According to the will/probate lists for Du Page County, IL Orlando Wakelee's probate was filed 16 May 1881. I've not written for a copy of the records. - From Eunice G.
Census Info:
1860 Wheaton
1431-1474 Orlando Wakelee 60 Physican property VT
Thankful 52 NY
Wm. H. 19 student NY
Lucy 16 NY
1870 Wheaton
10-10 Wakelee, Orlando 70 Physician retired Vermont owns land
Mary 49 "
Bisbee, Bruce 30 farm laborer NY
1880
94-95 Wakly, Orlando 80 Doctor VT-CT-CT
Mary A. 53 VT-VT-VT
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Milton Township
From the "1874 Atlas & History of DuPage County, Illinois"
"The Methodist Episcopal Church of Wheaton was organized, 1853, by Rev. Mr. Vance, with fourteen members. Dr. O. Wakelee was leader of the first class. The church was built, 1860, at a cost of about $4,000. Present membership 125.