Researching William Wheelwright
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 423 people with the Wheelwright surname? In that year Wheelwright was ranked number 3156 for popularity in the UK. |
The name William means "resolute guardian" and is of German origin.
Records of William Wheelwright on Ancestry
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DNA
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for William Wheelwright and the Wheelwright Genealogy
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| Did you know that there are currently 399 people with the Wheelwright surname in the UK? Wheelwright is now ranked number 3665 for popularity in the UK. |
Wheelwright Family History Databases
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Wheelwright Forums
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Some Famous People called William Wheelwright
William Wheelwright
William Wheelwright (March 18, 1798 – September 26, 1873) was a businessman who played an essential role in the development of steamboat and train transportation in Chile and other parts of South America. In 1838, with help from the Chilean government, he founded the Pacific Steam Navigation Company which commenced operations on October 15, 1840 and provided commercial sea access to cities such as Valparaíso and El Callao.
Wheelwright also owned the Central Argentine Railway, a company established in 1863 that built and operated railway lines in the east-central region of Argentina.
Source: William Wheelwright, Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaOther names that sound a bit like Wheelwright
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