General joseph wheeler and the army of the tennessee by du bose, john witherspoon, 18361918. 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. 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. Wheeler county is named after confederate general joseph wheeler. 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. Well known confederate veterans and their war records. Joseph wheeler served in two armies, playing a major role in the. Discover the family tree of joseph wheeler for free, and learn about their family. She was the greatgrand daughter of general benjamin lincoln of hingham. One was joseph wheeler, but support from even this wellrespected general was not enough to sway the court. The county was named for confederate general joseph wheeler.
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. To those who were not able to find this site, i will repeat it. September 5, 2015 by jimmy angela and i went to florence, alabama, today to visit with our son nathaniel. Joseph wheeler 18361906, confederate general in the american civil war. American history site with 5900 webpages, 79 books, 34000 pages of print. General joseph wheeler was my faternal grandmothers uncle. Later life wheeler was the author of several books on military history and strategy. Names of families in fayette county georgia online genealogy records fayette county was created as a result of the land lottery draw of. Julia wheeler was a daughter of general william hull and the marriage united two old new england families. I have written a book, footprints west, which includes the history of john wheelers descendants. The most wheeler families were found in the usa in 1880.
Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. His grandson through joseph and julia was brigadier general joseph wheeler. 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 twentieth century. 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. His cavalry at gettysburg won the fletcher pratt award, and his biography of gen. Joseph wheeler s most popular book is cubas struggle against spain with the causes of american. Many of you that are heavily active in genealogy undoubtedly have seen the movement started by thomas macentee, genealogy doover while i would love to undertake such an effort, i simply lack the time. The genealogical and encyclopedic history of the wheeler family in america by albert gallatin wheeler, american college of genealogy, american college of genealogy. Joseph fighting joe wheeler was an american military commander and politician. Wheeler, gardnerrice, maria f17414 this site powered by the next generation of genealogy sitebuilding, written by darrin lythgoe 20012020. A general account of the family is first given, followed by an account of the first. Info added per the dars lineage book of the charter members by mary s lockwood published 1895 saying he was a lieutenant in braddocks army and a soldier of the revolution. John wheeler jonathan wheeler joseph wheeler josiah julia land lewis. The wheeler family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920.
American civil war soldiers confederate general joseph wheeler, served under. Wheeler was a confederate major general during the civil war. In 1840 there were 859 wheeler families living in new york. This was about 26% of all the recorded wheeler s in the usa. Joseph fighting joe wheeler september 10, 1836 january 25, 1906 was an american military commander and politician. General joseph wheeler s genealogy opalbunce posted. Find out about joseph wheeler s family tree, family history, ancestry, ancestors, genealogy, relationships and affairs. New york had the highest population of wheeler families in 1840. American ancestors of the children of joseph and daniella. Longacre is an awardwinning author of twenty books and more than 100 articles on the civil war. This 1257 page book has been split into two volumes. Welcome to the wheeler family page at surname finder, a service of genealogy today.
The civil war career of general joseph wheeler gahq 19. To find general joseph wheeler s history and genealogy, the internet address is. Late in the war the southern leadership depended on wheelers. The wheeler families of old concord, massachusetts. Wheeler genealogy special collections concord free public. Well known confederate veterans and their war records, wm. Wheeler is an ancient english name, originally referring to a master wheelwright. I was a southern man at the start, ferguson said in his final statement. Wheeler county, georgia genealogy and family history linkpendium familysearch catalog the familysearch catalog contains descriptions and access information for all genealogical materials including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publications in their collection. Images of book a, 18231832 index of book b, 18321849. The land itself was ceded from the creek indian nation. Genealogical records of wheeler family, wheeler papers.
Books by joseph wheeler author of confederate military. Message boards surnames wheeler joe or joseph wheeler who was a civil war officer from alabama message boards. The life of fightin joe wheeler southern biography. Between 18621865, he participated in most of the western theater cavalry campaigns of major general joseph wheeler. Joseph wheeler, confederate cavalry general during the american civil war. Full text of wheeler family history internet archive. I am looking for the parents of robert boling not sure of the spelling there wheeler. Fayette county, georgia genealogy records online images. 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. 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. 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.
In january, 1863, at the age of 26, joseph wheeler was promoted to the rank of major general. A native of georgia, he was largely raised in the north and. The ancestral wheeler family of cranfield, bedfordshire, england, whose descendants settled in colonial new england wheeler, raymond david on. The constitutional amendment to create the county was proposed august 14, 1912, and ratified november 5, 1912. His son joseph wheeler 17871866 married julia knox hull 17991842. Gen joseph wheeler, son of joseph and julia knox hull born sept 10, 1835.
Questions or comments regarding the content of this genealogy should be addressed to joseph c. They have been donated to the historical society of saginaw county saginaw, michigan and will be available by appointment for viewing and research purposes. The papers contain correspondence of joseph wheeler. American civil war soldiers confederate general joseph wheeler, served. Discover the family tree of joseph wheeler for free, and learn about their family history and their ancestry. Joseph wheeler has 32 books on goodreads with 17 ratings. 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. Published under the auspiecs of wheeler s confederate cavalry association and ed. Some have chosen to associate richard with a thomas wheeler whose. Fayette county, georgia genealogy records online images of.
Joseph wheelerpromoted to major general at age 26, he became the only confederate corps commander to later hold the same position in the u. Several letters contain correspondence concerning the civil war, including general orders, refutations of charges that his command had impressed a citizens mules, military telegrams, and a letter to gen. Joseph wheeler september 10, 1836 january 25, 1906 was an american military commander and politician. Wheeler the presbyterian ministerial directory, 1898 source. The wheeler genealogy the wheeler family of cranfield, bedfordshire settlers of colonial new england volume 3 the descendants of thomas wheeler of town end, cranfield, bedfordshire. Wheeler s father decided to take the children and return to his home state of connecticut. This is the entry from my us civil war generals site. Although of new england ancestry, joseph wheeler was born near augusta, georgia and spent most of his early life. Since, the following counties have been taken from parts of fayette, viz. A native of georgia, he was largely raised in the north and attended west point. Alamo, the county seat, establihed its first post office in 1890, and was incorporated in 1909. Wheeler county, georgia genealogy familysearch wiki. Halleck, may 20, 1865, telling of wheeler s arrest and the refusal of federal authorities to grant. It should also be noted that general joseph wheelers book, the santiago campaign, remarks that joseph wheeler, jr.
For much of the civil war he served as the senior cavalry general in the army of tennessee and fought in most of its battles in. My great grandmother on my fathers and mothers side were wheelers, and so far as i know, not related. The property contains twelve historically significant structures dating from 1818 to the 1880s. On october 10, ferguson was found guilty and sentenced to hang. Nov 11, 2016 the genealogical and encyclopedic history of the wheeler family in america by albert gallatin wheeler, 1914, american college of genealogy. He has the rare distinction of serving as a general during wartime for two opposing forces. Message boards surnames wheeler joe or joseph wheeler who was a civil war officer from alabama. Wheeler family trees, crests, genealogies, biographies, dna, and more. As all wheeler descendants know, wheeler is a common name. The genealogical and encyclopedic history of the wheeler. Genealogy from the wheeler families of old concord, massachusetts. Revised for editions of 1970 and 1981 and, by joseph c. 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. The county is located in the central area of the state.
Mar 26, 2019 joseph wheeler was born in augusta, georgia, on september 10, 1836, the youngest of four children. Joseph wheeler to which is added his course and graphic account of the santiago campaign of 1898. This online edition is complete up to the joseph s revision, 12 october 2016. General joseph wheeler s genealogy by opal bunce april 04, 2000 at 06. His mother died in 1842, and shortly thereafter his father lost his fortune. Names of families in fayette county georgia online genealogy records fayette county was created as a result of the land lottery draw of 1821 and is an original county. 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. Search for your ancestors in free ships passenger lists, naturalization records, palatine genealogy, canadian genealogy, american genealogy, native american genealogy, huguenots, mennonites, almshouse records, orphan records, church records, military muster rolls, census records, land records and more.
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. 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. Compare dna and explore genealogy for joseph wheeler born 1700 marlborough, middlesex co. Wheeler county was created in on november 5, 1912 from montgomery county, and the 298 square mile county is named after confederate gen. He is known for having served both as a cavalry general in the confederate. Major general joseph wheeler the controversy background.
The pictures below are scans of two booklets on keeler genealogy passed on from my paternal grandmother, etta clara hoyt myers. County courthouse edit edit source wheeler county courthouse 209 w forest avenue alamo, ga 30411 phone. Joseph wheeler in blue and gray longacre, edward g. The joseph wheeler plantation, commonly known as pond spring or the general joe wheeler home, is a historic plantation complex and historic district in the tennessee river valley in wheeler, alabama. Opal do you know who the grandparents of general joseph wheeler were do you know the names of the grandparents children my gggrandmother, esther wheeler lowry, said that was was a first cousin to the general. Genealogy profile for joseph wheeler joseph wheeler 1747 1836 genealogy genealogy for joseph wheeler 1747 1836 family tree on geni, with over 200 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives.
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. Young joseph and maria holmes wheeler purchased rights to land from the indians as members of the susquehanna company. General joseph wheeler the smallest general home on. He commanded a brigade at the battle of shiloh april 67, 1862, but soon afterward he returned to the cavalry. Wheeler genealogy 2 the wheeler family of rutland, massachusetts 0th generation there is confusion on the internet concerning which thomas wheeler of cranfield, bedfordshire, england is the father of richard wheeler, who immigrated to massachusetts some time between 1630 and 1640.
Read the wheeler surname history and see the family crest, coat of arms for the. The dowling family tree contains over 10,000 pictures and over3000 geneastars. Wade hampton iii, gentleman and soldier, received the prestigious douglas southall freeman history award. Charles constantine crews september 3, 1829 november 14, 1887 was an attorney, physician, railroad executive and confederate colonel in the american civil war. Joseph fightin joe wheeler 18361906 find a grave memorial. My grandmothers name was evelyn bernice wheeler, she was born in georgia and married charles lombard dunham. 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. Established ferry over the housatonio by charter from general court.
He has the rare distinction of serving as a general during war time for two opposing forces. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. A free guide to help you discover wheeler ancestors in online databases, funeral cards, surname histories, census records, war ration books, naturalization petitions, and message boards conveniently organized into a printable surname checklist. Confederate general joseph wheeler led his cavalry into battle at a place called browns hill near newnan for the purpose of freeing the prisoners. May 24, 2018 joseph wheeler september 10, 1836 january 25, 1906 was an american military commander and politician. While we were there, we decided to take a trip about 30 minutes southeast to visit the home of general joe wheeler.
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