Grattan H. Wheeler

Grattan Henry Wheeler (August 25, 1783 near Providence, Rhode Island - March 11, 1852 Wheeler, Steuben County, New York) was an American politician from New York.

Life

Wheeler attended public and preparatory schools. He removed with his parents to Steuben County about 1800, and becamne an agriculturist and lumberman.

He was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1822, 1824 and 1826.

He was a member of the New York State Senate from 1828 to 1831, sitting in the 51st, 52nd, 53rd and 54th New York State Legislatures.

Wheeler was elected as an Anti-Mason to the 22nd United States Congress, holding office from March 4, 1831, to March 3, 1833.

He was a presidential elector on the Whig ticket in 1840.

He was buried at a private cemetery on the Wheeler homestead.

Source

New York State Senate
Preceded by
Latham A. Burrows
New York State Senate
Sixth District (Class 1)

1828 - 1831
Succeeded by
John McDowell
United States House of Representatives
Preceded by
John Magee
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 28th congressional district

1831 - 1833
Succeeded by
Frederick Whittlesey