Thomas Wheeler1

M, b. 20 July 1650, d. before 28 April 1727
     Thomas was born in Milford, New Haven County, Connecticut. He was the son of Thomas Wheeler and Joanna (?) He was christened there on 28 July 1650 in the First Church.2,3 Thomas married Anna French on 1 June 1685 in Milford.4 Thomas and Anna had children: a daughter [m. Daniel Munn], a daughter [m. Stephen Hine], Thankful [m. Mr. Ashborne], Joanna & Obadiah. Thomas made his will on 1 January 1724/25 at Milford, New Haven County, Connecticut. He mentions his Grand daughters Ann Mun, Mary Hine, daughters Thankful Ashborn & Joanna, son-in-laws Daniel Mun, Stephen Hine, son Obadiah Wheeler, Witnessed by Samuel Ells, Keziah Wheeler [by time the will is probated Keziah is married and her name became Beardsley] and Eunice Mills.5 Thomas departed this life in Milford. His will was probated on 28 April 1727.5

Citations

  1. [S298] Albert Gallatin Wheeler, Genealogical and Encyclopedic History of the Wheeler Family In America, pp. 208-209 no. 2716 - will.
  2. [S2186] Milford CT: Records of the First Church, Page 68 - Children of Thomas Wheeler.
  3. [S2302] Connecticut: Vital Records (The Barbour Collection), 1630-1870: Milford; 170-172.
  4. [S2302] Connecticut: Vital Records (The Barbour Collection), 1630-1870: Milford; page 172.
  5. [S2323] Connecticut, Wills and Probate Records, 1609-1999 [Ancestry.com]: New Haven District - Probate Records, Vol 5-6, 1719-1745.