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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  David Church was born 1 Sep 1657.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: XTN9-00

    Notes:

    {Killingly, Windham, Connecticut}

    David married Mary Bef 16 Jun 1687. Mary was born Abt 1666. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Mary Church  Descendancy chart to this point was christened 7 Dec 1684, Little Saxham, Suffolk, England.
    2. 3. David Church  Descendancy chart to this point was christened 4 Sep 1687, Little Saxham, Suffolk, England.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Mary Church Descendancy chart to this point (1.David1) was christened 7 Dec 1684, Little Saxham, Suffolk, England.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 1L5D-NH0

    Mary married Adam Martin 22 Feb 1707/1708, Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Adam was born Abt 1682; died 1716. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 4. Elizabeth Martin  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 Jan 1709, Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    2. 5. Aaron Martin  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 Jan 1711, Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died 1751.
    3. 6. Miriam Martin  Descendancy chart to this point was born 7 Mar 1713, Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died 9 Jul 1756, Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    4. 7. Adam Martin  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 Aug 1716, Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

  2. 3.  David Church Descendancy chart to this point (1.David1) was christened 4 Sep 1687, Little Saxham, Suffolk, England.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Elizabeth Martin Descendancy chart to this point (2.Mary2, 1.David1) was born 6 Jan 1709, Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

  2. 5.  Aaron Martin Descendancy chart to this point (2.Mary2, 1.David1) was born 21 Jan 1711, Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died 1751.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 1JBH-MGD

    Aaron — Sarah. Sarah was born Abt 1717. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 8. Adam Martin  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Aug 1739, Sturbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died 9 Aug 1818, Martinsburg, Lewis County, New York.
    2. 9. Mary Martin  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 Jun 1737, Sturbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    3. 10. Aaron Martin  Descendancy chart to this point was born 30 Jul 1742, Sturbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    4. 11. Moses Martin  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Apr 1744, Sturbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died 14 Jun 1792, Salem, New York.
    5. 12. Martha Martin  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Apr 1751, Sturbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

  3. 6.  Miriam Martin Descendancy chart to this point (2.Mary2, 1.David1) was born 7 Mar 1713, Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died 9 Jul 1756, Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Vital Records of Shrewsbury list surname as Marten.
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    Reference:
    "History of the Wheeler Family in America", 1914, Albert Gallatin Wheeler, Jr., p 29, 39.

    Miriam married Ephraim Wheeler 30 Dec 1729, Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Ephraim (son of John Wheeler and Elizabeth Wells) was born 1 May 1702, Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died 29 Apr 1755, Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 13. Adam Wheeler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 29 Apr 1732, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts; died 24 Aug 1802, Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    2. 14. Ephraim Wheeler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Mar 1734, Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died 13 Jun 1798, Salem, Washington, New York.
    3. 15. Dinah Wheeler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Aug 1739, Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    4. 16. Miriam Wheeler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Sep 1742, Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    5. 17. Aaron Wheeler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Oct 1747, Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died 23 Jun 1821.
    6. 18. Ithamar Wheeler  Descendancy chart to this point was born Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died 13 Dec 1756.
    7. 19. Elizabeth Wheeler  Descendancy chart to this point was born Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was christened 28 Oct 1744, Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

  4. 7.  Adam Martin Descendancy chart to this point (2.Mary2, 1.David1) was born 5 Aug 1716, Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Adam Martin Descendancy chart to this point (5.Aaron3, 2.Mary2, 1.David1) was born 27 Aug 1739, Sturbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died 9 Aug 1818, Martinsburg, Lewis County, New York.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 1CSN-NHK


  2. 9.  Mary Martin Descendancy chart to this point (5.Aaron3, 2.Mary2, 1.David1) was born 6 Jun 1737, Sturbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 1JWJ-656


  3. 10.  Aaron Martin Descendancy chart to this point (5.Aaron3, 2.Mary2, 1.David1) was born 30 Jul 1742, Sturbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 1JWJ-66D


  4. 11.  Moses Martin Descendancy chart to this point (5.Aaron3, 2.Mary2, 1.David1) was born 1 Apr 1744, Sturbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died 14 Jun 1792, Salem, New York.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 1JWJ-67L


  5. 12.  Martha Martin Descendancy chart to this point (5.Aaron3, 2.Mary2, 1.David1) was born 28 Apr 1751, Sturbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 1JWJ-68S


  6. 13.  Adam Wheeler Descendancy chart to this point (6.Miriam3, 2.Mary2, 1.David1) was born 29 Apr 1732, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts; died 24 Aug 1802, Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Adam Wheeler lived in Rutland, Massachusetts, for a time and about 1766 removed to Hubbardston, Massachusetts, where he was a prominent and highly esteemed citizen, and a deacon of the church. He served in the French and Indian War; and as Captain in the Revolutionary War, at Lexington, Charlestown, Bunker Hill, Newark, Stillwater, Albany, White Plains, etc. In the ill-fated Shay's Rebellian, he was next in prominence to Shay himself and figured almost as largely. Being of the opinion that the people were being done flagrant injustice, he raised a company of 100 men, and with 80 of them marched to Worcester and took possession of the court house, where his forces were increased by the townspeople, who were determined that no court should be held until they had obtained redress from their grievances. "On the steps were stationed a file of men with fixed bayonets, while in front stood Captain Wheeler with drawn sword."

    When the High Sheriff arrived and sought to address the insurgents, Captain Wheeler informed him that he was one of their grievances, and that next to his person, were his fees, which were excessive and intolerable especially in
    criminal executions. The following letter is a clear indication of their desire for redress without actual recourse to arms.

    "The Honorable General Lincoln, Sir: As the officers of the people now convened in defense of their rights and privileges, have sent a petition to the General Court, for the sole purpose of accommodating our present unhappy affairs, we justly expect that hostilities may cease on both sides until we have a return from our legislature. Your honor will therefore be pleased to give us an answer. Per order of the Committee for reconciliation.
    Francis Stone, Chairman
    Dan'l Shays, Captain
    Adam Wheeler

    Pelham, '1-31-1787

    To escape the penalty for his participation in that affair he fled to Canada and remained there four years. In 1791 he petitioned as follows:

    "The petition of Adam Wheeler to the town of Hubbardston: Humbly showeth that your petr was at Pelham about 4 years ago, in the unhappy disturbance that happened in this country; and that Dr. Hinds has commenced an action against me which is gone to execution which is not in my power to discharge. Gentlemen, friends, fellow citizens, and neighbors: your petr prays for help to discharge said debt and costs, which is 9 pounds, 4 shillings, and 9 pennies, and your petr as in duty bound will ever pray.

    Adam Wheeler.

    The esteem in which he was still held by his townsmen is shown by this entry on the town records:
    "Voted that the selectmen settle the debt of Captain Wheeler in the best and easiest manor possible."
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    Reference:
    "History of the Wheeler Family in America", 1914, Albert Gallatin Wheeler, Jr., p 39-40, 59, 501.
    DAR Nos. 28402, 16079, 23356.

    Adam married Mercy Wheeler 17 Nov 1763. Mercy (daughter of Isaac Wheeler and Sarah Lawrence) was born 26 Sep 1740, Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died 10 Jul 1808. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 20. Silas Wheeler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Jan 1763, Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died 3 Nov 1826.
    2. 21. Ede Wheeler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Oct 1766.
    3. 22. Asa Wheeler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Dec 1768, Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died 11 Nov 1831.
    4. 23. Joel Wheeler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 Jun 1771, Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died 28 Mar 1851, Brattleboro, Windham County, Vermont; was buried Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
    5. 24. Rhoda Wheeler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1774.
    6. 25. Jacob Wheeler  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 26. Daniel Wheeler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 Jan 1780; died 29 May 1810.

  7. 14.  Ephraim Wheeler Descendancy chart to this point (6.Miriam3, 2.Mary2, 1.David1) was born 12 Mar 1734, Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died 13 Jun 1798, Salem, Washington, New York.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: GC98-SD

    Notes:

    Ephraim Wheeler removed from Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, to Salem, Massachusetts
    about 1770, and later removed to Salem, Washington County, New York.
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    Reference:
    "History of the Wheeler Family in America", 1914, Albert Gallatin Wheeler, Jr.,
    p 41.

    Ephraim married Azubah Eager 10 Oct 1761, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. Azubah (daughter of Abraham Eager) was born 16 Sep 1742, Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died 5 Jul 1768, Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 27. Moses Wheeler  Descendancy chart to this point was born Feb 1765/1766, Worthington, Massachusetts; died 16 May 1823, New Haven, Vermont.

    Ephraim married Elizabeth Holland 22 Mar 1769, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. Elizabeth was born 7 Feb 1745. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Dinah Wheeler Descendancy chart to this point (6.Miriam3, 2.Mary2, 1.David1) was born 12 Aug 1739, Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "History of the Wheeler Family in America", 1914, Albert Gallatin Wheeler, Jr.,
    p 29.

    Dinah married Aaron Smith 4 Aug 1757, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. Aaron (son of Ephraim Smith and Hannah Child) was born 22 Jun 1736; died 9 May 1825. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 28. Martin Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Jan 1758; died 12 Sep 1808.
    2. 29. Mariam Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Jan 1761.
    3. 30. Ashbel Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Jan 1763.
    4. 31. Sarah Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 Mar 1765.

  9. 16.  Miriam Wheeler Descendancy chart to this point (6.Miriam3, 2.Mary2, 1.David1) was born 1 Sep 1742, Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "History of the Wheeler Family in America", 1914, Albert Gallatin Wheeler, Jr.,
    p 29.

    Miriam married Asa Rice 11 Jun 1763, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. Asa was born Abt 1741; died 4 Aug 1823. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 32. Nabbie Rice  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Mar 1764.
    2. 33. Hezekiah Rice  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Oct 1765; died 10 Jul 1782.
    3. 34. Elizabeth Rice  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Aug 1767; died 9 Feb 1834.
    4. 35. Abner Rice  Descendancy chart to this point was born 29 Jun 1769.
    5. 36. Sally Rice  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Apr 1771.
    6. 37. Ashbel Rice  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Apr 1773.
    7. 38. Asa Rice  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 Jul 1775; died 13 Sep 1777.
    8. 39. Asa Rice  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Oct 1777.
    9. 40. Dolly Rice  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Sep 1779.
    10. 41. Mary Rice  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Feb 1784.

  10. 17.  Aaron Wheeler Descendancy chart to this point (6.Miriam3, 2.Mary2, 1.David1) was born 10 Oct 1747, Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died 23 Jun 1821.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "History of the Wheeler Family in America", 1914, Albert Gallatin Wheeler, Jr.,
    p 29, 42.

    Aaron married Ruth Parker 14 Nov 1784. Ruth (daughter of Stephen Parker) was born Abt 1748; died 26 Mar 1813. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 42. Abigail Wheeler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Oct 1785.
    2. 43. Miriam Wheeler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 Jan 1788.

  11. 18.  Ithamar Wheeler Descendancy chart to this point (6.Miriam3, 2.Mary2, 1.David1) was born Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died 13 Dec 1756.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "History of the Wheeler Family in America", 1914, Albert Gallatin Wheeler, Jr.,
    p 29.


  12. 19.  Elizabeth Wheeler Descendancy chart to this point (6.Miriam3, 2.Mary2, 1.David1) was born Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was christened 28 Oct 1744, Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "History of the Wheeler Family in America", 1914, Albert Gallatin Wheeler, Jr.,
    p 29, 42.

    Elizabeth married Asa Smith 9 Jun 1764. Asa (son of Ephraim Smith and Hannah Child) was born 1 Oct 1744. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 44. William Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Dec 1764; died 20 Dec 1764.
    2. 45. Dolly Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Sep 1766.
    3. 46. Alice Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Feb 1769.
    4. 47. Azubah Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Apr 1771.
    5. 48. Ithamar Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born 29 Mar 1772.
    6. 49. Levinah Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 May 1776.
    7. 50. Elizabeth Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Apr 1778.


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