Thomas Wheeler, "the Elder," of Bourne End

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Birth
11 Feb 1563
Cranfield, Central Bedfordshire Unitary Authority, Bedfordshire, England
Death
9 Feb 1634 (aged 70)
Cranfield, Central Bedfordshire Unitary Authority, Bedfordshire, England
Burial
St Peter and St Paul Churchyard
Cranfield, Central Bedfordshire Unitary Authority, Bedfordshire, England
Memorial ID
99951433 ·

The will of Thomas Wheeler “the elder” of Cranfield, co. Bedford, England, was dated 20 Dec. 1627. A codicil was added on 18 June 1633, and they were proved 24 Feb. 1634, by the Archdeaconry Court of Bedford, Register 18, folio 80.
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Thomas and DOROTHY HOLLOWAY were married 13 Apr 1600 in Chalgrave, Bedfordshire, England. To this union, 11 children were born: John, b. 1597; Thomas, b. 20 Nov 1603; Timothy, b. 28 Dec 1604; George, b. 23 Mar 1605/06; Susanna, b. 16 Feb 1606/07; John, b. 23 Oct 1608; Joseph, b. 18 Feb 1609/10; Abiah, b. 17 Jan 1612/13; Richard, b. 13 Jun 1614; Mary, b. 20 Oct 1615; and Ephriam, b. 16 Mar 1618/19.

Thomas subsequently married JANE MITCHELL, 05 Nov 1625, Middlesex, England. Jane was born about 1571. There was 1 child: John, b. 14 Mar 1626/27, Middlesex, England.

Thomas then married ELIZABETH CLAYE, 30 Nov 1631, Middlesex, England. She was born Abt 1580. There were no known children.

Thomas "the elder" Wheeler, of Bourne End

• Baptized - 2 March 1563/4 - Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England
• Parents: John Wheeler, Alice
• Spouse: Unknown woman, Rebecca
• Marriage: 1) Before 1588 2) Feb 11 1600/1 - Cranfield,  Bedfordshire, England
• Buried: 11 Feb 1634/5 - St. Peter & St. Paul Churchyard, Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England

THOMAS WHEELER

Per families of Old Fairfield see in source tab family information & Ancestry of Edward Wales Blake and Clarissa Matilda Glidden;Ancestry of Edward Wales Blake and Clarissa Matilda Glidden with ninety allied families p. 259. He was born about 1565 in England, his will dated 12-20-1627. A codicil dated June 1633 was proved date June 1634 in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England. This will mentioned his wife Rebecca and all his children except George. (information for resource in source tab)

Father of the Concord Wheelers.

Yeoman of Bourne End. Also lived at Wharley End c. 1602.1 He left a will on 29 December 1627 in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England.

From http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~colby/colbyfam/b811.html#P...

Thomas WHEELER was born about 1565 in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England. He died on 18 JUN 1633 at Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England

Spouse: Mrs. Thomas WHEELER. Thomas WHEELER and Mrs. Thomas WHEELER were married about 1590 in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England.

Children were: Thomas WHEELER, Priscilla WHEELER, John WHEELER, Elizabeth WHEELER.

Spouse: Rebecca. Thomas WHEELER and Rebecca were married about 1600 in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England.

Death year was either 1634 or 1635. Birth date was seen as both 1561 and 1563.

DOD: c. 2/11/1634

Will

His will on file in Birmingham, England:

Buried:' as Thomas Wheeler "of the blakehowse" on 11 February 1634/5 in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England.[2]

Will of Thomas Wheler sen of Cranfield in the County of Bedf. Yeoman.

Made on 7 December 1627; codicil 18 June 1633; proved on 24 February 1634.

Summary:

• Rebeca my wife
• Joseph Wheler my sonne
• Thomas Wheler my youngest son (then under 21)
• Efraim Wheler my sonne
• Thomas Wheler of Warley my eldest son
• Prisilae Cocks my daughter
• John Wheler my sonne,
• Elizabeth Bread my daughter
• Suzana Wheler my daughter
• Abiah Wheler my daughter
• Marie Wheler my daughter
• Timothie Wheler my sonne (executor).

In the name of God amen. the seaventh day of december in the yeare of our lord god one thousand Sixe hundred Twenty and Seaven I Thomas Wheler sen of Cranfield in the County of Bedf. yeoman weake in bodie but of good and pfecte remembrance Gods holie name be praised doe make and ordayne this my last will and testament in manner and forme followinge That is to say ffirst I give and bequeath my soule unto allmightie god my Creator hoping assuredly through the merittes of Jesus Christ to be made ptaker of life everlastinge And my bodie to the Earth whereof it is made

Item - I give and bequeath unto Rebecca my wife [for and during the terme of her life if she keepe herself a widow] all that Capitall messuage or tenement with the apptenances lying and being in the Towne end of Cranfield aforesaid wch I lately purchased of John Vause Esquire And after the decease of the said Rebecca my wife or day of her marriage with any person whatsoever I give and bequeath the said Capitol messuage or tenements with all houses edifices buildings yards and gardens grounds commons pfitts and apptenances thereto belonging to Joseph Wheler my sonne and his heirs for ever upon theese condicons followings viz

- that he the said Joseph my sonne shall well and truly pay or cause to be payd out of my said messuage and pmisses the full sume of Thirtye pounds of lawfull money of England to my executor or executrix hereafter named or to such other pson or psons as my said executor or executrix shall nominate and appoynte of of debts where I owe - And also pay or cause to be payd out of my said Messuage with the apputenances unto Thomas Wheler my youngest son the full sume of Twenty pounds of lawfull money of England wch sumes of Thirty pounds and twenty pounds are to be payd by the said Joseph when he cometh to the full age of one and twenty years within one yeare after my decease

- And for the better payment of the said sumes by him the said Joseph I have surrendered to his use Twelve acres of Coppie hold land Provided allwaies and my will and minde absolutly is that if the said Joseph my sonne or his assigns doe not pay the said sumes of Thirty and twenty pounds in such manner and forme at such dayes and to such pson or psons as afore is expressed then the gift and bequest of the said Messuage or tenement with the apptenances shalbe voyd and of none effect to all intents and purposes whatsoever

And I give and bequeath the said Messuage wth the appetenances commons and pfitts whatsoever to the said Thomas Wheler my youngest sonne and his heirs for ever and for default of such issue the remaynder thereof to Efraim Wheler my sonne and his heirs for ever aniething herein to the contrarie hereof in anie wise notwithstanding

- Item I give and bequeath to Thomas Wheler of Warley my eldest sonne the sume of Twelve pence - Item I give to Prisila Cockes my daughter twelve pence - Item I give to John Wheler my sonne twelve pence - Item I give to Elizabeth Broad my daughter twelve pence - Item I give to Suzana Wheler my daughter one ewe lamb a table and fframe standinge in the plor at Borne end house - Item I give to Abiah Wheler my daughter one whyte weanings calfe and Two table clootes - Item I give to Marie Wheler my daughter one standingse bedsted and Two Table Clootes - Item I give to the said Joseph my sonne one fframe scovell standing in the yard at my messuage at the towne end the old carte and ould wheels and a dung carte - Item I give to the said Efraim Wheler my sonne one frame scovell at the ould Barne end ffower principall postes for a house And all the longe timber under the little scovelles in the close yard at Borne end and one weaning calfe

- And my will is that Thomas Tomkins shall lawfully convey and assure That ffrehold I bought of him to the said Efraim my sonne and his heires for ever - Item I give to the said Thomas Wheler my youngest son one pott one Tegg and ffive pounds of lawful money of England to be payd him by my executor and executrix at the age of 24 years - Item I give to Allin Broad my sonne in law one carte Bodie lying behind the stoles in the ould barn and 2 broad ristes - Item I give and bequeath to the said Rebecca my wife all my movable goodes wthin my two dwelling houses at Borne end and the towne end [unbequeathed] and two heffers the one a red the other a little browne one and one ewe sheepe

- And also my will in that Timothie Wheler my sonne shall have halfe of my messuage closes lands and meadows at Borne end aforesaid and half the benefitt and pfitt thereof for three yeares next after my decease [for an ease or helpe towards the payment of my debts]

- All the rest of my goods and cattelles as well reales as psonales unbequeathed I give and bequeath to the said Timothie my sonne whome I make my full and sole executor of this my last will and testament. And if he the said Timothie refuse to be executor of this my will then I make Rebecka my wife executrix of this my last will and I doe hereby utterly revoke and annull in deed and in law all former wills testamentes legaces bequests and executors by me formely made

- And lastly my will is that the legacy of xx pounds shall be payd by the said Joseph to the said Thomas my youngest sonne out of my said messuage with the appurtenances when he cometh to the age of xxi years In witness whereof I the said Thomas Wheler the elder have to this my last will and testament sett my hand and seale the day and yeare first above writ

Notes

Children of Thomas Wheeler and Rebecca 1) Priscilla, b. about 1585 in Cranfield 2) Thomas 3) John, b. 1597 in Cranfield; d. December 27, 1611 4) Thomas b. about 1599 in Cranfield 5) Timothy b. about 1601 in Cranfield 6) Elizabeth b. July 18, 1602 in Wharley, Cranfield; d. March 17, 1690 in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts 7) Susannah b. about 1603 in Cranfield 8) Joseph b. about 1605 in Cranfield 9) Abdiah b. about 1607 in Cranfield 10) Mary b. abt 1609 in Cranfield (This list of children was obtained from LDS, and differs somewhat from others. I chose to stay with this list.)

3. THOMAS3 WHEELER (JOHN2, OBADIAH1) was born 1561 in Cranfield, Bedford, England, and died 11 Feb 1633/34 in Cranfield, Bedford, England. He married REBECCA 11 Feb 1600/01 in Cranfield, Bedford, England. She was born 1572 in Cranfield, Bedford, England, and died 03 May 1653 in Cranfield, Bedford, England.

Birth: 1561 Cranfield Central Bedfordshire Unitary Authority Bedfordshire, England Death: Feb. 11, 1635 Cranfield Central Bedfordshire Unitary Authority Bedfordshire, England

Husband of Rebecca Sayre [NO]

Family links:
Spouse: Rebecca Sayre [NO] Wheeler (1565 - 1653)*

Children:

1. Thomas Wheeler (1589 - 1654)*
2. Grace Wheeler Brooks (1600 - 1664)*
3. Timothy Wheeler (1601 - 1687)*
4. Elizabeth Wheeler Breed (1602 - 1637)*
5. George Wheeler (1606 - 1687)*
6. Joseph Wheeler (1610 - 1681)*

• Calculated relationship

Burial: St Peter and St Paul Churchyard Cranfield Central Bedfordshire Unitary Authority Bedfordshire, England

Created by: In Search Of Record added: May 07, 2013 Find A Grave Memorial# 99951433

Biography

WikiTree contributors, "Thomas Wheeler (abt.1561-abt.1635)," WikiTree: The Free Family Tree, (https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Wheeler-195 : accessed 04 April 2024).

Thomas Wheeler, yeoman of Bourne End, Cranfield, Bedfordshire was born about 1560-65, probably at Cranfield, Bedfordshire, where he lived and died. He was probably the son of John Wheeler of Cranfield (who made his will 9 February 1566/7 and died shortly thereafter).[1]

Thomas lived variously at Warley or Wharley End, and "Borneend". In the survey of 1623 he had 29 acres, consisting of homesite of 7 1/4 with "Ley close adjoyning", Grove Close of 2 1/2 acres, over 4 3/4 acres of "The Brache", and 14 1/4 acres "Tadd Croft and Tyn Meade."[1] He also held lands from the Manor of Redlands. His will mentions Bourne End House (nearby to Washingley Manor House and Hill Green Farm depicted in 1765 on Jeffrey's map of Bedfordshire as a mansion house, and the most impressive building at Bourne End).

Thomas Wheeler probably married twice. Evidence for the two marriages are two surviving sons both named Thomas (called Sr. and Jr. in later records to differentiate them) and children born over a period of about thirty years.[2] Thomas appears to have married first to an Unknown wife, and his second wife was mentioned in his will as Rebecca.[2]

He was buried at Cranfield on 11 Feb. 1634/5 (from Bedfordshire Parish Registers) as Thomas Wheeler "of the blakehowse". He left a will naming his wife Rebecca and eleven children.

About 1637, five of these Wheeler brothers Thomas, Sr, Timothy, Joseph, Ephraim, and Thomas Jr and two of their sisters Elizabeth and Susannah emigrated to New England and settled in Concord Massachusetts.

Name and Origin

Name: Thomas Wheeler the Elder of Bourne End in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England.

Thomas Wheeler was frequently called either "the Elder" or "of Bourne End" in the records of Cranfield. This was to distinguish him from his oldest son Thomas Wheeler who was referred to as "of Wharley." There was also a third Thomas Wheeler baptizing children in Cranfield at the same time who was referred to Thomas Wheeler of the Town End or "of Austen Allen".

Marriages and Children

Thomas Wheeler is thought to have married two times, though is not known with certainty. The idea that Thomas Wheeler had two wives is based on the fact that he named two surviving sons Thomas. He also had children born over a thirty year period which is unlikely to have all been from one woman. Likewise, the assignment of children to each wife is uncertain and based on their estimated dates of birth.

Married: 1st -A unknown first wife about 1589, presumably in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England. Again the date is roughly estimated on the birth of their first child which is also just an estimate. The first five children have been assigned to this unknown first wife. If we presume that the daughter Elizabeth baptized on 18 July 1602 was the daughter of Thomas' second wife, then this first wife must have died about 1600.

Married: 2nd - Rebecca Unknown about 1601, presumably in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England. The date is based on the presumption that she was the mother of Elizabeth. She was last known living when named in her daughter Abiah's will on 10 April 1637.

Children of Thomas Wheeler by his (presumed) unknown first wife:

It is not known for certain that these five children belong to this wife, and it may be that other children do belong to her.

1. Thomas Wheeler, Sr. Born about 1590. He was called "eldest son" in his father's will. He married on 5 May 1613 at Cranfield, Ann Halsey. they settled in Concord, Mass. & then to Fairfield. Conn. Where he d in 1654, she in 1659.
2. Priscilla Wheeler. Born about 1592. She married on 17 June 1612 at Cranfield, Stephen Cocks of Stagsden, a nearby parish; ch.: Susanna bapt. 10 Sept 1615, Ann/Agnes bapt. 27 Oct. 1616, buried 11 March 1625/6, John bapt. 30 Jan. 1619/20, buried 1 Feb. 1619/20. She was buried at Stagsden 25 Nov. 1627.
3. Ann Wheeler. perhaps, who m 5 May 1613 at Cranfield, Robert Halsey; no further record of them in Cranfield; if a dau., she must have d before her father's will as he didn't mention her.
4. John Wheeler. Born perhaps about 1596; he was alive in 1627 per his father's will
5. Deborah Wheeler. Born say 1598-1600. She was buried on 30 March 1600, Deborah Wheler dau. of Thos. Wheler, perhaps this Thomas.

Children of Thomas Wheeler by his second wife Rebecca:

As their date of marriage is unknown, assignments of children are uncertain.

1. ELIZABETH, bapt. 18 July 1602, "dau. Of Thomas Wheler of Wharley"; m 14 Nov. 1622 at Pulloxhill, Bedfordshire, which is 10 miles SE of Cranfield, Allen Breed, son of John & Agnes (Pratchett) Breed. He was b c. 1600 at Westoning, Bedfordshire. They settled in Lynn, Mass.; chi.: Allen bapt. 27 Jan. 1630/1, Elizabeth bapt 23 May 1632, d.y., Elizabeth bapt. 26 Dec. 1634, John b about 1638; she d & he m 2, 28 March 1656 , Elizabeth Knight; he d 17 March 1690/91
2. TIMOTHY, bapt. 28 Dec. 1604; m 1 , at Cranfield 30 April 1632, Susan Knight, prob. Dau. Of John Knight & bapt. At Cranfield 21 Sept. 1606; she or a 2nd wife, Jane, d at Concord 12 Feb. 1642/3; he m last, Mary Brooks ck this one, dau. Of Thomas & Grace Brooks ck this one also of Concord. He d. at Concord 30 July 1687 aged "about 85" g.s., (but actually aged 82); called Captain; ch.: Deborah bapt 12 April 1637, Sarah b. 22 June 1640, Mary b 3 Oct 1657, d 6 Oct 1660, Elizabeth b 6 Oct 1661, Rebecca b about 1666.
3. SUSAN/Susanna, bapt. 31 May 1607; m 20 Jan. 1633/4 at Cranfield to Obadiah Wheeler of Cranfield, son of John & Elizabeth, bap. 5 Dec. 1609; ch.: Joshua bap. 15 Sept. 1637, John b 27 Jan 1641/1, d.y., Ruth b 23 April 1642, prob. d.y., Son b 25, d 29 Nov. 1643, Samuel b 22 Feb. 1644/5, Susanna b 17 March 1648/9. She d at Concord 24 March1648/9. He m 2, had 3 more ch. He d 27 Oct. 1671 at Concord.
4. JOSEPH, bapt. 18 Feb 1609/10; m.\\ 1, Elizabeth --- who was buried 19 July 1642 at Concord; ch.: Ephraim b 14 April 1640 – buried 19 July 1652, Joseph b 1 Dec. 1641 – buried 18 July 1651. He m 2, Sarah Goldstone; ch.: Mary b 20 Sept. 1643, Rebecca b 6 Sept. 1645. He m 3, Frances (Watson)(Wheeler)(Cook) Greene, widow of Isaac Wheeler of Charleston, Richard Cook, then of Thomas Greene of Malden. He was called Lieutenant. He was alive in 1681, aged 71.
5. ABIAH, bapt. 17 Jan. 1612/13; buried 18 April 1637 at Cranfield. 10 April 1637 the will of ABYA WHEELER of Cranfield in the county of Bedford, spinster, being weak of body to be buried in the churchyard of Cranfield ... unto Ephraim Wheeler my brother one acre of arable land with the appurtenances laying on a furlong called Waker furlong in Perrie field, late the land of Henry Taylore ... unto Tymothie Wheeler my brother 40s ... unto Elizabeth Bread my sister 10s. ... unto Susan Wheeler my sister 40s ... to Agnes Underwood 40s. ... the aforesaid sums all to be paid within five years by my brother Ephraim ... all my good whatsoever I do give and bequeath unto Rebecka Wheeler my loving mother whom I do make sole executrix. Signed by mark. Witnesses: Thomas Baker, Obadiah Wheeler. Proved 25 May 1637. (Bedfordshire Wills 1637/110).
6. MARY, bapt. 20 Oct. 1615, dau. Of Thomas Wheler of Bornend; she ("Alice" sic) m 16 Oct. 1634 at Cranfield, John Billington, son of George, bapt. 14 Feb. 1612/13; a dau. Mary b & d 1635; she ("Mary" in rec.) was buried 19 April 1636, 4 days after her baby; he m 2, 2 June 1637, Mary Bright. Alice Wheeler daughter of Thomas of Warley, was baptised at Cranfield on 15 Jun 1616.
7. EPHRAIM, bapt. 16 March 1618/19; freeman at Concord 1639; m Ann Turney; moved to Fairfield, Conn. 1644; ch.: Isaac b 23 Dec. 1642 at Concord, Mary, Ruth, Hannah, Rebecca, Judith, Abigail, Samuel b about 1658, Timothy b about 1660, Ephraim. He d at Fairfield, Conn. 1670?
8. THOMAS, Jr, bapt. 9 April 1620, "youngest son" per his father's will; married Ruth Wood, dau. Of William; 7 known ch.; settled in Concord, thence to Fairfield, returned to Concord where he d 10 Dec. 1676; apparently in Marlborough, Mass. 1664-70; Lt., Capt. In King Philip's War, was wounded in battle at Manameset near Brookfield in Aug. 1675 when he & his men, against the advice of their Indian allies, advanced along a trail between a hill & a swamp & were caought in an ambush. His son Thomas, Jr., although severely wounded, rescued him. He wrote an account of the battle which has been widely referred to.[2]

Alice Wheler married John Billington at Cranfield, Bedfordshire on 16 Oct 1634.[2]

John Billington baptised a daughter Mary on 14 Feb 1635/6, who was buried at Cranfield on 15 Apr 1636, and on 19 Apr 1636 Mary Billington was buried at Cranfield. But on 15 Dec 1636 at Cranfield Alice Billington was buried.[3]

I think the burial of Mary Billington on 19 Apr 1636 is a red herring and it was Alice Wheeler Billington who was buried on 15 Dec that same year who was the wife of John, which still works for John Billington to have remarried in 1637.

NOTE: The above are the only documented children of Thomas and his wives. The following children have been claimed by others, without evidence or citation:

1. George Wheeler
2. Eunice Wheeler
3. Richard Wheeler

Death

Buried:' as Thomas Wheeler "of the blakehowse" on 11 February 1634/5 in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England.[2]

Common Errors to Avoid

Incorrect wife's name: The first wife of Thomas Wheeler was previously called Mary Mynsterley, married 3 Feb 1587 in Chelmarsh, Shropshire, England. There is absolutely no evidence to support this name, marriage date or marriage place.

Date of second marriage: This profile previously stated that he married his second wife Rebecca on 11 February 1601 in Bedfordshire, England. No such marriage occurs in the Cranfield parish records. No record of any kind has been found to support this date.

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FamilySearch Person: L179-Q7X

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• "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/J7MG-53J : 6 December 2014), Thomas Wheler in entry for Timothy Wheler, 28 Dec 1604; citing CRANFIELD,BEDFORD,ENGLAND, reference ; FHL microfilm 845,460.
• "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/NP1N-3F4 : 6 December 2014), Thomas Wheeler in entry for Susannah Wheeler, 31 May 1607; citing CRANFIELD,BEDFORD,ENGLAND, reference ; FHL microfilm 845,460.
• "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/NP1N-3F4 : 6 December 2014), Thomas Wheeler in entry for Susannah Wheeler, 31 May 1607; citing CRANFIELD,BEDFORD,ENGLAND, reference ; FHL microfilm 845,460.
• "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/NP1N-H4D : 6 December 2014), Thomas Wheler in entry for Joseph Wheler, 18 Feb 1610; citing CRANFIELD,BEDFORD,ENGLAND, reference ; FHL microfilm 845,460.
• "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/J7MG-GH9 : 6 December 2014), Thomas Wheeler in entry for Abia Wheeler, 17 Jan 1613; citing CRANFIELD,BEDFORD,ENGLAND, reference ; FHL microfilm 845,460.
• "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JWXM-4LF : 6 December 2014), Thomas Wheeler in entry for Thomas Wheeler, 09 Apr 1620; citing CRANFIELD,BEDFORD,ENGLAND, reference ; FHL microfilm 845,460.
• Acknowledgements:*This biography was auto-generated by a GEDCOM import. Wheeler-5952 was created by Edwards-7089 | Lisa Edwards through the import of Edwards Family Tree.ged on Apr 9, 2014.