Abbie M Westcott

F, #30621, b. 16 August 1843, d. 7 September 1890
  • Reference: W999 ID914
  • Birth*: 16 August 1843; Danby, Rutland Co., Vermont, USA; father: Abner Westcott (from death record)
  • (Bride) Marriage*: circa 1869; prob., Rutland Co., Vermont, USA; Groom=Perry Green Wells1,2
  • Burial*: 7 September 1890; Green Hill Cemetery, Wallingford, Rutland Co., Vermont, USA; Find a Grave Memorial # 61360237 for Abbie M. Wells born 1843-08-16, died: 1890-09-07 at Wallingford, Rutland County, Vermont, USA and buried at Wallingford, Rutland County, Vermont, USA.
  • (Deceased) Death*: 7 September 1890; Wallingford, Rutland Co., Vermont, USA; age 47 years, 2 months

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    Name:      Abbie M Wells
    [Abbie M Westcott]
    Gender:      Female
    Birth Date:      abt 1843
    Birth Place:      Danby
    Death Date:      7 Sep 1890
    Death Place:      Wallingford, Vermont, USA
    Death Age:      47
    Father Name:      Abner Westcott
  • Name Variation: Abigail M Westcott
  • (Head of Household) Census*: 1850; Danby, Rutland Co., Vermont, USA; 1850 United States Federal Census
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    Name:      Abigail Wescott
    Age:      6
    Birth Year:      abt 1844
    Birthplace:      Vermont
    Home in 1850:      Danby, Rutland, Vermont, USA
    Gender:      Female
    Family Number:      9
    Household Members:      
    Name      Age
    Abner Wescott      31
    Melinda Wescott      28
    Hannah Wescott      8
    Abigail Wescott      6
    Merinda Wescott      3
  • Married Name: circa 1869; Mrs. Wells (Westcott)
  • (Household Member) Census: 1870; Mount Holly, Rutland Co., Vermont, USA;

    1870 VT Rutland Mount Holly
    Wells, Perry G., age 29, working in Saw Mill, b: VT
    Wells, Abagail, age 26, b: VT
    (lives near John Wells b: 1802); Head of Household=Perry Green Wells1,2

Family: Perry Green Wells b. 13 Dec 1840, d. 16 Apr 1926

Citations

  1. United States Federal Census, 1870 VT Rutland Mount Holly, Perry G. Wells 1841 ... near John Wells b: 1802.
  2. Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.

Jonathan Nichols Wells1,2,3

M, #30622, b. 16 October 1806, d. 25 October 1896
  • Reference: W010 ID463

Family: Sarah Martin b. 18 Aug 1810, d. 18 Apr 1887

Citations

  1. United States Federal Census, 1850 VT Rutland Mount Holly, Jonathan Wells.
  2. VT Vital Rec 1760-1870, Jonathan N. Wells b: 16 oct 1806 to Alexander and Marabel Nichols Wells.
  3. Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
  4. United States Federal Census, 1880 VT Rutland Mount Holly, Jonathan Wells.
  5. 1850 VT Rutland Mount Holly, Jonathan Wells unknown record type, Felix Avenue, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas, USA.
  6. Unknown author, Cemetery Records, VT Vital Rec 1760-1871, Jonathan N. Wells b: 16 oct 1806 to Alexander and Marabel Nichols Wells.

Sarah Martin

F, #30623, b. 18 August 1810, d. 18 April 1887
  • Reference: W999 ID914
  • Birth*: 18 August 1810; Sand Lake, Rensselaer Co., New York, USA1,2
  • (Bride) Marriage*: circa 1828; prob., Mount Holly, Rutland Co., Vermont, USA; Groom=Jonathan Nichols Wells1,2
  • Burial*: 18 April 1887; Tarbellville Cemetery, Tarbellville, Rutland Co., Vermont, USA; Daughter of James Martin and Abigail Shaw.
    .
    Wife of Jonathan N. Nichols, with whom she had five known children (for names, please see husband's memorial).

    Find a Grave Memorial # 102150089 for Sally (Martin) Wells born 1810-08-18 at Sand Lake, Rensselaer County, New York, USA, died: 1887-04-18 and buried at Tarbellville, Rutland County, Vermont, USA.
  • (Deceased) Death*: 18 April 1887; Tarbellville Cemetery, Mount Holly, Rutland Co., Vermont, USA; Birth:      Aug. 18, 1810
    Sand Lake
    Rensselaer County
    New York, USA
    Death:      Apr. 18, 1887

    Daughter of James Martin and Abigail Shaw.
    .
    Wife of Jonathan N. Nichols, with whom she had five known children (for names, please see husband's memorial).
    .

    Family links:
    Spouse:
    Jonathan Nichols Wells (1806 - 1896)*

    Children:
    Meraby Wells Potter (1829 - 1862)*
    Abigail Moriah Wells Davenport (1832 - 1901)*
    J. Alexander Wells (1835 - 1916)*
    Martin V. Wells (1845 - 1862)*

    *Calculated relationship

    Burial:
    Tarbellville Cemetery
    Tarbellville
    Rutland County
    Vermont, USA

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    Record added: Dec 14, 2012
    Find A Grave Memorial# 102150089
  • Name Variation: Sally Martin1,2
  • Married Name: circa 1828; Mrs. Wells (Martin)
  • (Household Member) Census: 1850; Mount Holly, Rutland Co., Vermont, USA;

    1850 VT Rutland Mount Holly, family 995
    Wells, Jonathan, age 44, b: VT
    Wells, Sally, age 37, b: NY
    Culver, Meula?, age 20, b: VT (probably married daughter)
    Wells, Alexander, age 15, b: VT
    Wells, Perry, age 10, b: VT
    Wells, Martin, age 4, b: VT; Head of Household=Jonathan Nichols Wells1,2
  • (Household Member) Census: 1860; Mount Holly, Rutland Co., Vermont, USA;
    1860 VT Rutland Mount Holly Family 753
    Chaffe, Stephen, age 29, b NY
    Chaffe, Roxanne, age 25, b NY
    Chaffe, Lillia, age 1, b: NY
    Chaffe, Stephen, age 50, b: MA
    Wells, Alex, age 25/28, b: VT
    Wells, Martin, age 15, b: VT

    Family 750 has a boarder:
    Wells, Sally, age 50, b: NY (possible mother of Martin); Head of Household=Martin V Wells3,2

Family: Jonathan Nichols Wells b. 16 Oct 1806, d. 25 Oct 1896

Citations

  1. United States Federal Census, 1850 VT Rutland Mount Holly, Jonathan Wells.
  2. Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
  3. United States Federal Census, 1860 VT Rutland Mount Holly family 753 Wells boarders.

Meraby Wells

F, #30624, b. 28 October 1829, d. 23 March 1862
  • Reference: W010 ID463
  • Name Variation: Mariah Wells; the census writing can not be deciphered .. possibly after grandmother
  • Married Name: circa 1848; Mrs. Culver (Wells)
  • Married Name: before 1850; Mrs. Culver (Wells)3
  • (Household Member) Census: 1850; Mount Holly, Rutland Co., Vermont, USA;

    1850 VT Rutland Mount Holly, family 995
    Wells, Jonathan, age 44, b: VT
    Wells, Sally, age 37, b: NY
    Culver, Meula?, age 20, b: VT (probably married daughter)
    Wells, Alexander, age 15, b: VT
    Wells, Perry, age 10, b: VT
    Wells, Martin, age 4, b: VT; Head of Household=Jonathan Nichols Wells1,2
  • Married Name: before 1850; Mrs. Potter (Wells)

Citations

  1. United States Federal Census, 1850 VT Rutland Mount Holly, Jonathan Wells.
  2. Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
  3. 1850 VT Rutland Mount Holly, Jonathan Wells unknown record type, Felix Avenue, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas, USA.

John Alexander Wells1,2

M, #30625, b. 10 July 1835, d. 4 March 1916
  • Reference: W010 ID463
  • Name Variation: Alexander E Wells5
  • (Head of Household) Census: 5 September 1850; Mount Holly, Rutland Co., Vermont, USA;
    Alexander Wells
    United States Census, 1850
    Name      Alexander Wells
    Event Type      Census
    Event Year      1850
    Event Place      Mount Holly, Rutland, Vermont, United States
    Gender      Male
    Age      16
    Race      White
    Race (Original)      W
    Birth Year (Estimated)      1834
    Birthplace      Vermont, United States
    House Number      970
    Household
         
    Role
         
    Gender
         
    Age
         
    Birthplace
    Asaph Pingrey           M      50      Vermont, United States
    Hannah Pingrey           F      36      Vermont, United States
    Susana Pingrey           F      8      Vermont, United States
    William Pingrey           M      5      Vermont, United States
    Alexander Wells           M      16      Vermont, United States
  • (Household Member) Census: 1860; Mount Holly, Rutland Co., Vermont, USA;
    1860 VT Rutland Mount Holly Family 753
    Chaffe, Stephen, age 29, b NY
    Chaffe, Roxanne, age 25, b NY
    Chaffe, Lillia, age 1, b: NY
    Chaffe, Stephen, age 50, b: MA
    Wells, Alex, age 25/28, b: VT
    Wells, Martin, age 15, b: VT

    Family 750 has a boarder:
    Wells, Sally, age 50, b: NY (possible mother of Martin); Head of Household=Martin V Wells6,2
  • (Head of Household) Census*: 1870; Mount Holly, Rutland Co., Vermont, USA;
    :CR:1870 United States Federal Census
    Name:     Alexander Wells
    Age in 1870:     34
    Birth Year:     abt 1836
    Birthplace:     Vermont
    Home in 1870:     Mount Holly, Rutland, Vermont
    Race:     White
    Gender:     Male
    Post Office:     East Wallingford
    Value of real estate:     View image
    Household Members:     
    Name     Age
    Alexander Wells     34
    Eliza Wells     27
    Carrie Wells     8
    Frankie Wells     4
    Gertrude Wells     3
    Winnie Wells     10/12
    Danforth Butterfield     4/12; Household Member=Eliza A Roberts, Household Member=Frances Sophronia Wells, Household Member=Gertrude Wells, Household Member=Minnie Belle Wells, Household Member=Carrie M Wells7,2
  • (Head of Household) Census: 1880; Mount Holly, Rutland Co., Vermont, USA;

    1880 VT Rutland Mount Holly
    Wells, Alexander, age 45, Saweyer in mill, b: VT
    Wells, Eliza, age 37, b: NH
    Wells, Frankie S., age 14, b: VT (daughter)
    Wells, Gertrude, age 13, b: VT
    Wells, Minnie B., age 11, b: VT
    Wells, Agnes, age 7, b: VT
    Wells, Josie L., age 4, b: VT
    Wells, Alice May, age 4, b: VT; Household Member=Eliza A Roberts, Household Member=Frances Sophronia Wells, Household Member=Gertrude Wells, Household Member=Minnie Belle Wells, Household Member=Agnes J Wells, Household Member=Josie Lena Wells, Household Member=Alice May Wells7,2

Family: Eliza A Roberts b. 24 Jan 1843, d. 30 Aug 1909

Citations

  1. United States Federal Census, 1850 VT Rutland Mount Holly, Jonathan Wells.
  2. Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
  3. United States Federal Census, 1900 VT Rutland Mount Holly family 179, Alexander Wells.
  4. VT Vital Rec 1760-1870, birth record of Frankie Sophronia Wells b: 19 Jul 1865 d/o Alek and Eliza Wells of Mt. Holly, farmer.
  5. 1850 VT Rutland Mount Holly, Jonathan Wells unknown record type, Felix Avenue, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas, USA.
  6. United States Federal Census, 1860 VT Rutland Mount Holly family 753 Wells boarders.
  7. United States Federal Census, 1880 VT Rutland Mount Holly, Alexander Wells.

Martin V Wells1,2

M, #30626, b. 5 September 1845, d. 19 September 1862
  • Reference: W010 ID463
  • (Household Member) Census: 1850; Mount Holly, Rutland Co., Vermont, USA;

    1850 VT Rutland Mount Holly, family 995
    Wells, Jonathan, age 44, b: VT
    Wells, Sally, age 37, b: NY
    Culver, Meula?, age 20, b: VT (probably married daughter)
    Wells, Alexander, age 15, b: VT
    Wells, Perry, age 10, b: VT
    Wells, Martin, age 4, b: VT; Head of Household=Jonathan Nichols Wells1,2
  • Milit-Beg*: circa 1860; Mount Holly, Rutland Co., Vermont, USA; Wells, Martin, Mt. Holly, 18, Private, 7th Vermont Infantry, Company D
    Father, Jonathan N. Wells, applied for pension 14 May 1887: Application 355,185; Certificate 318,870
    3,2
  • (Head of Household) Census: 1860; Mount Holly, Rutland Co., Vermont, USA;
    1860 VT Rutland Mount Holly Family 753
    Chaffe, Stephen, age 29, b NY
    Chaffe, Roxanne, age 25, b NY
    Chaffe, Lillia, age 1, b: NY
    Chaffe, Stephen, age 50, b: MA
    Wells, Alex, age 25/28, b: VT
    Wells, Martin, age 15, b: VT

    Family 750 has a boarder:
    Wells, Sally, age 50, b: NY (possible mother of Martin); Household Member=John Alexander Wells, Household Member=Sarah Martin4,2

Citations

  1. United States Federal Census, 1850 VT Rutland Mount Holly, Jonathan Wells.
  2. Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
  3. Vermont Civil War Soldiers Enlistment Records:
    Town is place credited to, not necessarily their home town.

    Age is the age when first enlisted; some (especially the young) lied.

    Rank here is their original rank in the unit, Wells, Martin, Mt. Holly, 18, Private, 7th Vermont Infantry, Company D.
  4. United States Federal Census, 1860 VT Rutland Mount Holly family 753 Wells boarders.

Eliza A Roberts1,2,3

F, #30627, b. 24 January 1843, d. 30 August 1909
  • Reference: W999 ID914
  • Married Name: 1861; Mrs. Wells (Roberts)
  • (Household Member) Census: 1870; Mount Holly, Rutland Co., Vermont, USA;
    :CR:1870 United States Federal Census
    Name:     Alexander Wells
    Age in 1870:     34
    Birth Year:     abt 1836
    Birthplace:     Vermont
    Home in 1870:     Mount Holly, Rutland, Vermont
    Race:     White
    Gender:     Male
    Post Office:     East Wallingford
    Value of real estate:     View image
    Household Members:     
    Name     Age
    Alexander Wells     34
    Eliza Wells     27
    Carrie Wells     8
    Frankie Wells     4
    Gertrude Wells     3
    Winnie Wells     10/12
    Danforth Butterfield     4/12; Head of Household=John Alexander Wells2,3
  • (Household Member) Census: 1880; Mount Holly, Rutland Co., Vermont, USA;

    1880 VT Rutland Mount Holly
    Wells, Alexander, age 45, Saweyer in mill, b: VT
    Wells, Eliza, age 37, b: NH
    Wells, Frankie S., age 14, b: VT (daughter)
    Wells, Gertrude, age 13, b: VT
    Wells, Minnie B., age 11, b: VT
    Wells, Agnes, age 7, b: VT
    Wells, Josie L., age 4, b: VT
    Wells, Alice May, age 4, b: VT; Head of Household=John Alexander Wells2,3

Family: John Alexander Wells b. 10 Jul 1835, d. 4 Mar 1916

Citations

  1. https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-DTGH-K
  2. United States Federal Census, 1880 VT Rutland Mount Holly, Alexander Wells.
  3. Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
  4. United States Federal Census, 1900 VT Rutland Mount Holly family 179, Alexander Wells.
  5. VT Vital Rec 1760-1870, birth record of Frankie Sophronia Wells b: 19 Jul 1865 d/o Alek and Eliza Wells of Mt. Holly, farmer.

Frances Sophronia Wells1,2

F, #30628, b. 19 July 1865, d. 29 September 1898
  • Reference: W010 ID463
  • Birth*: 19 July 1865; Mount Holly, Rutland Co., Vermont, USA4,2
  • (Bride) Marriage*: 7 November 1883; Mount Holly, Rutland Co., Vermont, USA; Vermont, Vital Records, 1720-1908
    Name:     Nilson A Gibbs
    Gender:     Male
    Birth Date:     abt 1858
    Birth Place:     Canada
    Marriage Date:     7 Nov 1883
    Marriage Place:     Mount Holly, Vermont, USA
    Marriage Age:     25
    Card Type:     Groom
    Father Name:     Benjamin Gibbs
    Mother Name:     Maria Coutney
    Spouse Name:     Frankie S Wells

    Vermont, Vital Records, 1720-1908
    Name:     Frankie S Wells
    Gender:     Female
    Birth Date:     abt 1865
    Birth Place:     MT
    Marriage Date:     7 Nov 1883
    Marriage Place:     Mount Holly, Vermont, USA
    Marriage Age:     18
    Card Type:     Bride
    Father Name:     Alex Wells
    Mother Name:     Eliza Roberts
    Spouse Name:     Nelson A Gibbs
  • (Deceased) Death*: 29 September 1898; Shrewsbury, Rutland Co., Vermont, USA; Vermont, Vital Records, 1720-1908
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    Name:     Feankie S Gibbs
    [Francis "Frankie" Sophronia Wells]
    [Feankie S Wills]
    Gender:     Female
    Birth Date:     abt 1865
    Birth Place:     MT
    Death Date:     29 Sep 1898
    Death Place:     Shrewsbury, Vermont, USA
    Death Age:     33
    Father Name:     Alexander Wills
    Mother Name:     Eliza Wells
  • Name Variation: Frankie Sophronia Wells4,2
  • (Household Member) Census: 1870; Mount Holly, Rutland Co., Vermont, USA;
    :CR:1870 United States Federal Census
    Name:     Alexander Wells
    Age in 1870:     34
    Birth Year:     abt 1836
    Birthplace:     Vermont
    Home in 1870:     Mount Holly, Rutland, Vermont
    Race:     White
    Gender:     Male
    Post Office:     East Wallingford
    Value of real estate:     View image
    Household Members:     
    Name     Age
    Alexander Wells     34
    Eliza Wells     27
    Carrie Wells     8
    Frankie Wells     4
    Gertrude Wells     3
    Winnie Wells     10/12
    Danforth Butterfield     4/12; Head of Household=John Alexander Wells3,2
  • (Household Member) Census: 1880; Mount Holly, Rutland Co., Vermont, USA;

    1880 VT Rutland Mount Holly
    Wells, Alexander, age 45, Saweyer in mill, b: VT
    Wells, Eliza, age 37, b: NH
    Wells, Frankie S., age 14, b: VT (daughter)
    Wells, Gertrude, age 13, b: VT
    Wells, Minnie B., age 11, b: VT
    Wells, Agnes, age 7, b: VT
    Wells, Josie L., age 4, b: VT
    Wells, Alice May, age 4, b: VT; Head of Household=John Alexander Wells3,2
  • Married Name: 7 November 1883; Mrs. Gibbs (Wells)

Citations

  1. Frankie is probably a nickname for Frances.
  2. Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
  3. United States Federal Census, 1880 VT Rutland Mount Holly, Alexander Wells.
  4. VT Vital Rec 1760-1870, birth record of Frankie Sophronia Wells b: 19 Jul 1865 d/o Alek and Eliza Wells of Mt. Holly, farmer.

Minnie Belle Wells1,2

F, #30629, b. 21 July 1869, d. 25 November 1897
  • Reference: W010 ID463
  • Birth*: 21 July 1869; Mount Holly, Rutland Co., Vermont, USA; Vermont, Vital Records, 1720-1908

    Name:     Minnie Wells
    Gender:     Female
    Birth Date:     21 Jul 1869
    Birth Place:     Mount Holly, Vermont, USA
    Father Name:     Alexander Wells
    Mother Name:     Eliza Wells1,2
  • (Bride) Marriage*: 24 August 1889; prob., Mount Holly, Rutland Co., Vermont, USA; Vermont, Vital Records, 1720-1908
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    Name:     Edwin E Chase
    Gender:     Male
    Birth Date:     abt 1866
    Birth Place:     Vermont
    Marriage Date:     24 Aug 1889
    Marriage Place:     Mount Hally, Vermont, USA
    Marriage Age:     23
    Card Type:     Groom
    Father Name:     E R
    Mother Name:     Amy Hemenway
    Spouse Name:     Minnie B Wells
  • (Deceased) Death*: 25 November 1897; Tarbellville Cemetery, Mount Holly, Rutland Co., Vermont, USA; Vermont, Vital Records, 1720-1908
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    Name:     Minnie Belle Chase
    [Minnie Belle Wells]
    Gender:     Female
    Birth Date:     abt 1869
    Birth Place:     MT
    Death Date:     25 Nov 1897
    Death Place:     Putney, Vermont, USA
    Death Age:     28
    Father Name:     Alexander Wells
    Mother Name:     Eliza

    Birth:      unknown
    Death:      Nov. 25, 1897


    Inscription:
    Wife of Edwin E. Chase; AE 28 yr., 4 mo.

    Burial:
    Tarbellville Cemetery
    Tarbellville
    Rutland County
    Vermont, USA

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    Created by: Nareen, et al
    Record added: Oct 17, 2004
    Find A Grave Memorial# 9613390
  • (Household Member) Census: 1870; Mount Holly, Rutland Co., Vermont, USA;
    :CR:1870 United States Federal Census
    Name:     Alexander Wells
    Age in 1870:     34
    Birth Year:     abt 1836
    Birthplace:     Vermont
    Home in 1870:     Mount Holly, Rutland, Vermont
    Race:     White
    Gender:     Male
    Post Office:     East Wallingford
    Value of real estate:     View image
    Household Members:     
    Name     Age
    Alexander Wells     34
    Eliza Wells     27
    Carrie Wells     8
    Frankie Wells     4
    Gertrude Wells     3
    Winnie Wells     10/12
    Danforth Butterfield     4/12; Head of Household=John Alexander Wells1,2
  • (Household Member) Census: 1880; Mount Holly, Rutland Co., Vermont, USA;

    1880 VT Rutland Mount Holly
    Wells, Alexander, age 45, Saweyer in mill, b: VT
    Wells, Eliza, age 37, b: NH
    Wells, Frankie S., age 14, b: VT (daughter)
    Wells, Gertrude, age 13, b: VT
    Wells, Minnie B., age 11, b: VT
    Wells, Agnes, age 7, b: VT
    Wells, Josie L., age 4, b: VT
    Wells, Alice May, age 4, b: VT; Head of Household=John Alexander Wells1,2
  • Married Name: 24 August 1889; Mrs. Chase (Wells)

Citations

  1. United States Federal Census, 1880 VT Rutland Mount Holly, Alexander Wells.
  2. Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.

Agnes J Wells1,2

F, #30630, b. 30 August 1872
  • Reference: W010 ID463
  • Birth*: 30 August 1872; Mount Holly, Rutland Co., Vermont, USA; Vermont, Vital Records, 1720-1908
    Name:     Agnes J Wells
    Gender:     Female
    Birth Date:     30 Aug 1872
    Birth Place:     Mount Holly, Vermont, USA
    Father Name:     Alex Wells
    Mother Name:     Eliza Roberts1,2
  • (Household Member) Census: 1880; Mount Holly, Rutland Co., Vermont, USA;

    1880 VT Rutland Mount Holly
    Wells, Alexander, age 45, Saweyer in mill, b: VT
    Wells, Eliza, age 37, b: NH
    Wells, Frankie S., age 14, b: VT (daughter)
    Wells, Gertrude, age 13, b: VT
    Wells, Minnie B., age 11, b: VT
    Wells, Agnes, age 7, b: VT
    Wells, Josie L., age 4, b: VT
    Wells, Alice May, age 4, b: VT; Head of Household=John Alexander Wells1,2

Citations

  1. United States Federal Census, 1880 VT Rutland Mount Holly, Alexander Wells.
  2. Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.

Josie Lena Wells

F, #30631, b. 22 March 1876
  • Reference: W010 ID463
  • Birth*: 22 March 1876; Mount Holly, Rutland Co., Vermont, USA; Vermont, Vital Records, 1720-1908
    Name:     Josie Lena Wells
    Gender:     Female
    Birth Date:     22 Mar 1876
    Birth Place:     MT Bolly, Vermont, USA
    Father Name:     Alexander Wells
    Mother Name:     Eliza Roberts
  • (Household Member) Census: 1880; Mount Holly, Rutland Co., Vermont, USA;

    1880 VT Rutland Mount Holly
    Wells, Alexander, age 45, Saweyer in mill, b: VT
    Wells, Eliza, age 37, b: NH
    Wells, Frankie S., age 14, b: VT (daughter)
    Wells, Gertrude, age 13, b: VT
    Wells, Minnie B., age 11, b: VT
    Wells, Agnes, age 7, b: VT
    Wells, Josie L., age 4, b: VT
    Wells, Alice May, age 4, b: VT; Head of Household=John Alexander Wells1,2

Citations

  1. United States Federal Census, 1880 VT Rutland Mount Holly, Alexander Wells.
  2. Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.

Alice May Wells1,2

F, #30632, b. 6 January 1878
  • Reference: W010 ID463
  • Name Variation: Ellis May Wells
  • (Household Member) Census: 1880; Mount Holly, Rutland Co., Vermont, USA;

    1880 VT Rutland Mount Holly
    Wells, Alexander, age 45, Saweyer in mill, b: VT
    Wells, Eliza, age 37, b: NH
    Wells, Frankie S., age 14, b: VT (daughter)
    Wells, Gertrude, age 13, b: VT
    Wells, Minnie B., age 11, b: VT
    Wells, Agnes, age 7, b: VT
    Wells, Josie L., age 4, b: VT
    Wells, Alice May, age 4, b: VT; Head of Household=John Alexander Wells1,2
  • Married Name: 19 August 1902; Mrs. Gould (Wells)

Citations

  1. United States Federal Census, 1880 VT Rutland Mount Holly, Alexander Wells.
  2. Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.

Fred Wells1

M, #30633, b. 1875
  • Reference: W010 ID463
  • (Household Member) Census: 1880; Clyde, Allegan Co., Michigan, USA; 1880 United States Federal Census about Elisha B. Wells
    Name:     Elisha B. Wells
    Age:     47
    Birth Year:     abt 1833
    Birthplace:     Vermont
    Home in 1880:     Clyde, Allegan, Michigan
    Race:     White
    Gender:     Male
    Relation to Head of House:     Self (Head)
    Marital Status:     Married
    Spouse's Name:     Julia Wells
    Father's Birthplace:     Vermont
    Mother's Birthplace:     Vermont
    Neighbors:     View others on page
    Occupation:     Farmer
    Cannot read/write:

    Blind:

    Deaf and dumb:

    Otherwise disabled:

    Idiotic or insane:

    View image
    Household Members:     
    Name     Age
    Elisha B. Wells     47
    Julia Wells     45
    Eason Wells     12
    Harmenna Wells     11
    Fred Wells     5
    August Gorr     33; Head of Household=Elisha Boardman Wells

Citations

  1. Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.

Emma B Collins1

F, #30634, b. December 1842, d. 29 August 1916
  • Reference: W999 ID914
  • Name Variation: Emma Eddy
  • (Head of Household) Census*: 1860; Rutland, Rutland Co., Vermont, USA; 1860 United States Federal Census
    about Phylesta Eddy
    Name: Phylesta Eddy
    Age in 1860: 39
    Birth Year: abt 1821
    Birthplace: Vermont
    Home in 1860: Rutland, Rutland, Vermont
    Gender: Female
    Post Office: Rutland
    Value of real estate: View image
    Household Members: Name Age
    John Eddy 36
    Phylesta Eddy 39
    Marsha Eddy 25
    Emma Eddy 12
    Emma Collins 17

  • Married Name: 23 November 1870; Mrs. Wells (Collins)
  • (Head of Household) Census: 1880; Fort Ann, Washington Co., New York, USA; 1880 United States Federal Census
    about Jacob O. Wells
    Name: Jacob O. Wells
    Home in 1880: Fort Ann, Washington, New York
    Age: 33
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1847
    Birthplace: New York
    Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
    Spouse's Name: Emma Wells
    Father's name: Joshua Wells
    Father's birthplace: Vermont
    Mother's birthplace: Vermont
    Neighbors: View others on page
    Occupation: Farmer
    Marital Status: Married
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Household Members: Name Age
    Jacob O. Wells 33
    Emma Wells 37
    Joshua Wells 83 [father]
    Clinton Wells 8
    Phylesta Eddy 62 [mother-in-law]; Head of Household=Jacob O Wells
  • (Head of Household) Census: 1900; Glens Falls, Warren Co., New York, USA; 1900 United States Federal Census
    about Jacob O Wells
    Name: Jacob O Wells
    [Jacob M Wills]
    Home in 1900: Glens Falls, Warren, New York
    [Glens Falls, Warren, New York]
    Age: 53
    Birth Date: Oct 1846
    Birthplace: New York
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relationship to head-of-house: Head
    Father's Birthplace: Rhode Island
    Mother's Birthplace: Vermont
    Spouse's Name: Emma B Wells
    Marriage year: 1870
    Marital Status: Married
    Years married: 30
    Occupation: View on Image
    Neighbors: View others on page
    Household Members: Name Age
    Jacob O Wells 53
    Emma B Wells 57

    ; Head of Household=Jacob O Wells
  • (Head of Household) Census: 1910; Queensbury, Warren Co., New York, USA; 1910 United States Federal Census
    about Jacob O Wells
    Name: Jacob O Wells
    Age in 1910: 62
    Estimated Birth Year: 1848
    Birthplace: New York
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    [Self (Head)]
    Father's Birth Place: Vermont
    Mother's Birth Place: Vermont
    Spouse's Name: Emma Wells
    Home in 1910: Queensbury, Warren, New York
    Marital Status: Married
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Neighbors: View others on page
    Household Members: Name Age
    Jacob O Wells 62
    Emma Wells 67
    J Cilley Wells 56 [boarder]

    ; Head of Household=Jacob O Wells

Family: Jacob O Wells b. 1 Oct 1847

Citations

  1. Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.

Clinton Wells1

M, #30635, b. 1872
  • Reference: W010 ID463
  • Name Variation: Clinton Wells
  • (Head of Household) Census: 1880; Fort Ann, Washington Co., New York, USA; 1880 United States Federal Census
    about Jacob O. Wells
    Name: Jacob O. Wells
    Home in 1880: Fort Ann, Washington, New York
    Age: 33
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1847
    Birthplace: New York
    Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
    Spouse's Name: Emma Wells
    Father's name: Joshua Wells
    Father's birthplace: Vermont
    Mother's birthplace: Vermont
    Neighbors: View others on page
    Occupation: Farmer
    Marital Status: Married
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Household Members: Name Age
    Jacob O. Wells 33
    Emma Wells 37
    Joshua Wells 83 [father]
    Clinton Wells 8
    Phylesta Eddy 62 [mother-in-law]; Head of Household=Jacob O Wells

Citations

  1. Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.

Merrill _____1,2

F, #30636, b. 1873, d. after 1930
  • Reference: W999 ID914
  • Married Name: before 1904; Mrs. Wells (_____)
  • (Head of Household) Census: 1930; Chester, Windsor Co., Vermont, USA;
    1930 VT Windsor Chester ED7 Family 20
    Wells, Merrill M., head, widow, b: VT, father b: VT, mother b: MA
    Wells, Franklin J., son, age 21, b: VT (same as parents) Clerk RR4
  • (Head of Household) Census: 1930; Chester, Windsor Co., Vermont, USA;
    1930 VT Windsor Chester ED7 Family 20
    Wells, Merrill M., head, widow, b: VT, father b: VT, mother b: MA
    Wells, Franklin J., son, age 21, b: VT (same as parents) Clerk RR5,2
  • (Head of Household) Census: 1930; Chester, Windsor Co., Vermont, USA;
    1930 VT Windsor Chester ED7 Family 20
    Wells, Merrill M., head, widow, b: VT, father b: VT, mother b: MA
    Wells, Franklin J., son, age 21, b: VT (same as parents) Clerk RR5,2
  • (Head of Household) Census*: 1930; Windsor Co., Vermont, USA;

    1930 VT Windsor ED7 Family 20
    Wells, Merriel M., age 67, widow, b: VT
    Wells, Franklin J., son, age 21, single, b: VT; Household Member=Franklin J Wells1,2

Family: Francis Perry Wells b. 29 Jan 1854, d. bt 1912 - 1930

Citations

  1. United States Federal Census, 1930 VT Windsor ED7 Family 20, Merriel M and Franklin J. Wells.
  2. Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
  3. 1930 VT Windsor ED7 Family 20, Merriel M and Franklin J. Wells unknown record type, Felix Avenue, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas, USA.
  4. 1930 VT Windsor Chester ED7 Muriel Wells and son Franklin J. Wells
    unknown record type, Felix Avenue, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas, USA.
  5. United States Federal Census, 1930 VT Windsor Chester ED7 Muriel Wells and son Franklin J. Wells
    .

Franklin J Wells1,2

M, #30637, b. 22 March 1909, d. March 1969
  • Reference: W999 ID914
  • (Household Member) Census: 1930; Windsor Co., Vermont, USA;

    1930 VT Windsor ED7 Family 20
    Wells, Merriel M., age 67, widow, b: VT
    Wells, Franklin J., son, age 21, single, b: VT; Head of Household=Merrill _____1,2
  • (Student) Education*: between 1930 and 1942; Per US Enlistment, 2 years of college2
  • Education: between 1930 and 1942; Per US Enlistment, 2 years of college
  • Occupation*: before 27 October 1942; Rutland, Rutland Co., Vermont, USA; Motion Picture Film Editor2
  • Milt-Event*: 27 October 1942; Rutland, Rutland Co., Vermont, USA; U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record

    Name: Franklin J Wells
    Birth Year: 1909
    Race: White, citizen
    Nativity State or Country: Vermont
    State: Vermont
    County or City: Rutland

    Enlistment Date: 27 Oct 1942
    Enlistment State: Vermont
    Enlistment City: Rutland
    Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
    Grade: Private
    Grade Code: Private
    Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
    Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
    Source: Civil Life

    Education: 2 years of college
    Civil Occupation: Film Editor, Motion Picture
    Marital Status: Married
    Height: 71
    Weight: 164

    2

Citations

  1. United States Federal Census, 1930 VT Windsor ED7 Family 20, Merriel M and Franklin J. Wells.
  2. Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.

Lizzie M _____1,2

F, #30638, b. April 1856, d. before 1904
  • Reference: W999 ID914
  • Married Name: 1887; Mrs. Wells (_____)
  • (Household Member) Census: 1900; Chester, Windsor Co., Vermont, USA;
    1900 VT Windsor Chester ED272, Fam 313
    Wells, Frank P., Sep 1852, age 47, married 17 years, b: VT
    Wells, Lizzie, Apr 1856, age 46, married 17 years, 2 children, both living, b: PA, fathe b: Canada, mother b: PA
    Wells, Marion B?, dau, Mar 1887, age 13, b: VT, both parents b: PA
    (do not understand why Marion shows father b: PA, when she is only 13 and they have been married 17 years, unless she is adopted. There is a small 'st' over the father's birthplace. The second child must be older and no longer living at home); Head of Household=Francis Perry Wells4

Family: Francis Perry Wells b. 29 Jan 1854, d. bt 1912 - 1930

Citations

  1. United States Federal Census, 1910 VT Windsor Chester ED273 Family 47, Frank P. Wells.
  2. Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
  3. 1910 VT Windsor Chester ED273 Family 47, Frank P. Wells unknown record type, Felix Avenue, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas, USA.
  4. 1900 VT Windsor Chester ED272, Fam 313?, Frank P. Wells unknown record type, Felix Avenue, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas, USA.
  5. United States Federal Census, 1900 VT Windsor Chester ED272, Fam 313?, Frank P. Wells.

May Hinckley1,2

F, #30639, b. December 1872
  • Reference: W999 ID914
  • Married Name: 1883; Mrs. Wells (Hinckley)
  • (Household Member) Census: 1900; Marshall, Lyon Co., Minnesota, USA;

    1900 MN Lyon Marshall ED156, family 328
    Wells, George J., Jun 1866, age 33, married 7 years, b: Iowa, parents b: VT
    Wells, May H., wife, Dec 1872, age 27, married 7 years, 2 children, 2 alive, b: NY, fathe b: ME, mother b: NY
    Wells, Vern A., son, Aug 1894, age 5, b: MN, father b: IA, mother b: NY
    Wells, Gladys, dau, Jan 1876, age 4, b: MN, father b: IA, mother b: NY; Head of Household=George Jacob Wells1,2

Family: George Jacob Wells b. 30 Jun 1866

Citations

  1. United States Federal Census, 1900 MN Lyon Marshall ED156, family 328, Wells, George J..
  2. Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.

Vern A Wells1,2

M, #30640, b. 8 August 1894
  • Reference: W010 ID463
  • Birth*: 8 August 1894; Taunton, Lyon Co., Minnesota, USA; World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 Record

    Name: Vern A Wells
    City: Not Stated
    County: Lyon
    State: Minnesota
    Birthplace: Minnesota;United States of America
    Birth Date: 8 Aug 1894
    Race: Caucasian
    Roll: 1675517
    Single
    Clerk

    1,2
  • (Household Member) Census: 1900; Marshall, Lyon Co., Minnesota, USA;

    1900 MN Lyon Marshall ED156, family 328
    Wells, George J., Jun 1866, age 33, married 7 years, b: Iowa, parents b: VT
    Wells, May H., wife, Dec 1872, age 27, married 7 years, 2 children, 2 alive, b: NY, fathe b: ME, mother b: NY
    Wells, Vern A., son, Aug 1894, age 5, b: MN, father b: IA, mother b: NY
    Wells, Gladys, dau, Jan 1876, age 4, b: MN, father b: IA, mother b: NY; Head of Household=George Jacob Wells1,2
  • Occupation*: before 7 June 1917; Marshall Co., Minnesota, USA; Clerk for Great Northern Railroad Company (stated on WWI Registration Card)2
  • Milt-Event*: 7 June 1917; Marshall Co., Minnesota, USA; World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 Record

    Name: Vern A Wells
    City: Not Stated
    County: Lyon
    State: Minnesota
    Birthplace: Minnesota;United States of America
    Birth Date: 8 Aug 1894
    Race: Caucasian
    Roll: 1675517

    2

Citations

  1. United States Federal Census, 1900 MN Lyon Marshall ED156, family 328, Wells, George J..
  2. Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.

Gladys Wells1,2

F, #30641, b. January 1896
  • Reference: W010 ID463
  • (Household Member) Census: 1900; Marshall, Lyon Co., Minnesota, USA;

    1900 MN Lyon Marshall ED156, family 328
    Wells, George J., Jun 1866, age 33, married 7 years, b: Iowa, parents b: VT
    Wells, May H., wife, Dec 1872, age 27, married 7 years, 2 children, 2 alive, b: NY, fathe b: ME, mother b: NY
    Wells, Vern A., son, Aug 1894, age 5, b: MN, father b: IA, mother b: NY
    Wells, Gladys, dau, Jan 1876, age 4, b: MN, father b: IA, mother b: NY; Head of Household=George Jacob Wells1,2

Citations

  1. United States Federal Census, 1900 MN Lyon Marshall ED156, family 328, Wells, George J..
  2. Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.

Marion B? Wells1,2

F, #30642, b. March 1887
  • Reference: W999 ID914
  • (Household Member) Census: 1900; Chester, Windsor Co., Vermont, USA;
    1900 VT Windsor Chester ED272, Fam 313
    Wells, Frank P., Sep 1852, age 47, married 17 years, b: VT
    Wells, Lizzie, Apr 1856, age 46, married 17 years, 2 children, both living, b: PA, fathe b: Canada, mother b: PA
    Wells, Marion B?, dau, Mar 1887, age 13, b: VT, both parents b: PA
    (do not understand why Marion shows father b: PA, when she is only 13 and they have been married 17 years, unless she is adopted. There is a small 'st' over the father's birthplace. The second child must be older and no longer living at home); Head of Household=Francis Perry Wells3

Citations

  1. United States Federal Census, 1900 VT Windsor Chester ED272, Fam 313?, Frank P. Wells.
  2. Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
  3. 1900 VT Windsor Chester ED272, Fam 313?, Frank P. Wells unknown record type, Felix Avenue, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas, USA.

Mary Earle Wells1

F, #30643, b. 1849
  • Reference: W010 ID463

Citations

  1. Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.

John S Wells1,2

M, #30644, b. before 1850
  • Reference: W010 ID463

Citations

  1. Vermont Civil War Soldiers Enlistment Records:
    Town is place credited to, not necessarily their home town.

    Age is the age when first enlisted; some (especially the young) lied.

    Rank here is their original rank in the unit, Wells, John S., Poultney, 0, Draftee, Drafted, paid commutation.
  2. Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.

Mary Wells1,2

F, #30645, b. 15 October 1808
  • Reference: W010 ID463
  • Birth*: 15 October 1808; Mount Holly, Rutland Co., Vermont, USA; Vermont, Vital Records, 1720-1908
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    Name:     Mary Wells
    Gender:     Female
    Birth Date:     15 Oct 1808
    Birth Place:     Vermont, USA
    Father Name:     Alexander Wells
    Mother Name:     Maraba Nichols1,2

Citations

  1. VT Vital Rec 1760-1870.
  2. Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
  3. Vital Records: Birth, Baptism, Christening, Marriage, Divorce, Death and Burial, Vital Records: Birth, Baptism, Christening, Marriage, Divorce, Death and Burial, VT Vital Rec 1760-1870.

Elizabeth Wells1,2

F, #30646, b. 20 June 1830, d. 20 February 1833
  • Reference: W010 ID463

Citations

  1. VT Vital Rec 1760-1870, Elizabeth Wells age 2 years, 8 months, d/o Eason and Mary Wells, d: Feb 20, 1833, Green Hill Cemetery.
  2. Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.

Elizabeth Almina Wells

F, #30647, b. 20 May 1817, d. 11 September 1870
  • Reference: W010 ID463
  • Name Variation: Elizabeth Elvina Wells3,2
  • Married Name: circa 1850; Mrs. Marshall (Wells); Daughter of Alexander Wells and Meraba Nichols.
    .
    First wife of Daniel Chace Marshall.

Citations

  1. Vital Records: Birth, Baptism, Christening, Marriage, Divorce, Death and Burial, Vital Records: Birth, Baptism, Christening, Marriage, Divorce, Death and Burial, VT Vital Rec 1760-1870, Elizabeth Elvina Wells b: May 20 1817, parents: Alexander Wells and Marabe Nichols.
  2. Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
  3. VT Vital Rec 1760-1870, Elizabeth Elvina Wells b: May 20 1817, parents: Alexander Wells and Marabe Nichols.

Marinda Emeline Welles1

F, #30648, b. 8 June 1811, d. 9 January 1891
  • Reference: W010 ID463
  • Name Variation: Melinda Emeline Wells
  • Married Name: circa 1830; Mrs. Martin (Welles); Daniel Martin

Citations

  1. Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.

Maria Alsina Welles1,2

F, #30649, b. 27 May 1820, d. 3 December 1824
  • Reference: W010 ID463
  • Birth*: 27 May 1820; prob., Mount Holly, Rutland Co., Vermont, USA1,2
  • Burial*: 3 December 1824; Tarbellville Cemetery, Tarbellville, Rutland Co., Vermont, USA; Find a Grave Memorial # 9670882 for Maria Alzina Wells born 1820, died: 1824-12-03 and buried at Tarbellville, Rutland County, Vermont, USA.
  • (Deceased) Death*: 3 December 1824; Tarbellville Cemetery, Mount Holly, Rutland Co., Vermont, USA; Birth:      1820
    Death:      Dec. 3, 1824


    Family links:
    Parents:
    Alexander Wells (1778 - 1866)
    Meraba Nichols Wells (____ - 1858)

    Siblings:
    Susan J Burbee (____ - 1865)*
    Joshua B. Wells (1804 - 1868)*
    Jonathan Nichols Wells (1806 - 1896)*
    Marinda E. Wells Martin (1810 - 1891)*
    Elizabeth Almina Wells Marshall (1817 - 1870)*
    Maria Alzina Wells (1820 - 1824)
    Lavina Ann Wells (1822 - 1837)*

    *Calculated relationship

    Inscription:
    Daughter of Alexander & Meraba Wells; Aged 4 years.

    Burial:
    Tarbellville Cemetery
    Tarbellville
    Rutland County
    Vermont, USA

    Edit Virtual Cemetery info [?]

    Created by: Nareen, et al
    Record added: Oct 18, 2004
    Find A Grave Memorial# 9670882
  • Nam-Std: Wells

Citations

  1. Provided by Rita Wells.
  2. Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.

Lovina Ann Welles1

F, #30650, b. 15 July 1822, d. 13 April 1837
  • Reference: W010 ID463
  • Nam-Std: Wells

Citations

  1. Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.