Family tree Cromer/Russell/Buck/Pratt » Benjamin Wheeler (1693-1759)
Personal data Benjamin Wheeler
Sources 1, 2, 3, 4, 5- He was born on September 29, 1693 in Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts Massachsetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America.
- Alternative: He was born on September 25, 1693 in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay, British America.Source 6
- Alternative: He was born on September 29, 1693 in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.
- He was christened in Concord, Mass.
- Alternative: He was christened in Concord, Mass.
- He was baptized in Temple:.
- Resident:
- between 1716 and 1725: .
- in the year 1734: .
- between 1725 and 1732: .
- He died on May 14, 1759 in New Marlborough, Berkshire County, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America, he was 65 years old.
- Alternative: He died on May 14, 1759 in New Marlborough, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States, he was 65 years old.Sources 6, 7
- He is buried in the year 1759 in New Marlborough Cemetery, New Marlborough, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States.
- Alternative: He is buried in New Marlborough Cemetery , New Marlborough, Berkshire County, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America.
- A child of Obadiah Thomas Wheeler and Elizabeth White
Household of Benjamin Wheeler
He is married to Hannah Fletcher.
They got married December 1716 at Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, he was 23 years old.
Child(ren):
- Hannah Wheeler 1717-1778
- Jesse Wheeler 1720-1744
- Beulah Wheeler 1724-1799
- Zenas Wheeler 1725-1785
- Consolation Wheeler 1732-1808
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Benjamin Wheeler<br>Gender: Male<br>Birth: Sep 29 1693 - Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts<br>Marriage: 1713 - Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts<br>Death: May 14 1759 - New Marlborough, Berkshire, Massachusetts<br>Father: Obadiah Wheeler, Jr.<br>Mother: Elizabeth Wheeler (born White)<br>Wife: Hannah Wheeler (born Fletcher)<br>Children: Beulah Howe (born Wheeler)Hannah Fosket (born Wheeler)Jesse WheelerZenas WheelerConsolation Smith (born Wheeler)
- FamilySearch Family Tree, via https://www.myheritage.com/research/reco..., December 16, 2018
Benjamin Wheeler<br>Gender: Male<br>Birth: Sep 25 1693 - Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay, British America<br>Christening: Concord, , Mass<br>Marriage: Spouse: Hannah Fletcher - Dec 1716 - Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts<br>Residence: Between 1716 and 1725 - Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts<br>Residence: Between 1725 and 1732 - Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts<br>Death: May 14 1759 - New Marlborough, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States<br>Burial: 1759 - New Marlborough, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States<br>Parents: Obadiah Wheeler Jr., Elizabeth Wheeler (born White)<br>Wife: Hannah Wheeler (born Fletcher)<br>Children: Beulah Howe (born Wheeler), Consolation Smith (born Wheeler), Zenas Wheeler,
LifeSketch: Benjamin and his family were the first settlers of New Marlborough in the winter of 1739/1740. William White Family Generations IV and V - Benjamin was the first settler of New Marlborough in the winter of1739/40, having lived in Lancaster after his marriage and moved to Bolton between 1725 and 1732. He executed his last deed of Bolton landon 11/20/1741, witnessed by Zenas Wheeler and Hannah Wheeler. In 1747and on 2/19/1759, he deeded land in New Marlborough the latter witnessed by Nehemiah Howe and Zenas Wheeler, presumably his son-in-law and son. He left no probate records, but on 5/15/1760 his land was divided among his heirs: Hannah Wheeler, widow;Zenas Wheeler; Joshua Fosket and wife Hannah; Nehemiah Howe and wife Beulah; David Smith and wife Consolation; all of New Marlborough.ass., and during the winter of 1739-40, that " memorable hard winter," being the only white inhabitant that remained there, he continued to fell the forest, and made the first improvements that were made at that place. At the time of drawing for lots by the settlers, he drew No. 25, which remained in the family until about 1872. - Geni World Family Tree, via https://www.myheritage.com/research/reco..., December 15, 2018
Benjamin WheelerGender: MaleBirth: Sep 29 1693 - Concord,Middlesex,Massachusetts,USADeath: May 14 1759 - New Marlborough,,Massachusetts,USABurial: New Marlborough Cemetery , New Marlborough, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United StatesFather: Obadiah Wheeler, llMother: Elizabeth Wheeler (born White)Wife: Hannah Wheeler (born Fletcher)Children: <a>Beulah Howe (born Wheeler), Hannah Forket (born Wheeler), Jesse Wheeler, Zenas Wheeler, Consolation Smith (born Wheeler)Siblings: Obadiah Wheeler, Lll, Josiah Wheeler, Uriah Wheeler, Sr., Samuel Wheeler, Sr., Jonathan Wheeler, Elizabeth Rice (born Wheeler), Joseph Wheeler, Sr, Joshua Wheeler, John Wheeler
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Birthday September 29, 1693
- Stadhouder Prins Willem III (Huis van Oranje) was from 1672 till 1702 sovereign of the Netherlands (also known as Republiek der Zeven Verenigde Nederlanden)
- In the year 1693: Source: Wikipedia
- January 11 » A powerful earthquake destroys parts of Sicily and Malta.
- February 8 » The College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, is granted a charter by King William III and Queen Mary II.
- July 25 » Ignacio de Maya founds the Real Santiago de las Sabinas, now known as Sabinas Hidalgo, Nuevo León, Mexico.
- July 29 » War of the Grand Alliance: Battle of Landen: France wins a Pyrrhic victory over Allied forces in the Netherlands.
- August 4 » Date traditionally ascribed to Dom Perignon's invention of champagne; it is not clear whether he actually invented champagne, however he has been credited as an innovator who developed the techniques used to perfect sparkling wine.
- October 4 » Nine Years' War: Piedmontese troops are defeated by the French.
Day of death May 14, 1759
- The temperature on May 14, 1759 was about 13.0 °C. Wind direction mainly west. Weather type: geheel betrokken. Source: KNMI
- Erfstadhouder Prins Willem V (Willem Batavus) (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from 1751 till 1795 sovereign of the Netherlands (also known as Republiek der Zeven Verenigde Nederlanden)
- Regentes Anna (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from 1751 till 1759 sovereign of the Netherlands (also known as Republiek der Zeven Verenigde Nederlanden)
- In the year 1759: Source: Wikipedia
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- January 15 » The British Museum opens to the public.
- July 25 » French and Indian War: In Western New York, British forces capture Fort Niagara from the French, who subsequently abandon Fort Rouillé.
- August 19 » Battle of Lagos Naval battle during the Seven Years' War between Great Britain and France.
- November 25 » An earthquake hits the Mediterranean destroying Beirut and Damascus and killing 30,000-40,000.
- December 31 » Arthur Guinness signs a 9,000 year lease at £45 per annum and starts brewing Guinness.
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