Browse the wheeler family surname genealogy this section makes it possible to view all the biographies currently available for the wheeler family surname. Please keep in mind that this is a list of only the primary biography surnames. Joseph wheeler 18361906 served as the commander of cavalry for the confederate army of tennessee during the civil war, then went on to a career as a member of congress from alabama before returning to the military during the spanishamerican war. Wheeler 28 dec 1854 stonington, new london, connecticut, united states 06 oct 1924. He graduated from west point in 1859 and held the rank of 2nd lieutenant when the civil war broke out. Julia wheeler was a daughter of general william hull and the marriage united two old new england families. Established ferry over the housatonio by charter from general court. Wheeler county, georgia genealogy genealogy familysearch.
Typed letter signed by congressman joseph wheeler fighting joe wheeler wheeler, joseph. Joseph wheeler served in two armies, playing a major role in the development of confederate cavalry in the civil wars western theater, and, more than thirty years afterwards, commanded troops in the spanishamerican war. Birthplace of general joseph wheeler georgia historical society. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. To find general joseph wheelers history and genealogy, the internet address is. He commanded a brigade at the battle of shiloh april 67, 1862, but soon afterward he returned to the. The wheeler genealogy and family tree page welcome to the wheeler family page at surname finder, a service of genealogy today. A native of georgia, he was largely raised in the north and attended west point. Wheeler genealogy special collections concord free public. He saw service in various indian campaigns in kansas and new mexico before resigning in april 1861 to become first. American civil war soldiers confederate general joseph wheeler, served under. Joseph wheeler, born september 10, 1836, near augusta, georgia, u.
General miles and staff visiting general joe wheeler and staff tampa, florida in 1898 framed signature of confederate gen. Between 18621865, he participated in most of the western theater cavalry campaigns of major general joseph wheeler, initially leading the 2nd georgia cavalry and eventually a cavalry brigade. Where can find wheeler county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. Joe or joseph wheeler who was a civil war officer from alabama. To those who were not able to find this site, i will repeat it. He saw service in various indian campaigns in kansas and new mexico before resigning in april 1861 to be. Wheeler genealogy 7 richard wheeler arrived sometime after the initial settlers laid out the town of dedham. The wheeler family of charles county, maryland ancestry. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. Joseph wheeler historical records and family trees.
To find general joseph wheeler s history and genealogy, the internet address is. Joseph wheeler promoted to major general at age 26, he became the only confederate corps commander to later hold the same position in the u. Joseph wheelerpromoted to major general at age 26, he became the only confederate corps commander to later hold the same position in the u. Joseph wheeler was born circa 1792, at birth place, to joseph wheeler and elizabeth wheeler. American ancestors of the children of joseph and daniella. Many know that were it not for the research of my aunt hazel wheeler, hazel b. The hundredorum rolls of 1273 has only one listing for the family.
Explore genealogy for joseph wheeler born 1836 augusta, richmond, georgia, united states. The wheeler genealogy the wheeler family of cranfield, bedfordshire, settlers of colonial new england research ed. General joseph wheeler was my faternal grandmothers uncle. That being said, my genealogy research started over 15 years ago and it would be to my benefit to take a look at some of the documents and research that got me started in genealogy. He is known for having served both as a cavalry general in the confederate states army in the 1860s during the american civil war, and then as a general in the united states army during both the spanishamerican war and philippineamerican war near the turn of the. Joseph wheeler, confederate cavalry general during the american civil war. The ancestral wheeler family of cranfield, bedfordshire, england, whose descendants settled in colonial new england wheeler, raymond david on. One of his maternal grandfathers was brigadier general william hull who served in the american revolution and lost detroit during the war of 1812. Wheeler county, georgia is named for general wheeler. My grandmothers name was evelyn bernice wheeler, she was born in georgia and married charles lombard dunham. General joseph wheeler and the army of the tennessee by du bose, john witherspoon, 18361918. Eliza elizabeth wheeler ellen ephraim esther eunice frances frank george give harriet hill isaac item jane john wheeler jonathan wheeler joseph wheeler josiah julia land lewis lived louise lucy lydia march 16. Birthplace of general joseph wheeler georgia historical. This online edition is complete up to the joseph s revision, 12 october 2016.
Shop american history books and collectibles abebooks. Ball, walter v the wheeler family of charles county, maryland. Joseph wheeler, lieutenant general, confederate states of america. Geneanet resources blog genealogy news genealogy researchancestry posted by admin on sep 10, 2012 although of new england ancestry, joseph wheeler was born on september 10, 1836 near augusta, georgia and spent most of his early life growing up with relatives in connecticut. Joseph wheeler 18361906 one of only a handful of confederates to be buried in arlington national cemetery, joseph wheeler qualified on the basis of his later service as a major general of volunteers in the spanishamerican war. Wheeler, joseph, 18361906 publisher new york, the neale publishing company collection cornell. County courthouse edit edit source wheeler county courthouse 209 w forest avenue alamo, ga 30411 phone. The genealogical and encyclopedic history of the wheeler. Although of new england ancestry, joseph wheeler was born near augusta, georgia and spent most of his early life. In late 1877, his men forced the surrender of chief josephs band of nez perce. Joseph wheeler, lieutenant general, confederate states of.
Major general joseph wheeler was noted cavalry commander who served in the confederate army during the civil war 18611865 and the us army during the spanishamerican war 1898. Wheeler family genealogy my genealogy hound home page. Wheeler county, georgia genealogy familysearch wiki. In 1880, miles was promoted to brigadier general and given command of the department of the columbia. Remaining in this position for five years, he briefly led the department of the missouri until being directed to take over the hunt for geronimo in 1886. Questions or comments regarding the content of this genealogy should be addressed to joseph c. Wheeler has been attractively framed and matted, along with a picture of the general, taken during the civil war photo is a modern reproduction of an original image. Charles constantine crews september 3, 1829 november 14, 1887 was an attorney, physician, railroad executive and confederate colonel in the american civil war. Nov 22, 2016 that being said, my genealogy research started over 15 years ago and it would be to my benefit to take a look at some of the documents and research that got me started in genealogy. Discover the family tree of joseph wheeler for free, and learn about their family.
Julia wheeler was a daughter of general william hull and the marriage united. The genealogical and encyclopedic history of the wheeler family in america by albert gallatin wheeler, 1914, american college of genealogy edition, in english. Wheeler is an ancient english name, originally referring to a master wheelwright. He is known for having served both as a cavalry general in the confederate. Born on september 10, 1836 in augusta, ga, joseph wheeler was the son a connecticut native who had moved south.
Joseph passed away on month day 1877, at age 85 at death place. General joseph wheeler s genealogy by opal bunce april 04, 2000 at 06. He has the rare distinction of serving as a general during war time for two opposing forces. He commanded a brigade at the battle of shiloh april 67, 1862, but soon afterward he returned to the cavalry. Wheeler county courthouse 209 w forest avenue alamo, ga 30411 phone. She was the greatgrand daughter of general benjamin lincoln of hingham. A map on the next page, drawn from the early records shows the placement of the lands parceled out to the initial settlers. Major general joseph wheeler the controversy background. The surname wheeler was first found in worcestershire where they held a family seat from ancient times, before and after the norman conquest in 1066, at martin hussingtree. This is the entry from my us civil war generals site. Army to join the confederacy, wheeler served in artillery and infantry units before joining. Name wheeler, joseph fightin joe born september 10 1836, augusta ga died january 25 1906, brooklyn ny prewar profession graduated west point 1859, frontier duty, resigned april 1861. Home alabama photographs and pictures collection general joseph wheeler.
The genealogical and encyclopedic history of the wheeler family in america albert gallatin wheeler, american college of genealogy full view 1914. Joseph wheeler served in two armies, playing a major role in the. Julia knox wheeler 18701959 married 27 july 1905, new york, towilliam julius harris, sen. Joseph wheeler historical records and family trees myheritage. She had sister by the name of bernice, and elenore and a brother although i am not sure of his name, they called him guysp. Wheeler county vital records can be found at the georgia department of health which has copies for copies of birth and death records since jan 1919, copies of marriage since june 9, 1952 to 1996 and a divorce records index since june 9, 1952. Following his mothers death in 1842, wheelers father encountered financial difficulties and moved the family back to connecticut. Revised for editions of 1970 and 1981 and, by joseph c. Fittingly, one is of joseph wheeler, a symbol of the old south and the new south, the civil war, the lost cause, and the reconciliation and reunion he worked so hard for near the end of his days. The county is located in the central area of the state. The tennessee encyclopedia of history and culture ia 20 id.
General joseph wheelers genealogy by opal bunce april 04, 2000 at 06. Genealogy profile for joseph wheeler joseph wheeler 1700 1772 genealogy genealogy for joseph wheeler 1700 1772 family tree on geni, with over 200 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. This 1257 page book has been split into two volumes. Genealogy from the wheeler families of old concord, massachusetts. Joseph fighting joe wheeler september 10, 1836 january 25, 1906 was an american military commander and politician.
Biography of jesse allen wheeler missouri, the center state, volume 3 source. Wheeler and his exploits as both an officer in confederacy and also in our national forces during. The genealogical and encyclopedic history of the wheeler family in america by albert gallatin wheeler, american college of genealogy, american college of genealogy. Joseph wheeler lieutenant general, confederate states major general, united states army member of congress born near augusta, georgia, september 10, 1836, he graduated from west point in 1859 and was commissioned in dragoons. Biographical sketch of joseph wheeler 18361906 joseph wheeler was born on september 10, 1836 in augusta, georgia, the youngest child of four born to joseph and julia knox hull wheeler. This online edition is complete up to the josephs revision, 12 october 2016.
Message boards surnames wheeler joe or joseph wheeler. May 24, 2018 joseph wheeler september 10, 1836 january 25, 1906 was an american military commander and politician. Great book, easy reading, and very informative on the life of gen. The ancestral wheeler family of cranfield, bedfordshire, england, whose descendants settled in colonial new england. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. Publisher of genealogy books from the southeastern states with a concentration in tennessee, virginia and texas. The county was named for confederate general joseph wheeler. Typed letter signed by congressman joseph wheeler fighting joe wheeler. The georgiaborn west pointer 1859 had resigned his commission as a second lieutenant in the regiment of mounted. Joseph wheeler september 10, 1836 january 25, 1906 was an american military commander and politician. Later life wheeler was the author of several books on military history and strategy. A short distance north of this place, general joseph wheeler was born on sept.
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