Notes for Samuel WHEELOCK


Deacon Samuel Wheelock came to Shrewsbury from Marlborough, before 1720. He was one of the founders and one of the first Deacons of the church in Shrewsbury. In 1729, he was living on house lot No. 26. Samuel was a member of the first board of selectmen of Shrewsbury, in 1727, and again in the years 1730, and 1732. (Source: "History of the Town of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, From Its Settlement in 1717 to 1829, With Other Matter Relating Thereto Not Before Published, Including An Extensive Family Register", by Andrew H. Ward, Published by Samuel G. Drake, 1847.) There is no proof that Lydia is the daughter of Samuel Wheelock and Lydia Rice. For a more detailed discussion, see the notes for Lydia Wheelock.