Wheeler, Albert Gallatin

Albert Gallatin Wheeler Soundex Code W460

Albert Gallatin Wheeler (1838-1891)

Born in Scott Township, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, July 11, 1838 to Joseph Swan Wheeler and Hannah Wheeler, nee: Hannah Burdick.

Siblings: Ann Elizabeth Wheeler; Joseph Henry Wheeler; Mary Jane Wheeler; Lucy Angeline Wheeler; James Swan Wheeler.

Albert married Charlotte Wheeler, nee: Charlotte Berry and had 12 children. He passed away on Monday, September 14, 1891.

Children: Albert Wheeler; Benjamin Wheeler; Noyes Wheeler; Mary C. Wheeler; Hanna Wheeler (daughter); Albert G. Wheeler (son); Arthur Wheeler; Frank Wheeler; Martha A. Wheeler; Lillian Clarissa Wheeler; Benira Wheeler; Joseph S. Wheeler.

Albert Gallatin Wheeler was the President of the Illinois Tunnel Company.

Albert G. Wheeler House, 970 W. Sheridan Road, declared Chicago Landmark, Thursday, April 4, 2013.

Piper Hall of Loyola University Chicago was renamed for Albert Gallatin Wheeler.

The Marble Residence of Albert Gallatin Wheeler, 6355 N. Sheridan Road, is plate 1 in the Book of the North Shore.

The East Front of The Marble Residence of Albert Gallatin Wheeler, 6355 N. Sheridan Road, is plate 2 in the Book of the North Shore.

The Loggia of the Marble Residence of Albert Gallatin Wheeler, 6355 N. Sheridan Road, is plate 3 in the Book of the North Shore.

The massive sea wall protecting the lawn of Albert Gallatin Wheeler, 6355 N. Sheridan Road, plate 65 in the Book of the North Shore.

Photos

RPWRHS photo B060-001 shows Albert Gallatin Wheeler Mansion, 6355 N. Sheridan Road, circa 1910.

RPWRHS photo B060-002 shows Albert Gallatin Wheeler Mansion, - east front. 6355 N. Sheridan Road, circa 1910.

RPWRHS photo B060-003 shows Albert Gallatin Wheeler Mansion, - loggia. 6355 N. Sheridan Road, circa 1910.