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Edith Violet "Vi" Wheeler

Female 1911 - 1993  (81 years)


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  1. 1.  Edith Violet "Vi" Wheeler was born 29 Sep 1911, Savannah, Georgia (daughter of Edmund Lyon Wheeler and Sarah Ellen Jennings); died 21 Aug 1993.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1940, Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia

    Notes:

    Grew up in an orphanage.
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    References:
    Edmund L. Wheeler Civil War pension papers, US National Archives.
    Mecklyn O. Stockton, Jr., mosjr@mindspring.com, 5 January 1999.

    Edith — Henry Oregon Stockton. Henry was born 10 Sep 1910, Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia; died 25 Jul 1983, DeKalb County, Georgia. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Mecklyn Oregon Stockton was born Abt 1937, Virginia.
    2. Robert Theodore Stockton

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Edmund Lyon WheelerEdmund Lyon Wheeler was born 20 Apr 1845, New York, New York (son of Lucius Russel Wheeler and Sarah (Lurith) Roberts); died 26 May 1920, 2015 Ogeechee Avenue, Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia; was buried 28 May 1920, Hillcrest Cemetery, Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1850, Brattleboro, Windham County, Vermont
    • Census: 16 Aug 1860, Brattleboro, Windham County, Vermont
    • Military Service: 27 May 1863, Port Hudson, Louisiana; Wounded
    • Census: 1 Jun 1870, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York
    • Census: 1880, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York
    • Census: 1900, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1910, Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia
    • Census: 1920, Chatham, Georgia

    Notes:

    Enlisted in Civil War at Battleboro, Vermont Company D, 8th Vermont Infantry 18 February 1862. His personal description was light complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, five feet eight inches tall, cabinet-maker. Listed as wounded 27 May 1863 at Port Hudson, Louisiana. Mustered out at Brattleboro, Vermont 22 June 1864.

    UNION VERMONT VOLUNTEERS

    8th Regiment, Vermont Infantry

    Organized at Brattleboro and mustered in February 18, 1862. Left State for New York March 14. Sailed for Ship Island, Miss., March 19, arriving April 6. Attached to Phelps' 1st Brigade, Dept. of the Gulf, to October, 1862. Weitzel's Reserve Brigade, Dept. of the Gulf, to January, 1863. 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, 19th Army Corps, Dept. of the Gulf, to July, 1863. 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, 19th Army Corps, to February, 1864. 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 19th Army Corps, to July, 1864. 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, 19th Army Corps, Army of the Shenandoah, Middle Military Division, to March, 1865. 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, Army of the Shenandoah, to April, 1865. 2nd Brigade, 1st Provisional Division, Army of the Shenandoah, to April, 1865. 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, Defences of Washington, 22nd Corps, to June, 1865.

    SERVICE.-Moved from Ship Island to New Orleans May 7-8, 1862. Duty there and at Algiers and guarding Opelousas Railroad till September. Bayou des Allemands June 20 and 22. Raceland Station June 22. St. Charles Station August 29 (Cos. "A" and "C"). Bote Station September 4 (Co. "K"). Operations in LaFourche District October 24-November 6. Georgia Landing , near Labadieville, October 27. Repair railroad to Brashear City November 1-December 8. At Brashear City till January 13, 1863. Action with Steamer "Cotten" on Bayou Teche January 14. At Camp Stevens, Bayou Boeuf, and at Brashear City till March. Operations on Bayou Plaquemine, Black and Atchafalaya Rivers February 12-28. Operations against Port Hudson March 7-27. Operations in Western Louisiana April 9-May 14. Teche Campaign April 11-20. Fort Bisland , near Centreville, April 12-13. Jeanerette April 14. Expedition to Alexandria on Red River May 5-17. Moved from Alexandria to Port Hudson May 17-25. Siege of Port Hudson May 25-July 9. Assaults on Port Hudson May 27 and June 14. Surrender of Port Hudson July 9. Duty at Thibodeaux July 31-September 1. Sabine Pass Expedition September 3-11. Western Louisiana ("Teche") Campaign October 3-November 30. At New Iberia till January 6, 1864. March to Franklin and duty there till March 8. Moved to Algiers March 8. Veteranize January 28, 1864, and on furlough April 7 to June 3. Non-Veterans at Algiers till May 6, and at Thibodeaux till June 5. Left for home June 5, and mustered out June 22, 1864. Veterans moved from home to Dept. of the Gulf May 25-June 3. Moved to Alexandria June 8-11. Expedition to Tunica Bend June 19-21. Moved to Algiers July 2, thence sailed to Fortress Monroe, Va., July 5-12, and to Washington, D. C., July 12-13. Pursuit of Early to Snicker's Gap July 14-21. Sheridan's Shenandoah Valley Campaign August 7-November 23. Battle of Opequan, Winchester, September 19. Fisher's Hill September 22. Battle of Cedar Creek October 19. At Newtown till December 20, and at Summit Point till April 4, 1865. Hancock's operations in the Valley April 4-15. Moved to Washington April 21, and duty there till June. Grand Review May 23-24. Mustered out June 28. 1865.

    Regiment lost during service 4 Officers and 115 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 7 Officers and 241 Enlisted men by disease. Total 367.

    1878 Brooklyn, Kings County, ED 244, New York has Edmund Wheeler, age 34, occupation forman, wood working with wife Ellena age 25, Maud age 6 and Lester age 4.

    There is an Edmund Wheeler listed in the 1880 Chicago E. D. 29, Cook County, Illinois (page 262), 1850 and 1860 Burton Township, Adams County, Illinois census (pages 20 and 563 respectfully).

    1864-1865 in Brattleboro, Vermont.
    1866 in Rockford, Illinois.
    1867 in Iowa City, Iowa and Bloomington, Illinois.
    1868 in Brooklyn, New York.
    1880 in Elgin, Illinois.
    1881 in Chicago, Illinois.
    Purchased Lot on 2729 Racine Avenue, Chicago, Illinois on 16 July 1889 for $600.
    1900 in Brooklyn, New York.
    1905 in Savannah, Georgia.
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    Reference:
    US National Archives.

    Edmund married Sarah Ellen Jennings 25 Dec 1908, Ridgeland, South Carolina. Sarah (daughter of John James Jennings and Amanda Cudden Vernon) was born 17 May 1872, Madison, Virginia; died 11 Aug 1950, Williamsburg, James City, Virginia; was buried Hillcrest Cemetery, Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Sarah Ellen Jennings was born 17 May 1872, Madison, Virginia (daughter of John James Jennings and Amanda Cudden Vernon); died 11 Aug 1950, Williamsburg, James City, Virginia; was buried Hillcrest Cemetery, Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia

    Notes:

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    References:
    Edmund L. Wheeler Civil War pension papers, US National Archives.

    Children:
    1. Elmer Carlyle "Bud" Wheeler was born 20 Oct 1905, Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia; died 18 Jul 1988, Chula Vista, San Diego County, California; was buried Goleta Cemetery, Goleta, Santa Barbara, California.
    2. 1. Edith Violet "Vi" Wheeler was born 29 Sep 1911, Savannah, Georgia; died 21 Aug 1993.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Lucius Russel WheelerLucius Russel Wheeler was born 18 Mar 1805, Johnson Township, Lamoille County, Vermont (son of Joel Wheeler and Martha Lyon); died 4 Nov 1857, Brattleboro, Windham County, Vermont; was buried Prospect Cemetery, Brattleboro, Windham County, Vermont.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Brattleboro, Vermont; Blacksmith
    • Census: 1850, Brattleboro, Windham County, Vermont
    • Residence: 1852, Green Street, Brattleboro, Windham County, Vermont

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Maud von Beschwitz notes.

    Lucius married Sarah (Lurith) Roberts Oct 1834. Sarah (daughter of John Roberts and Ann Carter) was born 27 Nov 1814, Wakefield, Yorkshire, England; was christened 7 Jan 1815, Wakefield, Yorkshire, England; died 8 Dec 1894, Elgin, Kane County, Illinois; was buried 10 Dec 1894, Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin, Cook County, Illinois. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Sarah (Lurith) RobertsSarah (Lurith) Roberts was born 27 Nov 1814, Wakefield, Yorkshire, England; was christened 7 Jan 1815, Wakefield, Yorkshire, England (daughter of John Roberts and Ann Carter); died 8 Dec 1894, Elgin, Kane County, Illinois; was buried 10 Dec 1894, Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin, Cook County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1850, Brattleboro, Windham County, Vermont
    • Census: 1870, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York
    • Census: 1880, Elgin, Kane County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Emigrated to America in 1832 to visit brother.
    Engaged to John Jacob Astor
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    Reference:
    Edith Bosworth Levering-- Cushing's indexed Genealogical Register circa 1930

    Children:
    1. Anne Elizabeth Wheeler was born Abt 1836, New York, New York.
    2. Joseph Roberts Wheeler was born 8 Jan 1839, New York, New York; died 7 Aug 1912, New York, New York; was buried 10 Aug 1912, Cypress Hills Cemetery, New York, New York.
    3. 2. Edmund Lyon Wheeler was born 20 Apr 1845, New York, New York; died 26 May 1920, 2015 Ogeechee Avenue, Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia; was buried 28 May 1920, Hillcrest Cemetery, Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia.
    4. Emily Frances Wheeler was born 2 Mar 1847, New York, New York.
    5. Eleanora Maria Wheeler was born 4 May 1849, New York, New York; died 7 Mar 1944, Elgin, Kane County, Illinois; was buried 10 Mar 1944, Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin, Cook County, Illinois.
    6. Sarah Jane Wheeler was born 24 Feb 1852, Brattleboro, Windham County, Vermont; died 12 Jun 1942, Los Angeles County, California.
    7. Lucius A. Wheeler was born Abt 1854, Vermont; died INFANT.
    8. Alice Eugenia Wheeler was born 22 Apr 1857, Brattleboro Township, Windham County, Vermont.

  3. 6.  John James Jennings was born 19 Aug 1841, Chapel Hill, Fluvana County, Virginia; died 18 Mar 1916, Staunton, Agusta County, Virginia; was buried Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Joan Wheeler Hardison family group sheets, 15 June 1999.

    John married Amanda Cudden Vernon 22 Oct 1863/1865, Madison, Virginia. Amanda was born 27 Sep 1841, Rochelle, Madison County, Wisconsin; died 18 Mar 1916, Richmond, Virginia. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Amanda Cudden Vernon was born 27 Sep 1841, Rochelle, Madison County, Wisconsin; died 18 Mar 1916, Richmond, Virginia.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Joan Wheeler Hardison family group sheets, 15 June 1999.

    Children:
    1. 3. Sarah Ellen Jennings was born 17 May 1872, Madison, Virginia; died 11 Aug 1950, Williamsburg, James City, Virginia; was buried Hillcrest Cemetery, Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Joel Wheeler was born 5 Jun 1771, Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts (son of Adam Wheeler and Mercy Wheeler); died 28 Mar 1851, Brattleboro, Windham County, Vermont; was buried Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1850, Brattleboro, Windham County, Vermont

    Notes:

    Joel Wheeler removed to Warwich, Massachusetts.

    There is a Joel Wheeler listed in 2nd Reg't (Town, Jr's.) Massachusetts Militia in war of 1812.
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    Reference:
    "Lyon Memorial", A. B. Lyon, 1905, p 340.

    Joel married Martha Lyon 13 Feb 1800, Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Martha (daughter of Barsillai Lyon and Mary Davenport) was born 29 Feb 1776, Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died Johnson Township, Lamoille County, Vermont. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Martha Lyon was born 29 Feb 1776, Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts (daughter of Barsillai Lyon and Mary Davenport); died Johnson Township, Lamoille County, Vermont.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "History of the Wheeler Family in America", 1914, Albert Gallatin Wheeler, Jr., p 59, 86.
    IGI
    "Lyon Memorial", A. B. Lyon, 1905, p 340.

    Children:
    1. Endracus Wheeler was born 21 Dec 1800, Johnson Township, Lamoille County, Vermont; died 19 May 1849, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
    2. Asa Wheeler was born 1 Mar 1803, Johnson Township, Lamoille County, Vermont; died 12 Nov 1880; was buried Prospect Cemetery, Brattleboro, Windham County, Vermont.
    3. Anise Wheeler was born Abt 1805, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
    4. 4. Lucius Russel Wheeler was born 18 Mar 1805, Johnson Township, Lamoille County, Vermont; died 4 Nov 1857, Brattleboro, Windham County, Vermont; was buried Prospect Cemetery, Brattleboro, Windham County, Vermont.
    5. Joel Wheeler was born 20 Feb 1807, Johnson Township, Lamoille County, Vermont.
    6. Martha Wheeler was born 25 Jun 1811, Johnson Township, Lamoille County, Vermont; died See Notes.
    7. Mary Wheeler was born Abt 1815; died 28 Nov 1830; was buried Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts.

  3. 10.  John Roberts was born Abt 1780, Wakefield, Yorkshire, England; died Abt 1822.

    Notes:

    Given name may be Joseph or James.
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    Reference:
    Edith Bosworth Levering-- Cushing's indexed Genealogical Register circa 1930

    John married Ann Carter 21 Mar 1802, Horbury, Yorkshire, England. Ann (daughter of James Carter and Elizabeth Kenworthy) was born Horbury, Yorkshire, England; was christened 10 Sep 1780, Horbury, Yorkshire, England; died Abt 1873, England. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Ann Carter was born Horbury, Yorkshire, England; was christened 10 Sep 1780, Horbury, Yorkshire, England (daughter of James Carter and Elizabeth Kenworthy); died Abt 1873, England.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1851, Wakefield, Yorkshire, England
    • Census: 1871, Wakefield, Yorkshire, England

    Notes:

    Died age 93 in England.
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    Reference:
    Edith Bosworth Levering-- Cushing's indexed Genealogical Register circa 1930

    Children:
    1. James Roberts
    2. William Roberts
    3. George Roberts was born Abt 1807; died Abt 1873, England.
    4. John Roberts
    5. Joseph Roberts was born 25 Sep 1810; was christened 10 Oct 1810, All Saints Cathedral, Wakefield, Yorkshire, England.
    6. Elizabeth Roberts was born 26 Sep 1812; was christened 26 Dec 1812, All Saints Cathedral, Wakefield, Yorkshire, England.
    7. 5. Sarah (Lurith) Roberts was born 27 Nov 1814, Wakefield, Yorkshire, England; was christened 7 Jan 1815, Wakefield, Yorkshire, England; died 8 Dec 1894, Elgin, Kane County, Illinois; was buried 10 Dec 1894, Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin, Cook County, Illinois.
    8. Mary Roberts was christened 12 Jul 1817, Wakefield, Yorkshire, England.
    9. Ann Roberts was christened 2 Apr 1819, Saint John's Church, Wakefield, Yorkshire, England.


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