Born in
Unionville, Ohio, in
Lake County, Ohio, Wheeler studied law in
Akron, Ohio, and in
Madison, Wisconsin, and was admitted to the Wisconsin Bar in 1849. He moved to
Neenah, Wisconsin, where he practiced law. In 1852, he moved to
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and was elected county judge for
Winnebago County. Wheeler served in the
Wisconsin State Senate 1857–1858. In 1861, Wheeler was elected
Wisconsin Circuit Court judge serving until his death. He died in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. ==Notes==