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Ruby Ollie Wells^1,2

• Father*: Edmund Polk Wells^1,2 b. Nov 1870, d. 5 Mar 1949
• Mother*: Uranie Jane Larcon^1,2 b. 1877, d. 15 Jun 1959

• Reference: W011 ID262a

• Birth*: 12 February 1907; prob., McAllen City, Hidalgo Co., Texas, USA^1,2
• (Bride) Marriage*: circa 1930^1,2
• (Deceased) Death*: 25 January 1984; McAllen, Hidalgo Co., Texas, USA^1,2

• Occupation*: Nunavut Territory, Canada^1,2
• (Household Member) Census: 8 January 1920; McAllen City, Hidalgo Co., Texas, USA;
  1920 United States Federal Census
  about Edmund R Wells
  Name: Edmund R Wells
  Home in 1920: McAllen, Hidalgo, Texas
  Age: 49 years
  Estimated birth year: abt 1871
  Birthplace: Missouri
  Relation to Head of House: Head
  Spouse's name: Uranie J
  Father's Birth Place: Illinois
  Mother's Birth Place: Massachusetts
  Marital Status: Married
  Race: White
  Sex: Male
  Home owned: Own
  Able to read: Yes
  Able to Write: Yes
  Image: 788
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  Household Members: Name Age
  Edmund R Wells 49
  Uranie J Wells 43
  Fred K Wells 16
  Claude E Wells 14
  Ruby O Wells 12
  George Wells 28 cousin; Head of Household=Edmund Polk Wells^3,2
• Married Name: circa 1930; Mrs. Thalmann (Wells)

Claude Edmund Wells^1,2

• Father*: Edmund Polk Wells^3,2 b. Nov 1870, d. 5 Mar 1949
• Mother*: Uranie Jane Larcon^3,2 b. 1877, d. 15 Jun 1959

• Reference: W011 ID262a

• Birth*: 16 March 1905; prob., McAllen City, Hidalgo Co., Texas, USA^1,2
• (Deceased) Death*: 12 March 1928^1,2

• (Household Member) Census: 8 January 1920; McAllen City, Hidalgo Co., Texas, USA;
  1920 United States Federal Census
  about Edmund R Wells
  Name: Edmund R Wells
  Home in 1920: McAllen, Hidalgo, Texas
  Age: 49 years
  Estimated birth year: abt 1871
  Birthplace: Missouri
  Relation to Head of House: Head
  Spouse's name: Uranie J
  Father's Birth Place: Illinois
  Mother's Birth Place: Massachusetts
  Marital Status: Married
  Race: White
  Sex: Male
  Home owned: Own
  Able to read: Yes
  Able to Write: Yes
  Image: 788
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  Household Members: Name Age
  Edmund R Wells 49
  Uranie J Wells 43
  Fred K Wells 16
  Claude E Wells 14
  Ruby O Wells 12
  George Wells 28 cousin; Head of Household=Edmund Polk Wells^3,2

Fred Kenyon Wells^1,2

• Father*: Edmund Polk Wells^1,2 b. Nov 1870, d. 5 Mar 1949
• Mother*: Uranie Jane Larcon^1,2 b. 1877, d. 15 Jun 1959

• Reference: W011 ID262a

• Birth*: 15 April 1903; prob., McAllen City, Hidalgo Co., Texas, USA^1,2
• (Groom) Marriage*: circa 1930; Bride=Aletha _____^1,2
• (Deceased) Death*: 27 May 1969; Victoria, Victoria Co., Texas, USA; Killed in a construction accident^1,2
• (Witness) Burial*: 27 May 1969; Roselawn Cemetery, McAllen, Hidalgo Co., Texas, USA^1,2

• (Household Member) Census: 8 January 1920; McAllen City, Hidalgo Co., Texas, USA;
  1920 United States Federal Census
  about Edmund R Wells
  Name: Edmund R Wells
  Home in 1920: McAllen, Hidalgo, Texas
  Age: 49 years
  Estimated birth year: abt 1871
  Birthplace: Missouri
  Relation to Head of House: Head
  Spouse's name: Uranie J
  Father's Birth Place: Illinois
  Mother's Birth Place: Massachusetts
  Marital Status: Married
  Race: White
  Sex: Male
  Home owned: Own
  Able to read: Yes
  Able to Write: Yes
  Image: 788
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  Household Members: Name Age
  Edmund R Wells 49
  Uranie J Wells 43
  Fred K Wells 16
  Claude E Wells 14
  Ruby O Wells 12
  George Wells 28 cousin; Head of Household=Edmund Polk Wells^3,2

Elsie Wells^1,2

• Father*: Delaney Edmund Wells^3,2 b. 21 Oct 1861, d. 2 Sep 1945
• Mother*: Jemima Evaline Frankhouser^3,2 b. 11 Oct 1866, d. 9 Jan 1936

• Reference: W011 ID262a

• Birth*: 28 September 1907; North Hollywood, Tuluca, Los Angeles Co., California, USA^1,2
• (Bride) Marriage*: circa 1930^1,2
• (Deceased) Death*: 10 December 1987; Whittier, Los Angeles Co., California, USA^3,2

• Name Variation: Elsie Wells^3,2
• Married Name: circa 1930; Mrs. Van Leuven (Wells)

Elizabeth Agnes Arnett^1,2

• Reference: W999 ID262a

• Birth*: 1 April 1871; Lohrville, Calhoun Co., Iowa, USA^1,2
• (Bride) Marriage*: 1901; Lohrville, Calhoun Co., Iowa, USA; Groom=Homer Mackenzie Wells^1,2
• (Deceased) Death*: January 1947; Atkin, Aitkin Co., Minnesota, USA^1,2

• Married Name: 1901; Mrs. Wells (Arnett)

Arthur Lester Wells^1,2

• Father*: George Samuel Wells^1,2 b. 1833, d. 21 Jul 1883
• Mother*: Elizabeth Jane Thornton^1,2 b. 10 May 1844, d. 25 May 1933

• Reference: W011 ID262a

• (Deceased) Death*: 31 January 1880; Great Bend, Barton Co., Kansas, USA; Died at birth^3,2
• Birth*: 31 January 1880; Great Bend, Barton Co., Kansas, USA^1,2

Daisy Colleen Wells^1,2

• Father*: Charles William Wells^1,2 b. 14 Jan 1864, d. 17 Mar 1923
• Mother*: Anna Addeline Johnson^1,2 b. 8 Jun 1865, d. 19 Jan 1953

• Reference: W011 ID262a

• Birth*: 24 May 1902; Howard, Fremont Co., Colorado, USA^1,2
• (Bride) Marriage*: 27 July 1920; Denver, Denver Co., Colorado, USA^1,2
• (Deceased) Death*: 6 June 1938; Three Rivers, St Joseph Co., Michigan, USA^1,2

• (Household Member) Census: 1910; Norwood, San Miguel Co., Colorado, USA;
  1910 United States Federal Census
  about C W Wells
  Name: C W Wells
  Age in 1910: 46
  Estimated birth year: abt 1864
  Birthplace: Illinois
  Relation to Head of House: Head
  Father's Birth Place: Illinois
  Mother's Birth Place: Illinois
  Spouse's name: Anna A
  Home in 1910: Norwood, San Miguel, Colorado
  Marital Status: Married
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
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  Household Members: Name Age
  C W Wells 46
  Anna A Wells 45
  George Lewis Wells 20
  Chas Elmer Wells 17
  Myrtle Anna Wells 16
  Willie Franklin Wells 13
  Daisy Wells 8
  Clarence Wells 3
  Alma Wells 2
  
  ; Head of Household=Charles William Wells^3,2
• (Household Member) Census: 1920; Otis, Washington Co., Colorado, USA;
  1920 United States Federal Census
  about Charles W Wells
  Name: Charles W Wells
  Home in 1920: Otis, Washington, Colorado
  Age: 56
  Estimated birth year: abt 1864
  Birthplace: Illinois
  Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
  Spouse's name: Anna A
  Marital Status: Married
  Race: White
  Sex: Male
  Home owned: Own
  Able to read: Yes
  Able to Write: Yes
  Image: 1037
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  Household Members: Name Age
  Charles W Wells 56
  Anna A Wells 54
  William F Wells 22
  Daisy Wells 17
  Clarence A Wells 13
  Alma Wells 11
  
  ; Head of Household=Charles William Wells
• Married Name: 27 July 1920; Mrs. Bell (Wells)

Clarence Arthur Wells^1,2

• Father*: Charles William Wells^1,2 b. 14 Jan 1864, d. 17 Mar 1923
• Mother*: Anna Addeline Johnson^1,2 b. 8 Jun 1865, d. 19 Jan 1953

• Reference: W011 ID262a

• Birth*: 4 September 1906; Montrose, Montrose Co., Colorado, USA^1,2
• (Groom) Marriage*: 26 May 1930; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., Michigan, USA; Bride=Madeline Oral Hackenberg^1,2
• (Deceased) Death*: 6 June 1938; Three Rivers, St Joseph Co., Michigan, USA^1,2

• (Household Member) Census: 1910; Norwood, San Miguel Co., Colorado, USA;
  1910 United States Federal Census
  about C W Wells
  Name: C W Wells
  Age in 1910: 46
  Estimated birth year: abt 1864
  Birthplace: Illinois
  Relation to Head of House: Head
  Father's Birth Place: Illinois
  Mother's Birth Place: Illinois
  Spouse's name: Anna A
  Home in 1910: Norwood, San Miguel, Colorado
  Marital Status: Married
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
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  Household Members: Name Age
  C W Wells 46
  Anna A Wells 45
  George Lewis Wells 20
  Chas Elmer Wells 17
  Myrtle Anna Wells 16
  Willie Franklin Wells 13
  Daisy Wells 8
  Clarence Wells 3
  Alma Wells 2
  
  ; Head of Household=Charles William Wells^3,2
• (Household Member) Census: 1920; Otis, Washington Co., Colorado, USA;
  1920 United States Federal Census
  about Charles W Wells
  Name: Charles W Wells
  Home in 1920: Otis, Washington, Colorado
  Age: 56
  Estimated birth year: abt 1864
  Birthplace: Illinois
  Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
  Spouse's name: Anna A
  Marital Status: Married
  Race: White
  Sex: Male
  Home owned: Own
  Able to read: Yes
  Able to Write: Yes
  Image: 1037
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  Household Members: Name Age
  Charles W Wells 56
  Anna A Wells 54
  William F Wells 22
  Daisy Wells 17
  Clarence A Wells 13
  Alma Wells 11
  
  ; Head of Household=Charles William Wells

Columbus Wells^1,2

• Father*: Columbus Wells^2,1 b. 10 Jun 1841, d. 27 Nov 1914
• Mother*: Antoinia De La Garza^2,1 b. Jun 1869, d. b 1910

• Reference: W011 ID262a

• Birth*: 7 April 1890; Burksville, Newton Co., Texas, USA; World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
  Name: Columbus Wells
  City: Not Stated
  County: Newton
  State: Texas
  Birthplace: Texas;United States of America
  Birth Date: 7 Apr 1890
  Race: Caucasian (White)
  Roll: 1983497
  married: wife and one child
  race: white
  occ: farming
  dependent relatives
  date: 5 Jun 1917^1,2
• (Groom) Marriage*: before 5 June 1917; Texas, USA; Bride=Kate _____^1,2,3

• (Household Member) Census: 9 June 1900; Duval Co., Texas, USA;
  1900 United States Federal Census
  about Antonia Welle
  Name: Antonia Welle
  [Antonia Walls]
  [Antonia Wells]
  Home in 1900: Justice Precinct 1, Duval, Texas
  Age: 30
  Birth Date: Jun 1869
  Birthplace: Texas
  Race: White
  Ethnicity: American
  Gender: Female
  Relationship to Head of House: Wife
  Father's Birthplace: Texas
  Mother's Birthplace: Mexico
  Mother: number of living children: 6
  Mother: How many children: 7
  Spouse's Name: Columbus
  Marriage Year: 1887
  Marital Status: Married
  Years Married: 13
  Residence : Justice Precinct 1 (South Half), Duval, Texas
  Occupation: View on Image
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  Household Members: Name Age
  Columbus Welle 58
  Antonia Welle 30
  Richard Welle 11
  Columbus Welle 10
  George Welle 1
  Margaret Welle 6
  Catherine Welle 4
  Lizzie Welle 2; Head of Household=Columbus Wells^4,1
• (Household Member) Census: 1910; Duval Co., Texas, USA;
  1910 United States Federal Census
  Name: Columbus Walls
  [Columbus Wells]
  Age in 1910: 67
  Estimated Birth Year: abt 1843
  Birthplace: Illinois
  Relation to Head of House: Head
  Father's Birth Place: Kentucky
  Mother's Birth Place: Kentucky
  Home in 1910: Justice Precinct 1, Duval, Texas
  Marital Status: Widowed
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
  Household Members: Name Age
  Columbus Walls 67
  Columbus Walls 20
  George Walls 18
  Maggie Walls 16
  Kastie Walls 14
  Lizzie Walls 11; Head of Household=Columbus Wells¹
• (Head of Household) Census*: 1920; Kingsville, Kleberg Co., Texas, USA;
  1920 United States Federal Census
  about Columbus Wells
  Name: Columbus Wells
  Home in 1920: Kingsville, Kleberg, Texas
  Age: 31
  Estimated birth year: abt 1889
  Birthplace: Texas
  Relation to Head of House: Nephew
  Father's Birth Place: Texas
  Mother's Birth Place: Texas
  Marital Status: Single
  Race: White
  Sex: Male
  Able to read: Yes
  Able to Write: Yes
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  Household Members: Name Age
  Cologne De La Garza 32
  Jusas Dela Garza 22
  Manuel Garza 6
  Teruso Garza 3
  [3 2/12]
  Matilda Garza 2
  [2 0/12]
  Domingo Parel 60
  Columbus Wells 31
• (Household Member) Census: 1930; Pharr, Hidalgo Co., Texas, USA; 1930 United States Federal Census
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  Name:      Dick W Wells
  Birth Year:      abt 1888
  Gender:      Male
  Race:      Mexican (Latino)
  Birthplace:      Texas
  Marital Status:      Married
  Relation to Head of House:      Head
  Home in 1930:      Pharr, Hidalgo, Texas, USA
  Map of Home:      View Map
  Dwelling Number:      134
  Family Number:      135
  Home Owned or Rented:      Owned
  Home Value:      500
  Radio Set:      No
  Lives on Farm:      No
  Age at First Marriage:      22
  Attended School:      No
  Able to Read and Write:      Yes
  Father's Birthplace:      Kansas
  Mother's Birthplace:      Kansas
  Occupation:      Foreman
  Industry:      Concrete work
  Class of Worker:      Wage or salary worker
  Employment:      Yes
  Household Members:      
  Name      Age
  Dick W Wells      42
  Petra Wells      24
  Columbus Wells      39
  Kate Wells      27
  George Wells      37
  Doris Wells      19
  Richard Wells      15
  Lena Wells      5
  Dela Wells      3
  Mabel Wells      1; Head of Household=Richard William Wells

Gladys Garrett^1,2

• Reference: W999 ID262a

• Birth*: 1903; Missouri, USA
• (Bride) Marriage*: 1912; per 1930 census; Groom=Lloyd Wells^1,2

• Married Name: 1912; Mrs. Wells (Garrett)
• (Household Member) Census: 1930; Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, USA;
  1930 United States Federal Census
  about Lloyd Wells
  Name: Lloyd Wells
  Home in 1930: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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  Age: 30
  Estimated Birth Year: abt
  1900
  Birthplace: Kansas
  Relation to Head of House: Head
  Spouse's Name: Gladys V
  Race: White
  Occupation:
  
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  Lloyd Wells 30
  Gladys V Wells 27
  Rex R Wells 6
  Laurel M Wells 3 6/12
  
  ; Head of Household=Lloyd Wells

Helen Wells^1,2

• Father*: Thornton Walton Wells^1,2 b. 10 Apr 1877, d. 15 May 1965
• Mother*: Ada Daniels^1,2 b. 18 Feb 1882, d. 22 Sep 1972

• Reference: W011 ID262a

• Birth*: 18 October 1918; Russell, Russell Co., Kansas, USA^1,2
• (Bride) Marriage*: 28 March 1938^1,2
• (Bride) Marriage*: 14 February 1972^1,2

• Married Name: 28 March 1938; Mrs. Tuggle (Wells)
• Married Name: 14 February 1972; Mrs. Hughey (Wells)
• Married Name: Mrs. Kass (Wells)

Eunice Gladding^1,2

• Reference: W999 ID262a

• Birth*: 1844; Greene Co., New York, USA; 7 years of age born in New York on 1850 Wisconsin census. Born in Kentucky on 1870 DeLalb County, Missouri census.^3,4,2
• (Bride) Marriage*: 8 April 1869; DeKalb Co., Missouri, USA; Ceremony performed by W. H. Turner, Minister of the Gospel. Original entry DeKalb County Marriages, Book C, page 81. My early notes gives no source for the marriage date.
  ; Groom=Newman Anderson Wells^3,4,5,2
• Burial*: 10 April 1878; Maysville Cemetery, Camden Twp., DeKalb Co., Missouri, USA^3,2

• Married Name: 8 April 1869; Mrs. Wells (Gladding)

Jemima Evaline Frankhouser^1,2

• Reference: W999 ID262a

• Birth*: 11 October 1866; West Virginia, USA^1,2
• (Bride) Marriage*: 14 October 1893; Great Bend, Barton Co., Kansas, USA; Marriage performed by, T.H. Brewer, Probate Judge, Great Bend, Barton County, KS.; Groom=Delaney Edmund Wells^3,4,2
• (Deceased) Death*: 9 January 1936; Los Angeles Co., California, USA^1,2
• (Deceased) Death: 2 September 1945; El Monte, Los Angeles Co., California, USA^3,2

• Name Variation: Eva J Fankhouser; Middle initial for Jemima, after her grandmother, Jemima Howard Summers.^3,2
• Married Name: 14 October 1893; Mrs. Jemima Evaline Wells (Frankhouser)^3,2
• (Household Member) Census: 1 March 1895; Bunkerhill, Fairfield Twp., Russell Co., Kansas, USA; Lived next to his Uncle Edmund Polk WELLS.; Head of Household=Delaney Edmund Wells^3,2
• (Household Member) Census: 5 June 1900; Hutchinson, Reno Co., Kansas, USA;
  1900 United States Federal Census
  about Floyd Wells
  Name: Floyd Wells
  Home in 1900: Hutchinson Ward 5, Reno, Kansas
  Age: 6/12
  Birth Date: Dec 1899
  Birthplace: Kansas
  Race: White
  Ethnicity: American
  Gender: Male
  Relationship to Head of House: Son
  Father's Name: Edward E
  Father's Birthplace: Illinois
  Mother's Name: Eva
  Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
  Marital Status: Single
  Residence : Hutchinson City, Reno, Kansas
  Occupation: View on Image
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  Household Members: Name Age
  Edward E Wells 38
  Eva Wells 33
  Vera Wells 4
  Mabel Wells 2
  Floyd Wells 6/12
  
  ; Head of Household=Delaney Edmund Wells^3,2
• (Head of Household) Census: 19 December 1903; Hutchinson, Reno Co., Kansas, USA^3,2
• (Household Member) Census: 1 March 1905; Hutchinson, Reno Co., Kansas, USA; Kansas State Census. According to this census, Delaney came to Kansas from Colorado and at this time he had been unemployed for 3 months.
  ; Head of Household=Delaney Edmund Wells^3,2
• (Head of Household) Census: before December 1906; Lankershim, Los Angeles Co., California, USA; Post Card from famly friend postmarked 30 Dec 1907. ''Hope you are enjoying this, your second Christmas season in old California.''^3,2
• (Household Member) Census: 23 April 1910; Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, USA;
  1910 United States Federal Census
  about Lloyd Welle
  Name: Lloyd Welle
  [Lloyd Wells]
  Age in 1910: 10
  Estimated Birth Year: abt
  1900
  Birthplace: Kansas
  Relation to Head of House: Son
  Father's Name: Delaney E
  Father's Birth Place: Illinois
  Mother's Name: Eva J
  Mother's Birth Place: West Virginia
  Home in 1910: Lankershim, Los Angeles, California
  Marital Status: Single
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
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  Household Members: Name Age
  Delaney E Welle 48
  Eva J Welle 33
  Vern J Welle 13
  Mabel Welle 12
  Lloyd Welle 10
  Cleo Welle 7
  Ethel Welle 5
  Elsie Welle 2
  
  
  In the teens, Hollywood thrives. Neighboring towns exploit her fame by renaming themselves – Toluca and Lankershim become North Hollywood, Ivanhoe and Prospect Park become East Hollywood, Colegrove becomes South Hollywood, Sherman becomes West Hollywood.; Head of Household=Delaney Edmund Wells^3,2
• (Household Member) Census: 5 February 1920; Ozena, Ventura Co., California, USA;
  1920 United States Federal Census
  about Lloyd Wells
  Name: Lloyd Wells
  Home in 1920: Ozena, Ventura, California
  Age: 20 years
  Estimated Birth Year: abt
  1900
  Birthplace: Kansas
  Relation to Head of House: Son
  Father's Name: Delaney E
  Father's Birth Place: Illinois
  Mother's Name: Evaline J
  Mother's Birth Place: West Virginia
  Marital Status: Single
  Race: White
  Sex: Male
  Able to read: Yes
  Able to Write: Yes
  Image: 150
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  Household Members: Name Age
  Delaney E Wells 58
  Evaline J Wells 53
  Vira Wells 23
  Mable Wells 22
  Lloyd Wells 20
  Clio Wells 17
  Ethel Wells 14
  Elsie Wells 12
  
  ; Head of Household=Delaney Edmund Wells^3,2
• (Head of Household) Census: 1928; 3416 Tenaya Street, South Gate, Los Angeles Co., California, USA; Delaney is registered Democrat and Jemima ''Declined to State'' party preference. Daughters Elsie and Vera both live with their parents. Elsie is registered Democrat and works as a store clerk.
  ^3,2
• (Household Member) Census: 9 April 1930; San Antonia Twp., South Gate, Los Angeles Co., California, USA; Head of Household=Delaney Edmund Wells^3,2
• (Head of Household) Census: 1932; 3416 Tenaya Street, South Gate, Los Angeles Co., California, USA^3,2
• (Head of Household) Census: 1934; 3416 Tenaya Street, South Gate, Los Angeles Co., California, USA^3,2

George Samuel Wells^1,2

• Father*: Delaney Edmund Wells^1,2 b. 1798, d. 9 Jul 1848
• Mother*: Mary Margaret Polk^1,2 b. 1812, d. 25 Oct 1880

• Reference: W011 ID262

• Birth: 1833; Kentucky, USA; Family oral history says he was born in Illinois, but 1850 census and additonal census records say Kentucky.^3,2
• Birth*: 1833; Fort Deerborn, Lyons, Cook Co., Illinois, USA^1,2
• (Groom) Marriage*: 12 February 1860; Lyons Twp., Cook Co., Illinois, USA; Marriage performed by Henry Hulse Polk, uncle of George Samuel Wells, Justice of the Peace of Lyons, Cook Co., IL.
  ; Bride=Elizabeth Jane Thornton^3,2
• (Deceased) Death: 6 June 1883; Forrest Hill, Russell Co., Kansas, USA; ''Death caused from a breakdown in marriage'' written by his son, Delaney Edmund Wells. His pension records state he was in ill health after serving in the Civil War, upper respitory(sinus) condition. However, his military records state ''no known medical condition''. Ill about six months prior to death. Tuberculosis was NOT a factor.
  ^3,4,2
• (Witness) Burial*: 6 June 1883; Forrest Hill, Russell Co., Kansas, USA^1,2
• (Witness) Burial: after 6 June 1883; Larned, Russell Co., Kansas, USA; My early notes gives no source for burial place.
  ^3,2
• Death: 21 July 1883; Bunker Hill, Russell Co., Kansas, USA⁵
• (Deceased) Death*: 21 July 1883; Forrest Hill, Bunker Hill, Russell Co., Kansas, USA^1,2
• (Groom) Marriage*: 19 February 1893; Kansas, USA; Bride=Florence Amelia Frankhouser

• Note: Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, USA; Type: Attended Wheaton College^1,2
• (Household Member) Census: 25 October 1850; Lyons Twp., Cook Co., Illinois, USA;
  1850 United States Federal Census
  about Columbus Wells
  Name: Columbus Wells
  Age: 10
  Estimated Birth Year: abt 1840
  Birth Place: Ill
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
  Home in 1850(City,County,State): Lyons, Cook, Illinois
  Household Members: Name Age
  Margaret Wells 40
  Mary E Wells 18
  George Wells 17
  Edmond Wells 15
  Catharine Wells 12
  Columbus Wells 10
  Nathaniel Wells 6
  A N Wells 2
  
  ; Head of Household=Mary Margaret Polk^3,6,2
• Milit-Beg: circa 1863; Unit; Served in Civil War
• Milit-Beg: 20 October 1864; Decorah, Winneshiek Co., Iowa, USA; 20 October 1864: Drafted as Private, Company I, 13th Reg't Iowa Infantry, Decorah, IA. 5 November 1864: Recieved at Camp McClellan, Rendz, Davenport, IA. 12 November 1864: Roll dated at Davenport, IA. Sent to 13th Iowa Volenteers. 18 November 1864: Delivered at Chattanooga, Tenn. 25 March 1865: Goldsboro, NC. Recruit from depot. 21 July 1865: Mustered out at Louisville, KY.^3,7,2
• Milit-Beg: 18 November 1864; Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., Tennessee, USA; Traveled through this area with the Iowa infantry during the Civil War.
  ^3,2
• Milit-End: 21 July 1865; Louisville, Jefferson Co., Kentucky, USA; Muster-out Roll^3,8,2
• (Head of Household) Census: circa October 1866; Maysville, DeKalb Co., Missouri, USA; The following people arrived in Maysville in the fall of 1866: George Samuel WELLS, wife, Elizabeth Jane Thornton, children: Delaney Edmund, Charles William, Benjiman Franklin. Mary Margaret Polk WELLS, mother of Geo. S. Wells and his brothers/sister: Newman Anderson WELLS, Edmund WELLS and his wife Rebecca Catherine (Kate) WELLS and her husband Samuel POLK (nephew of Mary Margaret) William POLK, brother of Samuel and his wife Esther Edmond LIZER, cousin of Elizabeth Jane Thornton WELLS^3,9,2
• Occupation: after October 1866; Maysville, DeKalb Co., Missouri, USA; Pig farmer.
  ^3,2
• (Head of Household) Census: 27 July 1870; Stewartsville Post Office, Camden Twp., DeKalb Co., Missouri, USA; dwelling #46, page 6
  ; Household Member=Elizabeth Jane Thornton^3,2
• Note*: 1875; Type: Meat Packer in Chicago^1,2
• Note: 1880; Kansas, USA; Type: Moved by covered wagon^1,2
• (Head of Household) Census: 1880; Russell Co., Kansas, USA^3,10,2
• (Head of Household) Census: 4 June 1880; Center Twp., Russell Co., Kansas, USA; Household Member=Elizabeth Jane Thornton^3,11,2

Elizabeth Jane Thornton^1,2

• Reference: W999 ID262a

• Birth: July 1843; New York, USA; Birthdate as listed on 1900 census conflicts with other birth records
  ^3,2
• Birth*: 10 May 1844; Troy, Rensselaer Co., New York, USA^1,2
• (Bride) Marriage*: 12 February 1860; Lyons Twp., Cook Co., Illinois, USA; Marriage performed by Henry Hulse Polk, uncle of George Samuel Wells, Justice of the Peace of Lyons, Cook Co., IL.
  ; Groom=George Samuel Wells^3,2
• (Bride) Marriage*: 6 June 1895; Barton Co., Kansas, USA^3,4,2
• (Deceased) Death*: 25 May 1933; Great Bend, Barton Co., Kansas, USA^1,2
• (Witness) Burial: 27 May 1933; Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Barton Co., Kansas, USA; Obituary of Elizabeth Jane THORNTON WELLS DODGE, daughter of William an^3,5,2
• (Witness) Burial*: 27 May 1933; Larned, Russell Co., Kansas, USA^1,2

• Name Variation: Libby Thornton^3,2
• Married Name: 12 December 1860; Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Wells (Thornton)^3,2
• (Head of Household) Census: circa October 1866; Maysville, DeKalb Co., Missouri, USA; The following people arrived in Maysville in the fall of 1866: George Samuel WELLS, wife, Elizabeth Jane Thornton, children: Delaney Edmund, Charles William, Benjiman Franklin. Mary Margaret Polk WELLS, mother of Geo. S. Wells and his brothers/sister: Newman Anderson WELLS, Edmund WELLS and his wife Rebecca Catherine (Kate) WELLS and her husband Samuel POLK (nephew of Mary Margaret) William POLK, brother of Samuel and his wife Esther Edmond LIZER, cousin of Elizabeth Jane Thornton WELLS^3,6,2
• (Household Member) Census: 27 July 1870; Stewartsville Post Office, Camden Twp., DeKalb Co., Missouri, USA; dwelling #46, page 6
  ; Head of Household=George Samuel Wells^3,2
• (Head of Household) Census: 1880; Russell Co., Kansas, USA^3,7,2
• (Household Member) Census: 4 June 1880; Center Twp., Russell Co., Kansas, USA; Head of Household=George Samuel Wells^3,8,2
• (Head of Household) Census: 1 March 1885; Bunkerhill, Fairfield Twp., Russell Co., Kansas, USA; 160 acres
  ^3,2
• Married Name: 6 June 1895; Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Dodge (Thornton)^3,2
• (Household Member) Census: 9 June 1900; Main Street, Great Bend, Barton Co., Kansas, USA^3,2
• (Household Member) Census: 1 March 1905; Great Bend, Barton Co., Kansas, USA^3,2
• (Head of Household) Census: 1 March 1915; Great Bend, Barton Co., Kansas, USA^3,2

Nellie May Wells^1,2

• Father*: Charles William Wells^1,2 b. 14 Jan 1864, d. 17 Mar 1923
• Mother*: Anna Addeline Johnson^1,2 b. 8 Jun 1865, d. 19 Jan 1953

• Reference: W011 ID262a

• Birth*: 3 February 1887; Bunker Hill, Kansas, USA^1,2
• (Bride) Marriage*: 3 April 1907^1,2
• (Deceased) Death*: 28 April 1969; San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., California, USA^1,2

• Married Name: 3 April 1907; Mrs. Becker (Wells)

Alma Jean Wells^1,2

• Father*: Charles William Wells^1,2 b. 14 Jan 1864, d. 17 Mar 1923
• Mother*: Anna Addeline Johnson^1,2 b. 8 Jun 1865, d. 19 Jan 1953

• Reference: W011 ID262a

• Birth*: 31 January 1908; Norwood, San Miguel Co., Colorado, USA^1,2
• (Deceased) Death*: 25 March 1993; Three Rivers Hospital, Three Rivers, St Joseph Co., Michigan, USA; ''...entered a coma from a massive cerebral thrombosis and died within 24 hours.''
  ^3,2

• (Household Member) Census: 1910; Norwood, San Miguel Co., Colorado, USA;
  1910 United States Federal Census
  about C W Wells
  Name: C W Wells
  Age in 1910: 46
  Estimated birth year: abt 1864
  Birthplace: Illinois
  Relation to Head of House: Head
  Father's Birth Place: Illinois
  Mother's Birth Place: Illinois
  Spouse's name: Anna A
  Home in 1910: Norwood, San Miguel, Colorado
  Marital Status: Married
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
  Neighbors: View others on page
  Household Members: Name Age
  C W Wells 46
  Anna A Wells 45
  George Lewis Wells 20
  Chas Elmer Wells 17
  Myrtle Anna Wells 16
  Willie Franklin Wells 13
  Daisy Wells 8
  Clarence Wells 3
  Alma Wells 2
  
  ; Head of Household=Charles William Wells^3,2
• (Household Member) Census: 1920; Otis, Washington Co., Colorado, USA;
  1920 United States Federal Census
  about Charles W Wells
  Name: Charles W Wells
  Home in 1920: Otis, Washington, Colorado
  Age: 56
  Estimated birth year: abt 1864
  Birthplace: Illinois
  Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
  Spouse's name: Anna A
  Marital Status: Married
  Race: White
  Sex: Male
  Home owned: Own
  Able to read: Yes
  Able to Write: Yes
  Image: 1037
  Neighbors: View others on page
  Household Members: Name Age
  Charles W Wells 56
  Anna A Wells 54
  William F Wells 22
  Daisy Wells 17
  Clarence A Wells 13
  Alma Wells 11
  
  ; Head of Household=Charles William Wells

George Lewis Wells^1,2

• Father*: Charles William Wells^1,2 b. 14 Jan 1864, d. 17 Mar 1923
• Mother*: Anna Addeline Johnson^1,2 b. 8 Jun 1865, d. 19 Jan 1953

• Reference: W011 ID262a

• Birth*: 16 August 1889; Colorado, USA^1,2
• (Groom) Marriage: circa 1930; prob., Colorado, USA; Bride=Wilhelmina _____^1,2
• (Deceased) Death*: 14 August 1964^1,2

• (Household Member) Census: 1910; Norwood, San Miguel Co., Colorado, USA;
  1910 United States Federal Census
  about C W Wells
  Name: C W Wells
  Age in 1910: 46
  Estimated birth year: abt 1864
  Birthplace: Illinois
  Relation to Head of House: Head
  Father's Birth Place: Illinois
  Mother's Birth Place: Illinois
  Spouse's name: Anna A
  Home in 1910: Norwood, San Miguel, Colorado
  Marital Status: Married
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
  Neighbors: View others on page
  Household Members: Name Age
  C W Wells 46
  Anna A Wells 45
  George Lewis Wells 20
  Chas Elmer Wells 17
  Myrtle Anna Wells 16
  Willie Franklin Wells 13
  Daisy Wells 8
  Clarence Wells 3
  Alma Wells 2
  
  ; Head of Household=Charles William Wells^3,2

Charles Elmer Wells^1,2

• Father*: Charles William Wells^1,2 b. 14 Jan 1864, d. 17 Mar 1923
• Mother*: Anna Addeline Johnson^1,2 b. 8 Jun 1865, d. 19 Jan 1953

• Reference: W011 ID262a

• Birth*: 3 January 1893; Colorado, USA^1,2
• (Groom) Marriage*: 12 November 1917; Bride=Kathryn Marie Eichenberg^1,2
• (Deceased) Death*: 12 November 1985; Denver, Denver Co., Colorado, USA^3,2

• (Household Member) Census: 1910; Norwood, San Miguel Co., Colorado, USA;
  1910 United States Federal Census
  about C W Wells
  Name: C W Wells
  Age in 1910: 46
  Estimated birth year: abt 1864
  Birthplace: Illinois
  Relation to Head of House: Head
  Father's Birth Place: Illinois
  Mother's Birth Place: Illinois
  Spouse's name: Anna A
  Home in 1910: Norwood, San Miguel, Colorado
  Marital Status: Married
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
  Neighbors: View others on page
  Household Members: Name Age
  C W Wells 46
  Anna A Wells 45
  George Lewis Wells 20
  Chas Elmer Wells 17
  Myrtle Anna Wells 16
  Willie Franklin Wells 13
  Daisy Wells 8
  Clarence Wells 3
  Alma Wells 2
  
  ; Head of Household=Charles William Wells^3,2

Myrtle Annie Wells^1,2

• Father*: Charles William Wells^1,2 b. 14 Jan 1864, d. 17 Mar 1923
• Mother*: Anna Addeline Johnson^1,2 b. 8 Jun 1865, d. 19 Jan 1953

• Reference: W011 ID262a

• Birth*: 15 February 1894; Howard, Fremont Co., Colorado, USA^1,2

• Married Name: Mrs. Diehl (Wells); John Diehl
• Married Name: Mrs. Grimes (Wells); Earl Vance Grimes
• (Household Member) Census: 1910; Norwood, San Miguel Co., Colorado, USA;
  1910 United States Federal Census
  about C W Wells
  Name: C W Wells
  Age in 1910: 46
  Estimated birth year: abt 1864
  Birthplace: Illinois
  Relation to Head of House: Head
  Father's Birth Place: Illinois
  Mother's Birth Place: Illinois
  Spouse's name: Anna A
  Home in 1910: Norwood, San Miguel, Colorado
  Marital Status: Married
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
  Neighbors: View others on page
  Household Members: Name Age
  C W Wells 46
  Anna A Wells 45
  George Lewis Wells 20
  Chas Elmer Wells 17
  Myrtle Anna Wells 16
  Willie Franklin Wells 13
  Daisy Wells 8
  Clarence Wells 3
  Alma Wells 2
  
  ; Head of Household=Charles William Wells^3,2

Mary Edith Wells^1,2

• Father*: Charles William Wells^1,2 b. 14 Jan 1864, d. 17 Mar 1923
• Mother*: Anna Addeline Johnson^1,2 b. 8 Jun 1865, d. 19 Jan 1953

• Reference: W011 ID262a

• Birth*: 6 February 1895^1,2
• (Deceased) Death*: 7 September 1895^1,2

Madeline Oral Hackenberg^1,2

• Reference: W999 ID262a

• Birth*: 21 May 1908; Three Rivers, St Joseph Co., Michigan, USA^1,2
• (Bride) Marriage*: 26 May 1930; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., Michigan, USA; Groom=Clarence Arthur Wells^1,2

• Married Name: 26 May 1930; Mrs. Wells (Hackenberg)

Wilhelmina _____^1,2

• Reference: W999 ID262a

• Birth*: 10 June 1909^1,2
• (Bride) Marriage*: circa 1930; prob., Colorado, USA; Groom=George Lewis Wells^1,2

• Married Name: circa 1930; Mrs. Wells (_____)

Kathryn Marie Eichenberg^1,2

• Reference: W999 ID262a

• Birth*: 2 August 1896^1,2
• (Bride) Marriage*: 12 November 1917; Groom=Charles Elmer Wells^1,2
• (Deceased) Death*: 14 April 1972^1,2

• Married Name: 12 November 1917; Mrs. Wells (Eichenberg)

Clyde Elmer Wells^1,2

• Father*: Charles Elmer Wells^1,2 b. 3 Jan 1893, d. 12 Nov 1985
• Mother*: Kathryn Marie Eichenberg^1,2 b. 2 Aug 1896, d. 14 Apr 1972

• Reference: W011 ID262a

• Birth*: 3 July 1918^1,2

Margurite Wells^1,2

• Father*: Columbus Wells^1,2 b. 10 Jun 1841, d. 27 Nov 1914
• Mother*: Antoinia De La Garza^1,2 b. Jun 1869, d. b 1910

• Reference: W011 ID262a

• Birth*: 27 October 1893; Texas, USA^1,2
• (Bride) Marriage*: 1911; San Diego, Duval Co., Texas, USA^1,2
• (Deceased) Death*: 23 November 1977; Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., Texas, USA^1,2
• (Witness) Burial*: 25 November 1977; Seaside Memorial Cemetery, Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., Texas, USA^1,2

• Occupation*: Nunavut Territory, Canada^1,2
• Name Variation: Margaret Wells²
• Name Variation: Margie Wells^3,2
• (Household Member) Census: 9 June 1900; Duval Co., Texas, USA;
  1900 United States Federal Census
  about Antonia Welle
  Name: Antonia Welle
  [Antonia Walls]
  [Antonia Wells]
  Home in 1900: Justice Precinct 1, Duval, Texas
  Age: 30
  Birth Date: Jun 1869
  Birthplace: Texas
  Race: White
  Ethnicity: American
  Gender: Female
  Relationship to Head of House: Wife
  Father's Birthplace: Texas
  Mother's Birthplace: Mexico
  Mother: number of living children: 6
  Mother: How many children: 7
  Spouse's Name: Columbus
  Marriage Year: 1887
  Marital Status: Married
  Years Married: 13
  Residence : Justice Precinct 1 (South Half), Duval, Texas
  Occupation: View on Image
  Neighbors: View others on page
  Household Members: Name Age
  Columbus Welle 58
  Antonia Welle 30
  Richard Welle 11
  Columbus Welle 10
  George Welle 1
  Margaret Welle 6
  Catherine Welle 4
  Lizzie Welle 2; Head of Household=Columbus Wells^4,2
• (Household Member) Census: 1910; Duval Co., Texas, USA;
  1910 United States Federal Census
  Name: Columbus Walls
  [Columbus Wells]
  Age in 1910: 67
  Estimated Birth Year: abt 1843
  Birthplace: Illinois
  Relation to Head of House: Head
  Father's Birth Place: Kentucky
  Mother's Birth Place: Kentucky
  Home in 1910: Justice Precinct 1, Duval, Texas
  Marital Status: Widowed
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
  Household Members: Name Age
  Columbus Walls 67
  Columbus Walls 20
  George Walls 18
  Maggie Walls 16
  Kastie Walls 14
  Lizzie Walls 11; Head of Household=Columbus Wells²
• Married Name: 1911; Mrs. Farias (Wells)

Antoinia De La Garza^1,2

• Reference: W999 ID262a

• Birth*: June 1869; Texas, USA^2,1,3
• (Bride) Marriage*: 1887; Texas, USA; Two different names given in separate notes from family members. but the marriage of Antonia and Columbus is certain. On the census dated 9Jun 1900 they have beenn married for 13 years. Colubus is 58 and Antonia 30.; Groom=Columbus Wells^4,5,2
• (Deceased) Death*: before 1910; San Diego, Duval Co., Texas, USA^2,1

• Married Name: 1887; Mrs. Wells (De La Garza)
• (Household Member) Census: 9 June 1900; Duval Co., Texas, USA;
  1900 United States Federal Census
  about Antonia Welle
  Name: Antonia Welle
  [Antonia Walls]
  [Antonia Wells]
  Home in 1900: Justice Precinct 1, Duval, Texas
  Age: 30
  Birth Date: Jun 1869
  Birthplace: Texas
  Race: White
  Ethnicity: American
  Gender: Female
  Relationship to Head of House: Wife
  Father's Birthplace: Texas
  Mother's Birthplace: Mexico
  Mother: number of living children: 6
  Mother: How many children: 7
  Spouse's Name: Columbus
  Marriage Year: 1887
  Marital Status: Married
  Years Married: 13
  Residence : Justice Precinct 1 (South Half), Duval, Texas
  Occupation: View on Image
  Neighbors: View others on page
  Household Members: Name Age
  Columbus Welle 58
  Antonia Welle 30
  Richard Welle 11
  Columbus Welle 10
  George Welle 1
  Margaret Welle 6
  Catherine Welle 4
  Lizzie Welle 2; Head of Household=Columbus Wells^4,2

Willie Wells^1,2

• Father*: Newman Anderson Wells^1,2 b. 12 Jun 1848

• Reference: W011 ID262a

• Birth*: circa 1870

Harold Bruce Wells^1,2

• Father*: Newman George Wells^1,2 b. 6 Apr 1868, d. 12 Oct 1948
• Mother*: Florence Amelia Frankhouser^1,2 b. 30 Apr 1874, d. 5 Apr 1958

• Reference: W011 ID262a

• Birth*: 17 September 1896; Colorado, USA^1,2
• Burial*: 7 February 1971; Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles Co., California, USA
• Death: 7 February 1971; Ventura Co., California, USA

• (Household Member) Census: 15 April 1910; Wellsford Twp., Haviland, Kiowa Co., Kansas, USA;
  1910 United States Federal Census
  about Amelia Florence Wells
  Name: Amelia Florence Wells
  Age in 1910: 35
  Estimated Birth Year: abt 1875
  Birthplace: Kansas
  Relation to Head of House: Wife
  Father's Birth Place: Ohio
  Mother's Birth Place: West Virginia
  Spouse's Name: George Newman
  Home in 1910: Wellsford, Kiowa, Kansas
  Marital Status: Married
  Race: White
  Gender: Female
  Neighbors: View others on page
  Household Members: Name Age
  George Newman Wells 42
  Amelia Florence Wells 35
  Bruce Harold Wells 13
  Thornton Ralph Wells 9
  Clifton Millard Wells 3
  Ethelbert Sharon Wells 8/12
  Joseph Phillips 18
  
  ; Head of Household=Newman George Wells^3,2
• (Household Member) Census: 22 January 1920; Box Butte Co., Nebraska, USA;
  1920 United States Federal Census
  about Newman G Wells
  Name: Newman G Wells
  [Hermann G Wells]
  Home in 1920: Alliance, Box Butte, Nebraska
  Age: 51 years
  Estimated Birth Year: abt 1869
  Birthplace: Missouri
  Relation to Head of House: Head
  Spouse's Name: Florence A
  Father's Birth Place: Kentucky
  Mother's Birth Place: New York
  Marital Status: Married
  Race: White
  Sex: Male
  Home owned: Own
  Able to read: Yes
  Able to Write: Yes
  Image: 1030
  Neighbors: View others on page
  Household Members: Name Age
  Newman G Wells 51
  Florence A Wells 45
  Harold B Wells 23
  Mildred C Wells 13
  Sharon E Wells 10
  Eileen L Wells 6
  Alta M Lackey 28
  Wilma F Lackey 5
  Lawrence H Lackey 5
  Charles W Lackey 4
  Mary A Lackey 2
  Harry R Moore 26
  
  ; Head of Household=Newman George Wells^3,2

Alonzo Thomas Wells^1,2

• Father*: Newman George Wells^3,2 b. 6 Apr 1868, d. 12 Oct 1948
• Mother*: Florence Amelia Frankhouser^3,2 b. 30 Apr 1874, d. 5 Apr 1958

• Reference: W011 ID262a

• Birth*: 17 December 1898^1,2
• (Deceased) Death*: 22 February 1899^1,2