Deacon Isaac Wheeler, of Stratford

Isaac married (1) (___); they had seven children. He married (2) Susannah, widow of Samuel Hall. Isaac was Deacon of the Stratfield Church, Deputy for Fairfield May and September 1693, and Ensign of the Stratfield Train Band May 1697.

The nuncupative will of Isaac Wheeler made 11 April 1712, four days before he died. It states that he was "much troubled about John Patchin," his faithful servant for 30 years; "I would not have him wronged he is grown A poor old Creature," so provision is made for him. He also provided for his wife.

Mr. James Bennett and Mrs. Mary Bennett testified to the will, 29 April 1712. Also Sergt. John Odell, David Hall, and John Wheeler testified to his will regarding his deceased son Samuel's heirs, mentioning grandson Samuel; grandsons Isaac and Ebenezer; his son-in-law Samuel Hall; son-in-law David Hall, upon consideration of his being kind to his mother.

Administration was granted to the widow Susannah. Distribution was ordered to the widow, five daughters and three grandsons, viz: Sarah wife of John Odell, Rebecca wife of Capt. David [sic., error] Sherman, Mary wife of Henry Jackson, Experience wife of Lemuel Sherwood, and Mercy Sherman, and the grandsons Isaac, Ebenezer, and Samuel Wheeler. On 21 Mar 1751 the realty of Deacon Isaac Wheeler formerly distributed to his widow as dower was set to the heirs: heirs of Mercy wife of Capt. David Sherman; heirs of Sarah Odell of Stratfield; Rebecca Sherman of Newtown; Samuel Wheeler of Fairfield; heirs of Experience wife of Lemuel Sherwood; heirs of Ebenezer Wheeler; heirs of Isaac Wheeler.