Hello Ron.. I have not been able to name the uncle who came with Frederick. Not even sure if the Uncle is related to his father (Wheeler) or mother (Blackwood). Family sketch I have says the following.. Frederick William Wheeler, a resident of Ravenna, Ohio, but a native of Belfast, Ireland, having been born there October 1, 1787. During the religious rebellion in his native land he enlisted in the British navy and shipped on board a man-of-war with an uncle. After following the sea for many years he finally left the service and came to America, locating in Canada prior to the War of 1812. While there he was impressed into the British Naval Service, but succeeded in effecting his escape while stationed on the Detroit River. Being able to cross the line into the States he located in Ravenna, Ohio, where he met and married Miss Rachel R. Ward, a native of Westmoreland, PA.... Have learned Frederick and Rachael are buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Ravenna Ohio. Not sure if any other members are there with him. Still digging.. Should I figure it out, will drop you aline... Sheilah -----Original Message----- From: Ron & Betty Mlejnek [mailto:rvmlejnek@navix.net] Sent: Friday, 13 September, 2002 15:18 To: OHPORTAG-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [OHPORTAG-L] Wheeler family Ravenna 1830-1900 I have several family connections between the regions around Shalersville, OH and Portland, Chautauqua, NY. I have a Zenas Wheeler who lived in Fluvanna, NY b. October 04, 1769 and died September 07, 1850. He married Shua Fifield b. January 27, 1769 and who died April 20, 1842 daughter of Benjamin Fifield. Their daughter, Shuah Fifield Wheeler, b. December 29, 1799 married Samuel Whittemore of Fluvanna. Was wondering if this might be a connection to the uncle you refferred to? Ron Mlejnek At 09:20 AM 09/13/2002 -0400, you wrote: >Hello all... > >New person here. Hoping to find some leads / info on my Wheeler branch who >are from Ravenna, Ohio. If anyone can help me find an obit on the parents, >greatly appreciate it.. > >Frederick William Wheeler, born Belfast Ireland 10/1/1787., died Ravenna, >Ohio October 1, 1872. Buried unknown.. Came to America with an uncle prior >to 1812. Settled in Ravenna around 1818-20. (Parents were John Wheeler and >Elizabeth Blackwood, residents of Belfast Ire.) > >Wife.. Rachel Ward Wheeler, born Westmoreland Pa 1796,.. died Ravenna, Ohio >July 26, 1882. Buried unknown. Believe Rachel daughter of John Ward >and Agnes Duffield . Sister may have been Annie Ward Bradford, wife of >Moses Bradford, who were parents of Major Ward Bradford. (descendant of Gov. >William Bradford of Mayflower) > >Children of Frederick and Rachael (found so far).. born in Portage > > Elizabeth Rebecca b. 1821 > Mary A. b. 1824 > Salena b. 1827 > Emily Butler b. 1835- d.1902... married Martin Wadley of Galen NY > Ocean O. b. 1839... married Harriet Houk 10/1861 > >Family sketch say there were 8 children.. two who served in Civil War > >Any leads greatly appreciated... > >Sheilah > > > >==== OHPORTAG Mailing List ==== >To contact Mark Roberts, Listowner, click below: > mailto:n0pfy@pclink.com > > > ==== OHPORTAG Mailing List ==== You can unsubscribe by clicking below for the regular list: mailto:OHPORTAG-L-request@rootsweb.com Click below for the digest list: mailto:OHPORTAG-D-request@rootsweb.com In the BODY include only one word: unsubscribe (Please turn OFF your signature file when sending the message)