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Family of Thomas Wheeler (623)

2311. Lieut. Thomas Wheeler. Born ca 1590 in Cranfield, Bedfordshire.77 Thomas was baptized in Warley, Cranfield, Bedfordshire, on 20 Nov 1602. Thomas died in Aug 1654 in Fairfield, CT. Buried on 23 Aug 1654 in Fairfield, CT. Occupation: taylor.

Thomas was of Fairfield in 1645, was a lieut. in 1653, came from Concord with first sett. bring. w. Ann, and ch. prob. all adult, or marriagable, exc. one or two and perhaps his eldest s. Thomas may not have accomp. the f. At least from his will, pro. 23 Aug. 1654, wh. we read imperfect. as part of the rec. in this place is burn. it is clear that the est. in Concord, old homestead, was giv. to Thomas; Fairfield est. to John; with notice of wid. and three ds. of wh. Hannah, the eldest, m. a 1639, James Bennett, had two ch. at Concord, and was now d. leav. four; ano. was Sarah Sherwood; and a third not m. without name. His wid. in her will of 21 Aug. 1659, pro. Oct. foll. names eldest s. Thomas, and ch.2

From the History of the Wheeler Family in America, 1914, Albert Gallatin Wheeler, Jr: Thomas Wheeler came to Ameirca with the Rev. John Jones' Company in the ship Defiance, which landed in New England 3 October 1635, for, with his wife, children, and most probably some grandchildren, he was in Concord as early as 17 April 1636/1637, when he was made freeman there. Of his life in Concord, substantially nothing is known. Being a supporter of the Rev. John Jones at the time of the dissension in the Church at Concord, he became one of those who removed with him to Fairfield in 1644, settling at Pequonnock, on Uncoway Brook, where his home lot of 2.5 acres is recorded, January 1649. This was at Black Rock. His will was dated 16 January 1653/1654, and proved 23 August 1654, mentions his wife Ann. To his eldest son Thomas he gave all of his property in Concord. He also mentions his daughter Sarah Sherwood and her son Thomas Sherwood; and his grandchildren Mary, James, Thomas and John Bennit. His son John was made executor and was to received the estate in Fairfield.

On 5 May 1613 Thomas married Ann Halsey (1337) , daughter of Robert Halsey (450) (ca 1552-Apr 1610) & Ellen Alley, in Cranfield, Bedfordshire.77 Born ca 1591 in Cranfield, Bedfordshire. Ann was baptized in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, on 30 May 1591. Ann died on 20 Oct 1659 in Fairfield, CT.

Their children include:
4881 i. Richard Wheeler (ca Jun 1614-10 Feb 1675/6)
4882 ii. Maria Wheeler (ca Oct 1615-)
4883 iii. Hannah Wheeler (ca Feb 1617/8-ca Apr 1658)
4884 iv. William Wheeler (ca Mar 1617/8-9 Aug 1667)
4885 v. Capt. Thomas Wheeler (ca Apr 1620-16 Dec 1686)
4886 vi. Rebecca Wheeler (ca 1622-)
4887 vii. John Wheeler (ca Feb 1624/5-5 Apr 1690)
4888 viii. Sarah Wheeler (ca 1628-21 Aug 1669)
4889 ix. Timothy Wheeler (ca 1630-)
4890 x. Joseph Wheeler (ca 1632-)

2312. John Wheeler. Born ca 1590 in Cranfield, Bedford. John died aft 1627.

John was mentioned in his father’s will of 1627.

On 17 Jul 1615 John married Joan Smith.

2313. Priscilla Wheeler. Born ca 1594 in Cranfield, Bedford. Priscilla died in Nov 1627 in Stagsden, Bedfordshire. Buried on 25 Nov 1627 in Stagsden, Bedfordshire.

On 17 Jun 1612 Priscilla married Steven Cocks in Cranfield, Bedfordshire.

Steven, of Stagsden, near Cranfield.

Their children include:
8415 i. Susannah Cocks (ca Sep 1615-)
8416 ii. Ann Cocks (ca Oct 1616-)
8417 iii. John Cocks (ca Jan 1619/20-)

2314. Ann Wheeler. Born ca 1595 in Cranfield, Bedfordshire.

On 5 May 1613 Ann married Robert Halsey (1334) , son of Robert Halsey (450) (ca 1552-Apr 1610) & Ellen Alley, in Cranfield, Bedfordshire.77 Born ca 1580/1. Robert was baptized in Flamstead, England, on 7 Jan 1581/2. Robert died in Mar 1627. Buried on 29 Mar 1627.

2315. Deborah Wheeler. Born ca 1598 in Cranfield, Bedford.

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