Welcome! This site is a living archive of the Wheeler family story—built from records, photos, and write-ups. If you’re new here, this page will point you to the best on-ramps.
Quick paths#
- Browse recent research: Posts
- Read narrative write-ups: Stories
- Search surnames & places: Search
- Learn what this project is: About
- Browse by family name: Surnames
- Browse by location: Places
Core families & recurring surnames#
This site centers on the Wheeler family, with frequent research into connected and collateral lines:
- Wheeler → /tags/wheeler/
- Tuttle → /tags/tuttle/
- Beasecker / Basecker → /tags/beasecker/
- Bowman → /tags/bowman/
- Brown / Brower → /tags/brown/
If you’re researching a related surname and don’t see it listed, try Search—many connections show up in notes and sources even before a dedicated write-up exists.
Places & regions we research most#
The paper trail clusters in a few geographic hubs. Start here if you’re searching by location:
- Illinois → /tags/illinois/
- Indiana → /tags/indiana/
- Ohio → /tags/ohio/
- Pennsylvania → /tags/pennsylvania/
- Massachusetts → /tags/massachusetts/
- Vermont → /tags/vermont/
- Connecticut → /tags/connecticut/
Series and good starting reads#
52 Ancestors#
A long-running set of posts focused on individual ancestors, the records behind them, and what those records actually prove.
- 52 Ancestors tag: /tags/52-ancestors/
Research notebook highlights#
If you like “show me the documents,” start with the most recent posts:
- Browse latest: /posts/
How research is presented here#
Genealogy is at its best when it’s evidence-driven. When possible, I try to:
- cite sources (and link to records where available)
- separate proven facts from working hypotheses
- note conflicts and open questions
- update conclusions when better evidence appears
If you spot an error—or you have a document or photo that adds clarity—I genuinely want to hear from you.
Contribute#
Have a record lead, correction, or family photo to share?
Contact: /contact/