Ezra Wheeler

Ezra Wheeler (December 23, 1820 – September 19, 1871) was a U.S. Representative from Wisconsin.

Ezra Wheeler
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 5th district
In office March 4, 1863 – March 3, 1865
Preceded by	District Created
Succeeded by	Philetus Sawyer
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
In office 1853
Personal details
Born	December 23, 1820 Chenango County, New York
Died	September 19, 1871 (aged 50) Pueblo, Colorado
Political party	Democratic

Born in Chenango County, New York, Wheeler received a liberal preparatory schooling and graduated from Union College, Schenectady, New York, in 1842. He moved to Berlin, Wisconsin, in 1849. He studied law and was admitted to the bar commencing practice in Berlin, Wisconsin. He served as member of the Wisconsin State Assembly in 1853. He served as judge of Green Lake County 1854–1862.

Wheeler was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-eighth Congress (March 4, 1863 – March 3, 1865) as the representative of Wisconsin's newly created 5th congressional district, defeating Edward L. Browne. He resumed the practice of law in Berlin, Wisconsin. On account of ill health, he moved to Pueblo, Colorado, in 1870. He was appointed register of the land office in Pueblo on June 27, 1871, and served until his death there on September 19, 1871. He was interred in Oakwood Cemetery, Berlin, Wisconsin.

References

• United States Congress. "Ezra Wheeler (id: W000332)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
• Ezra Wheeler at Find a Grave