This site is a living archive of Wheeler family research—stories, research notes, transcriptions, and images. If you use something from here, please cite it and help keep the record trail clear.
How to cite this site#
Cite a page or post (recommended)#
Use this format (Chicago-style, genealogy-friendly):
Bill Wheeler, “{Title of Page or Post},” Wheeler Genealogy, last updated {date if known}, accessed {today’s date}, {URL}.
Example:
Bill Wheeler, “From Cranfield, Bedfordshire to New England: A Wheeler Family Story,” Wheeler Genealogy, accessed 2 January 2026, https://www.wheelergenealogy.com/….
Cite an image hosted on this site#
If you reuse an image, cite the page where it appears plus a description:
Bill Wheeler, “{Post Title},” image of {description}, Wheeler Genealogy, accessed {date}, {URL}.
Sources and evidence#
Where possible, posts include citations or links to records (Ancestry, FamilySearch, newspapers, vital records, probate, deeds, etc.). If a conclusion is uncertain, I try to label it as a working hypothesis.
If you believe something here is incorrect, I’d much rather fix it than defend it—send the best evidence you have.
Permissions#
You may#
- Link to any page on this site.
- Quote short excerpts with attribution and a link back.
- Share screenshots for personal research or discussion, with attribution.
Please do not#
- Repost entire posts or large sections without permission.
- Rehost images from this site as your own without credit.
- Publish information about living people without consent.
Content created by others#
Some images or documents may originate from public records, archives, books, newspapers, or third-party sources. Rights and reuse conditions may vary. If a specific page includes a credit line or restriction, follow that guidance.
Credits and contributions#
If you contribute corrections, records, or photos and want public credit, I’m happy to acknowledge you by name (or keep you anonymous—your choice).
To send a correction or contribution, use the Contact page:
Privacy note#
I try to avoid publishing sensitive details about living people. If you see something that should be removed or redacted, contact me and I will address it.