Wheeler.
  • Benjamin Wheeler passed away in 1836 in East Bloomfield, Ontario County, New York, United States of America.

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Children(s)

Benjamin Wheeler's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Wheeler
1764–1836
Birth Place: Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Parents
Rev. Aaron Wheeler
1722–1800
Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Hopestil Daggett
1724–1789
Rehoboth, Bristol County, Colonial America, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Colonel (Philip) Wheeler
1694–1765
Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Martha Salisbury
1698–1745
Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
John Daggett
1698–1738
Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Hopestill Wood
1697–1762
Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
James Wheeler
1667–1740
Grizzell Squire
1668–1738
William Salisbury
1659–1726
Anna Cole
1664–1704
Nathaniel I
1661–1707
Rebecca Millard
1661–1711
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Henry Wheeler
1635–1686
Ann Allen
1639–1674
Philip Squire
1642–1693
Rachel Ruggles
1643–1682
John Doggett
1624–1707
Ann Sutton
1598–1693
John Jr
1636–1684
Elizabeth Millard
1634–1680

Benjamin Wheeler's Descendants

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Benjamin Wheeler (7 February 1764–6 February 1836) m. Celia Buffington (26 Aug 1762–5 Mar 1843)
  1. 1. Elijah (Knapp) Wheeler 1783–1827

Benjamin Wheeler's Timeline

4 Records

1764
7 Feb 1764
Birth of Benjamin Wheeler in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
1764
7 February 1764
Birth of Benjamin Wheeler in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
1836
6 Feb 1836
Age 72
Death of Benjamin Wheeler in East Bloomfield, Ontario County, New York, United States of America
East Bloomfield, Ontario County, New York, United States of America
1836
6 February 1836
Age 72
Death of Benjamin Wheeler in East Bloomfield, Ontario County, New York, United States of America
East Bloomfield, Ontario County, New York, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Feb 1764
    Event Place: Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 328
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 February 1764
    Event Place: Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 328
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Feb 1836
    Event Place: East Bloomfield, Ontario County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 328
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 February 1836
    Event Place: East Bloomfield, Ontario County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 328
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: East Bloomfield, Ontario County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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