1882 History of Noble Co, Goodspeed and Blanchard
Heman H. Wheeler was born 22 July 1823, in Wayne Co, Penn. He
is the only son of a family of 12 children born to Trueman and Hannah
(Carr) Wheeler. The father was a native of Massachusetts, and the mother
of Rhode Island. They both went with their parents to Wayne Co, Penn.,
when children, where they were reared, married and resided a number of
years. In 1841, Mr. Wheeler entered 175 acres where his son Heman H. now
resides, and the same year came with part of his family (only 4 of the
12 children came with the parents), to locate upon it. Finding it wholly
unimproved, he took the family to Steuben County to reside while he
improved the place to some extent. In 1844, he came with his family to
his place in Allen twp, which they have since made their home. Mr.
Wheeler was a well-read man, and held, in his lifetime, many positions
of honor and trust. He held the office of Justice of Peace for 25 years
in Pennsylvania, and it is said that during that time he had not one of
his decisions reversed by any of the superior courts. He was well posted
and possessed a superior memory. He died 18 April 1867, aged 84 years,
and his wife 21 November 1880, who was 97 at the time of her death.
Heman H. Wheeler received a common-school education, and, when a young
man, taught several terms of school. He helped to clear up the place in
Allen twp, while the family resided in Steuben Co. He always made his
home with his parents, and during their old age, cared for them. He was
married to Miss Loretta M. Mather, 4 January 1848. She was born at
Akron, Ohio 3 September 1827. Five children have been born to them,
three of whom are yet living, viz: Henry W., Frank D., and Mina L. Those
deceased were named Trueman S. and Frank C. Mr. Wheeler owns 460 acres
of land at present, although he has owned much more at different times.
He has dealt largely in cattle and hogs, shipping to Chicago and Eastern
cities; has devoted his entire time to his business. He is a thorough
and practical business man; a Republican and a prominent citizen.