Ann _____1
F, #18609, b. circa 1840
- Reference: W999 ID383
- Birth*: circa 1840; Milton Abbas, Dorset, England2,1
- (Bride) Marriage*: circa 1862; Groom=George Wells1
- Married Name: circa 1862; Mrs. Wells (_____)
Family: George Wells b. c 1839
- George Wells+1 b. c 1864
- William John Wells2,1 b. c 1869
Citations
- Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
- Allyson Allyn submitted GEDCOM File C:TMGWGEDCOMSID765C~1.GED imported on 09/09/2008 at 09:17:33.
George Wells1
M, #18610, b. circa 1864
- Father*: George Wells1 b. c 1839
- Mother*: Ann _____1 b. c 1840
- Reference: W484 ID383
- Birth*: circa 1864; Turnworth, Dorset, England1
- (Groom) Marriage*: circa 1887; Bride=Edith _____1
Family: Edith _____ b. c 1868
- Elizabeth Wells1 b. c 1888
Citations
- Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
William John Wells1
M, #18611, b. circa 1869
- Reference: W484 ID383
- Birth*: circa 1869; Turnworth, Dorset, England1
Citations
- Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
- Allyson Allyn submitted GEDCOM File C:TMGWGEDCOMSID765C~1.GED imported on 09/09/2008 at 09:17:33.
Harriet Joiner1
F, #18612, b. circa 1845
- Reference: W999 ID383
- Birth*: circa 1845; Broadmayne, Dorset, England1
- (Bride) Marriage*: 1871; Groom=William Henry Wells1
- Married Name: 1871; Mrs. Wells (Joiner)
Family: William Henry Wells b. c 1844
- Elizabeth Ann Wells1 b. c 1871
- William George Wells1 b. 1874
Citations
- Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
Elizabeth Ann Wells1
F, #18613, b. circa 1871
- Father*: William Henry Wells1 b. c 1844
- Mother*: Harriet Joiner1 b. c 1845
- Reference: W484 ID383
- Birth*: circa 1871; Turnworth, Dorset, England1
Citations
- Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
William George Wells1
M, #18614, b. 1874
- Father*: William Henry Wells1 b. c 1844
- Mother*: Harriet Joiner1 b. c 1845
- Reference: W484 ID383
- Birth*: 1874; Turnworth, Dorset, England1
Citations
- Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
Elizabeth _____1
F, #18615, b. 1842
- Reference: W999 ID383
- Birth*: 1842; Blandford, Dorset, England1
- (Bride) Marriage*: circa 1870; Groom=Henry Wells1
- Married Name: circa 1870; Mrs. Wells (_____)
Family: Henry Wells b. c 1834
- Mary Wells1 b. c 1871
- William Wells1 b. c 1875
- Matilda Wells1 b. c 1877
- George Wells1 b. c 1882
Citations
- Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
Mary Wells1
F, #18616, b. circa 1871
- Father*: Henry Wells1 b. c 1834
- Mother*: Elizabeth _____1 b. 1842
- Father: Henry Wells2,1 b. c 1834
- Reference: W484 ID383
- Birth*: circa 1871; Charlton Marshall, Blandford, Dorset, England1
Citations
- Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
- Allyson Allyn submitted GEDCOM File C:TMGWGEDCOMSID765C~1.GED imported on 09/09/2008 at 09:17:33.
William Wells1
M, #18617, b. circa 1875
- Father*: Henry Wells1 b. c 1834
- Mother*: Elizabeth _____1 b. 1842
- Reference: W484 ID383
- Birth*: circa 1875; Charlton Marshall, Blandford, Dorset, England1
Citations
- Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
Matilda Wells1
F, #18618, b. circa 1877
- Father*: Henry Wells1 b. c 1834
- Mother*: Elizabeth _____1 b. 1842
- Reference: W484 ID383
- Birth*: circa 1877; Charlton Marshall, Blandford, Dorset, England1
Citations
- Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
George Wells1
M, #18619, b. circa 1882
- Father*: Henry Wells1 b. c 1834
- Mother*: Elizabeth _____1 b. 1842
- Reference: W484 ID383
- Birth*: circa 1882; Charlton Marshall, Blandford, Dorset, England1
Citations
- Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
Edith _____1
F, #18620, b. circa 1868
- Reference: W999 ID383
- Birth*: circa 1868; Pimperne, Dorset, England1
- (Bride) Marriage*: circa 1887; Groom=George Wells1
- Married Name: circa 1887; Mrs. Wells (_____)
Family: George Wells b. c 1864
- Elizabeth Wells1 b. c 1888
Citations
- Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
Elizabeth Wells1
F, #18621, b. circa 1888
- Father*: George Wells1 b. c 1864
- Mother*: Edith _____1 b. c 1868
- Reference: W484 ID383
- Birth*: circa 1888; Charlton Marshall, Blandford, Dorset, England1
Citations
- Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
Florence Mary Wells1
F, #18622, b. circa 1882
- Father*: Joseph William Wells1 b. 1836, d. 15 Dec 1902
- Mother*: Sarah Elizabeth Burton1 b. 30 Jan 1843, d. 30 Aug 1910
- Reference: W484 ID383
- Birth*: circa 1882; Napier, Hastings, New Zealand1
- (Bride) Marriage*: circa 19002,1
- Married Name: circa 1900; Mrs. Nesbitt (Wells)
Citations
- Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
- Allyson Allyn submitted GEDCOM File C:TMGWGEDCOMSID765C~1.GED imported on 09/09/2008 at 09:17:33.
Thomas Burton Wells1
M, #18623, b. 20 June 1885, d. 23 August 1979
- Father*: Joseph William Wells1 b. 1836, d. 15 Dec 1902
- Mother*: Sarah Elizabeth Burton1 b. 30 Jan 1843, d. 30 Aug 1910
- Reference: W484 ID383
- Birth*: 20 June 1885; Napier, Hastings, New Zealand1
- (Deceased) Death*: 23 August 1979; New Zealand1
Citations
- Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
Lillian Grace Wells1
F, #18624, b. circa 1870
- Father*: Joseph William Wells2,1 b. 1836, d. 15 Dec 1902
- Mother*: Sarah Elizabeth Burton2,1 b. 30 Jan 1843, d. 30 Aug 1910
- Reference: W484 ID383
- Birth*: circa 1870; Napier, Hastings, New Zealand1
- (Bride) Marriage*: circa 18902,1
- Married Name: circa 1890; Mrs. Green (Wells)
Citations
- Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
- Allyson Allyn submitted GEDCOM File C:TMGWGEDCOMSID765C~1.GED imported on 09/09/2008 at 09:17:33.
Ernest George Wells1
M, #18625, b. circa 1880
- Father*: Joseph William Wells1 b. 1836, d. 15 Dec 1902
- Mother*: Sarah Elizabeth Burton1 b. 30 Jan 1843, d. 30 Aug 1910
- Reference: W484 ID383
- Birth*: circa 1880; Napier, Hastings, New Zealand1
Citations
- Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
Henery John Wells1
M, #18626, b. circa 1871
- Father*: Joseph William Wells2,1 b. 1836, d. 15 Dec 1902
- Mother*: Sarah Elizabeth Burton2,1 b. 30 Jan 1843, d. 30 Aug 1910
- Reference: W484 ID383
- Birth*: circa 1871; Napier, Hastings, New Zealand1
- (Groom) Marriage*: circa 1890; Bride=Polly Cooper2,1
Family: Polly Cooper b. c 1870
Citations
- Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
- Allyson Allyn submitted GEDCOM File C:TMGWGEDCOMSID765C~1.GED imported on 09/09/2008 at 09:17:33.
Edwin James Wells1
M, #18627, b. circa 1873
- Father*: Joseph William Wells2,1 b. 1836, d. 15 Dec 1902
- Mother*: Sarah Elizabeth Burton2,1 b. 30 Jan 1843, d. 30 Aug 1910
- Reference: W484 ID383
- Birth*: circa 1873; Napier, Hastings, New Zealand1
- (Groom) Marriage*: circa 1895; Bride=Alice Gray2,1
Family: Alice Gray
Citations
- Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
- Allyson Allyn submitted GEDCOM File C:TMGWGEDCOMSID765C~1.GED imported on 09/09/2008 at 09:17:33.
Maud Wells1
F, #18628, b. circa 1890, d. circa 1988
- Father*: Joseph William Wells2,1 b. 1836, d. 15 Dec 1902
- Mother*: Sarah Elizabeth Burton2,1 b. 30 Jan 1843, d. 30 Aug 1910
- Reference: W484 ID383
- Birth*: circa 1890; Napier, Hastings, New Zealand2,1
- (Bride) Marriage*: circa 19102,1
- (Deceased) Death*: circa 1988; Gisborne, Gisborne, North Island, New Zealand1
- Married Name: circa 1910; Mrs. Beale (Wells)
Citations
- Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
- Allyson Allyn submitted GEDCOM File C:TMGWGEDCOMSID765C~1.GED imported on 09/09/2008 at 09:17:33.
Orpha ''Ollie'' Wells1,2
F, #18629, b. 16 November 1868, d. 28 July 1946
- Father*: Sgt. George Washington Wells1,2 b. 19 Oct 1844, d. 10 Sep 1887
- Mother*: Harriet Northrup1,2 b. 22 Sep 1842, d. 7 Dec 1875
- Reference: W019 ID267
- (Witness) Burial*: Laurens Cemetery, Laurens, Pocahontas Co., Iowa, USA1,2
- Birth*: 16 November 1868; Byron, Marion Twp., Ogle Co., Illinois, USA1,2
- (Bride) Marriage*: 8 September 1890; Rolfe, Pocahontas Co., Iowa, USA1,3,4,2
- (Deceased) Death*: 28 July 1946; Sioux City, Woodbury Co., Iowa, USA1,2
- (Student) Education*: Oregon, Ogle Co., Illinois, USA; at Professor Edward L. Wells' Teacher Training School
1,2 - Namesake*: (possibly) Orpha Northrup, wife of her uncle Charles Northrup1,2
- (Head of Household) Census*: 1870; Marion Twp., Ogle Co., Illinois, USA1,5,2
- (Household Member) Census: 1870; Marion Twp., Ogle Co., Illinois, USA;
1870 United States Federal Census
about George Wells
Name: George Wells
Birth Year: abt 1844
Age in 1870: 26
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1870: Marion, Ogle, Illinois
Race: White
Gender: Male
Value of real estate: View image
Post Office: Hale
Household Members: Name Age
George Wells 26
Harriet Wells 28
Fred Wells 5
Helen Wells 3
Orpha Wells 1
Ira Baker 17
; Head of Household=Sgt. George Washington Wells1,6,2 - (Head of Household) Census: 1880; Marion Twp., Ogle Co., Illinois, USA1,7,2
- (Household Member) Census: 1880; Marion Twp., Ogle Co., Illinois, USA;
1880 United States Federal Census
about G. W. Wells
Name: G. W. Wells
Home in 1880: Marion, Ogle, Illinois
Age: 35
Estimated birth year: abt 1845
Birthplace: Illinois
Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
Spouse's name: Sarah
Father's birthplace: Ohio
Mother's birthplace: Ohio
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Farmer
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
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Household Members: Name Age
G. W. Wells 35
Sarah Wells 20
Fred Wells 16
Hellen Wells 13
Orpha Wells 12
Clarence Wells 9
Emma Wells 8
Clinton Wells 2
; Head of Household=Sgt. George Washington Wells1,8,2 - Occupation*: between 1885 and 1890; school teacher She taught school in IL prior to moving to IA in the spring of 1889.She taught one year 1889-90 at the country school in Section 7 or 8 ofSwan Lake Twp. in Pocahontas Co., IA prior to her marriage to SamJeffers. This country school was very close to the farm of SamJeffer's mother and stepfather, Carrie and Henry Brower, and some oftheir younger children may have been her students.
1,2 - Married Name: 8 September 1890; Mrs. Jeffers (Wells)
Citations
- Personal experience or recollection as cited,Ann Younggreen Sullivan.
- Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
- Marriage Record of Pocahontas Co., IA, 1888-1894, p. 151, record No. 235.
- Marriage Register of Pocahontas Co., IA,1998 transcribed by Ann Y. Sullivan from microfilm, Vol. 1, p. 8, Record No. 235, application 2 Sept. 1890.
- 1870 Federal Census of Marion, Ogle Co., IL, Page no.356 (right side), family of George Wells.
- 1870 Federal Census of Marion, Ogle Co., IL, dwelling no. 169, family no. 170, stamped page no.356 (right side),family of George Wells, my personal transcription from LDS microfilm,Ann Younggreen Sullivan, 1999.
- 1880 Federal Census of Marion, Ogle Co. IL, Page no. 214 (right side), family of G. W. Wells, age 12, born IL,father born OH, mother born PA.
- 1880 Federal Census of Marion, Ogle Co. IL, dwelling no. 101, family no. 106, stamped page no. 214 (right side),handwritten page no. 11, family of G. W. Wells, age 35, farmer, bornIL, both parents born OH, my personal transcription from LDSmicrofilm, Ann Younggreen Sullivan, 1999.
Sgt. George Washington Wells1
M, #18630, b. 19 October 1844, d. 10 September 1887
- Father*: Peter Wells2,3 b. 1819, d. a 1865
- Mother*: Polly Delina Page2,3 b. 1818, d. 1 Apr 1853
- Reference: W019 ID267
- Birth*: 19 October 1844; Porter Twp., Delaware Co., Ohio, USA; Birth date calculated from death date and age on his cemetery marker.He claimed he was 18 when he joined the army in 1861 which would makehis birthyear 1843, but he may have lied about his age since otherdata are consistent with him being born 1844. The 1850 Census of OgleCo., IL indicates he was born in OH, and OH is assumed to be correctsince 1850 is ''closer to the event'' than any other record found todate. The 1860, 1870 and 1880 Census of Ogle Co., IL all indicate hewas born in IL, but the 1880 census indicates father born in OH forall of his children. When he joined the army he claimed he was bornin IL .
2,4,5,6,3 - (Groom) Marriage*: 1 March 1864; Ogle Co., Illinois, USA; WELLS, GEORGE W NORTHRUP, HARRIETT 1864-03-01 00C/ 2470 OGLE
George Wells and Harriet Northrup were married when the men of the 39IL infantry were home on furlough Jan - Mar 1864. George hadreenlisted, and he must have left for Chicago, to return to the warwith the 39th, just a few days after they were married. (This Ifigured out after reading a history of the 39th IL Infantry.)Harriet's parents lived in Section 7 of Marion Twp., so George Wellswho lived in Section 18, married the girl next door, but they may nothave been childhood sweethearts since Harriet was two years older thanGeorge.; Bride=Harriet Northrup2,7,3 - (Groom) Marriage*: 22 February 1876; Ogle Co., Illinois, USA; WELLS, GEORGE (31) GRIMES, SARAH A (16) 1876-02-22 00E/ 5192 OGLE
After the death of Harriett and the triplets, George married Sarah A. Grimes February 22, 1876.; Bride=Sarah Amelia Grimes2,3 - Burial: 10 September 1887; Brooklyn Cemetery, Oregon, Ogle Co., Illinois, USA
- Death: 10 September 1887; Oregon, Ogle Co., Illinois, USA
- Burial: 10 September 1887; Brooklyn Cemetery, Oregon, Ogle Co., Illinois, USA
- (Deceased) Death*: 10 September 1887; Byron, Marion Twp., Ogle Co., Illinois, USA2,3
- (Witness) Burial*: after 10 September 1887; Brooklyn Cemetery, Rockvale Twp., Ogle Co., Illinois, USA; George W. Wells and family have a common cemetery marker, about eightfeet high, with WELLS at the base on the west side. The west side ofthe marker reads ''George W. Wells | Sergt. Co. D 39th | Regt. IllVet. Vol. | Died | Sept. 10, 1887 | aged | 42 Ys 10 Ms 22 Ds |At Rest'' .
2,3 - (Interred) Probate: 16 September 1887; Ogle Co., Illinois, USA2,8,3
- (Household Member) Census: 1850; Brookyn, Ogle Co., Illinois, USA;
1850 United States Federal Census
about Peter Wells
Name: Peter Wells
Age: 31
Estimated birth year: abt 1819
Birth Place: New York
Gender: Male
Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Brooklin, Ogle, Illinois
Family Number: 6
Household Members: Name Age
Peter Wells 31
Polly D Wells 33
Jas E Wells 10
Rose L Wells 9
Wm M Wells 7
George W Wells 5
Elmore Wells 0; Head of Household=Peter Wells2,9,3 - (Household Member) Census: 1860; Rock Vale Twp., Ogle Co., Illinois, USA;
1860 United States Federal Census
about George W Wells
Name: George W Wells
Age in 1860: 33
Birth Year: abt 1827
Birthplace: Ohio
Home in 1860: Rockvale, Ogle, Illinois
Gender: Male
Post Office: Oregon
Value of real estate: View image
Household Members: Name Age
Peter Wells 41
Harriett J Wells 41
James E Wells 20
William Wells 18
George W Wells 16
Elnora Wells 10
Mary Ann Moore 17
Thomas Moore 15
Emna C Moore 13
Franklin G Moore 10
Anneline E Moore 8
George W Wells 33
; Head of Household=Peter Wells2,10,3 - Milit-Beg*: between 1861 and 1865; Co. D, 39th Illinois Infantry,Yates Phalanx, Civil War, Illinois, USA; He claimed his residence was Lane, Ogle Co. IL when he joined thearmy. (The town of Lane was later renamed Rochelle.) He joined forservice and enrolled 12 Sept 1861 at Lane, IL; mustered in 11 Oct 1861at Chicago; re-enlisted as a veteran in 1864; mustered out as Sergeant6 Dec 1865. Roy B. Wells wrote that he was wounded in both knees. Theonly positively identified photo of George Wells that I have shows himin Union Army uniform.2,11,12,13,14,3
- Occupation*: between 1865 and 1887; Marion and, Rock Vale Twp., Ogle Co., Illinois, USA; farmer The 1870 Census indicates real estate value $3,000 and personalproperty $1,000.2,4,3
- (Head of Household) Census*: 1870; Marion Twp., Ogle Co., Illinois, USA;
1870 United States Federal Census
about George Wells
Name: George Wells
Birth Year: abt 1844
Age in 1870: 26
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1870: Marion, Ogle, Illinois
Race: White
Gender: Male
Value of real estate: View image
Post Office: Hale
Household Members: Name Age
George Wells 26
Harriet Wells 28
Fred Wells 5
Helen Wells 3
Orpha Wells 1
Ira Baker 17
; Household Member=Harriet Northrup, Household Member=Frederick G Wells, Household Member=Helen Deline [Or Delina?] Wells, Household Member=Orpha ''Ollie'' Wells2,15,3 - Living: 1878; Section 18 of, Marion Twp., Ogle Co., Illinois, USA; P O Oregon according to the 1878 History of Ogle Co. IL.2,16,3
- (Head of Household) Census: 1880; Marion Twp., Ogle Co., Illinois, USA;
1880 United States Federal Census
about G. W. Wells
Name: G. W. Wells
Home in 1880: Marion, Ogle, Illinois
Age: 35
Estimated birth year: abt 1845
Birthplace: Illinois
Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
Spouse's name: Sarah
Father's birthplace: Ohio
Mother's birthplace: Ohio
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Farmer
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
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Household Members: Name Age
G. W. Wells 35
Sarah Wells 20
Fred Wells 16
Hellen Wells 13
Orpha Wells 12
Clarence Wells 9
Emma Wells 8
Clinton Wells 2
; Household Member=Sarah Amelia Grimes, Household Member=Frederick G Wells, Household Member=Helen Deline [Or Delina?] Wells, Household Member=Orpha ''Ollie'' Wells, Household Member=Clarence Wells, Household Member=Emma Wells, Household Member=Clinton Wells2,17,3
Family 1: Harriet Northrup b. 22 Sep 1842, d. 7 Dec 1875
- (Groom) Marriage*: 1 March 1864; Ogle Co., Illinois, USA; WELLS, GEORGE W NORTHRUP, HARRIETT 1864-03-01 00C/ 2470 OGLE
George Wells and Harriet Northrup were married when the men of the 39IL infantry were home on furlough Jan - Mar 1864. George hadreenlisted, and he must have left for Chicago, to return to the warwith the 39th, just a few days after they were married. (This Ifigured out after reading a history of the 39th IL Infantry.)Harriet's parents lived in Section 7 of Marion Twp., so George Wellswho lived in Section 18, married the girl next door, but they may nothave been childhood sweethearts since Harriet was two years older thanGeorge.; Bride=Harriet Northrup2,7,3
- Frederick G Wells+2,3 b. Dec 1865, d. 16 Aug 1911
- Helen Deline [Or Delina?] Wells2,3 b. 3 Nov 1866, d. 29 Feb 1928
- Orpha ''Ollie'' Wells2,3 b. 16 Nov 1868, d. 28 Jul 1946
- Clarence Wells2,3 b. 7 Oct 1870, d. 15 Aug 1881
- Emma Wells2,3 b. 20 Feb 1872, d. 20 Aug 1881
Family 2: Sarah Amelia Grimes b. Jul 1860, d. 1951
- (Groom) Marriage*: 22 February 1876; Ogle Co., Illinois, USA; WELLS, GEORGE (31) GRIMES, SARAH A (16) 1876-02-22 00E/ 5192 OGLE
After the death of Harriett and the triplets, George married Sarah A. Grimes February 22, 1876.; Bride=Sarah Amelia Grimes2,3
- George Washington Wells2,3 b. 20 Nov 1876, d. 22 Jan 1877
- Clinton Wells2,3 b. 15 Jan 1878, d. 20 Aug 1881
- Daisy Wells2,3 b. 6 Jul 1880, d. 17 Sep 1967
Citations
- Unknown author, FINDAGRAVE.COM, Record Type: CEMETERY.
- Personal experience or recollection as cited,Ann Younggreen Sullivan.
- Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
- 1870 Federal Census of Marion, Ogle Co., IL, Page 356.
- 1880 Federal Census of Marion, Ogle Co. IL, Page 214.
- 1850 Federal Census of Brooklin, Ogle Co., IL, Page 104, family of Peter Wells.
- Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900, on line data base,Illinois State Archives, WELLS, GEORGE W NORTHRUP, HARRIETT OGLE 03/01/1864 Vol. C/,license No. 2470.
- Hampton, Shirley Edwards, correspondence with Ann Y. Sullivan andextracted records as cited., Report 8/13/02 cites probate record dated 16 Sep 1887.
- 1850 Federal Census of Brooklin, Ogle Co., IL, dwelling no. 5, family no. 6, stamped page no. 104 (right side),family of Peter Wells, my personal transcription from LDS microfilm,1999.
- 1860 Census of Rock Vale, Ogle Co., IL, Page 251 of the original record, ancestry.com image #251.
- History of Ogle Co IL 1878, Portraits of Early Settlers and ProminentMen, page 401, Wells, George W. e. Aug 12, 1861, vet., m. o. Dec. 6, 1865as sergt..
- Muster & Descriptive Roll, Co. D, 39th IL Infantry Volunteers, Page 21.
- American Civil War Soldiers Database, record # 928683.
- Wells, Roy B., correspondence with Ann Y. Sullivan as noted incitation, Letter, 31 December 2001.
- 1870 Federal Census of Marion, Ogle Co., IL, dwelling no. 169, family no. 170, stamped page no.356 (right side),family of George Wells, my personal transcription from LDS microfilm,Ann Younggreen Sullivan, 1999.
- History of Ogle Co IL 1878, Portraits of Early Settlers and ProminentMen, pg 830...Marion Township, WELLS, G. W. farmer; Sec 18; P O Oregon.
- 1880 Federal Census of Marion, Ogle Co. IL, dwelling no. 101, family no. 106, stamped page no. 214 (right side),handwritten page no. 11, family of G. W. Wells, age 35, farmer, bornIL, both parents born OH, my personal transcription from LDSmicrofilm, Ann Younggreen Sullivan, 1999.
Harriet Northrup1,2
F, #18631, b. 22 September 1842, d. 7 December 1875
- Reference: W999 ID267
- Birth*: 22 September 1842; prob., Litchfield, Bradford Co., Pennsylvania, USA; Birth date calculated from death date and age on her grave marker. (Mymother said that Harriet was born in 1842, but she believed that shewas born in Ogle Co. IL.)
1,2 - (Bride) Marriage*: 1 March 1864; Ogle Co., Illinois, USA; WELLS, GEORGE W NORTHRUP, HARRIETT 1864-03-01 00C/ 2470 OGLE
George Wells and Harriet Northrup were married when the men of the 39IL infantry were home on furlough Jan - Mar 1864. George hadreenlisted, and he must have left for Chicago, to return to the warwith the 39th, just a few days after they were married. (This Ifigured out after reading a history of the 39th IL Infantry.)Harriet's parents lived in Section 7 of Marion Twp., so George Wellswho lived in Section 18, married the girl next door, but they may nothave been childhood sweethearts since Harriet was two years older thanGeorge.; Groom=Sgt. George Washington Wells1,3,2 - Burial*: 7 December 1875; Brooklyn Cemetery, Oregon, Ogle Co., Illinois, USA
- (Deceased) Death*: 7 December 1875; Marion Twp., Ogle Co., Illinois, USA; It has been handed down in the family that Harriet died in childbirth,having triplets, and this is confirmed by the following report of herdeath that appeared in the Ogle County Reporter (a weekly newspaper): OGLE COUNTY REPORTER (The following account is of the first case of the kind ofhappening in Ogle County which has come under our observation and wepresume the first that has occurred in northern Illinois.) The town of Marion, this county, was the location of a case ofdeath from childbirth. The unfortunate lady was Mrs. Wells, wife ofGeorge Wells, a well-to-do farmer. Tuesday Last Mrs. (nee HarrietNorthrup) Wells gave birth to an infant about half-past nine in themorning, at half-past two P. M. to another, followed by a third about'eleven o'clock in the night. Two of the infants were dead when born, the other however dyingshortly after birth. Mrs Wells herself died half an hour after thethird child was born, her suffering being too great for mortalendurance. Two of the infants were females. The funeral, which took place at the Brooklyn school houseThursday, was largely attended by friends of the family. Mrs Wellsand the three infants were interred in one coffin, two of the babesbeing placed in one of her arms, and one in the other. Deceased appeared to be a young health woman, thirty-three yearsof age. ''Death lies on her like an untimely frost.'' She leaves fivechildren, three girls and two boys, and a husband who feels his lossas only a father with small children can, when the wailing cry for''mother'' falls on him, grief stricken and sorrowful. The funeral discourse was delivered by Rev. G. W. Crofts, of thiscity. It was efficient and effective. From my mother I have a typed transcription of this article, but I donot know the source of the transcription. A handwritten notes on itreads ''December 16, 1875'' identified as date of death, but that dateis most likely the date of publication. The article says that herfuneral ''took place...Thursday''. Assuming 16 December is thepublication date she died 7 December, which agrees with the date onher grave marker, and her funeral was held on 9 December. (ShirleyStroud's group sheet, based on information from Ethel Meligan Hartley,has ''about Dec 13, 1887[sic]'' for Harriet's date of death.)
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- (Head of Household) Census: 1850; Litchfield Twp., Bradford Co., Pennsylvania, USA1,4,2
- (Head of Household) Census*: 1860; Marion Twp., Ogle Co., Illinois, USA1,5,2
- Married Name: 1 March 1864; Mrs. Wells (Northrup)
- (Household Member) Census: 1870; Marion Twp., Ogle Co., Illinois, USA;
1870 United States Federal Census
about George Wells
Name: George Wells
Birth Year: abt 1844
Age in 1870: 26
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1870: Marion, Ogle, Illinois
Race: White
Gender: Male
Value of real estate: View image
Post Office: Hale
Household Members: Name Age
George Wells 26
Harriet Wells 28
Fred Wells 5
Helen Wells 3
Orpha Wells 1
Ira Baker 17
; Head of Household=Sgt. George Washington Wells1,6,2
Family: Sgt. George Washington Wells b. 19 Oct 1844, d. 10 Sep 1887
- Frederick G Wells+1,2 b. Dec 1865, d. 16 Aug 1911
- Helen Deline [Or Delina?] Wells1,2 b. 3 Nov 1866, d. 29 Feb 1928
- Orpha ''Ollie'' Wells1,2 b. 16 Nov 1868, d. 28 Jul 1946
- Clarence Wells1,2 b. 7 Oct 1870, d. 15 Aug 1881
- Emma Wells1,2 b. 20 Feb 1872, d. 20 Aug 1881
Citations
- Personal experience or recollection as cited,Ann Younggreen Sullivan.
- Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
- Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900, on line data base,Illinois State Archives, WELLS, GEORGE W NORTHRUP, HARRIETT OGLE 03/01/1864 Vol. C/,license No. 2470.
- 1850 Federal Census of Litchfield Twp, Bradford Co., PA, transcriptionby John Hoff and my personal transcription from Ancestry.com ImagesOnline, Harriet Northrup, 8, b. PA, family 147, page 213.
- 1860 Federal Census of Marion, Ogle Co., IL, Page 118 of the original census, transcribed from Microfilm #M66553-215, household no. 869, family no. 815, family of Geo.Northrup..
- 1870 Federal Census of Marion, Ogle Co., IL, dwelling no. 169, family no. 170, stamped page no.356 (right side),family of George Wells, my personal transcription from LDS microfilm,Ann Younggreen Sullivan, 1999.
Daisy Wells1,2
F, #18632, b. 6 July 1880, d. 17 September 1967
- Father*: Sgt. George Washington Wells1,2 b. 19 Oct 1844, d. 10 Sep 1887
- Mother*: Sarah Amelia Grimes1,2 b. Jul 1860, d. 1951
- Reference: W019 ID267
- Birth*: 6 July 1880; Oregon, Ogle Co., Illinois, USA; Not listed in Census of 1880, so therefore born after 10 June 1880.Jan VanBuskirk wrote, ''Aunt Edy said on July 31, 2001 (I assume to beSarah Grimes birthday), Sarah Grimes Wells Brayton would have been141, Daisy would have been 121, and her daughter, Nellie (the oldestsurviving to adulthood) would have been 101.''
1,3,2 - (Bride) Marriage*: 15 December 1896; Ogle Co., Illinois, USA; Illinois State Marriage Index: 15 Dec 1896 OGLE Co., IL: 002/ 00008978 (D/O GEORGE & SARAH)
Her obituary says they were married 15 Dec 1897.
WELLS, DAISY (D/O GEORGE & SARAH) HARDING, HARRY A (S/O WM & MARY) 1896-12-15 002/ 8978 OGLE1,4,2 - (Deceased) Death*: 17 September 1967; Rockford, Winnebago Co., Illinois, USA1,2
- (Witness) Burial*: 17 September 1967; Byron Cemetery, Byron Twp., Ogle Co., Illinois, USA1,5,2
- Married Name: 15 December 1896; Mrs. Harding (Wells)
- (Head of Household) Census*: 1900; Marion Twp., Ogle Co., Illinois, USA; Jan VanBuskirk wrote, ''I don't think Daisy and Harry were living withSarah and Fred, I think Sarah and Fred were living with Daisy andHarry in 1900''.1,6,7,2
- (Head of Household) Census: 1920; Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois, USA1,8,2
- Living*: 1946; Byron, Marion Twp., Ogle Co., Illinois, USA1,2
Citations
- Personal experience or recollection as cited,Ann Younggreen Sullivan.
- Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
- VanBuskirk, Janice P., correspondence with Ann Y. Sullivan as cited, email 8/6/2001.
- Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900, on line data base,Illinois State Archives, HARDING, HARRY A (S/O WM & MARY) WELLS, DAISY (D/O GEORGE & SARAH)OGLE 12/15/1896 2/ 8978.
- VanBuskirk, Janice P., correspondence with Ann Y. Sullivan as cited, Descendants of George W. Wells, 29 Dec 2001.
- VanBuskirk, Janice P., correspondence with Ann Y. Sullivan as cited, Email, 24 Aug 2002.
- 1900 Federal Census of Ogle Co. IL,transcription by Ann Y. Sullivan from online image of Census Microfilmat Genealogy.com, Marion Twp., ED 84, Page 188B in the household of Fred Brayton.
- 1920 Federal Census of Ogle Co., IL,Ann Y. Sullivan transcription from Ancestry.com images online, appears with ''Hardin'', Harry, Roll: T625_398, Page: 8A, ED: 83 Image:108, Byron ancestry.com Image #15.
Peter Wells1,2
M, #18633, b. 1819, d. after 1865
- Father*: Isaac Wells1,2 b. 1 Sep 1779, d. 21 Oct 1849
- Mother*: Mary _____1,2 b. 18 Oct 1785, d. 18 Feb 1845
- Reference: W019 ID267
- Birth*: 1819; New York, USA; The 1850 census would have him born about 1819. The 1860 census wouldhave him born about 1816. Roy B. Wells wrote ''...in the basement ofthe old Capitol, in Springfield, IL I found that Peter Wells was bornin NY in 1819.''1,3,4,2
- (Groom) Marriage*: 6 October 1838; Delaware Co., Ohio, USA; Bride=Polly Delina Page1,5,6,2
- (Groom) Marriage*: 19 November 1854; Ogle Co., Illinois, USA; The Illinois Statewide Marriage Index says Peter Wells married Harried''Moon'', but Laura Wells wrote 6/28/02 that the actual marriagecertificate appears to read Harriet J. ''Moore''. Also, severalchildren who appear in the family of Peter Wells in the Census of 1860are clearly named Moore.; Bride=Harriet _____1,7,2
- (Deceased) Death*: after 1865; Roy B. Wells wrote, ''Clifford [Wells] told me in 1965 that Peter went west, in a wagon train and was never heard from again. He is supposed to have died enroute, and word came back from another source, that he died some where in the west''. Roy told me 8/02/02 that Clifford E.Wells had said that Peter was headed for California. Clifford thought maybe Peter died in Kansas but had searched in Kansas and did not find anything there. Roy theorizes that Peter may have intended to join relatives in California. These cousins may have been Ambrose and Rosalinda Wells Carner (daughter of Peter's uncle Abraham Wells) who first settled in Sutter Co. CA and later lived in Mendocino Co., CA or Hiram Wells (son of Peter's uncle Abraham Wells) who married Welthy Harding and lived in southern CA near Los Angeles.1,8,2
- (Head of Household) Census: 1840; Porter Twp., Delaware Co., Ohio, USA; 1840 United States Federal Census
about Peter Wells
Name: Peter Wells
Township: Porter
County: Delaware
State: Ohio
wife and on small son on census
(same as brother, Abraham) - (Head of Household) Census*: 1850; Brookyn, Ogle Co., Illinois, USA;
1850 United States Federal Census
about Peter Wells
Name: Peter Wells
Age: 31
Estimated birth year: abt 1819
Birth Place: New York
Gender: Male
Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Brooklin, Ogle, Illinois
Family Number: 6
Household Members: Name Age
Peter Wells 31
Polly D Wells 33
Jas E Wells 10
Rose L Wells 9
Wm M Wells 7
George W Wells 5
Elmore Wells 0; Household Member=Polly Delina Page, Household Member=James Edward Wells, Household Member=Rose L Wells, Household Member=William Marion Wells, Household Member=Sgt. George Washington Wells, Household Member=Elmore Wells1,9,2 - (Head of Household) Census: 1860; Rock Vale Twp., Ogle Co., Illinois, USA;
1860 United States Federal Census
about George W Wells
Name: George W Wells
Age in 1860: 33
Birth Year: abt 1827
Birthplace: Ohio
Home in 1860: Rockvale, Ogle, Illinois
Gender: Male
Post Office: Oregon
Value of real estate: View image
Household Members: Name Age
Peter Wells 41
Harriett J Wells 41
James E Wells 20
William Wells 18
George W Wells 16
Elnora Wells 10
Mary Ann Moore 17
Thomas Moore 15
Emna C Moore 13
Franklin G Moore 10
Anneline E Moore 8
George W Wells 33
; Household Member=James Edward Wells, Household Member=William Marion Wells, Household Member=Sgt. George Washington Wells, Household Member=Elmore Wells, Household Member=Harriet _____1,10,2
Family 1: Polly Delina Page b. 1818, d. 1 Apr 1853
- James Edward Wells1,2 b. c 1840, d. bt 1860 - 1865
- Rose L Wells1,2 b. c 1841, d. b 1860
- William Marion Wells+1,2 b. 23 Dec 1842, d. 16 Mar 1929
- Sgt. George Washington Wells+1,2 b. 19 Oct 1844, d. 10 Sep 1887
- Elmore Wells1,2 b. 1850, d. 16 Jun 1865
Family 2: Harriet _____ b. c 1819, d. c 6 Nov 1864
- Ernest Wells1,2 b. 10 Dec 1859, d. 10 Sep 1860
Citations
- Personal experience or recollection as cited,Ann Younggreen Sullivan.
- Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
- 1850 Federal Census of Brooklin, Ogle Co., IL, Dwelling no. 5, family no. 6, stamped page no. 104 (right side),family of Peter Wells, age 31, farmer, born NY, real estate $150, mypersonal transcription from LDS microfilm, Ann Younggreen Sullivan,1999.
- 1860 Census of Rock Vale, Ogle Co., IL, Page 251.
- 1850 Federal Census of Brooklin, Ogle Co., IL, Page 104.
- FamilySearch® International Genealogical Index, Peter WELLS Marriage(s): Spouse: Polly D. PAGE Marriage: 6 Oct 1838, Delaware', 'Ohio Source Information: _____, Batch number: M514161 FamilySearch® International Genealogical Index™ v4.01 North America.
- Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900, on line data base,Illinois State Archives, WELLS, PETER MOON, HARRIET J OGLE11/19/1854 00C/ 00001091.
- Wells, Roy B., correspondence with Ann Y. Sullivan as noted incitation, AYS notes from 8/02/02 conversation with RBW.
- 1850 Federal Census of Brooklin, Ogle Co., IL, dwelling no. 5, family no. 6, stamped page no. 104 (right side),family of Peter Wells, my personal transcription from LDS microfilm,1999.
- 1860 Census of Rock Vale, Ogle Co., IL, Page 251 of the original record, ancestry.com image #251.
Polly Delina Page1,2
F, #18634, b. 1818, d. 1 April 1853
- Reference: W999 ID267
- Birth*: 1818; Ohio, USA1,3,4,2
- (Bride) Marriage*: 6 October 1838; Delaware Co., Ohio, USA; Groom=Peter Wells1,5,6,2
- (Deceased) Death*: 1 April 1853; Rock Vale Twp., Ogle Co., Illinois, USA; Roy B. Wells believes she may have died in 1854.1,7,4,2
- Burial*: 1 April 1853; Brooklyn Cemetery, Rockvale Twp., Ogle Co., Illinois, USA; Her grave marker reads ''Polly | Wife of | Peter Wells | died | April1, 1853 | in the 35th year | of her age''.1,8,4,2
- Married Name: 6 October 1838; Mrs. Wells (Page)
- (Household Member) Census: 1850; Brookyn, Ogle Co., Illinois, USA;
1850 United States Federal Census
about Peter Wells
Name: Peter Wells
Age: 31
Estimated birth year: abt 1819
Birth Place: New York
Gender: Male
Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Brooklin, Ogle, Illinois
Family Number: 6
Household Members: Name Age
Peter Wells 31
Polly D Wells 33
Jas E Wells 10
Rose L Wells 9
Wm M Wells 7
George W Wells 5
Elmore Wells 0; Head of Household=Peter Wells1,9,2
Family: Peter Wells b. 1819, d. a 1865
- James Edward Wells1,2 b. c 1840, d. bt 1860 - 1865
- Rose L Wells1,2 b. c 1841, d. b 1860
- William Marion Wells+1,2 b. 23 Dec 1842, d. 16 Mar 1929
- Sgt. George Washington Wells+1,2 b. 19 Oct 1844, d. 10 Sep 1887
- Elmore Wells1,2 b. 1850, d. 16 Jun 1865
Citations
- Personal experience or recollection as cited,Ann Younggreen Sullivan.
- Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
- 1850 Federal Census of Brooklin, Ogle Co., IL, Page 104, family of Peter Wells.
- Personal experience or recollection as cited,Ann Younggreen Sullivan, cemetery reading 19 Oct 2002.
- 1850 Federal Census of Brooklin, Ogle Co., IL, Page 104.
- FamilySearch® International Genealogical Index, Peter WELLS Marriage(s): Spouse: Polly D. PAGE Marriage: 6 Oct 1838, Delaware', 'Ohio Source Information: _____, Batch number: M514161 FamilySearch® International Genealogical Index™ v4.01 North America.
- Wells, Roy B., correspondence with Ann Y. Sullivan as noted incitation, Letter, 27 Jan 2002.
- Wells, Roy B., correspondence with Ann Y. Sullivan as noted incitation, Letter, 31 Dec 2001; Letter, 27 Jan 2002.
- 1850 Federal Census of Brooklin, Ogle Co., IL, dwelling no. 5, family no. 6, stamped page no. 104 (right side),family of Peter Wells, my personal transcription from LDS microfilm,1999.
James Edward Wells1,2
M, #18635, b. circa 1840, d. between 1860 and 1865
- Father*: Peter Wells1,2 b. 1819, d. a 1865
- Mother*: Polly Delina Page1,2 b. 1818, d. 1 Apr 1853
- Reference: W019 ID267
- Birth*: circa 1840; Ohio, USA1,3,2
- (Deceased) Death*: between 1860 and 1865; It is possible that he died in the Civil War, but he is not includedin the lists of Ogle Co. Civil War veterans in the 1878 history ofOgle Co and I can't find a James Wells that would likely be him in theIL Civil War veterans database. Roy B. Wells wrote ''...I saw a copyof a mortgage, with a notary public seal, made on Christmas Day of1865, where Peter [Wells] paid off the mortgage on James E. Wells'farm for James' Widow. The farm was in Winnebago Co., IL''.1,4,2
- (Head of Household) Census*: 1850; Brookyn, Ogle Co., Illinois, USA1,3,2
- (Household Member) Census: 1850; Brookyn, Ogle Co., Illinois, USA;
1850 United States Federal Census
about Peter Wells
Name: Peter Wells
Age: 31
Estimated birth year: abt 1819
Birth Place: New York
Gender: Male
Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Brooklin, Ogle, Illinois
Family Number: 6
Household Members: Name Age
Peter Wells 31
Polly D Wells 33
Jas E Wells 10
Rose L Wells 9
Wm M Wells 7
George W Wells 5
Elmore Wells 0; Head of Household=Peter Wells1,5,2 - (Household Member) Census: 1860; Rock Vale Twp., Ogle Co., Illinois, USA;
1860 United States Federal Census
about George W Wells
Name: George W Wells
Age in 1860: 33
Birth Year: abt 1827
Birthplace: Ohio
Home in 1860: Rockvale, Ogle, Illinois
Gender: Male
Post Office: Oregon
Value of real estate: View image
Household Members: Name Age
Peter Wells 41
Harriett J Wells 41
James E Wells 20
William Wells 18
George W Wells 16
Elnora Wells 10
Mary Ann Moore 17
Thomas Moore 15
Emna C Moore 13
Franklin G Moore 10
Anneline E Moore 8
George W Wells 33
; Head of Household=Peter Wells1,6,2 - (Head of Household) Census: 1860; Rock Vale Twp., Ogle Co., Illinois, USA1,6,2
Citations
- Personal experience or recollection as cited,Ann Younggreen Sullivan.
- Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
- 1850 Federal Census of Brooklin, Ogle Co., IL, Page 104, family of Peter Wells.
- Wells, Roy B., correspondence with Ann Y. Sullivan as noted incitation, Letter, 31 Dec 2001.
- 1850 Federal Census of Brooklin, Ogle Co., IL, dwelling no. 5, family no. 6, stamped page no. 104 (right side),family of Peter Wells, my personal transcription from LDS microfilm,1999.
- 1860 Census of Rock Vale, Ogle Co., IL, Page 251 of the original record, ancestry.com image #251.
Rose L Wells1,2
F, #18636, b. circa 1841, d. before 1860
- Father*: Peter Wells1,2 b. 1819, d. a 1865
- Mother*: Polly Delina Page1,2 b. 1818, d. 1 Apr 1853
- Reference: W019 ID267
- Birth*: circa 1841; Ohio, USA1,3,2
- (Deceased) Death*: before 1860; Ogle Co., Illinois, USA; Her name may have been Rose Linda. There is no marriage listed forher in the IL Marriages datatbase. She may be buried with Isaac andPolly somewhere in the Brooklyn Cemetery. [I believe Roy B. Wellstold me 8/2/02 that he has a vague recollection of having once seenher grave marker there.]1,2
- (Head of Household) Census*: 1850; Brookyn, Ogle Co., Illinois, USA1,3,2
- (Household Member) Census: 1850; Brookyn, Ogle Co., Illinois, USA;
1850 United States Federal Census
about Peter Wells
Name: Peter Wells
Age: 31
Estimated birth year: abt 1819
Birth Place: New York
Gender: Male
Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Brooklin, Ogle, Illinois
Family Number: 6
Household Members: Name Age
Peter Wells 31
Polly D Wells 33
Jas E Wells 10
Rose L Wells 9
Wm M Wells 7
George W Wells 5
Elmore Wells 0; Head of Household=Peter Wells1,4,2
Citations
- Personal experience or recollection as cited,Ann Younggreen Sullivan.
- Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
- 1850 Federal Census of Brooklin, Ogle Co., IL, Page 104, family of Peter Wells.
- 1850 Federal Census of Brooklin, Ogle Co., IL, dwelling no. 5, family no. 6, stamped page no. 104 (right side),family of Peter Wells, my personal transcription from LDS microfilm,1999.
William Marion Wells1,2
M, #18637, b. 23 December 1842, d. 16 March 1929
- Father*: Peter Wells1,2 b. 1819, d. a 1865
- Mother*: Polly Delina Page1,2 b. 1818, d. 1 Apr 1853
- Reference: W019 ID267
- (Witness) Burial*: Oakland Cemetery, Fort Dodge, Webster Co., Iowa, USA; I visited this grave on 6 August 2002. It is located in Section C ofthe Oakland Cemetery on the West side of 15th Street (P56) on thenorth side of Fort Dodge about four miles south of the airport. Enterthe cemetery through the southernmost gate (first gate north of thebridge) and make an immediate left (south) down hill. Turn right(west) at the first fork in the road and go about 30 yards. The Wellsmarker is a fairly large gray granite stone on the left (south) sideof the road just a few rows in from the road.1,3,4,2
- Birth*: 23 December 1842; Delaware Co., Ohio, USA1,5,2
- (Groom) Marriage*: 24 September 1867; Rockford, Winnebago Co., Illinois, USA; WELLS, WILLIAM REESE, CATHARINE 1867-09-24 / WINNEBAGO; Bride=Catherine Reese1,2
- (Groom) Marriage*: after March 1916; (2nd Wife)1,6,2
- (Deceased) Death*: 16 March 1929; Saint Cloud, Osceola Co., Florida, USA1,2
- (Head of Household) Census*: 1850; Brookyn, Ogle Co., Illinois, USA1,7,2
- (Household Member) Census: 1850; Brookyn, Ogle Co., Illinois, USA;
1850 United States Federal Census
about Peter Wells
Name: Peter Wells
Age: 31
Estimated birth year: abt 1819
Birth Place: New York
Gender: Male
Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Brooklin, Ogle, Illinois
Family Number: 6
Household Members: Name Age
Peter Wells 31
Polly D Wells 33
Jas E Wells 10
Rose L Wells 9
Wm M Wells 7
George W Wells 5
Elmore Wells 0; Head of Household=Peter Wells1,7,2 - (Household Member) Census: 1860; Rock Vale Twp., Ogle Co., Illinois, USA;
1860 United States Federal Census
about George W Wells
Name: George W Wells
Age in 1860: 33
Birth Year: abt 1827
Birthplace: Ohio
Home in 1860: Rockvale, Ogle, Illinois
Gender: Male
Post Office: Oregon
Value of real estate: View image
Household Members: Name Age
Peter Wells 41
Harriett J Wells 41
James E Wells 20
William Wells 18
George W Wells 16
Elnora Wells 10
Mary Ann Moore 17
Thomas Moore 15
Emna C Moore 13
Franklin G Moore 10
Anneline E Moore 8
George W Wells 33
; Head of Household=Peter Wells1,8,2 - Occupation*: 1860; Rock Vale Twp., Ogle Co., Illinois, USA; school teacher1,8,2
- (Head of Household) Census: 1870; Marion Twp., Ogle Co., Illinois, USA; Ages in this census are off (too high) by 10 years except for one yearold child Ernest.1,9,2
- (Head of Household) Census: 1880; Lincoln Twp., Calhoun Co., Iowa, USA1,10,2
- Occupation: between 1880 and 1900; Calhoun Co. IA and, Webster Co., Iowa, USA; Farmer1,2
- (Head of Household) Census: 1885; Lincoln Twp., Calhoun Co., Iowa, USA1,11,2
- Living*: between 1885 and 1895; Lincoln Twp., Calhoun Co., Iowa, USA; The 1885 census shows him living in the NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 ofSection 30 in Lincoln Twp 89N R31W and shows his daughter Mattie, age10, born in Calhoun Co, so William Wells must have moved to Calhoun IAbetween 1870 and 1875. His neighbor, John Reese, who I believe to bea brother of William Wells' wife Catherine, is shown in 1885 to have adaughter age 11 born in IL, so if the Wells and Reese famlies came toIA together the year was 1874 or 1875. An 1892 list of Calhoun Co.farmers shows a William Wells in Manson. In the 1895 Iowa censusWilliam Wells is still a farmer in Lincoln Twp, and in one of the 1900census records he is a ''retired farmer'' and living in the City of FortDodge in Webster Co, IA. Roy B. Wells wrote, ''I believe Billie Wells was in Calhoun Co. byabout 1870 or there abouts. He may have homesteaded near Manson,IA...''1,3,12,2
- (Head of Household) Census: 1900; Cooper Twp., Webster Co., Iowa, USA1,13,2
- (Head of Household) Census: 1900; Fort Dodge, Webster Co., Iowa, USA; William Wells evidently ''moved to town'' some time during the summer of
1900 and so was enumerated twice in the
1900 Census.1,14,2
Family: Catherine Reese b. 18 Nov 1847, d. 19 Mar 1916
- (Groom) Marriage*: 24 September 1867; Rockford, Winnebago Co., Illinois, USA; WELLS, WILLIAM REESE, CATHARINE 1867-09-24 / WINNEBAGO; Bride=Catherine Reese1,2
- Ernest George Wells+1,2 b. 7 Apr 1869, d. 27 Dec 1937
- Eva Wells1,2 b. 11 Dec 1872, d. 11 Dec 1872
- Mattie Mae Wells1,2 b. 27 Oct 1874, d. 19 Dec 1963
- Seth Marion Wells+1,2 b. 6 Sep 1877, d. a 1946
- Wilbur Adelbert Wells1,2 b. 10 Nov 1884, d. 17 Jun 1970
- Clifford Eugene Wells+1,2 b. 13 Mar 1887, d. 24 Apr 1967
Citations
- Personal experience or recollection as cited,Ann Younggreen Sullivan.
- Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
- Wells, Roy B., correspondence with Ann Y. Sullivan as noted incitation, Letter, 27 Jan 2002.
- Personal experience or recollection as cited,Ann Younggreen Sullivan, cemetery visit 8/6/02.
- 1900 Federal Census of Webster Co., IA,transcription by Ann Younggreen Sullivan from Ancestry.com ImagesOnline, See1900 Census citation..
- Wells, Laura Irvine, Internet messages and correspondence with Ann Y.Sullivan as cited., Email, 23 June 2002.
- 1850 Federal Census of Brooklin, Ogle Co., IL, dwelling no. 5, family no. 6, stamped page no. 104 (right side),family of Peter Wells, my personal transcription from LDS microfilm,1999.
- 1860 Census of Rock Vale, Ogle Co., IL, Page 251 of the original record, ancestry.com image #251.
- 1870 Federal Census of Marion, Ogle Co., IL, Ancestry.com Image # 26 William Wells, line 23.
- 1880 Federal Census of Calhoun Co., IA,transcription by Ann Younggreen Sullivan from online image of CensusMicrofilm at Ancestry.com, Lincoln Twp, Page ___, Ancestry.com Image #8.
- 1885 Iowa State Census of Calhoun Co., IA, Vol 300 1020337 Pol-H-406, Lincoln Twp, p. 271.
- 1885 Iowa State Census of Calhoun Co., IA, See citation for 1885 Census..
- 1900 Federal Census of Webster Co., IA,transcription by Ann Younggreen Sullivan from Ancestry.com ImagesOnline, Series T623, Film 465 - Cooper Twp, ED #171, Sheet 1, Book 1, Page11A, William Wells, line 20 [Ancestry.com Image # 1].
- 1900 Federal Census of Webster Co., IA,transcription by Ann Younggreen Sullivan from Ancestry.com ImagesOnline, Series T623, Film 465 - Wahkonsa Twp, Fort Dodge city Ward 3, ED #187,Sheet 21, Book 2, Page 290B, William Wells, line 85 [Ancestry.comImage #42].
Elmore Wells1,2
M, #18638, b. 1850, d. 16 June 1865
- Father*: Peter Wells1,2 b. 1819, d. a 1865
- Mother*: Polly Delina Page1,2 b. 1818, d. 1 Apr 1853
- Reference: W019 ID267
- (Witness) Burial*: Richmond National Cemetery, Richmond, Henrico Co., Virginia, USA1,3,2
- Birth*: 1850; Illinois, USA; In the 1850 census of Marion, dated June 30, his age is listed as 2/12which suggests he was born in April or May of 1850.1,4,2
- (Deceased) Death*: 16 June 1865; Richmond, Henrico Co., Virginia, USA; The Illinois Roster of Officers and Enlisted Men. (ILRoster) Publishedin 1900 says that he died as a prisoner on 16 June 1865 in Richmond,VA.1,5,6,2
- (Head of Household) Census*: 1850; Brookyn, Ogle Co., Illinois, USA1,4,2
- (Household Member) Census: 1850; Brookyn, Ogle Co., Illinois, USA;
1850 United States Federal Census
about Peter Wells
Name: Peter Wells
Age: 31
Estimated birth year: abt 1819
Birth Place: New York
Gender: Male
Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Brooklin, Ogle, Illinois
Family Number: 6
Household Members: Name Age
Peter Wells 31
Polly D Wells 33
Jas E Wells 10
Rose L Wells 9
Wm M Wells 7
George W Wells 5
Elmore Wells 0; Head of Household=Peter Wells1,7,2 - (Household Member) Census: 1860; Rock Vale Twp., Ogle Co., Illinois, USA;
1860 United States Federal Census
about George W Wells
Name: George W Wells
Age in 1860: 33
Birth Year: abt 1827
Birthplace: Ohio
Home in 1860: Rockvale, Ogle, Illinois
Gender: Male
Post Office: Oregon
Value of real estate: View image
Household Members: Name Age
Peter Wells 41
Harriett J Wells 41
James E Wells 20
William Wells 18
George W Wells 16
Elnora Wells 10
Mary Ann Moore 17
Thomas Moore 15
Emna C Moore 13
Franklin G Moore 10
Anneline E Moore 8
George W Wells 33
; Head of Household=Peter Wells1,8,2 - (Head of Household) Census: 1860; Rock Vale Twp., Ogle Co., Illinois, USA; The
1860 Census identifies him as female, but this is obviously anerror.1,9,2 - Milit-Beg*: 1865; Co. D, 39th Illinois Infantry,Yates Phalanx, Civil War, Illinois, USA; He probably lied about his age when he joined the army. The followingfrom the Ancestry.com American Civil War Soldiers Database: ''Elmore Wells Residence: Rockvale, Illinois Occupation: ____ Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 23 March 1865 Enlisted in Company D, 39th Infantry Regiment Illinois on 23 March1865. Died as a prisoner Company D, 39th Infantry Regiment Illinois on 16June 1865 in Richmond, VA''1,10,11,2
Citations
- Personal experience or recollection as cited,Ann Younggreen Sullivan.
- Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
- Database of Civil War Burials at National Cemeteries, WELLS, Elmore; rank UNK; died 15 JUN1865, CO D 39TH ILL INF;Section 5A, Grave 725.
- 1850 Federal Census of Brooklin, Ogle Co., IL, Page 104, family of Peter Wells.
- 1878 History of Ogle Co., Illinois, page 401, DOD 16 June 1865.
- Database of Civil War Burials at National Cemeteries, DOD 15 June 1865.
- 1850 Federal Census of Brooklin, Ogle Co., IL, dwelling no. 5, family no. 6, stamped page no. 104 (right side),family of Peter Wells, my personal transcription from LDS microfilm,1999.
- 1860 Census of Rock Vale, Ogle Co., IL, Page 251 of the original record, ancestry.com image #251.
- 1860 Census of Rock Vale, Ogle Co., IL, Page 251.
- History of Ogle Co IL 1878, Portraits of Early Settlers and ProminentMen, page 401, Wells, Elmore, e. March 23, 1865, died at Richmond June 161965.
- American Civil War Soldiers Database, record # 929762.