Person:James Wheeler (28)

JAMES J. WHEELER, farmer and teacher, of Tobin Township, was born in Perry County, Ind., March 5, 1845, and is one of eight children born to James P. and Rhoda (Harvey) Wheeler, the former a native of Perry County, and the latter of Washington County, Ind. The father followed teaching and flat-boating, in the early part of his life, and later, was engaged in farming. In 1875 he moved to Missouri, where he died March 11, 1876. His widow is still living in Breckenridge County, Ky., at the age of sixty-two years. James J. was reared at home, receiving a good education, having attended the school at Rome, and also the State University at Bloomington, Ind., a short time. In 1862 he began teaching school, always meeting with the best of success. In 1873 he bought the old homestead of 120 acres, where he located after marriage, and where he has since lived. He still continues to teach during the winter months, and is considered a superior teacher, as well as an excellent farmer. October 13, 1875, Lizzie Whitehead, the daughter of Isaac W. Whitehead, became his wife and by him the mother of these children: Reynold W., Plavene, Gerald, Leslie M., Lorentia and Hortense E. Both Mr. Wheeler and wife are members of the Baptist Church.

"History of Warrick, Spencer and Perry Counties, Indiana - Tobin Township" by Goodspeed Bros. & Co. - published in 1885

1880 US Census shows James J. living in Tobin Township, Perry County, Indiana. Age is 35. Occupation is school teacher. Page 22, SD 1, ED 33, dated 16&17 June 1880.

1. ↑ ^1.0 1.1 History of Warrick, Spencer and Perry Counties, Indiana - Tobin Township. (Goodspeed Bros. & Co., 1885).
2. ↑ ^2.0 2.1 Compiled by Sharon Patmore and Kristine Manley. Perry Count, Indiana, Tombstone Inscriptions. (Evansville Bindery, Inc., IN, 1993)
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