Family History: MY GREAT GRAND UNLCE - DR. JAMES GIDEON WHEELER

Dr. James Gideon Wheeler

Feb 26 1846-Dec 18 1908

Graduated from the Cincinnati College of Medicine and Surgery in 1881

UNION ILLINOIS VOLUNTEERS

136th Regiment, Illinois Infantry (100 days, 1864)

Organized at Centralia, Ill., and mustered in for 100 days June 1, 1864. Moved to Cairo, Ill.; thence to Columbus, Ky. Attached to District of Columbus, Ky., Dept. of the Tennessee, to August, 1864, and Department of the Ohio to September, 1864. Assigned to Garrison duty at Columbus, Ky., till September 26. Expedition to Mayfield, Ky., August 12-16. Re-enlisted for 15 days' service against Price's Invasion of Missouri, and on duty at various points about St. Louis, Mo., till October 15. Mustered out at Camp Butler, Ill., October 22, 1864.
Regiment lost during service 2 Enlisted men killed and 2 Officers and 40 Enlisted men by disease. Total 44.

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Name:James Wheeler Residence:Golconda, Illinois
Enlistment Date:20 May 1864
Rank at enlistment:Private
State Served:Illinois
Survived the War?:Yes
Service Record:Enlisted in Company K, Illinois 136th Infantry
Regiment on 01 Jun 1864.
Mustered out on 22 Oct 1864.
Sources:Illinois: Roster of Officers and Enlisted Men

OBITUARY
From the McLeansboro Times, Thursday Dec. 24, 1908

Dr. J. G. Wheeler Dead

The remains of Dr. James G. Wheeler arrived at Broughton Saturday evening at 7:30 o'clock, from Evansville, and were conveyed to his residence, where they were viewed by many of his friends.

At 10 o'clock Sunday morning funeral services were conducted at the Presbyterian church by the pastor, Rev. M. F. Morse, under the auspices of the Walpole Masonic Lodge, after which his remains were taken to Pekin, Ill., where they were laid to rest by the side of his wife, who preceded him to the better world only by nine months.

James G. Wheeler was born in Lawrence county, Tennessee, Feb. 25, 1846 and died at Walkers Sanitarium, Evansville, from the effects of an operation, Dec. 18, 1908, age 62 years, 9 months and 26 days.

He was married to Miss Minnie Hillerman, of Pope County, IL., April 21, 1872, and they lived happily together for 36 years. To this union were born four children, all of whom died in infancy.

Dr. Wheeler came to Broughton in 1873, where he practiced his profession the rest of his life, He and his wife united with the C. P. church at Bethany, near Golconda, Ill., soon after their marriage and on coming to Broughton they transferred their membership to this place, in which c hurch they lived consistent christians until death. He was an active member of the Mason's and Odd Fellows' Lodges and a veteran of the Civil War.

Dr. Wheeler was a good citizen, loving husband and a devoted christian. He had the utmost faith in Christ, and when told that he might die while undergoing the operation, he said. "All is well with my soul." "I am ready to go." He lived a noble life and was a great inspiration to all who came in contact with him. His death cast great sorrow over all that knew him and although he leaves no relatives he will long be remembered for the good he has done.

PROVING JAMES G. WHEELER BELONGS TO OUR FAMILY

During my ancestry search, Dr. Wheeler has been a subject on great intrigue. When I began researching, a little over a year ago, my cousins that I have been colaborating with weren't entirely convinced that this James Wheeler was THE James Gideon Wheeler listed in the bible records as a child of George Washington Wheeler Sr.

So I set out to find the proof needed to connect him to our family.

Below is a story I found on the message boards from a response to my sister Jane's post several years ago. However she has some dates and names incorrect. James Gideon Wheeler was about 13 when Sarah and George married. He did go to war, he enlisted in Pope County Illinois and listed his home as Golconda (which was the county seat at the time within approx 12 miles of where George and Sarah lived) the beginning of 1864 (so he was approx. 18) and mustered out in October 1864 Illinois 136th infantry I believe (its noted on his tree page). If he had small pox when he returned then the "little one" that is mentioned in the letter would have been the child that was born and died in early 1865 Robert Lee Wheeler. George did not die until 1874 many years after the war was over. James Gideon Wheeler did indeed become a physician practicing in Broughton, Illinois.

Re: Wheeler syndactyly

gryphonsgate13 (View posts) Posted: 17 Apr 2006 3:12PM

Classification: Query

Surnames: Wheeler, Butler, Scott, Hooper, Hooker

Jane,

I haven't heard of any of this birth defect in my line of Wheeler's. I was hoping you had information past George Washington Wheeler(the date I have is 28 Mar 1821, born in Tennessee) and Sarah Jane Hooper(I also have last names for her of Hooker, Scott, Whooper, and Butler) I have her DOB as 12 Feb 1841 DOD 20 May 1906. Where your line goes from their son George Washington(20 Jan 1871), mine is from his brother, Robert Clury(or Clary)(4 Apr 1873).

I found some information on www.ancestry.com, a letter that someone else found(sorry, can't remember the exact names), someone that knew George and Robert's sister Minerva(known as Annie). George W(1821) was married twice before Sarah. His son from his first marriage(I think her name is Almereno Carolyn Atkinson) is James. He was 16 when his father married Sarah. He had 2 more sons from his second marriage(I think her name was Martha Alvira Cammer, William Washington(Billie) and David Franklin(Frank). In the letter, it said that James went to war, came home with smallpox. The little one(I'm guessing Joseph Richard) died from it. Sarah had to wash, dress, and put him in the coffin, because no one would go inside. She put the coffin on the porch and the neighbors took it and buried it. Judging from the dates, I'm guessing that George Washington(1821) also possibly died from the smallpox, as well(1874). The letter states that James became a doctor in Broughton, Illinois, and Billie was killed in a horse race. Their brother John Henry(1865-1875) died from being kicked in the stomach by a horse.

I am 6th generation from George Washington Wheeler(1821). To me, he seems somewhat elusive, so I am hoping to find someone that has found further back. I have the Wheelers going from Tennessee to Illinois to Indiana, and some to Missouri. Most still live up around Kokomo, Indiana. I was raised in Greenwood, Indiana, and I've since moved to Buckinghamshire, England(getting ready to move to Lincolnshire). Most of my tree that I've done so far is posted on www.genesreunited.co.uk, and I'm happy to email any information you might want.

Regards,
Melissa Kaye (Wheeler) Lewis

The next bit of evidence I found after purchasing a log on to search old historical newspapers:

Article in Illinois State Journal Feb 27, 1909 George Washington Wheeler 1/2 brother to James Gideon Wheeler contests Will

That was it, all the proof I needed. This Dr. James Gideon Wheeler of Broughton Ill, was the half brother to my Great Grandpa George Washington Wheeler Jr. of Rankin, Oklahoma. However, I was really interested in Dr. Wheeler now. I had to know more about him.

Next I found this:

Presbyterian Church - Broughton, Illinois
James and Minerva Wheeler gave property to Cumberland Presbyterian Church for sum of $1.00 on 23 September 1901.
The building sold to school district 85, July 19, 1928 for $250.00. If used for any other reason than school, will revert back to Church property.
James G. Wheeler died 1908, and his half brother contested the will re- the building. Mr. Anderson was Executor, then Dr Wheeler changed the Executor to Arthur Dawes.
(Dr. Wheeler's Will in Bob Barker's abstract)
Now the site of Bob & Geraldine Barker's home. (Contributed by Silvetta Parsons)

link
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~jgholson/htmPresbytrC.htm

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