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George WELLS was living in 1803. He was born date unknown. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Old Families of Salisbury and Amesbury Massachusetts" by David W. Hoyt.) Parents: Joshua WELLS and Elizabeth COLBY.


George B. WELLS was born on 25 APR 1869 in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Film: 1001053; Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics. Listed as Male Son.) He appeared in the census on 8 JUN 1870 in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 5 JUN 1880 in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Martin WELLS and Ella L COLBY.


Hannah WELLS was born on 21 DEC 1745 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. She was living in 1751 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Old Families of Salisbury and Amesbury Massachusetts" by David W. Hoyt.) Parents: Titus WELLS and Mary SAWYER.


Hannah WELLS was born on 12 OCT 1757 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Amesbury.) Parents: John WELLS and Rachel CURRIER.


Hannah WELLS was born on 18 MAY 1768 in Sandown, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. She was baptized on 29 MAY 1768 in Sandown, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Henry WELLS and Sarah COLBY.


Hannah WELLS was born on 16 AUG 1773 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. She was living in 1802. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Old Families of Salisbury and Amesbury Massachusetts" by David W. Hoyt.) Parents: Joshua WELLS and Elizabeth COLBY.


Hannah WELLS was born about 1792 in Corinth, Orange County, Vermont.

Spouse: Ezekiel NORRIS. Ezekiel NORRIS and Hannah WELLS were married on 5 MAR 1814 in Corinth, Orange County, Vermont.


Helen L. WELLS was born on 22 OCT 1900 in Redlands, San Bernardino County, California. She appeared in the census on 6 MAY 1910 in Redlands, San Bernardino County, California. (living at home with father and mother.) She appeared in the census on 15 JAN 1920 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. (living at home with father and mother.) She died on 21 DEC 1961 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. Parents: Karl Colbey WELLS and Mary COLBY.


Henry WELLS was born on 24 MAR 1743 in Chester, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. He died on 26 DEC 1776 at Chester, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Died suddenly in a snow storm. Parents: Captain Thomas WELLS and Hannah (WELLS).

Spouse: Sarah COLBY. Henry WELLS and Sarah COLBY were married on 24 NOV 1763 in Chester, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Children were: Sarah WELLS, Hannah WELLS, Peter WELLS, Polly WELLS.


Ida May WELLS was born on 25 JUL 1871 in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Film: 1001053; Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) She appeared in the census on 5 JUN 1880 in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Martin WELLS and Ella L COLBY.


Jacob WELLS was born on 28 AUG 1710 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Parents: Titus WELLS and Joanna ROWELL.

Spouse: Ruth SARGENT. Jacob WELLS and Ruth SARGENT were married on 12 JUL 1732 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.


Jane P. WELLS was born in 1821 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Parents: Enoch WELLS and Catherine COLBY.


John WELLS was born on 9 OCT 1692 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. He signed a will on 27 MAY 1768 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. He died between 1769 and 1776 at Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. He will was proved on 24 DEC 1776 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Old Families of Salisbury and Amesbury Massachusetts" by David W. Hoyt.)
Parents: Reverend Thomas WELLS and Mary PERKINS.

Spouse: Dorothy HOYT. John WELLS and Dorothy HOYT were married on 15 FEB 1712/13 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Children were: Rhoda WELLS, Electa WELLS, Elizabeth WELLS, Dorothy WELLS, Christina WELLS, John WELLS, Mary WELLS, Thomas WELLS, Timothy WELLS, David WELLS, Rebecca WELLS.


John WELLS was born on 24 JAN 1721/22 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Amesbury.) He died on 6 NOV 1767 at Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Amesbury.) (BOOK SOURCE: "The Old Families of Salisbury and Amesbury Massachusetts" by David W. Hoyt.)
Parents: John WELLS and Dorothy HOYT.

Spouse: Hannah COLBY. John WELLS and Hannah COLBY were married in 1749 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Amesbury.) Children were: Levi WELLS, Anne WELLS.

Spouse: Rachel CURRIER. John WELLS and Rachel CURRIER were married on 20 JUL 1756 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Amesbury.) Children were: Hannah WELLS, Dorothy WELLS, Rebecca WELLS.


John C. WELLS was born in 1815 in Sanbornton, Belknap County, New Hampshire. He died on 9 AUG 1873 at Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. Parents: Enoch WELLS and Catherine COLBY.


Joseph WELLS was christened/baptized on 24 JUL 1748 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Old Families of Salisbury and Amesbury Massachusetts" by David W. Hoyt.) Parents: Titus WELLS and Mary SAWYER.


Joshua WELLS was born on 7 FEB 1743/44 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. He was baptized on 22 APR 1744 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. He signed a will on 15 JUL 1803. He died after 15 JUL 1803. He will was proved on 21 SEP 1803. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Old Families of Salisbury and Amesbury Massachusetts" by David W. Hoyt.) Parents: Titus WELLS and Mary SAWYER.

Spouse: Elizabeth COLBY. Joshua WELLS and Elizabeth COLBY were married on 17 SEP 1767 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Children were: Mary WELLS, Nicholas Colby WELLS, Hannah WELLS, Elizabeth/Betsey WELLS, Anne or Nancy WELLS, Judith WELLS, Lucy WELLS, George WELLS.


Photo Joshua WELLS was born on 24 AUG 1792 in Canaan, Grafton County, New Hampshire. Son of Joshua WELLS & Jerusha. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Canaan, Grafton County, New Hampshire.
Occupants listed at this residence:
Name Age/Sex Occupation Worth Birth School
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Joshua Wells 58 M $3,000 NH
Lucy Wells 57 F NH
Stephen Mchartly 19 M Canada
Daniel Colby 99 M Mass
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He appeared in the census on 15 JUN 1870 in Canaan, Grafton County, New Hampshire. He died on 23 AUG 1873 at Canaan, Grafton County, New Hampshire. He was buried in the Wells Cemetery at Canaan, Grafton County, New Hampshire

Spouse: Lucy P. COLBY. Joshua WELLS and Lucy P. COLBY were married on 19 JAN 1815 in Canaan, Grafton County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1001317; WELLS, Joshua, Marriage: Lucy COLBY, Date: 19 Jan 1815; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.) Children were: Mary WELLS, Lucy WELLS, Charles H. WELLS.


Judith WELLS was born date unknown. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Old Families of Salisbury and Amesbury Massachusetts" by David W. Hoyt.) Parents: Joshua WELLS and Elizabeth COLBY.


Judith WELLS was born on 26 SEP 1732 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. She died young. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Old Families of Salisbury and Amesbury Massachusetts" by David W. Hoyt.) Parents: Titus WELLS and Mary SAWYER.


Judith WELLS was born about 1738.

Spouse: Benjamin BAGLEY. Benjamin BAGLEY and Judith WELLS were married on 15 NOV 1757 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Amesbury.) Children were: Sarah BAGLEY.


Judith WELLS was born on 1 JUN 1748 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. She was baptized on 24 JUL 1748 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. She was living in 1790 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. SOURCES: (1). "The Old Families of Salisbury and Amesbury Massachusetts" by David W. Hoyt; (2). Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850. Amesbury. Parents: Titus WELLS and Mary SAWYER.

Spouse: Nicholas COLBY. Nicholas COLBY and Judith WELLS were married on 8 OCT 1775 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Children were: Enoch COLBY, Nicholas COLBY, Philip COLBY, Molly COLBY.


Julia E. WELLS was born on 8 AUG 1861 in Canaan, Grafton County, New Hampshire. She appeared in the census on 15 JUN 1870 in Canaan, Grafton County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) She appeared in the census on 3 JUL 1900 in Pepperell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Parents: Charles H. WELLS and Lucy Jane BICKFORD.

Spouse: Dr. Fred Wendall LOVEJOY. Dr. Fred Wendall LOVEJOY and Julia E. WELLS were married on 10 MAR 1885. Children were: Marion Elizabeth LOVEJOY, Helen Jane LOVEJOY, Wendall Ruel LOVEJOY.


Karl Colbey WELLS was born on 30 APR 1869 in Waterbury, Washington County, Vermont. He appeared in the census in JUN 1880 in Waterbury, Washington County, Vermont. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 12 JUN 1900 in Redlands, San Bernardino County, California. He appeared in the census on 6 MAY 1910 in Redlands, San Bernardino County, California. He appeared in the census on 15 JAN 1920 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. He appeared in the census on 7 APR 1930 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. He died on 18 JUL 1955 at Los Angeles County, California.
California Death Index, 1940-1997
Name:
WELLS, KARL COLBEY
Social Security #: 0
Sex: MALE
Birth Date: 30 Apr 1869
Birthplace: VERMONT
Death Date: 18 Jul 1955
Death Place: LOS ANGELES
Mother's Maiden Name: COLBEY
Father's Surname: WELLS

He was buried on 27 JUL 1955 in the Hillside Memorial Park Cemetery at Redlands, San Bernardino County, California Parents: Curtis WELLS and Frances COLBY.

Spouse: Mary COLBY. Karl Colbey WELLS and Mary COLBY were married about 1894. Children were: Alice Colbey WELLS, William Wellington WELLS, Helen L. WELLS, Curtis Allen WELLS, Frances E. WELLS.


Levi WELLS was born on 15 OCT 1750 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Amesbury.) Parents: John WELLS and Hannah COLBY.


Lucy WELLS was living in 1803. She was born date unknown. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Old Families of Salisbury and Amesbury Massachusetts" by David W. Hoyt.) Parents: Joshua WELLS and Elizabeth COLBY.


Lucy WELLS was born on 16 DEC 1819 in Canaan, Grafton County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Film: 2217735; Canaan, New Hampshire Town Records.) She died on 25 JUL 1868 at Canaan, Grafton County, New Hampshire. Parents: Joshua WELLS and Lucy P. COLBY.


Lydia WELLS was born on 5 APR 1668 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts. She died before 1705 at Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts. She has Ancestral File Number 9M87-B4.

Spouse: Richard KIMBALL. Richard KIMBALL and Lydia WELLS were married on 13 FEB 1688 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts. Children were: Lydia KIMBALL, Richard KIMBALL, Aaron KIMBALL, Lydia KIMBALL, Mary KIMBALL, Nathaniel KIMBALL, Martha KIMBALL.


Lydia WELLS was born on 27 JUL 1740 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (Daughter of Obadiah Wells and Judith Straw.) She died on 28 JAN 1806 at Weare, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Spouse: George HADLEY. George HADLEY and Lydia WELLS were married on 23 APR 1764 in Hampstead, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Children were: George HADLEY.


Lydia F. WELLS was born on 13 JUL 1819 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. She appeared in the census on 30 AUG 1850 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts. She died on 24 MAY 1891.

Spouse: George Washington MORRILL. George Washington MORRILL and Lydia F. WELLS were married on 7 MAY 1843 in Framingham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Children were: Horace Adams MORRILL, Frank Forrest MORRILL, Georgetta MORRILL, Jettie M. MORRILL.


Margret Grace WELLS was born on 26 DEC 1924 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. She appeared in the census on 4 APR 1930 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: William Wellington WELLS and Ruth SAWYER.


Martha WELLS was born on 26 NOV 1734 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. She died on 8 MAY 1813 at Sandown, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.

Spouse: David SARGENT. David SARGENT and Martha WELLS were married about 1754. Children were: Hannah SARGENT.


Martin WELLS was born in 1838 in Sanbornton, Belknap County, New Hampshire. (Son of Aaron Wells and Nancy.) He served in the military from APR 1861 to AUG 1861.
Name: Martin Wells ,
Residence: Concord, New Hampshire
Enlistment Date: 20 April 1861
Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
Side Served: Union
State Served: New Hampshire
Unit Numbers: 1203 1203
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 20 April 1861 at the age of 24
Enlisted in Company I, 1st Infantry Regiment New Hampshire on 04 May 1861.
Mustered out Company I, 1st Infantry Regiment New Hampshire on 09 August 1861 in Concord, NH

He died in 1882 at Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He was buried in the Blossom Hill Cemetery at Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire

Spouse: Ella L COLBY. Martin WELLS and Ella L COLBY were married on 1 JAN 1866 in New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1001317; WELLS, Martin, Age: 28 years; Marriage: Ella L. COLBY, Age: 19 years; Date: 01 Jan 1866; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.) They appeared in the census on 8 JUN 1870 in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. They appeared in the census on 5 JUN 1880 in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Children were: Abbie J. G. WELLS, George B. WELLS, Ida May WELLS, Edwin F. WELLS, Anna B. WELLS, Ernestine A. WELLS.


Mary WELLS was born on 25 MAR 1678 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. She has Ancestral File Number 93VX-63. Parents: Reverend Thomas WELLS and Mary PERKINS.

Spouse: John MARTIN. John MARTIN and Mary WELLS were married on 15 JUL 1702 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Children were: Elizabeth MARTIN, Jonathan MARTIN, Mary MARTIN.


Mary WELLS was born on 14 FEB 1723/24 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. She died on 28 NOV 1810 at Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Parents: John WELLS and Dorothy HOYT.

Spouse: John CURRIER. John CURRIER and Mary WELLS were married in 1750 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Amesbury.) Children were: Miriam CURRIER, John CURRIER, Rebecca CURRIER, Mary CURRIER, Isaac CURRIER, Dolly CURRIER, Electa CURRIER, Mary CURRIER, Lydia CURRIER, David CURRIER.


Mary WELLS was born on 28 NOV 1730 in Chester, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. She died young. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Old Families of Salisbury and Amesbury Massachusetts" by David W. Hoyt.) Parents: Titus WELLS and Mary SAWYER.


Mary WELLS was born on 15 DEC 1739 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Old Families of Salisbury and Amesbury Massachusetts" by David W. Hoyt.) Parents: Titus WELLS and Mary SAWYER.


Mary WELLS was born on 17 JAN 1757 in Chester, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Parents: Thomas WELLS and Ruth INGALLS.


Mary WELLS was born on 19 MAY 1768 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Old Families of Salisbury and Amesbury Massachusetts" by David W. Hoyt.) Parents: Joshua WELLS and Elizabeth COLBY.


Mary WELLS was born about OCT 1784. She died on 8 FEB 1878 at Hampstead, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. She was buried in the Hampstead Village Cemetery at Hampstead, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

Spouse: Jesse DAVIS. Jesse DAVIS and Mary WELLS were married about 1856.


Mary WELLS was born on 30 APR 1817 in Canaan, Grafton County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Film: 2217735; Canaan, New Hampshire Town Records.) She appeared in the census on 15 OCT 1850 in Canaan, Grafton County, New Hampshire. She appeared in the census on 25 JUN 1860 in Canaan, Grafton County, New Hampshire. She appeared in the census on 21 JUN 1870 in Canaan, Grafton County, New Hampshire. She appeared in the census on 1 JUN 1880 in Canaan, Grafton County, New Hampshire. She died on 21 DEC 1897 at Canaan, Grafton County, New Hampshire. Parents: Joshua WELLS and Lucy P. COLBY.

Spouse: Charles HUTCHINSON. Charles HUTCHINSON and Mary WELLS were married on 22 MAR 1838 in Canaan, Grafton County, New Hampshire. Children were: Lucy Jane HUTCHINSON.


Mary J. T. WELLS was born about 1838. She died before 1869.

Spouse: Alonzo CHASE. Alonzo CHASE and Mary J. T. WELLS were married about 1865 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Children were: Herbert Scott CHASE, Willie E. CHASE.


Mary M. WELLS was born on 4 MAR 1810 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Amesbury.) She died on 4 MAR 1810 at Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Amesbury.) SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Amesbury; birth. Parents: Enoch WELLS and Catherine COLBY.


Miriam WELLS was born about 1720.

Spouse: Henry BLAISDELL. Henry BLAISDELL and Miriam WELLS were married on 7 FEB 1739 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Children were: Hezekiah BLAISDELL.


Moses WELLS was born on 17 SEP 1716 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. He has Ancestral File Number MWQQ-4H. SOURCES: (1). "The Old Families of Salisbury and Amesbury Massachusetts" by David W. Hoyt; (2). Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850. Amesbury. Parents: Eliezer WELLS and Deborah WORTHEN.

Spouse: Anne COLBY. Moses WELLS and Anne COLBY were married on 14 DEC 1740 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Children were: Ezekiel WELLS.


Nancy WELLS was born on 3 MAR 1816 in Warren, Grafton County, New Hampshire. She appeared in the census in 1850 in Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. She appeared in the census in 1860 in Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. She died on 18 AUG 1872 at Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. Buried: East Whitefield Cemetery (Colby Cemetery), Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire.

Spouse: Enoch COLBY. Enoch COLBY and Nancy WELLS were married about 1836. Children were: Charles L. COLBY, Hale C. COLBY, Twins COLBY, Hattie COLBY, Harriet E. COLBY, Albert B. COLBY.


Nathan WELLS was born on 5 AUG 1741 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Old Families of Salisbury and Amesbury Massachusetts" by David W. Hoyt.) Parents: Titus WELLS and Mary SAWYER.


Nicholas Colby WELLS was born on 5 DEC 1770 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Old Families of Salisbury and Amesbury Massachusetts" by David W. Hoyt.) Parents: Joshua WELLS and Elizabeth COLBY.


Peter WELLS was born on 24 MAR 1771 in Sandown, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. He was baptized on 12 MAY 1771 in Sandown, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Resided in New Hampton, Plymouth and Bristol, NH. (10 children).
(BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Henry WELLS and Sarah COLBY.

Spouse: Hannah SMITH. Peter WELLS and Hannah SMITH were married on 13 MAY 1790 in Sandown, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.


Peter S. WELLS was born on 8 SEP 1807 in Canaan, Grafton County, New Hampshire. He died on 14 DEC 1887. Parents: Ezekiel WELLS and Polly COLBY.

Spouse: Arvilla KIMBALL. Peter S. WELLS and Arvilla KIMBALL were married about 1840.

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