Legislator Details


Calvin Wheeler
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 44

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 1/28/1806
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Death
Date: 5/16/1882
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Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
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City: Salem, MI
County: Washtenaw County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Salem-Walker Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Almira Smith, dau. of Daniel and Diadama Smith, in 1829 in New York State, she died 3/16/1872; children: 7, George, Elizabeth (Ryder), Almira (Thayer), Stephen C., Daniel W., Aaron C. and Mary C.; married Hannah Wheeler, dau. of Benjamin Wheeler, 10/10/1872

Number of Children: 7

Background

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Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White

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Biographical Sketch:
Son of Aaron and Sarah (Roberts) Wheeler. Moved to Michigan in1831. He raised a company of about 50 men, and was elected their Captain in the "Toledo War." He was one of the first assessors for Salem Twp and held every township position except constable. Appointed postmaster in 1872

Notable Facts:
Father of Rep. George S. Wheeler. Chapman (W) says he died in 1833 but was 63; also that he was appointed postmaster in 1872. Death record is for 1882; died of heart disease.

Sessions Served:

Sixteenth Legislature, 1851-1852
Chamber: House
Party: Unknown
Committees Served On: Mines and Minerals
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Summit
County of Residence Washtenaw
District: Washtenaw
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/5/1850
Date Sworn In: 2/5/1851
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Districts not yet divided.

Bibliography:

Chapman (W) 1:633; MIDeathRec 1867-1952; Find-a-Grave.com
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