YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Walter Waldo Wheeler 1915–1973 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Sep 1915

Birth Location: Illinois

Death Date: 24 Jan 1973

Death Location: Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: James Wheeler

Mother: Bessie Kiplinger

Spouse(s): Winona Tilman

Children(s): Michael Dr

The story of Walter Waldo Wheeler began in 1915 in Illinois. In 1920, Walter Waldo Wheeler resided in Maroa, Macon, Illinois, USA. In 1930, Walter Waldo Wheeler resided in Maroa, Macon, Illinois, USA. Walter Waldo Wheeler married Winona Elizabeth Tilman, and had children including Michael Joseph Wheeler Dr. Walter Waldo Wheeler passed away in 1973 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America.

Find more search results for Walter Wheeler
WW

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Walter Waldo Wheeler began in 1915 in Illinois.
  • In 1920, Walter Waldo Wheeler resided in Maroa, Macon, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1930, Walter Waldo Wheeler resided in Maroa, Macon, Illinois, USA.
  • Walter Waldo Wheeler married Winona Elizabeth Tilman, and had children including Michael Joseph Wheeler Dr.
  • Walter Waldo Wheeler passed away in 1973 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Wheeler
1885–1970
Birth Location: Burnt Prairie, IL.
JW
Bessie Kiplinger
1886–1979
Birth Location: Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, United States
BK

Spouses(s)

Winona Tilman
1917–2001
Birth Location: Decatur Maco, Illinois
WT

Children(s)

Michael Dr
1946–1999
Birth Location: Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America
MD

Walter Wheeler's Ancestors

Self
Walter Wheeler
1915–1973
Birth Place: Illinois
Parents
James Russell Wheeler
1885–1970
Burnt Prairie, IL.
Bessie (Melissa) Kiplinger
1886–1979
Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, United States
Grandparents
Daniel (Harrison) Wheeler
1853–1917
Gibson City, Indiana
Harriett (Frances "Fannie") Richey
1849–1937
Indiana
Great-Grandparents
William Ritchey
1810–1896
nancy Rogers
1820–1883
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Simpson Ritchey
1784–1871
Mary Bowling
1775–1850
William Rogers
1798–1872
Elizabeth Marquis
1800–1877

Walter Wheeler's Descendants

1.
WW
Walter (Waldo) Wheeler (14 Sep 1915–24 Jan 1973) m. Winona (Elizabeth) Tilman (13 Oct 1917–13 Mar 2001)
  1. 1. Michael (Joseph Wheeler) Dr 1946–1999

Walter Wheeler's Timeline

6 Records

1915
14 Sep 1915
Birth of Walter Waldo Wheeler in Illinois
Illinois
1920
1920
Age 5
Walter Waldo Wheeler resided here in Maroa, Macon, Illinois, USA
Maroa, Macon, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 15
Walter Waldo Wheeler resided here in Maroa, Macon, Illinois, USA
Maroa, Macon, Illinois, USA
1934
1934
Age 19
Walter Waldo Wheeler resided here in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
1940
1940
Age 25
Walter Waldo Wheeler resided here in Maroa, Macon, Illinois, USA
Maroa, Macon, Illinois, USA
1973
24 Jan 1973
Age 58
Death of Walter Waldo Wheeler in Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis, IN

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Sep 1915
    Event Place: Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Maroa, Macon, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00845; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 58-54
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 343-10-2809; Issue State: Illinois; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Maroa, Macon, Illinois; Roll: T625_385; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 157
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Maroa, Macon, Illinois; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0050
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1973; Roll: 03

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Maroa, Macon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Maroa, Macon, Illinois; Roll: T625_385; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 157

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Maroa, Macon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Maroa, Macon, Illinois; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0050

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1934
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Maroa, Macon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Maroa, Macon, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00845; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 58-54

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Maroa, Macon, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Maroa, Macon, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00845; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 58-54

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Jan 1973
    Event Place: Indianapolis, IN
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 343-10-2809; Issue State: Illinois; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1973; Roll: 03

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for Walter Wheeler

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE