John Wesley Wells1

M, #39612, b. 1831
  • Reference: W006 ID930

Citations

  1. United States Federal Census, 1850 IN Jefferson Graham
    family 298
    Wells, Lemuel, age 30, farmer, b: IN
    Wells, Mary, age 26, b: IN
    Wells, Martha, age 6, b: IN
    Wells, William, age 4, b: IN
    Wells, Susan, age 1,b: IN
    family 299
    Wells, John, age 50, farmer, b: MD
    Wells, Elizabeth, age 30, b: KY
    Wells, Joseph, farmer, b: IN
    Wells, John W, age 19, b: IN
    Wells, Francis, age 17, b: IN (male)
    Wells, Sarah M, age 16, b: IN
    Wells, Mary M, age 13, b:IN
    Wells, Simeon R, age 11, b: IN
    Wells, George W, age 9, b: IN
    Wells, Mary M, age 4, b: IN.

Benjamin Franklin Wells

M, #39613, b. January 1810
  • Reference: W024 ID202
  • Name Variation: Bennie F Wells5
  • (Head of Household) Census: 1860; Humphreys Co., Tennessee, USA;
    1860 United States Federal Census
    Name: B F Wills
    Age in 1860: 43
    Birth Year: abt 1817
    Birthplace: North Carolina
    Home in 1860: District 9, Humphreys, Tennessee
    Gender: Male
    Post Office: Waverly

    Household Members: Name Age
    B F Wills 43
    Mary Wills 40
    James Wills 15
    Baswell Wills 11
    Monroe Wills 9
    Mantique Wills 8
    Zachariah Wills 4
    Caledaria Wills 2
    Nancy Clemons 30; Household Member=James Wells, Household Member=Baswell Wells, Household Member=Monroe Wells, Household Member=Montague Wells, Household Member=Zachariah Wells, Household Member=Caledria Wells, Household Member=Mary _____
  • (Head of Household) Census*: 1870; Humphreys Co., Tennessee, USA;
    1870 United States Federal Census (not sure this is correct Benjamin)
    Name: Benjamin F Wills
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1809
    Age in 1870: 61
    Birthplace: Tennessee
    Home in 1870: District 8, Humphreys, Tennessee
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Value of real estate: View Image
    Post Office: Waverley
    Household Members: Name Age
    Benjamin F Wills 61
    Narcissa Wills 37
    Monroe Wills 19
    Montigue f Wills 16
    Zachariah Wills 13
    Marshall C Wills 11
    Mary J Wills 9
    John T Wills 7
    Livington l Wills 5
    Sarah E C Wills 2
    Mary Jane Wills 15
    Nancy Clemens 40
    York Price 18; Household Member=Sarah Carline Wells, Household Member=Montague Wells, Household Member=Zachariah Wells, Household Member=Caledria Wells, Household Member=Marshall C Wells, Household Member=Mary J Wells, Household Member=John T Wells, Household Member=Narcissa Elizabeth _____, Household Member=Monroe Wells, Household Member=Livingston I Wells2
  • (Head of Household) Census: 1880; Humphreys Co., Tennessee, USA;
    1880 United States Federal Census (best possible match)
    Name: Jno. Wills
    Home in 1880: District 8, Humphreys, Tennessee
    Age: 17
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1863
    Birthplace: Tennessee
    Relation to Head of Household: Son
    Father's Name: Bennie F.
    Father's birthplace: Tennessee
    Mother's Name: Elizabeth
    Mother's birthplace: Tennessee
    Neighbors: View others on page
    Marital Status: Single
    Race: White
    Gender: Male

    Household Members: Name Age
    Bennie F. Wills 59
    Elizabeth Wills 45
    Jno. Wills 17
    Carline Wills 12; Household Member=John T Wells, Household Member=Narcissa Elizabeth _____, Household Member=Sarah Carline Wells7
  • (Head of Household) Census: 1900; Humphreys Co., Tennessee, USA;
    1900 United States Federal Census
    Name: Benjamin F Wills
    Home in 1900: Civil District 8, Humphreys, Tennessee
    Age: 90
    Birth Date: Jan 1810
    Birthplace: Tennessee
    Race: White
    Ethnicity: American
    Relationship to head-of-house: Head
    Father's Birthplace: Tennessee
    Mother's Birthplace: Tennessee
    Spouse's Name: Narcisie E
    Marriage Year: 1865
    Marital Status: Married
    Years Married: 35
    Residence : Civil Districts 7-8, Humphreys, Tennessee
    Household Members: Name Age
    Benjamin F Wills 90
    Narcisie E Wills 68; Household Member=Narcissa Elizabeth _____

Family 1: Mary _____ b. 1820

Family 2: Narcissa Elizabeth _____ b. 1833

Citations

  1. Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
  2. United States Federal Census, 1870 United States Federal Census (not sure this is correct Benjamin)
    Name: Benjamin F Wills
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1809
    Age in 1870: 61
    Birthplace: Tennessee
    Home in 1870: District 8, Humphreys, Tennessee
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Value of real estate: View Image
    Post Office: Waverley
    Household Members: Name Age
    Benjamin F Wills 61
    Narcissa Wills 37
    Monroe Wills 19
    Montigue f Wills 16
    Zachariah Wills 13
    Marshall C Wills 11
    Mary J Wills 9
    John T Wills 7
    Livington l Wills 5
    Sarah E C Wills 2
    Mary Jane Wills 15
    Nancy Clemens 40
    York Price 18.
  3. United States Federal Census, 1900 United States Federal Census
    about Benjamin F Wills
    Name: Benjamin F Wills
    Home in 1900: Civil District 8, Humphreys, Tennessee
    Age: 90
    Birth Date: Jan 1810
    Birthplace: Tennessee
    Race: White
    Ethnicity: American
    Relationship to head-of-house: Head
    Father's Birthplace: Tennessee
    Mother's Birthplace: Tennessee
    Spouse's Name: Narcisie E
    Marriage Year: 1865
    Marital Status: Married
    Years Married: 35
    Residence : Civil Districts 7-8, Humphreys, Tennessee
    Occupation: View Image
    Neighbors: View others on page
    Household Members: Name Age
    Benjamin F Wills 90
    Narcisie E Wills 68

    .
  4. United States Federal Census, 1860 United States Federal Census
    Name: B F Wills
    Age in 1860: 43
    Birth Year: abt 1817
    Birthplace: North Carolina
    Home in 1860: District 9, Humphreys, Tennessee
    Gender: Male
    Post Office: Waverly
    Value of real estate: View Image
    Household Members: Name Age
    B F Wills 43
    Mary Wills 40
    James Wills 15
    Baswell Wills 11
    Monroe Wills 9
    Mantique Wills 8
    Zachariah Wills 4
    Caledaria Wills 2
    Nancy Clemons 30.
  5. United States Federal Census, 1880 United States Federal Census
    Name: Jno. Wills
    Home in 1880: District 8, Humphreys, Tennessee
    Age: 17
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1863
    Birthplace: Tennessee
    Relation to Head of Household: Son
    Father's Name: Bennie F.
    Father's birthplace: Tennessee
    Mother's Name: Elizabeth
    Mother's birthplace: Tennessee
    Neighbors: View others on page
    Marital Status: Single
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Cannot read/write:

    Blind:

    Deaf and dumb:

    Otherwise disabled:

    Idiotic or insane: View Image
    Household Members: Name Age
    Bennie F. Wills 59
    Elizabeth Wills 45
    Jno. Wills 17
    Carline Wills 12

    .
  6. United States Federal Census, 1860 United States Federal Census
    Name: B F Wills
    Age in 1860: 43
    Birth Year: abt 1817
    Birthplace: North Carolina
    Home in 1860: District 9, Humphreys, Tennessee
    Gender: Male
    Post Office: Waverly
    Value of real estate: View Image
    Household Members: Name Age
    B F Wills 43
    Mary Wills 40
    James Wills 15
    Baswell Wills 11
    Monroe Wills 9
    Mantique Wills 8
    Zachariah Wills 4
    Caledaria Wills 2
    Nancy Clemons 30

    .
  7. United States Federal Census, 1880 United States Federal Census (best possible match)
    Name: Jno. Wills
    Home in 1880: District 8, Humphreys, Tennessee
    Age: 17
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1863
    Birthplace: Tennessee
    Relation to Head of Household: Son
    Father's Name: Bennie F.
    Father's birthplace: Tennessee
    Mother's Name: Elizabeth
    Mother's birthplace: Tennessee
    Neighbors: View others on page
    Marital Status: Single
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Cannot read/write:

    Blind:

    Deaf and dumb:

    Otherwise disabled:

    Idiotic or insane: View Image
    Household Members: Name Age
    Bennie F. Wills 59
    Elizabeth Wills 45
    Jno. Wills 17
    Carline Wills 12.

Mary _____1

F, #39614, b. 1820
  • Reference: W999 ID202
  • Married Name: circa 1840; Mrs. Wells (_____)
  • (Household Member) Census: 1860; Humphreys Co., Tennessee, USA;
    1860 United States Federal Census
    Name: B F Wills
    Age in 1860: 43
    Birth Year: abt 1817
    Birthplace: North Carolina
    Home in 1860: District 9, Humphreys, Tennessee
    Gender: Male
    Post Office: Waverly

    Household Members: Name Age
    B F Wills 43
    Mary Wills 40
    James Wills 15
    Baswell Wills 11
    Monroe Wills 9
    Mantique Wills 8
    Zachariah Wills 4
    Caledaria Wills 2
    Nancy Clemons 30; Head of Household=Benjamin Franklin Wells

Family: Benjamin Franklin Wells b. Jan 1810

Citations

  1. United States Federal Census, 1860 United States Federal Census
    Name: B F Wills
    Age in 1860: 43
    Birth Year: abt 1817
    Birthplace: North Carolina
    Home in 1860: District 9, Humphreys, Tennessee
    Gender: Male
    Post Office: Waverly
    Value of real estate: View Image
    Household Members: Name Age
    B F Wills 43
    Mary Wills 40
    James Wills 15
    Baswell Wills 11
    Monroe Wills 9
    Mantique Wills 8
    Zachariah Wills 4
    Caledaria Wills 2
    Nancy Clemons 30

    .

Narcissa Elizabeth _____1

F, #39615, b. 1833
  • Reference: W999 ID202
  • Name Variation: Elizabeth _____2
  • Married Name: before 1864; Mrs. Wells (_____)
  • (Household Member) Census: 1870; Humphreys Co., Tennessee, USA;
    1870 United States Federal Census (not sure this is correct Benjamin)
    Name: Benjamin F Wills
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1809
    Age in 1870: 61
    Birthplace: Tennessee
    Home in 1870: District 8, Humphreys, Tennessee
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Value of real estate: View Image
    Post Office: Waverley
    Household Members: Name Age
    Benjamin F Wills 61
    Narcissa Wills 37
    Monroe Wills 19
    Montigue f Wills 16
    Zachariah Wills 13
    Marshall C Wills 11
    Mary J Wills 9
    John T Wills 7
    Livington l Wills 5
    Sarah E C Wills 2
    Mary Jane Wills 15
    Nancy Clemens 40
    York Price 18; Head of Household=Benjamin Franklin Wells1
  • (Household Member) Census: 1880; Humphreys Co., Tennessee, USA;
    1880 United States Federal Census (best possible match)
    Name: Jno. Wills
    Home in 1880: District 8, Humphreys, Tennessee
    Age: 17
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1863
    Birthplace: Tennessee
    Relation to Head of Household: Son
    Father's Name: Bennie F.
    Father's birthplace: Tennessee
    Mother's Name: Elizabeth
    Mother's birthplace: Tennessee
    Neighbors: View others on page
    Marital Status: Single
    Race: White
    Gender: Male

    Household Members: Name Age
    Bennie F. Wills 59
    Elizabeth Wills 45
    Jno. Wills 17
    Carline Wills 12; Head of Household=Benjamin Franklin Wells3
  • (Household Member) Census: 1900; Humphreys Co., Tennessee, USA;
    1900 United States Federal Census
    Name: Benjamin F Wills
    Home in 1900: Civil District 8, Humphreys, Tennessee
    Age: 90
    Birth Date: Jan 1810
    Birthplace: Tennessee
    Race: White
    Ethnicity: American
    Relationship to head-of-house: Head
    Father's Birthplace: Tennessee
    Mother's Birthplace: Tennessee
    Spouse's Name: Narcisie E
    Marriage Year: 1865
    Marital Status: Married
    Years Married: 35
    Residence : Civil Districts 7-8, Humphreys, Tennessee
    Household Members: Name Age
    Benjamin F Wills 90
    Narcisie E Wills 68; Head of Household=Benjamin Franklin Wells

Family: Benjamin Franklin Wells b. Jan 1810

Citations

  1. United States Federal Census, 1870 United States Federal Census (not sure this is correct Benjamin)
    Name: Benjamin F Wills
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1809
    Age in 1870: 61
    Birthplace: Tennessee
    Home in 1870: District 8, Humphreys, Tennessee
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Value of real estate: View Image
    Post Office: Waverley
    Household Members: Name Age
    Benjamin F Wills 61
    Narcissa Wills 37
    Monroe Wills 19
    Montigue f Wills 16
    Zachariah Wills 13
    Marshall C Wills 11
    Mary J Wills 9
    John T Wills 7
    Livington l Wills 5
    Sarah E C Wills 2
    Mary Jane Wills 15
    Nancy Clemens 40
    York Price 18.
  2. United States Federal Census, 1880 United States Federal Census
    Name: Jno. Wills
    Home in 1880: District 8, Humphreys, Tennessee
    Age: 17
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1863
    Birthplace: Tennessee
    Relation to Head of Household: Son
    Father's Name: Bennie F.
    Father's birthplace: Tennessee
    Mother's Name: Elizabeth
    Mother's birthplace: Tennessee
    Neighbors: View others on page
    Marital Status: Single
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Cannot read/write:

    Blind:

    Deaf and dumb:

    Otherwise disabled:

    Idiotic or insane: View Image
    Household Members: Name Age
    Bennie F. Wills 59
    Elizabeth Wills 45
    Jno. Wills 17
    Carline Wills 12.
  3. United States Federal Census, 1880 United States Federal Census (best possible match)
    Name: Jno. Wills
    Home in 1880: District 8, Humphreys, Tennessee
    Age: 17
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1863
    Birthplace: Tennessee
    Relation to Head of Household: Son
    Father's Name: Bennie F.
    Father's birthplace: Tennessee
    Mother's Name: Elizabeth
    Mother's birthplace: Tennessee
    Neighbors: View others on page
    Marital Status: Single
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Cannot read/write:

    Blind:

    Deaf and dumb:

    Otherwise disabled:

    Idiotic or insane: View Image
    Household Members: Name Age
    Bennie F. Wills 59
    Elizabeth Wills 45
    Jno. Wills 17
    Carline Wills 12.

James Wells

M, #39616, b. 1845
  • Reference: W024 ID202
  • (Household Member) Census: 1860; Humphreys Co., Tennessee, USA;
    1860 United States Federal Census
    Name: B F Wills
    Age in 1860: 43
    Birth Year: abt 1817
    Birthplace: North Carolina
    Home in 1860: District 9, Humphreys, Tennessee
    Gender: Male
    Post Office: Waverly

    Household Members: Name Age
    B F Wills 43
    Mary Wills 40
    James Wills 15
    Baswell Wills 11
    Monroe Wills 9
    Mantique Wills 8
    Zachariah Wills 4
    Caledaria Wills 2
    Nancy Clemons 30; Head of Household=Benjamin Franklin Wells

Baswell Wells

M, #39617, b. 1849
  • Reference: W024 ID202
  • (Household Member) Census: 1860; Humphreys Co., Tennessee, USA;
    1860 United States Federal Census
    Name: B F Wills
    Age in 1860: 43
    Birth Year: abt 1817
    Birthplace: North Carolina
    Home in 1860: District 9, Humphreys, Tennessee
    Gender: Male
    Post Office: Waverly

    Household Members: Name Age
    B F Wills 43
    Mary Wills 40
    James Wills 15
    Baswell Wills 11
    Monroe Wills 9
    Mantique Wills 8
    Zachariah Wills 4
    Caledaria Wills 2
    Nancy Clemons 30; Head of Household=Benjamin Franklin Wells

Monroe Wells

M, #39618, b. 1851
  • Reference: W024 ID202
  • (Household Member) Census: 1860; Humphreys Co., Tennessee, USA;
    1860 United States Federal Census
    Name: B F Wills
    Age in 1860: 43
    Birth Year: abt 1817
    Birthplace: North Carolina
    Home in 1860: District 9, Humphreys, Tennessee
    Gender: Male
    Post Office: Waverly

    Household Members: Name Age
    B F Wills 43
    Mary Wills 40
    James Wills 15
    Baswell Wills 11
    Monroe Wills 9
    Mantique Wills 8
    Zachariah Wills 4
    Caledaria Wills 2
    Nancy Clemons 30; Head of Household=Benjamin Franklin Wells
  • (Household Member) Census: 1870; Humphreys Co., Tennessee, USA;
    1870 United States Federal Census (not sure this is correct Benjamin)
    Name: Benjamin F Wills
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1809
    Age in 1870: 61
    Birthplace: Tennessee
    Home in 1870: District 8, Humphreys, Tennessee
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Value of real estate: View Image
    Post Office: Waverley
    Household Members: Name Age
    Benjamin F Wills 61
    Narcissa Wills 37
    Monroe Wills 19
    Montigue f Wills 16
    Zachariah Wills 13
    Marshall C Wills 11
    Mary J Wills 9
    John T Wills 7
    Livington l Wills 5
    Sarah E C Wills 2
    Mary Jane Wills 15
    Nancy Clemens 40
    York Price 18; Head of Household=Benjamin Franklin Wells1

Citations

  1. United States Federal Census, 1870 United States Federal Census (not sure this is correct Benjamin)
    Name: Benjamin F Wills
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1809
    Age in 1870: 61
    Birthplace: Tennessee
    Home in 1870: District 8, Humphreys, Tennessee
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Value of real estate: View Image
    Post Office: Waverley
    Household Members: Name Age
    Benjamin F Wills 61
    Narcissa Wills 37
    Monroe Wills 19
    Montigue f Wills 16
    Zachariah Wills 13
    Marshall C Wills 11
    Mary J Wills 9
    John T Wills 7
    Livington l Wills 5
    Sarah E C Wills 2
    Mary Jane Wills 15
    Nancy Clemens 40
    York Price 18.

Montague Wells

M, #39619, b. 1853
  • Reference: W024 ID202
  • (Household Member) Census: 1860; Humphreys Co., Tennessee, USA;
    1860 United States Federal Census
    Name: B F Wills
    Age in 1860: 43
    Birth Year: abt 1817
    Birthplace: North Carolina
    Home in 1860: District 9, Humphreys, Tennessee
    Gender: Male
    Post Office: Waverly

    Household Members: Name Age
    B F Wills 43
    Mary Wills 40
    James Wills 15
    Baswell Wills 11
    Monroe Wills 9
    Mantique Wills 8
    Zachariah Wills 4
    Caledaria Wills 2
    Nancy Clemons 30; Head of Household=Benjamin Franklin Wells
  • (Household Member) Census: 1870; Humphreys Co., Tennessee, USA;
    1870 United States Federal Census (not sure this is correct Benjamin)
    Name: Benjamin F Wills
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1809
    Age in 1870: 61
    Birthplace: Tennessee
    Home in 1870: District 8, Humphreys, Tennessee
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Value of real estate: View Image
    Post Office: Waverley
    Household Members: Name Age
    Benjamin F Wills 61
    Narcissa Wills 37
    Monroe Wills 19
    Montigue f Wills 16
    Zachariah Wills 13
    Marshall C Wills 11
    Mary J Wills 9
    John T Wills 7
    Livington l Wills 5
    Sarah E C Wills 2
    Mary Jane Wills 15
    Nancy Clemens 40
    York Price 18; Head of Household=Benjamin Franklin Wells1

Citations

  1. United States Federal Census, 1870 United States Federal Census (not sure this is correct Benjamin)
    Name: Benjamin F Wills
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1809
    Age in 1870: 61
    Birthplace: Tennessee
    Home in 1870: District 8, Humphreys, Tennessee
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Value of real estate: View Image
    Post Office: Waverley
    Household Members: Name Age
    Benjamin F Wills 61
    Narcissa Wills 37
    Monroe Wills 19
    Montigue f Wills 16
    Zachariah Wills 13
    Marshall C Wills 11
    Mary J Wills 9
    John T Wills 7
    Livington l Wills 5
    Sarah E C Wills 2
    Mary Jane Wills 15
    Nancy Clemens 40
    York Price 18.

Zachariah Wells

M, #39620, b. 1856
  • Reference: W024 ID202
  • (Household Member) Census: 1860; Humphreys Co., Tennessee, USA;
    1860 United States Federal Census
    Name: B F Wills
    Age in 1860: 43
    Birth Year: abt 1817
    Birthplace: North Carolina
    Home in 1860: District 9, Humphreys, Tennessee
    Gender: Male
    Post Office: Waverly

    Household Members: Name Age
    B F Wills 43
    Mary Wills 40
    James Wills 15
    Baswell Wills 11
    Monroe Wills 9
    Mantique Wills 8
    Zachariah Wills 4
    Caledaria Wills 2
    Nancy Clemons 30; Head of Household=Benjamin Franklin Wells
  • (Household Member) Census: 1870; Humphreys Co., Tennessee, USA;
    1870 United States Federal Census (not sure this is correct Benjamin)
    Name: Benjamin F Wills
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1809
    Age in 1870: 61
    Birthplace: Tennessee
    Home in 1870: District 8, Humphreys, Tennessee
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Value of real estate: View Image
    Post Office: Waverley
    Household Members: Name Age
    Benjamin F Wills 61
    Narcissa Wills 37
    Monroe Wills 19
    Montigue f Wills 16
    Zachariah Wills 13
    Marshall C Wills 11
    Mary J Wills 9
    John T Wills 7
    Livington l Wills 5
    Sarah E C Wills 2
    Mary Jane Wills 15
    Nancy Clemens 40
    York Price 18; Head of Household=Benjamin Franklin Wells1

Citations

  1. United States Federal Census, 1870 United States Federal Census (not sure this is correct Benjamin)
    Name: Benjamin F Wills
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1809
    Age in 1870: 61
    Birthplace: Tennessee
    Home in 1870: District 8, Humphreys, Tennessee
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Value of real estate: View Image
    Post Office: Waverley
    Household Members: Name Age
    Benjamin F Wills 61
    Narcissa Wills 37
    Monroe Wills 19
    Montigue f Wills 16
    Zachariah Wills 13
    Marshall C Wills 11
    Mary J Wills 9
    John T Wills 7
    Livington l Wills 5
    Sarah E C Wills 2
    Mary Jane Wills 15
    Nancy Clemens 40
    York Price 18.

Caledria Wells

F, #39621, b. 1858
  • Reference: W024 ID202
  • (Household Member) Census: 1860; Humphreys Co., Tennessee, USA;
    1860 United States Federal Census
    Name: B F Wills
    Age in 1860: 43
    Birth Year: abt 1817
    Birthplace: North Carolina
    Home in 1860: District 9, Humphreys, Tennessee
    Gender: Male
    Post Office: Waverly

    Household Members: Name Age
    B F Wills 43
    Mary Wills 40
    James Wills 15
    Baswell Wills 11
    Monroe Wills 9
    Mantique Wills 8
    Zachariah Wills 4
    Caledaria Wills 2
    Nancy Clemons 30; Head of Household=Benjamin Franklin Wells
  • (Household Member) Census: 1870; Humphreys Co., Tennessee, USA;
    1870 United States Federal Census (not sure this is correct Benjamin)
    Name: Benjamin F Wills
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1809
    Age in 1870: 61
    Birthplace: Tennessee
    Home in 1870: District 8, Humphreys, Tennessee
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Value of real estate: View Image
    Post Office: Waverley
    Household Members: Name Age
    Benjamin F Wills 61
    Narcissa Wills 37
    Monroe Wills 19
    Montigue f Wills 16
    Zachariah Wills 13
    Marshall C Wills 11
    Mary J Wills 9
    John T Wills 7
    Livington l Wills 5
    Sarah E C Wills 2
    Mary Jane Wills 15
    Nancy Clemens 40
    York Price 18; Head of Household=Benjamin Franklin Wells1

Citations

  1. United States Federal Census, 1870 United States Federal Census (not sure this is correct Benjamin)
    Name: Benjamin F Wills
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1809
    Age in 1870: 61
    Birthplace: Tennessee
    Home in 1870: District 8, Humphreys, Tennessee
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Value of real estate: View Image
    Post Office: Waverley
    Household Members: Name Age
    Benjamin F Wills 61
    Narcissa Wills 37
    Monroe Wills 19
    Montigue f Wills 16
    Zachariah Wills 13
    Marshall C Wills 11
    Mary J Wills 9
    John T Wills 7
    Livington l Wills 5
    Sarah E C Wills 2
    Mary Jane Wills 15
    Nancy Clemens 40
    York Price 18.

Marshall C Wells

M, #39622, b. 1859
  • Reference: W024 ID202
  • (Household Member) Census: 1870; Humphreys Co., Tennessee, USA;
    1870 United States Federal Census (not sure this is correct Benjamin)
    Name: Benjamin F Wills
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1809
    Age in 1870: 61
    Birthplace: Tennessee
    Home in 1870: District 8, Humphreys, Tennessee
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Value of real estate: View Image
    Post Office: Waverley
    Household Members: Name Age
    Benjamin F Wills 61
    Narcissa Wills 37
    Monroe Wills 19
    Montigue f Wills 16
    Zachariah Wills 13
    Marshall C Wills 11
    Mary J Wills 9
    John T Wills 7
    Livington l Wills 5
    Sarah E C Wills 2
    Mary Jane Wills 15
    Nancy Clemens 40
    York Price 18; Head of Household=Benjamin Franklin Wells1

Citations

  1. United States Federal Census, 1870 United States Federal Census (not sure this is correct Benjamin)
    Name: Benjamin F Wills
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1809
    Age in 1870: 61
    Birthplace: Tennessee
    Home in 1870: District 8, Humphreys, Tennessee
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Value of real estate: View Image
    Post Office: Waverley
    Household Members: Name Age
    Benjamin F Wills 61
    Narcissa Wills 37
    Monroe Wills 19
    Montigue f Wills 16
    Zachariah Wills 13
    Marshall C Wills 11
    Mary J Wills 9
    John T Wills 7
    Livington l Wills 5
    Sarah E C Wills 2
    Mary Jane Wills 15
    Nancy Clemens 40
    York Price 18.

Mary J Wells

F, #39623, b. 1861
  • Reference: W024 ID202
  • (Household Member) Census: 1870; Humphreys Co., Tennessee, USA;
    1870 United States Federal Census (not sure this is correct Benjamin)
    Name: Benjamin F Wills
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1809
    Age in 1870: 61
    Birthplace: Tennessee
    Home in 1870: District 8, Humphreys, Tennessee
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Value of real estate: View Image
    Post Office: Waverley
    Household Members: Name Age
    Benjamin F Wills 61
    Narcissa Wills 37
    Monroe Wills 19
    Montigue f Wills 16
    Zachariah Wills 13
    Marshall C Wills 11
    Mary J Wills 9
    John T Wills 7
    Livington l Wills 5
    Sarah E C Wills 2
    Mary Jane Wills 15
    Nancy Clemens 40
    York Price 18; Head of Household=Benjamin Franklin Wells1

Citations

  1. United States Federal Census, 1870 United States Federal Census (not sure this is correct Benjamin)
    Name: Benjamin F Wills
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1809
    Age in 1870: 61
    Birthplace: Tennessee
    Home in 1870: District 8, Humphreys, Tennessee
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Value of real estate: View Image
    Post Office: Waverley
    Household Members: Name Age
    Benjamin F Wills 61
    Narcissa Wills 37
    Monroe Wills 19
    Montigue f Wills 16
    Zachariah Wills 13
    Marshall C Wills 11
    Mary J Wills 9
    John T Wills 7
    Livington l Wills 5
    Sarah E C Wills 2
    Mary Jane Wills 15
    Nancy Clemens 40
    York Price 18.

Livingston I Wells

M, #39624, b. 1865
  • Reference: W024 ID202
  • (Household Member) Census: 1870; Humphreys Co., Tennessee, USA;
    1870 United States Federal Census (not sure this is correct Benjamin)
    Name: Benjamin F Wills
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1809
    Age in 1870: 61
    Birthplace: Tennessee
    Home in 1870: District 8, Humphreys, Tennessee
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Value of real estate: View Image
    Post Office: Waverley
    Household Members: Name Age
    Benjamin F Wills 61
    Narcissa Wills 37
    Monroe Wills 19
    Montigue f Wills 16
    Zachariah Wills 13
    Marshall C Wills 11
    Mary J Wills 9
    John T Wills 7
    Livington l Wills 5
    Sarah E C Wills 2
    Mary Jane Wills 15
    Nancy Clemens 40
    York Price 18; Head of Household=Benjamin Franklin Wells1

Citations

  1. United States Federal Census, 1870 United States Federal Census (not sure this is correct Benjamin)
    Name: Benjamin F Wills
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1809
    Age in 1870: 61
    Birthplace: Tennessee
    Home in 1870: District 8, Humphreys, Tennessee
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Value of real estate: View Image
    Post Office: Waverley
    Household Members: Name Age
    Benjamin F Wills 61
    Narcissa Wills 37
    Monroe Wills 19
    Montigue f Wills 16
    Zachariah Wills 13
    Marshall C Wills 11
    Mary J Wills 9
    John T Wills 7
    Livington l Wills 5
    Sarah E C Wills 2
    Mary Jane Wills 15
    Nancy Clemens 40
    York Price 18.

Sarah Carline Wells

F, #39625, b. 1868
  • Reference: W024 ID202
  • (Household Member) Census: 1870; Humphreys Co., Tennessee, USA;
    1870 United States Federal Census (not sure this is correct Benjamin)
    Name: Benjamin F Wills
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1809
    Age in 1870: 61
    Birthplace: Tennessee
    Home in 1870: District 8, Humphreys, Tennessee
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Value of real estate: View Image
    Post Office: Waverley
    Household Members: Name Age
    Benjamin F Wills 61
    Narcissa Wills 37
    Monroe Wills 19
    Montigue f Wills 16
    Zachariah Wills 13
    Marshall C Wills 11
    Mary J Wills 9
    John T Wills 7
    Livington l Wills 5
    Sarah E C Wills 2
    Mary Jane Wills 15
    Nancy Clemens 40
    York Price 18; Head of Household=Benjamin Franklin Wells1
  • (Household Member) Census: 1880; Humphreys Co., Tennessee, USA;
    1880 United States Federal Census (best possible match)
    Name: Jno. Wills
    Home in 1880: District 8, Humphreys, Tennessee
    Age: 17
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1863
    Birthplace: Tennessee
    Relation to Head of Household: Son
    Father's Name: Bennie F.
    Father's birthplace: Tennessee
    Mother's Name: Elizabeth
    Mother's birthplace: Tennessee
    Neighbors: View others on page
    Marital Status: Single
    Race: White
    Gender: Male

    Household Members: Name Age
    Bennie F. Wills 59
    Elizabeth Wills 45
    Jno. Wills 17
    Carline Wills 12; Head of Household=Benjamin Franklin Wells2

Citations

  1. United States Federal Census, 1870 United States Federal Census (not sure this is correct Benjamin)
    Name: Benjamin F Wills
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1809
    Age in 1870: 61
    Birthplace: Tennessee
    Home in 1870: District 8, Humphreys, Tennessee
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Value of real estate: View Image
    Post Office: Waverley
    Household Members: Name Age
    Benjamin F Wills 61
    Narcissa Wills 37
    Monroe Wills 19
    Montigue f Wills 16
    Zachariah Wills 13
    Marshall C Wills 11
    Mary J Wills 9
    John T Wills 7
    Livington l Wills 5
    Sarah E C Wills 2
    Mary Jane Wills 15
    Nancy Clemens 40
    York Price 18.
  2. United States Federal Census, 1880 United States Federal Census (best possible match)
    Name: Jno. Wills
    Home in 1880: District 8, Humphreys, Tennessee
    Age: 17
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1863
    Birthplace: Tennessee
    Relation to Head of Household: Son
    Father's Name: Bennie F.
    Father's birthplace: Tennessee
    Mother's Name: Elizabeth
    Mother's birthplace: Tennessee
    Neighbors: View others on page
    Marital Status: Single
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Cannot read/write:

    Blind:

    Deaf and dumb:

    Otherwise disabled:

    Idiotic or insane: View Image
    Household Members: Name Age
    Bennie F. Wills 59
    Elizabeth Wills 45
    Jno. Wills 17
    Carline Wills 12.

William Jr Wells

M, #39626, b. circa 1770
  • Reference: W013 ID258

_ID777 B777 _W9991,2

M, #39627, b. 777
  • Reference: W999 ID777
  • Birth*: 7771

Citations

  1. Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
  2. Gerald Arthur Osborn, e-mail address ID777cW013_B777 Kristin Cart 11/09/2008,_ID777 _Researcher.

Mary Ann Wells1,2

F, #39629, b. 1853, d. 1879
  • Reference: W013 ID777
  • (Household Member) Census: 1860; Marion, Mercer Co., Missouri, USA;
    1860 United States Federal Census
    Name: Zack Wells
    Age in 1860: 52
    Birth Year: abt 1808
    Birthplace: Tennessee
    Home in 1860: Marion, Mercer, Missouri
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Post Office: Mercer
    Value of real estate: View Image
    Household Members: Name Age
    Zack Wells 52
    Eliza Wells 32
    Thomas Wells 20
    William Wells 21
    Jane Wells 11
    J B Wells 9
    M A Wells 7
    M C Wells 5
    G W Wells 2
    R Rayburne 16; Head of Household=Zachariah Wells2

Citations

  1. Gerald Arthur Osborn, e-mail address ID777cW013_B777 Kristin Cart 11/09/2008,_ID777 _Researcher.
  2. Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.

Zachariah Wells1,2

M, #39630, b. 1808, d. 1890
  • Reference: W013 ID777
  • (Head of Household) Census: 1830; Claiborne Co., Tennessee, USA; 1830 United States Federal Census
    Name: Zachariah Wells
    County: Claiborne
    State: Tennessee
    2
  • (Head of Household) Census: 1850; Mercer Co., Missouri, USA;
    1850 MO Mercer ED56, family 118
    Wells, Zachariah, age 40, gardner, b: KY
    Wells, Liza, age 35, b: IN
    Wells, Thomas, age 10, b: MO
    Wells, Robert, age 6, b: MO
    Wells, Jacob, age 2, b: MO
    Wells, L J (female), age 2, b: MO (twins?); Household Member=Eliza Hobbs, Household Member=Thomas Wells, Household Member=Robert Wells, Household Member=Jacob Wells, Household Member=L J Wells2,4
  • (Head of Household) Census: 1860; Marion, Mercer Co., Missouri, USA;
    1860 United States Federal Census
    Name: Zack Wells
    Age in 1860: 52
    Birth Year: abt 1808
    Birthplace: Tennessee
    Home in 1860: Marion, Mercer, Missouri
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Post Office: Mercer
    Value of real estate: View Image
    Household Members: Name Age
    Zack Wells 52
    Eliza Wells 32
    Thomas Wells 20
    William Wells 21
    Jane Wells 11
    J B Wells 9
    M A Wells 7
    M C Wells 5
    G W Wells 2
    R Rayburne 16; Household Member=Eliza Hobbs, Household Member=Thomas Wells, Household Member=William Wells, Household Member=Eliza Jane Wells, Household Member=James Buck Wells, Household Member=Mary Ann Wells, Household Member=George W Wells, Household Member=Melissa C Wells2
  • (Head of Household) Census: 1870; Lancaster Co., Nebraska, USA;
    1870 United States Federal Census
    about Zachariah Wells
    Name: Zachariah Wells
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1808
    Age in 1870: 62
    Birthplace: Kentucky
    Home in 1870: Lancaster, Nebraska
    Gender: Male
    Value of real estate: View Image
    Post Office: Lincoln
    Household Members: Name Age
    Zachariah Wells 62
    Sarah A Wells 40
    James B Wells 19
    Matilda Wells 16
    Malisse Wells 14
    Ann Wells 12
    George W Wells 10
    Rachel Wells 8
    Margaret Wells 7
    General G Wells 4
    Jehn Wells 1; Household Member=Jehu Wells, Household Member=General G Wells, Household Member=Margaret Wells, Household Member=George W Wells, Household Member=Melissa C Wells, Household Member=James Buck Wells, Household Member=Matilda Wells2
  • Note*: circa 1878; Children of Edward Parsons and Mary Wells lived in this household shortly before (ca 1879 when Mary died) and after Edward's death in 1884. Amanda Plough lived in this house at this time until her death in 1885. Information passed on by James Parsons to son Andrew Parsons to widow Elsie Parsons originated in this household. Genealogy of Amanda's husband Joab Hobbs was passed on in this manner.2,1
  • Note: circa 1878; Children of Edward Parsons and Mary Wells lived in Zachariah Wells' household shortly before (ca 1879 when Mary died) and after Edward's death in 1884. Amanda Plough lived in this house at this time until her death in 1885. Information passed on by James Parsons to son Andrew Parsons to widow Elsie Parsons originated in this household. Genealogy of Amanda's husband Joab Hobbs was passed on in this manner.

    1860 census Harrison Co., MO2,1
  • (Head of Household) Census*: 7 June 1880; Olive Branch, Lancaster Co., Nebraska, USA;
    1880 NE Lancaster Olive Branch, family 40
    Wells, Zachariah, age 72, farmer, b: TN, father b: PA, mother b: GA
    Wells, Sarah Ann, wfie, age 50, b: IN, father b: VA, mother b: KY
    Wells, Margaret, age 16, dau, b: MO
    Wells, General, age 13, son, b: NE
    Wells, John, age 11, b: NE
    Wells, Norman, age 9, son, b: NE
    Hobbs, Amanda, age 73, mother-in-law, b: KY (parents b: KY)
    Hobbs, James, age 17, nephew, b: MO parents b: KY
    Farley, John, age 26?, nephew, b: MO, father b: OH, mother b; IN
    George, Stephen, age 24, son-in-law, carpenter, b: IA, parents b: CT
    George, Rachel, age 19, dau, b: MO, father b: TN, mother b: IN
    George, Murda, age 1, grand-daughter, b: NE, father b: IA, mother b: MO; Household Member=Sarah A Hobbs, Household Member=Norman Wells, Household Member=Jehu Wells, Household Member=General G Wells, Household Member=Margaret Wells2

Family 1: Mary Wilson b. c 1810, d. b 1834

Family 2: Nelly _____ b. c 1815

Family 3: Polly Ballou b. c 1820

Family 4: Eliza Hobbs b. 16 Sep 1826, d. 1862

  • (Groom) Marriage*: 16 October 1844; Grundy Co., Missouri, USA; Missouri Marriages to 1850
    Spouse 1: Bayton, Eliza
    Spouse 2: Wells, Zachariah
    Marriage Date: 16 Oct 1844
    Marriage Location: Missouri
    Grundy County; Bride=Eliza Hobbs2,1

Family 5: Sarah A Hobbs b. 1835

Citations

  1. Gerald Arthur Osborn, e-mail address ID777cW013_B777 Kristin Cart 11/09/2008,_ID777 _Researcher.
  2. Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
  3. Census, 1880 NE Lancaster Olive Branch, family 40
    Wells, Zachariah, age 72, farmer, b: TN, father b: PA, mother b: GA
    Wells, Sarah Ann, wfie, age 50, b: IN, father b: VA, mother b: KY
    Wells, Margaret, age 16, dau, b: MO
    Wells, General, age 13, son, b: NE
    Wells, John, age 11, b: NE
    Wells, Norman, age 9, son, b: NE
    Hobbs, Amanda, age 73, mother-in-law, b: KY (parents b: KY)
    Hobbs, James, age 17, nephew, b: MO parents b: KY
    Farley, John, age 26?, nephew, b: MO, father b: OH, mother b; IN
    George, Stephen, age 24, son-in-law, carpenter, b: IA, parents b: CT
    George, Rachel, age 19, dau, b: MO, father b: TN, mother b: IN
    George, Murda, age 1, grand-daughter, b: NE, father b: IA, mother b: MO.
  4. Census, 1850 MO Mercer ED56, family 118
    Wells, Zachariah, age 40, gardner, b: KY
    Wells, Liza, age 35, b: IN
    Wells, Thomas, age 10, b: MO
    Wells, Robert, age 6, b: MO
    Wells, Jacob, age 2, b: MO
    Wells, L J (female), age 2, b: MO (twins?).

Eliza Hobbs1,2

F, #39631, b. 16 September 1826, d. 1862
  • Reference: W999 ID777
  • Married Name: 27 February 1842; Mrs. Rayburn (Hobbs)
  • Married Name: circa 1843; Mrs. Bayton (Hobbs)
  • Married Name: 16 October 1844; Mrs. Wells (Hobbs)
  • (Household Member) Census: 1850; Mercer Co., Missouri, USA;
    1850 MO Mercer ED56, family 118
    Wells, Zachariah, age 40, gardner, b: KY
    Wells, Liza, age 35, b: IN
    Wells, Thomas, age 10, b: MO
    Wells, Robert, age 6, b: MO
    Wells, Jacob, age 2, b: MO
    Wells, L J (female), age 2, b: MO (twins?); Head of Household=Zachariah Wells2,3
  • (Household Member) Census: 1860; Marion, Mercer Co., Missouri, USA;
    1860 United States Federal Census
    Name: Zack Wells
    Age in 1860: 52
    Birth Year: abt 1808
    Birthplace: Tennessee
    Home in 1860: Marion, Mercer, Missouri
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Post Office: Mercer
    Value of real estate: View Image
    Household Members: Name Age
    Zack Wells 52
    Eliza Wells 32
    Thomas Wells 20
    William Wells 21
    Jane Wells 11
    J B Wells 9
    M A Wells 7
    M C Wells 5
    G W Wells 2
    R Rayburne 16; Head of Household=Zachariah Wells2

Family: Zachariah Wells b. 1808, d. 1890

Citations

  1. Gerald Arthur Osborn, e-mail address ID777cW013_B777 Kristin Cart 11/09/2008,_ID777 _Researcher.
  2. Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
  3. Census, 1850 MO Mercer ED56, family 118
    Wells, Zachariah, age 40, gardner, b: KY
    Wells, Liza, age 35, b: IN
    Wells, Thomas, age 10, b: MO
    Wells, Robert, age 6, b: MO
    Wells, Jacob, age 2, b: MO
    Wells, L J (female), age 2, b: MO (twins?).

Sgt. Zachariah Wells1,2

M, #39632, b. between 1746 and 1750, d. after 14 March 1833
  • Reference: W013 ID181
  • Milit-Beg: 1776; Virginia, USA; 1776 1) ALSO PVT, CAPTS HENRY LEE, HENRY PEYTON, COLS THEODORE BLAND, HENRY LEE; 2) LIFE GUARD FOR GEN WASHINGTON; PRISONER3
  • NSDAR/NSSAR: 1776; Virginia, USA; Zachariah Wells Revolutionary War Pension file # S 39119. Sullivan County, TN.4,3
  • Note*: between 1838 and 1845; Whitley Co., Kentucky, USA; Whitley County Chancery court 1838-1845

    Land dispute: Zachariah Wells Heirs vs Abraham Wells. Also mentioned in county court orders , film number___.

    Kentucky State Archive, Whitley County Decrees, box 94, unindexed.

    Zachariah Wells Revolutionary War Pension file # S 39119. Sullivan County, TN.



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    To the Hon[ora]ble the judge of the Whitley [circu]it court in chancery[ ? ] your orators William We[lls, J ]ermiah Wells, [Benjam]in Shipley and Caty his wife [late] Caty Wells, John Jon[es,] Polly his wife late Polly Wells, & [Jac]ob Wells humbly complaining respectfully showeth unto your honor that in the year _____ their Ancestor Zachariah Wells purchased from John Wilson a tract of land more or less lying on Buffaloe Creek a Branch of Big Poplar, partly in the now county of Whitley and parly in the county of Knox--they state that their ancestor paid to the said Wilson the price agreed upon as the consideration which they believe was about $180. They further state that a deed of conveyance was executed by the said Wilson to their father the said Zachariah Wells but the same was never recorded because more than eight months had elapsed from the time of its execution, before [its presentation to the clerk of the ? ] court--the land then lay--they understood that in pursuance of the direction of said clerk their ancestor went to the said Wilson and asked that he should acknowledge the old deed or make a new one to him--that Wilson declined to do so unless their ancestor would pay him some trifle for his trouble, which was refused--they state that in this manner matters stood for perhaps many years--during this time their ancestor resided at the house of Abraham Wells, and your orator Jacob Wells who had continued to reside on said land--they understand and believe that Abraham Wells, a year or two before the death of their ancestor procured a deed to be made to himself for said land without the knowledge or consent of their ancestor in the following manner, Wilson the grantor was owing to William Cummins some 4 or 5 dollars, and the

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    said [Abra]ham Wells sent word to the [said] Wilson that if he Wilso[n wou]ld make to him a deed for [sai]d land in contest he Wel[ls wo]uld pay to Cummins the 4 [or 5 do]llars which Wilson [owed] him and for this and no other [consi]deration the said [Wil]son executed a deed to the said [Wel]ls without the knowledge or consent of their ancestor Zachariah--they state that the execution of said deed was kept entirely secret until after the death of their Ancestor who died without any will nor has letter of Administration here taken out upon his estate. They state that their ancestor as they believe was incapable in law of rendering any consent at the date of the deed to the said Abraham Wells on account of extreme old age and bodily infirmity which had impaired his mind so as to disqualify him from doing business. They state that their Ancestor was a pensioner of the general government and for his services in the revolution war [?] $96 per Annum. they [ ? ] the said Abraham [ ] control [ ] the person and personal property of the d[ece]dent for many years before his death but has never accounted to any of your orators for any portion of said estate, they state that they know nothing of the amount which came to his hands nor its disposition and as to this prayed a discovery--they state that the said Abraham had possession of the deed which was not recorded from Wilson to their Ancestor and prayed that he may be compelled to exhibit it, and show the original deed from Wilson himself, which they believe was prepared by the said Abraham from the old deed of Wilson to your orators Ancestor--they state that your orators and the said Abraham are the only heirs of their ancestor the said Zachariah, except a child of Jesse Wells by the name of Peggy. They state that Jesse was a child of their ancestor and has departerd this life--that his daughter Peggy is married

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    and they [sup]pose is living but they do [not kn]ow to whom she is m[arri]ed--they therefore pray [?] Wilson the land Abrah[am] Wells & the unknown heirs a[?] of Jesse Wells b[e m]ade defendants to this bill [and] compelled to answer the allegations thereof according [to] the rules of chancery practice--they pray that upon final hearing that the said Abraham be compelled to consign the land mentioned to the heirs at law of Zachariah Wells and that he be compelled to pay to each his distributable share of the money and property which he converted to his own use belonging to the estate of their Ancestor either before or after his death and for such other and further [?] as to equ[?] belongs and are duty bound they wish [?] that the deed from the said Wilson to the said Abraham Wells be cancelled set aside and held for hought and that thew said Wilson be compelled to convey the land aforesaid to the heirs at law of Zachariah Wells, or else.





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    The Deposition of William Cummins taken at the house of Thomas Cox on the 20th of Sept 1843. By court to be read as evidence in a suit in chancery now depending in the Whitley Circuit Court wherein--the heirs of Zachariah Wells is complt and the heirs of Abraham Wells as Deft--this deponent being of lawful age and just duly sworn--deponent sayeth that Abraham Wells brought me the deed for the land now in contest to take to John Wilson to have acknowledged and I took the deed to Wilson and he refused to [make?] out the deed and said Abraham Wells had not complied with the contract and after consulting with his wife and this deponent, telling him that Abraham Wells had his father on his land to take care of he agreed to [make?] out the deed by this deponent giving him $4.25 or there about that he owed him and this deponent agreeing to charge him no court as a justice of the peace--for some trials that Wilson had before him, he did make out the deed and I gave the deed to Abraham Wells, and the said Wells paid me the amount that Wilson owed me.

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    I know that Jacob Wells knew that Abraham Wells had got title to the land before the death of his father. I think that Zachariah Wells lived with Abraham Wells some 8 or 9 years before his death. This deponent tried to persuade the old man in his lifetime to give Wilson something to make the title. But he said he would give him nothing. But if the children thought it proper to give him anything they might do so but he would give him nothing himself. This was before he went to live with Abraham Wells.

    Question by complaintant. Do you or do you not know that our father drew a pension of ninety six dollars per annum during the time he lived with Abraham Wells, and was it or was it not an ample sufficiency to pay his board & maintain him? Answer--He was entitled to a pension of ninety six dollars per annum during the time he lived with Abraham Wells and previous thereto, but failed to draw for some time. I drew the money for the whole time and paid it over to him before he died, & whilst he was living with Abraham Wells with the exception of twenty dollars per annum which the old man paid me for drawing the money, & five dollars in addition for the first year

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    By same--was or was not the old man out of debt, in easy circumstances and had no use for money except to maintain himself? Answer--I do not think the old man was much in debt--or had use for money except for a support. By Same--was or was not the old man's pension money used by Abraham in support & for the use of the family? Answer--I think it was.
    By the Defts--Do you or not know that Abraham Wells lived with the old man several years after he was twenty one years old and took care of him after the death of his wife? Answer I think he did. By the same--Do you or not know that the old man gave some of his pension money to some of his other children? Answer--I heard the old man say he had made use of some of the money in that way--I heard him say he had gave Jacob Wells $30 or $35 for a mare--and he had loaned the mare and a saddle to him and he had kept them, and he further states that he went to the old man to borrow money and he said he had not the money to lend. And I asked him what he had done with it and he said he had divided out

    (''John Sears claimed his attendance $.50 for 1 day'' written along side margin)

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    amongst his children. By the same--did you or not hear the compt Jacob Wells say to day that he had got part if the money? Answer--yes.

    Question by the Complaintant--state if it was not the agreement of the parties present at the time the deed was executed that it was to be kept secret during the old man's lifetime? Answer--In the talk took place, but not by Abraham Wells who was not present . It was suggested by myself and Mrs Wilson. By same--Do or not you know that the old man bought a horse for forty dollars of his pension money and gave to Abraham Wells? Answer--No I think the old man Abraham bought a mare of [Colman?] and forty dollars of the pension money went to pay for her. By same--state if you are any related to Abraham Wells' family? Answer--Yes--the wife of Abraham Wells (now his widow) is my niece.

    By the Defts--Do you or not know that the old man was in debt to Abraham Wells before he drew his pension money and was not the mare purchased to pay him what he owed him? Answer--I heard some account of some things that the old man had got of Abraham and I saw a paper that the old man had kept the account but I can't tell much about it.

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    And further this deponent saith not. William Cummins

    Also the deposition of John Sears taken at the same time and place to be read as evidence in the same suit, this deponent being of lawful age and just duly sworn deposeth & sayeth--I was present at Abrahm Wells on the 18th of November 1838 and understood that Jacob Wells had bought a tract of land of Abraham Wells the place where their father fomerly lived, which is now in contest, and Jacob Wells had paid A Wells one gray mare and in my presence--Jacob Wells gave up the land to A. Wells and A. Wells gave

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    his note to J. Wells for $45 for the gray mare and I went his security and I heard A. Wells say to Jacob Wells as he had took the land back that he want J. Wells to give him possession and he said to him that there it was he held no claim upon it.

    By Deft.--Was you or not acquainted with the old man and was he or not a helpless palsied old man? Answer--Yes I was acquainted with the old man and he was a helpless old man for some time before his death and A. Wells took good care of him. And further this deponent saith not. John Sears

    John Sears claimed one day attendance 50 cts Justice fees $1.00. I do certify that the foregoing deposition was taken in the Town of Williamsburg, Whitley County on 20th Sept 1843 by [?] as I subscribed and sworn to 20th Sept 1843 James T C[?]







    To the Honorable Judge of the Whitley Circuit Court in Chancery sitting; Your orators William Wells, Jeremiah Wells, Benjamin Shipley, & Caty his wife late Caty Wells, John Jones & Polly his wife late Polly Wells, & Jacob Wells would respectfully represent that since the filing of the original bill in the Whitley Circuit court, against Abraham Wells, John Wilson and the unknown heirs of Jesse Wells--Abraham Wells, one of the defendants has departed this life leaving Betsy Wells, James Powers and Lucindy his wife late Lucindy Wells, Jesse Wells, John Wells, William H. Wells, and Sally Wells, his children and Polly Wells, widow and Executrix the only heirs of the said Abraham Wells.

    Your orators therefore pray that the suit & their original bill be revised against the said Betsy Wells, James Powers and Lucindy his wife late Lucindy Wells, Jesse Wells, John Wells, William H. Wells, and Sally Wells, his children and Polly Wells, widow and Executrix of Abraham Wells Dec'd and that they be made defendants and be made to answer that [?] issue & etc.

    Ballinger etc.

    1,2

Family:

Citations

  1. Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
  2. Gerald Arthur Osborn, e-mail address ID777cW013_B777 Kristin Cart 11/09/2008,_ID777 _Researcher.
  3. Unknown author, Members.
  4. Unknown author, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Patriot Index,Subject: Military - American Revolution, Film: http://www.nsdar.org.

Wesley Wells1,2

M, #39633, b. 7 May 1820, d. 22 February 1900
  • Reference: W013 ID777
  • (Head of Household) Census: 8 June 1860; Whitestone, Whitley Co., Kentucky, USA;
    1860 United States Federal Census
    about Wesley Wells
    Name: Wesley Wells
    Age in 1860: 42
    Birth Year: abt 1818
    Birthplace: Kentucky
    Home in 1860: Whitstone, Whitley, Kentucky
    Gender: Male
    Post Office: Berrys
    Value of real estate: View Image
    Household Members: Name Age
    Wesley Wells 42
    Elizabeth Wells 43
    Margaret J Wells 14
    William Wells 12
    Joedith Wells 10
    Sarah Wells 8
    Rbecca Wells 6
    Joseph Wells 4
    (where is Lewis?); Household Member=Elizabeth Evans, Household Member=Margaret J Wells, Household Member=William M Wells, Household Member=Juda ''Judith'' Wells, Household Member=Sarah Wells, Household Member=Rebecca Wells, Household Member=Joseph Wells2
  • (Head of Household) Census*: 1870; Louden, Whitley Co., Kentucky, USA;
    1870 United States Federal Census
    Name: Westley Wells
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1820
    Age in 1870: 50
    Birthplace: Kentucky
    Home in 1870: Louden, Whitley, Kentucky
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Value of real estate: View Image
    Post Office: Meadow Creek
    Household Members: Name Age
    Westley Wells 50
    Elizabeth Wells 55
    William Wells 23
    Sarah Wells 17
    Juda Wells 20
    Rebecca Wells 14
    Joseph Wells 13
    Lewis Wells 11; Household Member=Elizabeth Evans, Household Member=William M Wells, Household Member=Juda ''Judith'' Wells, Household Member=Sarah Wells, Household Member=Rebecca Wells, Household Member=Joseph Wells, Household Member=Lewis F Wells2
  • (Head of Household) Census: 1880; Whitley Co., Kentucky, USA;
    1880 United States Federal Census
    Name: Wesley Wells
    Home in 1880: Whitley, Kentucky
    Age: 60
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1820
    Birthplace: Kentucky
    Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
    Spouse's Name: Elizabeth
    Occupation: Farmer
    Marital Status: Married
    Race: White
    Gender: Male

    Household Members: Name Age
    Wesley Wells 60
    Elizabeth Wells 62
    Sara Wells 19
    Joseph Wells 24
    Lewis F. Wells 20; Household Member=Elizabeth Evans, Household Member=Sarah Wells, Household Member=Joseph Wells, Household Member=Lewis F Wells2

Family: Elizabeth Evans b. 19 Feb 1823, d. 9 Jul 1884

Citations

  1. Gerald Arthur Osborn, e-mail address ID777cW013_B777 Kristin Cart 11/09/2008,_ID777 _Researcher.
  2. Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
  3. Michael Earl Wells, as submitted in GEDCOM file C:TMGWGEDCOMSID181C~1.GED and imported on 10/14/2008 at 10:44:49.,_ID181 _Researcher.

William Wells1,2

M, #39634, b. 1816
  • Reference: W013 ID181

Family: Nancy _____ b. 1825

Citations

  1. Gerald Arthur Osborn, e-mail address ID777cW013_B777 Kristin Cart 11/09/2008,_ID777 _Researcher.
  2. Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.

Keziah Wells1,2

F, #39635, b. circa 1820, d. 10 March 1911
  • Reference: W013 ID777
  • Married Name: 13 November 1848; Mrs. Miller (Wells)
  • Note*: 10 March 1911; Ky Death Certificate #7291: died from influenza.

    Whitley county deed book 7 p 479.

    Gravestone, Wells Cemetery, Whitley Co. KY1,2

Citations

  1. Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
  2. Gerald Arthur Osborn, e-mail address ID777cW013_B777 Kristin Cart 11/09/2008,_ID777 _Researcher.

Matilda Wells1,2

F, #39636, b. circa 1830
  • Reference: W013 ID777
  • Birth*: circa 1830
  • (Bride) Marriage*: circa 18551,2
  • Married Name: circa 1855; Mrs. Ballew (Wells)

Citations

  1. Gerald Arthur Osborn, e-mail address ID777cW013_B777 Kristin Cart 11/09/2008,_ID777 _Researcher.
  2. Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.

Frances Sharp1,2

F, #39637, b. 1817, d. before 1860
  • Reference: W999 ID181
  • Nickname: Franky; as stated on 1850 census1
  • Name Variation: Franky _____3,1
  • Married Name: circa 1837; Mrs. Wells (Sharp)
  • (Household Member) Census: 10 September 1850; Whitley Co., Kentucky, USA;
    1850 United States Federal Census
    Name: Abe Wells
    Age: 33
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1817
    Birth Place: Kentucky
    Gender: Male
    Home in 1850(City,County,State): District 2, Whitley, Kentucky
    Household Members: Name Age
    Abe Wells 33
    Eliza Wells 4
    Franky Wells 33
    Henry Wells 3
    Jane Wells 9
    Sally Wells 0
    Speed Wells 12
    Susan Wells 8; Head of Household=Abraham Wells1

Family: Abraham Wells b. 1817, d. b 31 Jul 1869

Citations

  1. Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
  2. Gerald Arthur Osborn, e-mail address ID777cW013_B777 Kristin Cart 11/09/2008,_ID777 _Researcher.
  3. Michael Earl Wells, as submitted in GEDCOM file C:TMGWGEDCOMSID181C~1.GED and imported on 10/14/2008 at 10:44:49.,_ID181 _Researcher.

Henry Wells1,2

M, #39638, b. 1856
  • Reference: W013 ID777
  • (Household Member) Census: 1870; Knox Co., Kentucky, USA;
    1870 United States Federal Census
    about Sarah Wells
    Name: Sarah Wells
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1830
    Age in 1870: 40
    Birthplace: Kentucky
    Home in 1870: Subdivision 93, Knox, Kentucky
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Value of real estate: View image
    Post Office: Swanpan
    Household Members: Name Age
    Sarah Wells 40
    Nancy A Wells 16
    Henry Wells 14
    Judah A Wells 12
    Westley Wells 8
    Madison Wells 6; Head of Household=Sarah _____

Citations

  1. Gerald Arthur Osborn, e-mail address ID777cW013_B777 Kristin Cart 11/09/2008,_ID777 _Researcher.
  2. Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.

Judith A Wells1,2

F, #39639, b. 1858
  • Reference: W013 ID777
  • (Household Member) Census: 1870; Knox Co., Kentucky, USA;
    1870 United States Federal Census
    about Sarah Wells
    Name: Sarah Wells
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1830
    Age in 1870: 40
    Birthplace: Kentucky
    Home in 1870: Subdivision 93, Knox, Kentucky
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Value of real estate: View image
    Post Office: Swanpan
    Household Members: Name Age
    Sarah Wells 40
    Nancy A Wells 16
    Henry Wells 14
    Judah A Wells 12
    Westley Wells 8
    Madison Wells 6; Head of Household=Sarah _____

Citations

  1. Gerald Arthur Osborn, e-mail address ID777cW013_B777 Kristin Cart 11/09/2008,_ID777 _Researcher.
  2. Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.

Westley Wells1,2

M, #39640, b. 1862
  • Reference: W013 ID777
  • (Household Member) Census: 1870; Knox Co., Kentucky, USA;
    1870 United States Federal Census
    about Sarah Wells
    Name: Sarah Wells
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1830
    Age in 1870: 40
    Birthplace: Kentucky
    Home in 1870: Subdivision 93, Knox, Kentucky
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Value of real estate: View image
    Post Office: Swanpan
    Household Members: Name Age
    Sarah Wells 40
    Nancy A Wells 16
    Henry Wells 14
    Judah A Wells 12
    Westley Wells 8
    Madison Wells 6; Head of Household=Sarah _____

Family: Bittie Evans b. c 1870

Citations

  1. Gerald Arthur Osborn, e-mail address ID777cW013_B777 Kristin Cart 11/09/2008,_ID777 _Researcher.
  2. Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.

Madison Wells1,2

M, #39641, b. 1864
  • Reference: W013 ID777
  • (Household Member) Census: 1870; Knox Co., Kentucky, USA;
    1870 United States Federal Census
    about Sarah Wells
    Name: Sarah Wells
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1830
    Age in 1870: 40
    Birthplace: Kentucky
    Home in 1870: Subdivision 93, Knox, Kentucky
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Value of real estate: View image
    Post Office: Swanpan
    Household Members: Name Age
    Sarah Wells 40
    Nancy A Wells 16
    Henry Wells 14
    Judah A Wells 12
    Westley Wells 8
    Madison Wells 6; Head of Household=Sarah _____

Citations

  1. Gerald Arthur Osborn, e-mail address ID777cW013_B777 Kristin Cart 11/09/2008,_ID777 _Researcher.
  2. Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.

Sarah _____1,2

F, #39642, b. 1830
  • Reference: W999 ID777
  • Married Name: after 1850; Mrs. Wells (_____)
  • (Head of Household) Census*: 1870; Knox Co., Kentucky, USA;
    1870 United States Federal Census
    about Sarah Wells
    Name: Sarah Wells
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1830
    Age in 1870: 40
    Birthplace: Kentucky
    Home in 1870: Subdivision 93, Knox, Kentucky
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Value of real estate: View image
    Post Office: Swanpan
    Household Members: Name Age
    Sarah Wells 40
    Nancy A Wells 16
    Henry Wells 14
    Judah A Wells 12
    Westley Wells 8
    Madison Wells 6; Household Member=Nancy A Wells, Household Member=Henry Wells, Household Member=Judith A Wells, Household Member=Westley Wells, Household Member=Madison Wells

Family: Madison Wells b. 1829

Citations

  1. Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
  2. Gerald Arthur Osborn, e-mail address ID777cW013_B777 Kristin Cart 11/09/2008,_ID777 _Researcher.