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Thurman Cleveland Wheeler 1887–1969 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jan 1887

Birth Location: Yancey, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 3 JUL 1969

Death Location: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, United States

Father: John Wheeler

Mother: Nancy Higgins

Spouse(s): Lillian Welsh, Bertha Davis, Bertha Davis

Children(s): John Wheeler, Bingham Wheeler, Bruce Wheeler, Delores Palacino, Margaret Wheeler

The story of Thurman Cleveland Wheeler began in 1887 in Yancey, North Carolina, USA. In 1900, Thurman Cleveland Wheeler resided in Egypt, Yancey, North Carolina, USA. In 1913, Thurman Cleveland Wheeler resided in Asheville, North Carolina, USA. Thurman Cleveland Wheeler married Bertha Elizabeth Davis, Lillian Carr Wheeler Welsh, and had children including Bingham Wheeler, Bruce Wheeler, Delores Wheeler Palacino, John Earl Wheeler, Margaret Louise Wheeler. Thurman Cleveland Wheeler passed away in 1969 in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Thurman Cleveland Wheeler began in 1887 in Yancey, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1900, Thurman Cleveland Wheeler resided in Egypt, Yancey, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1913, Thurman Cleveland Wheeler resided in Asheville, North Carolina, USA.
  • Thurman Cleveland Wheeler married Bertha Elizabeth Davis, Lillian Carr Wheeler Welsh, and had children including Bingham Wheeler, Bruce Wheeler, Delores Wheeler Palacino, John Earl Wheeler, Margaret Louise Wheeler.
  • Thurman Cleveland Wheeler passed away in 1969 in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Thurman Wheeler's Ancestors

Self
Thurman Wheeler
1887–1969
Birth Place: Yancey, North Carolina, USA
Parents
John Bomar Wheeler
1852–1935
South Carolina
Nancy (Lovadia) Higgins
1862–1942
Yancey County, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
William (\"Buck\") Wheeler
1824–1909
Spartanburg District, South Carolina
Lucretia (Lorraine) Bomar
1828–1915
South Carolina, United States
James (Henry Higgins) Jr.
1803–1892
Yancy County, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Jesse Wheeler
1795–1844
Jane McMakin
1799–1862
John Bomar
1803–1870
Martha Walker
1800–1882
John Higgins
1770–1846
Fannie Bauguess
1773–1847
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Mary Taylor
1760–1793
John Wheeler
1760–1828
Benjamin McMakin
1763–1804
Mary Carr
1764–1796
Armstead Sr
1768–1840
Elizabeth Younger
1774–1860
Col Walker
1755–1834
Lourena Hawkins
1765–1844
James Higgins
1754–1825
Nancy Estes
1757–1798
Richard Bauguess
1735–
Nancy McCarty
1753–

Thurman Wheeler's Descendants

1.
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Thurman (Cleveland) Wheeler (Jan 1887–3 JUL 1969) m. Lillian (Carr Wheeler) Welsh (Aug 1894–After 1940) m. Bertha (Elizabeth) Davis (6 Mar 1895–25 Dec 1986) m. Bertha (Elizabeth) Davis (6 Mar 1895–25 Dec 1986)
  1. 1. John (Earl) Wheeler 1911–1995 m. Johnnie (R) Irwin 1915–2000
    1. 1. Radford (Lee) Vincent 1935–1998
  2. 2. Bingham Wheeler 1915–
  3. 3. Bruce Wheeler 1914–
  4. 4. Delores (Wheeler) Palacino 1924–1970
  5. 5. Margaret (Louise) Wheeler 1927–2013

Thurman Wheeler's Timeline

9 Records

1887
Jan 1887
Birth of Thurman Cleveland Wheeler in Yancey, North Carolina, USA
Yancey, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 13
Thurman Cleveland Wheeler resided here in Egypt, Yancey, North Carolina, USA
Egypt, Yancey, North Carolina, USA
1913
1913
Age 26
Thurman Cleveland Wheeler resided here in Asheville, North Carolina, USA
Asheville, North Carolina, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 30
Thurman Cleveland Wheeler resided here in Buncombe, North Carolina
Buncombe, North Carolina
1930
1930
Age 43
Thurman Cleveland Wheeler appeared in census in District 3, Campbell, Tennessee, USA
District 3, Campbell, Tennessee, USA
1935
1935
Age 48
Thurman Cleveland Wheeler resided here in Jacksboro, Campbell, Tennessee
Jacksboro, Campbell, Tennessee
1940
1940
Age 53
Thurman Cleveland Wheeler resided here in Civil District No 8, Washington, Tennessee, USA
Civil District No 8, Washington, Tennessee, USA
1955
Abt 1955
Age 68
Thurman Cleveland Wheeler resided here in Inkster Mich
Inkster Mich
1969
3 JUL 1969
Age 82
Death of Thurman Cleveland Wheeler in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jan 1887
    Event Place: Yancey, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03944; Page: 32A; Enumeration District: 90-8
    [2] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: North Carolina; Registration County: Buncombe; Roll: 1765623; Draft Board: 2
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Egypt, Yancey, North Carolina; Roll: 1225; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0124
    [4] North Carolina, Birth Indexes
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] North Carolina, Marriage Records
    [7] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Egypt, Yancey, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Egypt, Yancey, North Carolina; Roll: 1225; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0124

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1913
    Event Place: Asheville, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Buncombe, North Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: North Carolina; Registration County: Buncombe; Roll: 1765623; Draft Board: 2

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 3, Campbell, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Jacksboro, Campbell, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03944; Page: 32A; Enumeration District: 90-8

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Civil District No 8, Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03944; Page: 32A; Enumeration District: 90-8

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1955
    Event Place: Inkster Mich
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Johnson City Press-Chronicle; Publication Date: 17 Jul 1955; Publication Place: Johnson City, Tennessee, USA; ,0.034345265,0.732965,0.34860206&xi

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 2016
    Event Place: United States of America
    Record Source: WWI Draft Registration Cards, Page 1 - WWI Draft Registration Cards 2016

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 JUL 1969
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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