Background
Wheelwright, John was born in 1592 in Saleby, England, circa. Son of Robert Wheelwright.
Wheelwright, John was born in 1592 in Saleby, England, circa. Son of Robert Wheelwright.
Bachelor of Arts, Sidney College, Cambridge, England, 1614, Master of Arts, 1618.
At least 5 children. Ordained priest Anglican Church, 1619. Vicar of Bilsby, 1622-1633. Arrived (with family) in Boston 1636.
Banished from Massachusetts colony because of stand he took in Antinomian controversy, 1637, supported Anne Hutchinson (his sister-in-law). Bought land from Indians in N.H., 1638. Permitted to return to Massachusetts colony (after reversal of court decision), 1644.
Rector of church, Hampton, N.H., 1646-1655. Lived in England, 1655-1662. Pastor church, Salisbury, N.H., 1662-1679.
Married Marie Storre, November 8, 1621. Married second, Mary Hutchinson, before 1636.