Find me online#
Wheeler Genealogy is my personal research hub for documenting the Wheeler family story through records, photos, and narrative write-ups. It’s part archive, part notebook, and part “public-facing summary” of what I’ve proven, what I’m still testing, and what I’ve learned along the way.
What you’ll find here#
- Stories: narrative write-ups that bring people and places to life
- Posts: research notes, document deep-dives, and working theories (with sources)
- Images & artifacts: photos, scans, and “why this record matters” context
Surnames & families#
This site is centered on the Wheeler family, with frequent research into connected lines and collateral relatives. Some recurring surnames you’ll see include:
- Wheeler
- Tuttle
- Beasecker / Basecker (and spelling variations)
- Bowman
- Brown / Brower (and spelling variations)
As the archive grows, this list will expand as new connections are confirmed.
Places & regions#
Most of the research clusters around a few geographic hubs:
- Illinois (especially northern Illinois / Chicagoland)
- Indiana (including Elkhart / Goshen area and other northern Indiana communities)
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
- Massachusetts (including Holyoke area and surrounding towns)
- Vermont
- Connecticut
How I approach research#
Genealogy is at its best when it’s evidence-driven. When possible, I aim to:
- cite records and link to sources
- distinguish facts from hypotheses
- note conflicts and open questions
- update conclusions when better evidence appears
If you spot something that doesn’t look right—or you have a document/photo that adds clarity—I genuinely want to hear from you.
My Ancestry tree#
My working tree is on Ancestry.com here:
https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/tree/205706879?cfpid=212694074245
Help improve this archive#
If you have corrections, family photos, or record leads, please reach out via the Contact page.