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Martha Wheeler 1865–1954 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 April 1865

Birth Location: Washington, Arkansas, USA

Death Date: 17 July 1954

Death Location: Stilwell, Adair County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Father: William Osburn

Mother: Nancy Salyer

Spouse(s): James Wheeler

Children(s): Charlie Wheeler, Minnie Brandt, Nancy Creekmore, Lonzo Wheeler, John Wheeler, Dewey Wheeler, Grace Wheeler, Cloa Wheeler

In 1865, Martha Wheeler entered the world in Washington, Arkansas, USA, born to William Henry Osburn And Nancy Ann Salyer. In 1870, Martha Wheeler resided in Precinct 5, Hill, Texas, USA. In 1880, Martha Wheeler resided in White River, Washington, Arkansas, USA. Martha Wheeler married James W Wheeler, and had children including Charlie H Wheeler, Cloa Wheeler, Dewey Wheeler, Grace Wheeler, John Wheeler, Lonzo Wheeler, Minnie Brandt, Nancy Jeannie Wheeler Creekmore. Martha Wheeler passed away in 1954 in Stilwell, Adair County, Oklahoma, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1865, Martha Wheeler entered the world in Washington, Arkansas, USA, born to William Henry Osburn And Nancy Ann Salyer.
  • In 1870, Martha Wheeler resided in Precinct 5, Hill, Texas, USA.
  • In 1880, Martha Wheeler resided in White River, Washington, Arkansas, USA.
  • Martha Wheeler married James W Wheeler, and had children including Charlie H Wheeler, Cloa Wheeler, Dewey Wheeler, Grace Wheeler, John Wheeler, Lonzo Wheeler, Minnie Brandt, Nancy Jeannie Wheeler Creekmore.
  • Martha Wheeler passed away in 1954 in Stilwell, Adair County, Oklahoma, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Osburn
1827–1874
Birth Location: Flat Gap, Johnson, Kentucky, United States
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Nancy Salyer
1828–1891
Birth Location: Johnson County, Kentucky, USA
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Spouses(s)

James Wheeler
1855–1935
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
JW

Children(s)

Charlie Wheeler
1887–1975
Birth Location: Greenland, Washington, Arkansas, USA
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Minnie Brandt
1884–1970
Birth Location: Washington County, Arkansas, United States of America
MB
Nancy Creekmore
1890–1978
Birth Location: Washington Co., Arkansas
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Lonzo Wheeler
1894–1987
Birth Location: Delaney, Madison, Arkansas, USA
LW
John Wheeler
1895–1989
Birth Location: Kealth, Madison, Arkansas, USA
JW
Dewey Wheeler
1901–
Birth Location: Health, Madison County, Arkansas, USA
DW
Grace Wheeler
1902–1989
Birth Location: Crawford County, Arkansas, USA
GW
Cloa Wheeler
1905–2000
Birth Location: Health, Madison County, Arkansas, USA
CW

Martha Wheeler's Ancestors

Self
Martha Wheeler
1865–1954
Birth Place: Washington, Arkansas, USA
Parents
William Henry Osburn
1827–1874
Flat Gap, Johnson, Kentucky, United States
Nancy (Ann) Salyer
1828–1891
Johnson County, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Jesse Osburn
1780–1863
Rowan, North Carolina
Sarah (Elizabeth LeMaster) McDiariner
1790–1860
Amherst, Amherst, Virginia, United States
Joseph (Elias 'Henry') Salyer
1807–1880
Jacks Creek, Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
Sarah (A) Salyer
1810–1880
Russell, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Jeremiah Salyer
1775–1848
Elizabeth Stapleton
1783–1859
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Stapleton
1724–1809

Martha Wheeler's Descendants

1.
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Martha Wheeler (7 April 1865–17 July 1954) m. James (W.) Wheeler (17 Feb 1855–10 February 1935)
  1. 1. Charlie (H) Wheeler 1887–1975 m. Myrtle Hickerson 1904–1978 m. Grace (M) Baird 1903–1969
    1. 1. James Wheeler 1922–1975 m. Rosie Mordecai 1923–2019
      1. 1. Jim Wheeler 1947–2021
    2. 2. Donald Wheeler 1927–1981 m. Lillie (Mae) Hilburn 1928–2016 m. Lillie (Mae) Hilburn 1929–2016
      1. 1. Gary (G.) Wheeler 1949–2003
    3. 3. Clara (Dean) Wheeler 1921–2005 m. James (Hiram William) Lenard 1914–1996
      1. 1. George (Leslie) Lenard 1948–2013
      2. 2. Charles (Allen) Lenard 1946–2010
      3. 3. Carrie (Jean) Lenard 1943–2021
      4. 4. Rolly (Alonzo) Lenard 1941–2021
      5. 5. Peggy (Survilla) Lenard 1938–1938
    4. 4. Lynn Wheeler 1924–2006 m. Donna (Jean) Brobst 1927–2002 m. Donna (Jean) Wheeler 1927–2002
    5. 5. Nina (Mae) Wheeler 1943–2014 m. Lenny (Walter Van) Sickle 1941–2018
  2. 2. Minnie Brandt 1884–1970 m. Albert Brannon 1882–1952
    1. 1. Oma (Lidth) Brannon 1904–2007
    2. 2. Opal (Martha) Brannon 1914–1993
    3. 3. Hearvy (R.) Brannon 1912–1996
    4. 4. Hearl (H.) Brannon 1906–1973
  3. 3. Nancy (Jeannie Wheeler) Creekmore 1890–1978
  4. 4. Lonzo Wheeler 1894–1987 m. Daisy (Bell) Ritchie 1899–1994
    1. 1. James (Woodrow) Wheeler 1917–1998 m. Bonnie (Lee) Clark 1926–2010
    2. 2. Gladys (Pauline) Wheeler 1915–2015 m. Clifford (Marion) Parker 1912–1987
    3. 3. Bruce (Thurman) Wheeler 1927–1983 m. Mary (Idella) Jones 1925–2007
  5. 5. John Wheeler 1895–1989 m. Dollie (A) Hunley 1897–1957
    1. 1. Barbara (Anna) Wheeler 1920–2005
    2. 2. Roy (C) Wheeler 1923–
    3. 3. A (C) Wheeler 1926–2000
    4. 4. May (Geneva) Wheeler 1927–1998
  6. 6. Dewey Wheeler 1901– m. Iva (Lee) Norton 1907–1990
    1. 1. Aylene Wheeler 1928–2002
    2. 2. Dewey (Lee) Wheeler 1926–2012
  7. 7. Grace Wheeler 1902–1989 m. Oliver France 1895–1976
    1. 1. Jim France 1922–2006
      1. 1. Donald (Ray) France 1945–2014
    2. 2. Shirley France 1918–1988
    3. 3. Russell France 1930–2019
    4. 4. A (J) France 1916–1998
    5. 5. Lula (Mae) France 1920–2006
  8. 8. Cloa Wheeler 1905–2000 m. Carl (Calvin) Brannon 1907–1992
    1. 1. Bobby (Gene) Brannon 1932–2020
    2. 2. Bill (Joe) Brannon 1926–

Martha Wheeler's Timeline

13 Records

1865
7 April 1865
Birth of Martha Wheeler in Washington, Arkansas, USA
Washington, Arkansas, USA
1870
1870
Age 5
Martha Wheeler resided here in Precinct 5, Hill, Texas, USA
Precinct 5, Hill, Texas, USA
1880
1880
Age 15
Martha Wheeler resided here in White River, Washington, Arkansas, USA
White River, Washington, Arkansas, USA
1895
abt 1895
Age 30
Martha Wheeler resided here
None
1900
1900
Age 35
Martha Wheeler resided here in Independence, Madison, Arkansas, USA
Independence, Madison, Arkansas, USA
1902
abt 1902
Age 37
Martha Wheeler resided here
None
1910
1910
Age 45
Martha Wheeler resided here in Independence, Madison, Arkansas, USA
Independence, Madison, Arkansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 55
Martha Wheeler resided here in Baron, Adair, Oklahoma, USA
Baron, Adair, Oklahoma, USA
1930
1930
Age 65
Martha Wheeler resided here in Wauhillau, Adair, Oklahoma, USA
Wauhillau, Adair, Oklahoma, USA
1935
1935
Age 70
Martha Wheeler resided here in Wauhillau, Adair, Oklahoma
Wauhillau, Adair, Oklahoma
1940
1940
Age 75
Martha Wheeler resided here in Wauhillau, Adair, Oklahoma, USA
Wauhillau, Adair, Oklahoma, USA
1950
1950
Age 85
Martha Wheeler resided here in Wauhillau, Adair, Oklahoma, USA
Wauhillau, Adair, Oklahoma, USA
1954
17 July 1954
Age 89
Death of Martha Wheeler in Stilwell, Adair, Oklahoma, United States
Stilwell, Adair, Oklahoma, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 April 1865
    Event Place: Washington, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wauhillau, Adair, Oklahoma; Roll: m-t0627-03274; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 1-10
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Baron, Adair, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1451; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 2
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Wauhillau, Adair, Oklahoma; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0010; FHL microfilm: 2341626
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: White River, Washington, Arkansas; Roll: 58; Page: 589D; Enumeration District: 208
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 5, Hill, Texas; Roll: M593_1591; Page: 458B; Family History Library Film: 553090
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Independence, Madison, Arkansas; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0065; FHL microfilm: 1240067
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Independence, Madison, Arkansas; Roll: T624_57; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0071; FHL microfilm: 1374070
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Birth Certificates
    [10] Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Birth Certificates; Year: Abt 1863
    [11] Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Birth Certificates; Year: Abt 1867
    [12] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Stilwell Democrat-Journal; Publication Date: 22 Jul 1954; Publication Place: Stilwell, Oklahoma, USA; ,0.029588167,0.97537065,0.18945733&xid=3355
    [13] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
    [14] 1950 United States Federal Census
    [15] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 5, Hill, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 5, Hill, Texas; Roll: M593_1591; Page: 458B; Family History Library Film: 553090

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: White River, Washington, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: White River, Washington, Arkansas; Roll: 58; Page: 589D; Enumeration District: 208

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1895
    Record Source: Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Birth Certificates; Year: Abt 1863

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Independence, Madison, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Independence, Madison, Arkansas; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0065; FHL microfilm: 1240067

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1902
    Record Source: Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Birth Certificates; Year: Abt 1867

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Independence, Madison, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Independence, Madison, Arkansas; Roll: T624_57; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0071; FHL microfilm: 1374070

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Baron, Adair, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Baron, Adair, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1451; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 2

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Wauhillau, Adair, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Wauhillau, Adair, Oklahoma; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0010; FHL microfilm: 2341626

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Wauhillau, Adair, Oklahoma
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wauhillau, Adair, Oklahoma; Roll: m-t0627-03274; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 1-10

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Wauhillau, Adair, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wauhillau, Adair, Oklahoma; Roll: m-t0627-03274; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 1-10

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Wauhillau, Adair, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1954-07-22
    Event Place: Stilwell, Oklahoma
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Stilwell Democrat-Journal - 1954-07-22 - Page 5, Obituary for Martha Wheeler (Aged 89) 1954-07-22

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 22 Jul 1954
    Event Place: Stilwell, Oklahoma
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Stilwell Democrat-Journal - 22 Jul 1954 - Page 5, 22 Jul 1954

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 July 1954
    Event Place: Stilwell, Adair, Oklahoma, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Stilwell Democrat-Journal; Publication Date: 22 Jul 1954; Publication Place: Stilwell, Oklahoma, USA; ,0.029588167,0.97537065,0.18945733&xid=3355
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Stilwell, Adair County, Oklahoma, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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