Background
Wheeler, Hiram Nicholas was born on March 30, 1844 in St. Charles, Illinois, United States. Son of James Taylor and Jerusha Ann (Young) Wheeler.
Wheeler, Hiram Nicholas was born on March 30, 1844 in St. Charles, Illinois, United States. Son of James Taylor and Jerusha Ann (Young) Wheeler.
Self-educated.
Private Company G, 52d Regiment Illinois Infantry, 1861-1865. In newspaper work, since 1868. Editor public Quincy Daily Journal, since 1883.
Member Democratic State Committee 10 years (1st vice chairman 2 years). Member National.
Married Bertha S. Littlefield, January 25, 1889.