Stephen Wheeler, deceased. Was born in Harrison county, Kentucky, May 28, 1812. At the age of twelve years he came with his mother and brothers (his father being dead), to Saline county, where he received his education, and served an apprenticeship to the blacksmith’s trade. He practiced veterinary surgery for several years. August 1, 1837, he was married to Miss Nancy E. Monroe, of this county, by whom he had five children, two of whom are living: Charles W. and Martha J., wife to Thomas A. Hogan. Mrs. Wheeler died July 31, 1856. December 14, 1859, he was married a second time, to Mary A. Collier. By this union he had three children: Lee, Mintie and Clara. Mr. Wheeler was one of the oldest settlers of the county. He died February 13, 1871, and was buried in what is known as the “Bluff” graveyard, under the auspices of the I. O. O. F., of which order he had been an honored member for several years, having been the first Noble Grand of the Miami Lodge. His sons, Charles W. and Lee, are now occupying and managing the fine farm, upon which he passed so many years of his life.
