Source: 1885 History of Steuben County, IN p.539

Daniel Wheaton, one of the most respected and influential citizens of Jamestown Township, is a native of Litchfield, Conn., a son of Ferrace and Maria M. (Bostwick) Wheaton. Mr. Wheaton has been twice married. His first wife was Alvira Way, a native of Litchfield, Conn. She left one daughter - Mary. His second wife was Millie Kellogg, daughter of one of the old and well-known citizens of Steuben County. Mr. Wheaton has been identified with the business interests of Steuben County for many years and has by his untiring energy and strict integrity, gained the esteem of the citizens of his township.