Henry Wheeler

Background

Wheeler, Henry was born on February 22, 1835 in Wedmore, Somersetshire, England. Son of Harry and Ann (Durston) Wheeler.

Education

Educated Church of England day school, Wyoming Seminary, Kingston, Pennsylvania. Studied conference course Methodist Episcopal Church. (Doctor of Divinity, Little Rock [Arkansas] College, 1890).

Career

Father of Post West. Entered Mechanical Engineering ministry, 1855. Entered Union Army, 1862, was elected chaplain 17th Pennsylvania Cavalry.

Achievements

• Henry Wheeler has been listed as a noteworthy clergyman by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member G.A.R., Loyal Legion.

Connections

Married Mary Sparkes, April.

Father:

Harry Wheeler

Mother:

Ann (Durston) Wheeler

Spouse:

Mary Sparkes