Samuel Wheaton (1643 - 1684)

Born 30 Oct 1643 in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony

Ancestors

Husband of Elizabeth (Wood) Bowen — married 5 Dec 1678 in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts

Descendants

Died 2 Feb 1684 at age 40 in Swansea, Plymouth Colony

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Biography

Samuel Wheaton was born on October 30, 1643 in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony.

His parents were Robert Wheaton and Alice Bowen.

He married Elizabeth Wood on December 05, 1678.^[1]

Together they had the following children:

1. Thomas Wheaton, 1663 – 1707
2. Noah Wheaton
3. Samuel Wheaton
4. Johnathon Wheaton

He died on February 02, 1684, in Swansea, Plymouth Colony. In February 1683 his widow Elizabeth made oath of the truth of his inventory.^[2]

Research Notes

• SWANSEA, MASSACHUSETTS --CITIZENS, 1667

Thomas Willett, John Myles, John Allen, James Brown, Nicholas Tanner, Hugh Cole, Benjamin Alby, John Browne, Samuel Wheaton, Thomas Barnes, Thomas Estabrooke, Richard Sharpe, William Ingraham, Thomas Manning, William Cahoone, George Aldrich, Nathaniel Lewis, John Thurber, Jona Bosworth, Joseph Lewis, William Hayward, Jonathan Thurber 2nd, Gerard Ingraham, Zach. Eddy, Hezekiah Luther, John Paddock, Samuel Luther, Caleb Eddy, John Myles, Jr., Thomas Lewis, Joseph Carpenter, Robert Jones, Eldad Kingsley, John Martin, John Cole, Joseph Wheaton, Nathaniel Paine, Stephen Brace, Gideon Allen, John Dickse, Wm. Bartram, Joseph Kent, Samuel Woodbury, Nehemiah Allen, Sampson Mason, Job Winslow, Obadiah Bowen, Jr., Richard Burgess, Jno. Butterworth, John West, Thos. Elliott, Timothy Brooks, Nathaniel Toogood, Jeremiah Child, Obadiah Brown, Sr.

• Some rules for future citizens of Swansea

The above-named gentlemen laid down the following rules for all citizens wishing to be admitted to the town: (1.) They must not deny the Deity or sinless Humanity of Christ or the Holy Trinity. They must not deny the magistrates power to punish those who do evil, as well as those who do not. They must not deny the first day of the week to be observed by Divine institution as the Lord's day, or Christian Sabbath, they must bow to authority, etc. etc. (2.) No man of any evill behaviour might be admitted. (3.) The minister or ministers of the town might take their liberty to baptise infants or grown persons, as the Lord shall persuade their consciences.

• How they governed in Swansea in 1670

This being said, the town gave to each inhabitant land on which to build their home. The citizens were divided into three "ranks". The first rank received 3 acres of land, second rank two and third rank one acre. My ancestor, Samuel Luther, was chosen as a selectman and received three acres. He was also chosen as minister for the town. These rules were laid down and enforced by the Puritans. On the 19th of May, 1670, a lottery for $25,000 pounds, taking 10% of each draw for the maintenance of Miles Bridge, due to loss or tax revenue when boundary lines were drawn between Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

Last Will & Testament of his Father Robert Wheaton

Robert Wheaton wrote a Will dated 2 Oct. 1687, which was probated 24 Feb. 1695/6, in which he left legacies to his wife, Alice and sons Joseph (eldest), Jeremiah, John, Obadiah, Ephraim & Benjamin; and his three daughters, Bethiah, Hannah & Mary, as well as to the children of his son Samuel (not named). The will was witnessed by John Peck, William Carpenter & John Butterworth. The inventory of his estate was dated 11 Jan. 1695/6, pres. by Alice Wheaton, his widow. Appraisers were William Carpenter & Samuel Millard.^[3]

Sources

1. ↑ Richard Bowen (1594?-1675), of Rehoboth, Massachusetts, and his descendants by Saxbe, William Bart, 1941-', 2011, Volume Volume 1, pp 42, archive.org (accessed 2 March 2023)
2. ↑ "Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Probate Records, 1633-1967," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L97D-V34B : 16 March 2023), Wills 1633-1686 vol 1-4 > image 598 of 616; State Archives, Boston.
3. ↑ Extracts: Bristol County Probate Records, Vol. I:133-134

• Find A Grave: Memorial #175380190: accessed 24 January 2021), memorial page for Samuel Wheaton (30 Oct 1643–2 Feb 1683), Maintained by Nancy Bell (contributor 46903791) Non-Cemetery Burial.
• Massachusetts, Marriages, 1633-1850: Massachusetts, Marriages, 1633-1850 about Samuel Wheaton

Name: Samuel Wheaton Gender: Male Spouse: Elizabeth Wood Marriage Date: 5 Dec 1678 City: Swansea County: Bristol Source: Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT, Film # 0022366 item 3 & 0903395 items 7-8. Original data: With some noted exceptions all marriage records in this collection can be found at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah, and may be available through Family History Centers throughout the United States. See table below for information listed. 1 citation provides evidence for Name, Marriage

• Rhode Island, Vital Extracts, 1636-1899: Rhode Island, Vital Extracts, 1636-1899 about Samuel Wheaton

Name: Samuel Wheaton Birth Place: Salem Father Name: Robert Wheaton Mother Name: Elcy Wheaton Page Number: 255 Original data: Arnold, James Newell. Rhode Island Vital Extracts, 1636–1850. 21 volumes. Providence, R.I.: Narragansett Historical Publishing Company, 1891–1912. Digitized images from New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts. 1 citation provides evidence for Name, Birth

• U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900: U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900 about Samuel Wheaton

Name: Samuel Wheaton Gender: Male Birth Place: RI Birth Year: 1641 Spouse Name: Elizabeth Wood Number Pages: 1 Source Citation: Source number: 13520.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: BFO. 1 citation provides evidence for Name, Birth

• U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700: U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700 about Samuel Wheaton

Name: Samuel Wheaton Gender: Male Marriage Date: 5 Dec 1678 Death Year: 1684 Marriage Place: New England, United States Spouse's Name: Elizabeth Wood Original data: Torry, Clarence A. New England Marriages Prior to 1700. Baltimore, MD, USA: Genealogical Publishing Co., 2004. 1 citation provides evidence for Name, Death, Marriage