Husband of Fidelia B Randall married January 15, 1840 in Kane co., Illinois.
Children:
Viola 1845
Joseph 1849 –
Effie Elvira Chapin 1859 – 1938 # 64775069
AMOS R. WHEELER
Many instances have occurred, where former residents of St. Charles, after living for years away from their old home and finally dying in distant parts of the country, have been brought back for burial near their aforetime abiding place. This was the case with Amos R. Wheeler, one of the most highly respected pioneers of this town. Mr. Wheeler was born in Cavendish, Vermont, September 12, 1815 (Vt Birth Record says Sep 25, 1815), and when a young man of 20 years came to St. Charles, in July, 1835, engaging in farming and other pursuits. January 19, 1840, he took himself a bride in the person of Fidelia Randall, daughter of another well known settler, Valentine Randall. He continued to reside here until 1853, when he removed to a then wilderness portion of western Michigan and became largely interested in timber land, water power, etc., in company with the late Ira Minard and afterward his sons.
Mr. Wheeler was a man of unswerving integrity, great kindness of heart, and possessed a public spirit which made him a valuable citizen in any community. He assisted in organizing Oceana county, Michigan, and was chosen its first treasurer. He represented his district in the legislature in 1873 and 1875, was Supervisor nine years, Justice of the Peace 24 years and Postmaster over 20 years. He was prominent in Masonic and Odd Fellows' circles and a man very greatly esteemed by all who ever formed his acquaintance.
Four of his sisters were once well known residents of St. Charles. They were Mrs. Ira D. Minard, Mrs. Read Ferson, Mrs. Horace Bancroft and Mrs. Job Knight. Mr. Wheeler's death occurred at his home in Benona, Michigan, February 7, 1883. The remains were brought to St. Charles, the funeral being conducted by the Knights Templar.
Died of inflammation of stomach.
On the 1870 census besides his family they had 14 boarders living with them & 4 servants helping to keep house.
Children:
Viola 1845
Joseph 1849 –
Effie Elvira Chapin 1859 – 1938 # 64775069
AMOS R. WHEELER
Many instances have occurred, where former residents of St. Charles, after living for years away from their old home and finally dying in distant parts of the country, have been brought back for burial near their aforetime abiding place. This was the case with Amos R. Wheeler, one of the most highly respected pioneers of this town. Mr. Wheeler was born in Cavendish, Vermont, September 12, 1815 (Vt Birth Record says Sep 25, 1815), and when a young man of 20 years came to St. Charles, in July, 1835, engaging in farming and other pursuits. January 19, 1840, he took himself a bride in the person of Fidelia Randall, daughter of another well known settler, Valentine Randall. He continued to reside here until 1853, when he removed to a then wilderness portion of western Michigan and became largely interested in timber land, water power, etc., in company with the late Ira Minard and afterward his sons.
Mr. Wheeler was a man of unswerving integrity, great kindness of heart, and possessed a public spirit which made him a valuable citizen in any community. He assisted in organizing Oceana county, Michigan, and was chosen its first treasurer. He represented his district in the legislature in 1873 and 1875, was Supervisor nine years, Justice of the Peace 24 years and Postmaster over 20 years. He was prominent in Masonic and Odd Fellows' circles and a man very greatly esteemed by all who ever formed his acquaintance.
Four of his sisters were once well known residents of St. Charles. They were Mrs. Ira D. Minard, Mrs. Read Ferson, Mrs. Horace Bancroft and Mrs. Job Knight. Mr. Wheeler's death occurred at his home in Benona, Michigan, February 7, 1883. The remains were brought to St. Charles, the funeral being conducted by the Knights Templar.
Died of inflammation of stomach.
On the 1870 census besides his family they had 14 boarders living with them & 4 servants helping to keep house.
Husband of Fidelia B Randall married January 15, 1840 in Kane co., Illinois.
Children:
Viola 1845
Joseph 1849 –
Effie Elvira Chapin 1859 – 1938 # 64775069
AMOS R. WHEELER
Many instances have occurred, where former residents of St. Charles, after living for years away from their old home and finally dying in distant parts of the country, have been brought back for burial near their aforetime abiding place. This was the case with Amos R. Wheeler, one of the most highly respected pioneers of this town. Mr. Wheeler was born in Cavendish, Vermont, September 12, 1815 (Vt Birth Record says Sep 25, 1815), and when a young man of 20 years came to St. Charles, in July, 1835, engaging in farming and other pursuits. January 19, 1840, he took himself a bride in the person of Fidelia Randall, daughter of another well known settler, Valentine Randall. He continued to reside here until 1853, when he removed to a then wilderness portion of western Michigan and became largely interested in timber land, water power, etc., in company with the late Ira Minard and afterward his sons.
Mr. Wheeler was a man of unswerving integrity, great kindness of heart, and possessed a public spirit which made him a valuable citizen in any community. He assisted in organizing Oceana county, Michigan, and was chosen its first treasurer. He represented his district in the legislature in 1873 and 1875, was Supervisor nine years, Justice of the Peace 24 years and Postmaster over 20 years. He was prominent in Masonic and Odd Fellows' circles and a man very greatly esteemed by all who ever formed his acquaintance.
Four of his sisters were once well known residents of St. Charles. They were Mrs. Ira D. Minard, Mrs. Read Ferson, Mrs. Horace Bancroft and Mrs. Job Knight. Mr. Wheeler's death occurred at his home in Benona, Michigan, February 7, 1883. The remains were brought to St. Charles, the funeral being conducted by the Knights Templar.
Died of inflammation of stomach.
On the 1870 census besides his family they had 14 boarders living with them & 4 servants helping to keep house.
Children:
Viola 1845
Joseph 1849 –
Effie Elvira Chapin 1859 – 1938 # 64775069
AMOS R. WHEELER
Many instances have occurred, where former residents of St. Charles, after living for years away from their old home and finally dying in distant parts of the country, have been brought back for burial near their aforetime abiding place. This was the case with Amos R. Wheeler, one of the most highly respected pioneers of this town. Mr. Wheeler was born in Cavendish, Vermont, September 12, 1815 (Vt Birth Record says Sep 25, 1815), and when a young man of 20 years came to St. Charles, in July, 1835, engaging in farming and other pursuits. January 19, 1840, he took himself a bride in the person of Fidelia Randall, daughter of another well known settler, Valentine Randall. He continued to reside here until 1853, when he removed to a then wilderness portion of western Michigan and became largely interested in timber land, water power, etc., in company with the late Ira Minard and afterward his sons.
Mr. Wheeler was a man of unswerving integrity, great kindness of heart, and possessed a public spirit which made him a valuable citizen in any community. He assisted in organizing Oceana county, Michigan, and was chosen its first treasurer. He represented his district in the legislature in 1873 and 1875, was Supervisor nine years, Justice of the Peace 24 years and Postmaster over 20 years. He was prominent in Masonic and Odd Fellows' circles and a man very greatly esteemed by all who ever formed his acquaintance.
Four of his sisters were once well known residents of St. Charles. They were Mrs. Ira D. Minard, Mrs. Read Ferson, Mrs. Horace Bancroft and Mrs. Job Knight. Mr. Wheeler's death occurred at his home in Benona, Michigan, February 7, 1883. The remains were brought to St. Charles, the funeral being conducted by the Knights Templar.
Died of inflammation of stomach.
On the 1870 census besides his family they had 14 boarders living with them & 4 servants helping to keep house.
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