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- Jerome B. Wheeler, was born in the town of Russia, Herkimer county, January 4th, 1829. He was married to Emily E. Bow, of Jefferson county, February 22nd, 1852, since which time he has been engaged in agricultural pursuits, except three years spent as a sailor on the lakes. ["History of Herkimer County", F. W. Beers & Co., Publishers, 1879, New York., p. 276]
Jerome B. Wheeler of Middleville, Herkimer county a farmer, dropped dead near his cow barn on the Ford farm Sunday morning of heart disease. He was driving a cow into the yard and suddenly threw up his arms and instantly expired. His age was 57. He leaves a family of four children. The Fulton County Republican, August 12, 1886
Mr. Jerome B. Wheeler, a farmer, of Middleville, dropped dead near his barn Saturday evening about 6 o'clock. Mr. Wheeler was milking the cows and had gone out in search of one which was missing. He found the animal and chased her around the yard several times and called for help, on the appearance of which he fell backwards and expired immediately. Death is supposed to be the result of heart disease. He was 57 years of age and leaves four children, a son who is married and three young daughters, to mourn his loss. He was a tenant on the farm of Mr. A. W. Ford and was a hard working man. It is believed the family are left in straightened circumstances. Herkimer Evening Times, August 9, 1886
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1829 - 1886 (57 years)
d. 26 Dec 1926 (Age 58 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]