Wheeler Men

Going through some things we found this picture of some of my ancestors. This picture was taken in the late 20s or early 30s.

I thought this was a neat picture because it shows the men all of which are standing with their shotgun or rifle.

In the picture from the left;

Thomas Nathan Wheeler, son of Confederate Veteran Jesse Wheeler

Myrt Wheeler, son of Thomas Nathan Wheeler

Bailey Woods, son in law to Thomas Nathan Wheeler

Hezzie Carl Wheeler, son of Thomas Nathan Wheeler

William Chester Wheeler, son of Thomas Nathan Wheeler

Since we liked this photo we decided to get a few of the sons and grandsons of the men in the original picture together and take one of our own.

In our picture from the left;

Roger Dale Wheeler, son of William Chester Wheeler in the original

Farrell Wheeler, son of Hezzie Wheeler in the original

David Wheeler, son of William Chester in the original

Joe Wheeler, son of Roger Dale Wheeler in our new picture

Justin Wheeler, son of Roger Dale Wheeler in our new picture

Jimmy Wheeler, grandson of Hezzie Wheeler in the original picture

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Old Cahawba (Cahaba)

This past fall I went out to the old Alabama Ghost Town of Old Cahawba or (Cahaba) as its sometimes spelled. It is located just outside of Selma, Alabama and sits between the Cahaba and Alabama river.

I found this to be a very interesting place. It was the first state capital of Alabama and a thriving antebellum river town. It was once home to a Confederate ran Civil War Prison. Now, its not much more than a few roads and even fewer structures.

There is a cemetery there with many people resting in their final resting place. Many died from a wide spread sickness that killed many in the town. The cemetery is not in the best of shape. Many of the graves have broken stones and/or open tombs.

It is my hopes that eventually they will work towards preserving some of the graves there.




Historic St. Lukes Episcopal Church Building.

This 150 year old structure was designed by Richard Upjohn. When I was there this building was in the process of being restored.




There are still standing, a couple of the old columns that were part of the Crocheron Home.

Here is where the Confederate ran prison was situated at.

It is absolutely amazing to me to think of the history that happened here so many years ago.

If you are a person who enjoys history and you are in the Selma, Alabama area anytime soon it is well worth it to take a stroll through here and check out the sights. There are signs up in key spots to tell you what once was there. You can see basement impressions in the ground in places. There is an old chimney where the Prison once stood. (maybe part of the actual prison chimney).  There was so much history in the area that if you let yourself imagine.....you can hear all the sounds, picture the buildings, see the citizens...the soldiers.

This place was very moving to me. There is a website for anyone who is interested. It can be found at

http://www.cahawba.com/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1

On the website you can read more history on the town, donate and also see some of their own pics.


I am in no way affiliated with the town. Just someone who enjoyed my visit there and took a few pics. I felt it would be fun to share with you on this blog. Hope you enjoyed the small tour.


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Nathan Bedford Forrest Bust

This is a series of photos that I took while attending the Battle of Selma in 2011. These photos are of the bust of Nathan Bedford Forrest.

The bust has been a topic of controversy since it was made. Soon after it was dedicated in October 2000, the monument was vandalized and was moved to the Confederate monument area inside the cemetery.

Recently in March of 2012 the bust was stolen by some crook. I truly hope that they find the person responsible for this theft. I don't know how much confidence I have in the authorities there though because of what was actually stolen. Time will tell.

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Live Oak Cemetery

Live Oak Cemetery in Selma, AL. 2011

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Old Confederate

Taken in 2011 at Live Oak Cemetery in Selma, AL. During a ceremony for Confederate Dead.

I seen this fellow and felt it captured the mood for the moment.

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Not Without A Fight

This photo was taken in 2011 on our family land in north Alabama.

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Struggle For Selma

Struggle for Selma was taken in 2011 and depicts a fallen Confederate Soldier struck down in the Battle of Selma.

Let this serve as a reminder for us today that these men who fell during this war should not be forgotten.


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Cavalry Soldiers

In 2011 while at the Battle of Selma I took this photo of two Cavalry Soldiers partaking in a memorial ceremony. -Location; Selma Alabama, Live Oak Cemetery. The photo is copyright protected. Please email me if you have any questions. JWheeler331@gmail.com

Welcome to Wheeler Studios

Welcome to my blog. Wheeler Studios' blog is a place where I will write and post pictures of things that I like. I enjoy many different things therefore my blogs along with my pictures will vary. I am not a professional photographer nor writer so this is just a place for me to have some fun in my free time.

My images are copyright protected unless otherwise noted. If you wish to use one of my images please feel free to contact me at JWheeler331@gmail.com