Stephen Goodhue Wheatland

Stephen Goodhue Wheatland was born in Newton, Massachusetts. He attended Harvard College, class of 1844, and was a member of the Hasty Pudding Club. Following college, he entered the legal profession and was admitted to the Essex Bar in 1850. 

Wheatland’s notable political roles included serving as Mayor of Salem (1863), Massachusetts House of Representatives (1862–1863), Salem Common Council (1852, 1853, 1859, 1861, and 1862), and President of the Council for the last two years.  In addition, he served as President of the National Exchange Bank, and served in the Salem Light Infantry in 1852.

In June 1869, Stephen married Anna Maria Pingree (1846-1927), daughter of David Pingree (1795-1863) and Ann Maria Pingree (Kimball) (1804-1893) of Salem, Massachusetts. Her father had served as Salem’s 6^th Mayor (1851-1852). The Wheatlands were members of The North Church, now known as the First Church. Stephen died March 2, 1892, in New York, leaving behind his wife and three children: Richard (1872-1944), David, and Anna Pingree Phillips (1870-1938).

He is buried on Highland Avenue, Lot #1646.