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. He saw service in various indian campaigns in kansas and new mexico before resigning in april 1861 to be. One of his maternal grandfathers was brigadier general william hull who served in the american revolution and lost detroit during the war of 1812. Maria grandma wheeler, aged 84, one of the earliest pioneers of the state, and a. Apr 20, 2020 brian sheffey has written a new genealogy methodology book, titled practical genealogy. One of his maternal grandfathers was brigadier general william hull who served in the.
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. 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. My great grandmother on my fathers and mothers side were wheelers, and so far as i know, not related. At the beginning of the war after west point wheeler found himself leading cavalry under a mediocre general. Funeral to be held tomorrow from baptist churchwell known among pioneers. In the book history of shelby county, texas 1988 by the shelby county. Our editors have compiled this checklist of genealogical resources, combining links to commercial databases along with usercontributed information and web sites for the wheeler surname. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Leonard wood october 9, 1860 august 7, 1927 was a united states army major general, physician, and public official. Wheeler was also the author of several books on military history and strategy and.
Joseph fightin joe wheeler 18361906 find a grave memorial. He has the rare distinction of serving as a general during war time for two. Genealogical records of wheeler family, wheeler papers. 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. Genealogy from the wheeler families of old concord, massachusetts. Page 6 research wheeler in the surnames forums on genealogy. Major general joseph wheeler in blue and gray ebook. Well known confederate veterans and their war records, wm. This statue of joseph wheeler was given to the united states capitol national. Although of new england ancestry, joseph wheeler was born near augusta, georgia and spent most of his early life.
Friends of the general joe wheeler home foundation the friends of the general joe wheeler home foundation was formed in the late 1980s. 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. To those who were not able to find this site, i will repeat it. The genealogical and encyclopedic history of the wheeler family in america by albert gallatin wheeler, 1914, american college of genealogy edition, in english. Nov 11, 2016 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. American history site with 5900 webpages, 79 books, 34000 pages of print. A west point graduate and indian fighter, the georgiaborn wheeler led an infantry regiment at shiloh before going on to the command of confederate cavalry in the western theater, wearing the stars of a major general by age twentysix. This 1257 page book has been split into two volumes. Joseph wheeler, lieutenant general, confederate states of. The constitutional amendment to create the county was proposed august 14, 1912, and ratified november 5, 1912. 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. Wheeler county is named after confederate general joseph wheeler. General joseph wheeler and the spanish american war. Genealogy of some of the descendants of thomas wheeler of concord, massachusetts, 1639, and fairfield, connecticut, 1644 by william downing wheeler 1883 published washington, d.
Joseph wheeler historical records and family trees. 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 served in two armies, playing a major role in the. Page 6 research wheeler in the surnames forums on, the new genforum. A native of georgia, he was largely raised in the north and attended west point. The architect of the capitol has a legacy and ancestry that is rooted in the. The genealogical and encyclopedic history of the wheeler family in america 1914 by albert gallatin wheeler and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Brian sheffey has written a new genealogy methodology book, titled practical genealogy. The wheeler genealogy and family tree page welcome to the wheeler family page at surname finder, a service of genealogy today. Daniel fisk wheeler 12 dec 1824 warren, herkimer, new york, united states 23 aug 1905 managed by craig wheeler last edited apr 2020 anson perry wheeler 18 mar 1868 lake, illinois, united states 27 apr 1927 managed by megan larkin. His hometown was augusta, georgia, where the south had it largest and in fact its only powder works.
The genealogical and encyclopedic history of the wheeler family in america albert gallatin wheeler, american college of genealogy full view 1914. The genealogical and encyclopedic history of the wheeler. 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. American college of genealogy, 1914 wheeler family 1257 pages. Shortly after the outbreak of the spanishamerican war, he was given command of a cavalry division. Joe or joseph wheelerwho was a civil war officer from alabama. I have written a book, footprints west, which includes the history of john wheelers descendants. 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. Genealogical encyclopedic history wheeler family america. Discover the family tree of joseph wheeler for free, and learn about their family. Joseph wheeler was born in augusta, georgia, on september 10, 1836. Following his mothers death in 1842, wheeler s father encountered financial difficulties and moved the family back to connecticut. Like his other siblings, his life was framed by life in rural northern alabama on the one hand, and facets of life associated with joseph wheelers congressional career in washington, d.
Message boards surnames wheeler joe or joseph wheeler. Explore genealogy for joseph wheeler born 1836 augusta, richmond, georgia, united states. May 24, 2018 joseph wheeler september 10, 1836 january 25, 1906 was an american military commander and politician. The wheeler genealogy the wheeler family of cranfield, bedfordshire, settlers of colonial new england research ed. Fightin joe wheeler has long been a controversial military figure. Joe wheeler was a small man, just five feet two inches tall, but he stood large in the confedate cavalry. Was mother of 11 children, and leaves 28 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. General joseph wheelers genealogy by opal bunce april 04, 2000 at 06. 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. Major general joseph wheeler the controversy background. Shortly after the outbreak of the spanishamerican war, he was given command of a cavalry division, and sailed for cuba on june 14, 1898, to engage in the famous action at san juan hill. Wheeler activity in the genealogisttogenealogist g2g forum. Joseph wheeler was born circa 1792, at birth place, to joseph wheeler and elizabeth wheeler. He is known for having served both as a cavalry general in the confederate.
Like his other siblings, his life was framed by life in. Joseph wheeler historical records and family trees myheritage. Wheeler genealogy special collections concord free public. General miles and staff visiting general joe wheeler and staff tampa, florida in 1898. 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. He served as the chief of staff of the united states army, military governor of cuba, and governor general of the philippines. American civil war soldiers confederate general joseph wheeler, served under.
Maria wheeler, pioneer of the 70s, is called by death. 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. Joseph wheeler september 10, 1836 january 25, 1906 was an american military commander and politician. General joseph wheeler was an american soldier, legislator and was the major general of volunteers during the spanishamerican war. About 1490, thomas married joan jane buckingham in cranfield, bedforshire, england. He has the rare distinction of serving as a general during war time for two opposing forces. Well known confederate veterans and their war records. Later life wheeler was the author of several books on military history and strategy. He began his military career as an army doctor on the frontier, where he received the medal of.
Joseph wheeler, confederate cavalry general during the american civil war. Milly caudle, professor of history and a longtime preservationist, to say that he had learned that john legrand, great grandson of general wheeler, was willing to arrange a gift of the wheeler structures. The wheeler family of charles county, maryland ancestry. 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. This is the entry from my us civil war generals site. In october 1863, wheeler commanded 5,000 cavalrymen in devastating raids against union supply lines west of chattanooga, destroying several railroad bridges. Giles wheeler, who has superintended the construction of several public buildings in concord, was born in this city, august 7, 1834, son of captain benjamin and eliza ordway wheeler. Wheeler county, georgia is named for general wheeler. Joseph passed away on month day 1877, at age 85 at death place. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. As all wheeler descendants know, wheeler is a common name. 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, born september 10, 1836, near augusta, georgia, u.
The genealogical and encyclopedic history of the wheeler family in america by. The civil war career of general joseph wheeler gahq 19. He commanded a brigade at the battle of shiloh april 67, 1862, but soon afterward he returned to the cavalry. Joseph fighting joe wheeler september 10, 1836 january 25, 1906 was an american military commander and politician. She was the greatgrand daughter of general benjamin lincoln of hingham. Born on september 10, 1836 in augusta, ga, joseph wheeler was the son a connecticut native who had moved south.
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