Miss Jessie F. Wheeler, reference librarian at Troy Public Library for 17 years and long noted in the field of genealogical and historical research, died this morning at her residence, 22 South Main Street , Mechanicville, after a long illness. She was 88 years of age.
During her years at the Troy library, she four times refused the head librarianship of large institutions, preferring to remain in this city.
Her name was long listed in England's "Principal Women of America" in "American Women," a biographical dictionary of of notable women, and in the "Women's Who's Who of America" which includes noted women of the United States and Canada. She also was honored by having a "Who's Who in Genealogy" sketch of her work included in the list of leading genealogical researchers in the United States, the Handbook of American Genealogy. Recognition in the latter afforded her access to the extensive files of the National Clearing House for Genealogical Information as well as professional contact with genealogists throughout the United States and in 29 foreign countries.
Through her, the Daughters of the American Revolution, Sons of the Revolution and other hereditary patriotic societies were able to make research in qualifying persons for membership.
Miss Wheeler was born near Saratoga Springs, daughter of Charles and Agnes W. Gould Wheeler. She received her bachelor of arts degree from Vassar in 1882 and then attended the New York State Library School. She became reference librarian at Troy Public Library in 1905, serving until she retired in 1922.
She was the author of many historical articles, deeply enjoyed travel, was one of the most widely read women of her age, and had many hobbies, among them the planting of trees and the raising of trees from seed. Years ago she was one of the finest tennis players in the area and also was known as an expert gardener.
Miss Wheeler was a member of the Vassar Alumnae Association, the council of Vassar Collage, the Rensselaer County Historical Society and the Daughters of the American Revolution. She had contributed widely to newspapers, magazines and encyclopaedias.
A lifelong Republican, Miss Wheeler was a worker for woman sufferage in the days before her sex received the right to vote.
She was vice chairman of the Saratoga Battle Celebration of 1927.
There are no immediate survivors.
(Pub. in The Times Record, Troy, N. Y., Saturday Evening, August 3, 1946, Page 9)
During her years at the Troy library, she four times refused the head librarianship of large institutions, preferring to remain in this city.
Her name was long listed in England's "Principal Women of America" in "American Women," a biographical dictionary of of notable women, and in the "Women's Who's Who of America" which includes noted women of the United States and Canada. She also was honored by having a "Who's Who in Genealogy" sketch of her work included in the list of leading genealogical researchers in the United States, the Handbook of American Genealogy. Recognition in the latter afforded her access to the extensive files of the National Clearing House for Genealogical Information as well as professional contact with genealogists throughout the United States and in 29 foreign countries.
Through her, the Daughters of the American Revolution, Sons of the Revolution and other hereditary patriotic societies were able to make research in qualifying persons for membership.
Miss Wheeler was born near Saratoga Springs, daughter of Charles and Agnes W. Gould Wheeler. She received her bachelor of arts degree from Vassar in 1882 and then attended the New York State Library School. She became reference librarian at Troy Public Library in 1905, serving until she retired in 1922.
She was the author of many historical articles, deeply enjoyed travel, was one of the most widely read women of her age, and had many hobbies, among them the planting of trees and the raising of trees from seed. Years ago she was one of the finest tennis players in the area and also was known as an expert gardener.
Miss Wheeler was a member of the Vassar Alumnae Association, the council of Vassar Collage, the Rensselaer County Historical Society and the Daughters of the American Revolution. She had contributed widely to newspapers, magazines and encyclopaedias.
A lifelong Republican, Miss Wheeler was a worker for woman sufferage in the days before her sex received the right to vote.
She was vice chairman of the Saratoga Battle Celebration of 1927.
There are no immediate survivors.
(Pub. in The Times Record, Troy, N. Y., Saturday Evening, August 3, 1946, Page 9)
Miss Jessie F. Wheeler, reference librarian at Troy Public Library for 17 years and long noted in the field of genealogical and historical research, died this morning at her residence, 22 South Main Street , Mechanicville, after a long illness. She was 88 years of age.
During her years at the Troy library, she four times refused the head librarianship of large institutions, preferring to remain in this city.
Her name was long listed in England's "Principal Women of America" in "American Women," a biographical dictionary of of notable women, and in the "Women's Who's Who of America" which includes noted women of the United States and Canada. She also was honored by having a "Who's Who in Genealogy" sketch of her work included in the list of leading genealogical researchers in the United States, the Handbook of American Genealogy. Recognition in the latter afforded her access to the extensive files of the National Clearing House for Genealogical Information as well as professional contact with genealogists throughout the United States and in 29 foreign countries.
Through her, the Daughters of the American Revolution, Sons of the Revolution and other hereditary patriotic societies were able to make research in qualifying persons for membership.
Miss Wheeler was born near Saratoga Springs, daughter of Charles and Agnes W. Gould Wheeler. She received her bachelor of arts degree from Vassar in 1882 and then attended the New York State Library School. She became reference librarian at Troy Public Library in 1905, serving until she retired in 1922.
She was the author of many historical articles, deeply enjoyed travel, was one of the most widely read women of her age, and had many hobbies, among them the planting of trees and the raising of trees from seed. Years ago she was one of the finest tennis players in the area and also was known as an expert gardener.
Miss Wheeler was a member of the Vassar Alumnae Association, the council of Vassar Collage, the Rensselaer County Historical Society and the Daughters of the American Revolution. She had contributed widely to newspapers, magazines and encyclopaedias.
A lifelong Republican, Miss Wheeler was a worker for woman sufferage in the days before her sex received the right to vote.
She was vice chairman of the Saratoga Battle Celebration of 1927.
There are no immediate survivors.
(Pub. in The Times Record, Troy, N. Y., Saturday Evening, August 3, 1946, Page 9)
During her years at the Troy library, she four times refused the head librarianship of large institutions, preferring to remain in this city.
Her name was long listed in England's "Principal Women of America" in "American Women," a biographical dictionary of of notable women, and in the "Women's Who's Who of America" which includes noted women of the United States and Canada. She also was honored by having a "Who's Who in Genealogy" sketch of her work included in the list of leading genealogical researchers in the United States, the Handbook of American Genealogy. Recognition in the latter afforded her access to the extensive files of the National Clearing House for Genealogical Information as well as professional contact with genealogists throughout the United States and in 29 foreign countries.
Through her, the Daughters of the American Revolution, Sons of the Revolution and other hereditary patriotic societies were able to make research in qualifying persons for membership.
Miss Wheeler was born near Saratoga Springs, daughter of Charles and Agnes W. Gould Wheeler. She received her bachelor of arts degree from Vassar in 1882 and then attended the New York State Library School. She became reference librarian at Troy Public Library in 1905, serving until she retired in 1922.
She was the author of many historical articles, deeply enjoyed travel, was one of the most widely read women of her age, and had many hobbies, among them the planting of trees and the raising of trees from seed. Years ago she was one of the finest tennis players in the area and also was known as an expert gardener.
Miss Wheeler was a member of the Vassar Alumnae Association, the council of Vassar Collage, the Rensselaer County Historical Society and the Daughters of the American Revolution. She had contributed widely to newspapers, magazines and encyclopaedias.
A lifelong Republican, Miss Wheeler was a worker for woman sufferage in the days before her sex received the right to vote.
She was vice chairman of the Saratoga Battle Celebration of 1927.
There are no immediate survivors.
(Pub. in The Times Record, Troy, N. Y., Saturday Evening, August 3, 1946, Page 9)
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