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Delia Ann Wells^1,2

• Father*: Calvin Welles (2)^1,2 b. 29 Jul 1785, d. 16 Aug 1866
• Mother*: Julia Hempstead^1,2 b. 24 Feb 1787, d. 4 Dec 1850

• Reference: W001 ID363

• Birth*: 6 January 1824; Simsbury, Hartford Co., Connecticut, USA^1,2
• (Bride) Marriage*: 16 September 1847; Granville, Hampden Co., Massachusetts, USA
• (Bride) Marriage*: 27 November 1867; Huntington, Lorain Co., Ohio, USA^1,2
• (Deceased) Death*: 2 August 1889^1,2

• Married Name: 16 September 1847; Mrs. Taylor (Wells)
• Married Name: 27 November 1867; Mrs. Bradner (Wells)

Benjamin Havens Wells^1,2

• Father*: Calvin Welles (2)^1,2 b. 29 Jul 1785, d. 16 Aug 1866
• Mother*: Julia Hempstead^1,2 b. 24 Feb 1787, d. 4 Dec 1850

• Reference: W001 ID363

• Birth*: 13 March 1826; Granville, Hampden Co., Massachusetts, USA^1,2
• (Child) Christening: 3 April 1826^1,2
• Burial*: 28 July 1888; Northeast Cemetery, Granville, Hampden Co., Massachusetts, USA
• (Deceased) Death*: 28 July 1888^1,2

• (Household Member) Census: 1850; Granville, Hampden Co., Massachusetts, USA;
  1850 United States Federal Census
  about Calvin Wells
  Name: Calvin Wells
  Age: 65
  Estimated birth year: abt 1785
  Birth Place: Connecticut
  Gender: Male
  Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Granville, Hampden, Massachusetts
  Family Number: 168
  Household Members: Name Age
  Calvin Wells 65
  Julia Wells 63
  Benjamin Wells 23
  Mary Wells 20
  
  ; Head of Household=Calvin Welles (2)
• (Household Member) Census: 1880; Granville, Hampden Co., Massachusetts, USA;
  1880 United States Federal Census
  about William Wells
  Name: William Wells
  Home in 1880: Granville, Hampden, Massachusetts
  Age: 68
  Estimated birth year: abt 1812
  Birthplace: Connecticut
  Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
  Spouse's name: Isabella Y.
  Father's birthplace: Connecticut
  Mother's birthplace: Connecticut
  Neighbors: View others on page
  Occupation: Farmer
  Marital Status: Married
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
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  William Wells 68
  Isabella Y. Wells 58
  Augusta Y. Wells 29
  Amanda H. Wells 28
  Benjamin H. Wells 54
  
  ; Head of Household=William Wells

Mary Wells^1,2

• Father*: Calvin Welles (2)^1,2 b. 29 Jul 1785, d. 16 Aug 1866
• Mother*: Julia Hempstead^1,2 b. 24 Feb 1787, d. 4 Dec 1850

• Reference: W001 ID363

• Birth*: 1828^1,2
• (Deceased) Death*: 29 January 1900^1,2

• Married Name: Mrs. Young (Wells)
• (Household Member) Census: 1850; Granville, Hampden Co., Massachusetts, USA;
  1850 United States Federal Census
  about Calvin Wells
  Name: Calvin Wells
  Age: 65
  Estimated birth year: abt 1785
  Birth Place: Connecticut
  Gender: Male
  Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Granville, Hampden, Massachusetts
  Family Number: 168
  Household Members: Name Age
  Calvin Wells 65
  Julia Wells 63
  Benjamin Wells 23
  Mary Wells 20
  
  ; Head of Household=Calvin Welles (2)

Martha M Clark¹

• Reference: W999 ID061

• Birth*: 11 November 1821; Ohio, USA
• (Bride) Marriage*: circa 1840; Groom=Horatio N Wells^2,3
• Burial*: 18 October 1914; Marissa Cemetery, Marissa, St Clair Co., Illinois, USA; Iowa, Deaths and Burials, 1850-1990
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  Name:      Martha M . Wells
  [Martha M . Clark]
  Gender:      Female
  Marital Status:      Widowed
  Occupation:      Housewife
  Age:      92
  Birth Date:      11 Nov 1821
  Birth Place:      Ohio
  Death Date:      18 Oct 1914
  Death Place:      Davenport, Scott, Iowa
  Burial Date:      20 Oct 1914
  Burial Place:      Marissa, Illinois
  Father:      J. Clark
  Mother:      
  FHL Film Number:      1480948
  Reference ID:      rn244 p266
• Death*: 18 October 1914; Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa, USA; Iowa, Deaths and Burials, 1850-1990
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  Name:      Martha M . Wells
  [Martha M . Clark]
  Gender:      Female
  Marital Status:      Widowed
  Occupation:      Housewife
  Age:      92
  Birth Date:      11 Nov 1821
  Birth Place:      Ohio
  Death Date:      18 Oct 1914
  Death Place:      Davenport, Scott, Iowa
  Burial Date:      20 Oct 1914
  Burial Place:      Marissa, Illinois
  Father:      J. Clark
  Mother:      
  FHL Film Number:      1480948
  Reference ID:      rn244 p266

• Married Name: circa 1840; Mrs. Wells (Clark)
• (Household Member) Census: 1850; Chequest, Van Buren Co., Iowa, USA; 1850 United States Federal Census
  about Hesatia N Wells
  Name: Hesatia N Wells
  [Horatio N Wells]
  Age: 40
  Birth Year: abt 1810
  Birthplace: Connecticut
  Home in 1850: Chequest, Van Buren, Iowa
  Gender: Male
  Family Number: 89
  Household Members: Name Age
  Hesatia N Wells 40
  Martha Wells 29
  Charles Wells 7
  Ellen Wells 4
  Stiles Wells 2
  Heratia Wells 0
  
  ; Head of Household=Horatio N Wells
• (Household Member) Census: 1860; Jackson, Van Buren Co., Iowa, USA; 1860 United States Federal Census
  about Horatio Wells
  Name: Horatio Wells
  Age in 1860: 50
  Birth Year: abt 1810
  Birthplace: Connecticut
  Home in 1860: Jackson, Van Buren, Iowa
  Gender: Male
  Post Office: Lebanon
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  Household Members: Name Age
  Horatio Wells 50
  Martha M Wells 39
  Charles S Wells 17
  Ellen A Wells 14
  Stiles H Wells 12
  Albert H Wells 10
  George C Wells 5
  Willis Wells 1
  
  ; Head of Household=Horatio N Wells
• (Household Member) Census: 1870; Jackson, Van Buren Co., Iowa, USA; 1870 United States Federal Census
  about Horatio Wells
  Name: Horatio Wells
  Age in 1870: 60
  Birth Year: abt 1810
  Birthplace: Connecticut
  Home in 1870: Jackson, Van Buren, Iowa
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
  Post Office: Lebanon
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  Household Members: Name Age
  Horatio Wells 60
  Martha M Wells 49
  Steles H Wells 21
  Ellen A Wells 23
  Albert H Wells 20
  George C Wells 15
  Willis C Wells 11
  
  ; Head of Household=Horatio N Wells
• (Head of Household) Census: 1880; Mitchellville, Polk Co., Iowa, USA; 1880 United States Federal Census
  about Horatio Wells
  Name: Horatio Wells
  Age: 69
  Birth Year: abt 1811
  Birthplace: Connecticut
  Home in 1880: Mitchellville, Polk, Iowa
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
  Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
  Marital Status: Married
  Spouse's Name: Martha M. Wells
  Father's Birthplace: Connecticut
  Mother's Birthplace: Connecticut
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  Occupation: Retired Farmer
  Household Members: Name Age
  Horatio Wells 69
  Martha M. Wells 59
  
  ; Head of Household=Horatio N Wells
• (Head of Household) Census: 1900; Marissa, St Clair Co., Illinois, USA; 1900 United States Federal Census
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  Name:      Martha M Wells
  Age:      78
  Birth Date:      Nov 1821
  Birthplace:      Ohio
  Home in 1900:      Marissa, St Clair, Illinois
  Street:      Main Street
  Sheet Number:      4B
  Number of Dwelling in Order of Visitation:      41
  Family Number:      90
  Race:      White
  Gender:      Female
  Relation to Head of House:      Head
  Marital Status:      Widowed
  Father's Birthplace:      Connecticut
  Mother's Birthplace:      Connecticut
  Mother: number of living children:      3
  Mother: How many children:      6
  Can Read:      Yes
  Can Write:      Yes
  Can Speak English:      Yes
  House Owned or Rented:      R
  Farm or House:      H
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  Household Members:      
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  Martha M Wells      78
• (Head of Household) Census: 1910; Des Moines Twp., Polk Co., Iowa, USA; 1910 United States Federal Census
  about Willis C Wells
  Name: Willis C Wells
  Age in 1910: 51
  Birth Year: 1859
  Birthplace: Iowa
  Home in 1910: Des Moines Ward 1, Polk, Iowa
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
  Relation to Head of House: Head
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  Marital Status: Married
  Spouse's Name: Sarah E Wells
  Father's Birthplace: Connecticut
  Mother's Name: Martha M Wells
  Mother's Birthplace: Ohio
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  Household Members: Name Age
  Willis C Wells 51
  Sarah E Wells 48
  Maude A Wells 22
  Mart T Wells 21
  Martha M Wells 17
  Albert W Wells 6
  Martha M Wells 88; Head of Household=Willis C Wells

Isabelle Young^1,2

• Reference: W999 ID061

• Birth*: 5 November 1822; Maryland, USA; born MD per 1870 and 1880 census
• Birth: 5 November 1822; Granville, Hampden Co., Massachusetts, USA^1,2
• (Bride) Marriage*: circa 1845; prob., Granville, Hampden Co., Massachusetts, USA; Groom=William Wells^1,2
• (Deceased) Death*: 12 June 1906; Marshalltown, Marshall Co., Iowa, USA^1,2

• Married Name: circa 1845; Mrs. Wells (Young)
• (Household Member) Census: 1850; Granville, Hampden Co., Massachusetts, USA;
  1850 United States Federal Census
  about William Wells
  Name: William Wells
  Age: 38
  Estimated birth year: abt 1812
  Birth Place: Connecticut
  Gender: Male
  Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Granville, Hampden, Massachusetts
  Family Number: 161
  Household Members: Name Age
  William Wells 38
  Isabella Wells 28
  John W Wells 3
  Charles Wells 31
  Sarah F Wells 22
  
  ; Head of Household=William Wells
• (Household Member) Census: 1860; Granville, Hampden Co., Massachusetts, USA;
  1860 United States Federal Census
  about William Walls
  Name: William Walls
  Age in 1860: 48
  Birth Year: abt 1812
  Birthplace: Connecticut
  Home in 1860: Granville, Hampden, Massachusetts
  Gender: Male
  Post Office: Granville
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  Household Members: Name Age
  William Walls 48
  Isabella Y Walls 37
  John W Walls 12
  Augusta I Walls 9
  Amanda A Walls 8
  Enoch Coldwell 63
  
  ; Head of Household=William Wells
• (Household Member) Census: 1870; Granville, Hampden Co., Massachusetts, USA;
  1870 United States Federal Census
  about William Wells
  Name: William Wells
  Birth Year: abt 1812
  Age in 1870: 58
  Birthplace: Connecticut
  Home in 1870: Granville, Hampden, Massachusetts
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
  Value of real estate: View image
  Post Office: Granville Corners
  Household Members: Name Age
  William Wells 58
  Isabella Wells 46
  Amanda Wells 18
  Edward Gill 12
  
  ; Head of Household=William Wells
• (Household Member) Census: 1880; Granville, Hampden Co., Massachusetts, USA;
  1880 United States Federal Census
  about William Wells
  Name: William Wells
  Home in 1880: Granville, Hampden, Massachusetts
  Age: 68
  Estimated birth year: abt 1812
  Birthplace: Connecticut
  Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
  Spouse's name: Isabella Y.
  Father's birthplace: Connecticut
  Mother's birthplace: Connecticut
  Neighbors: View others on page
  Occupation: Farmer
  Marital Status: Married
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
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  William Wells 68
  Isabella Y. Wells 58
  Augusta Y. Wells 29
  Amanda H. Wells 28
  Benjamin H. Wells 54
  
  ; Head of Household=William Wells

Sarah Flower Dewey^1,2

• Reference: W999 ID061

• Birth*: 18 February 1828^1,2
• (Bride) Marriage*: 1 May 1850; Groom=Charles Wells^1,2
• (Deceased) Death*: 30 September 1864^1,2

• (Household Member) Census: 1850; Granville, Hampden Co., Massachusetts, USA;
  1850 United States Federal Census
  about William Wells
  Name: William Wells
  Age: 38
  Estimated birth year: abt 1812
  Birth Place: Connecticut
  Gender: Male
  Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Granville, Hampden, Massachusetts
  Family Number: 161
  Household Members: Name Age
  William Wells 38
  Isabella Wells 28
  John W Wells 3
  Charles Wells 31
  Sarah F Wells 22
  
  ; Head of Household=William Wells
• Married Name: 1 May 1850; Mrs. Wells (Dewey)

John W Wells^1,2

• Father*: William Wells^1,2 b. 14 Apr 1812, d. 12 Nov 1887
• Mother*: Isabelle Young^1,2 b. 5 Nov 1822, d. 12 Jun 1906

• Reference: W001 ID363

• Birth*: 17 August 1847; prob., Granville, Hampden Co., Massachusetts, USA^1,2
• (Groom) Marriage*: 29 January 1874; Piatt Co., Illinois, USA; Illinois State Marriage Index: 29 Jan 1874 PIATT Co., IL: 00A/0075
  ; Bride=Ellen Briggs³
• (Groom) Marriage*: 1887; prob., Marshall, Marshall Co., Iowa, USA; Bride=Carrie Trine
• Death*: 27 January 1926; Marshalltown, Marshall Co., Iowa, USA; Iowa, Death Records, 1920-1940
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  Name:      John W Wells
  Gender:      Male
  Age:      78
  Birth Year:      abt 1848
  Death Date:      27 Jan 1926
  Death Place:      Marshalltown, Marshall, Iowa, USA
  Father:      William Wells
  Mother:      Isabella Young
  Spouse:      Carrie Wells

• (Household Member) Census: 1850; Granville, Hampden Co., Massachusetts, USA;
  1850 United States Federal Census
  about William Wells
  Name: William Wells
  Age: 38
  Estimated birth year: abt 1812
  Birth Place: Connecticut
  Gender: Male
  Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Granville, Hampden, Massachusetts
  Family Number: 161
  Household Members: Name Age
  William Wells 38
  Isabella Wells 28
  John W Wells 3
  Charles Wells 31
  Sarah F Wells 22
  
  ; Head of Household=William Wells
• (Household Member) Census: 1860; Granville, Hampden Co., Massachusetts, USA;
  1860 United States Federal Census
  about William Walls
  Name: William Walls
  Age in 1860: 48
  Birth Year: abt 1812
  Birthplace: Connecticut
  Home in 1860: Granville, Hampden, Massachusetts
  Gender: Male
  Post Office: Granville
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  Household Members: Name Age
  William Walls 48
  Isabella Y Walls 37
  John W Walls 12
  Augusta I Walls 9
  Amanda A Walls 8
  Enoch Coldwell 63
  
  ; Head of Household=William Wells
• (Head of Household) Census: 1880; St Clair Co., Michigan, USA;
  1880 United States Federal Census
  about John W. Wells
  Name: John W. Wells
  Home in 1880: Saint Clair, Illinois
  Age: 32
  Estimated birth year: abt 1848
  Birthplace: Massachusetts
  Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
  Spouse's name: Ella A.
  Father's birthplace: Connecticut
  Mother's birthplace: Maryland
  Neighbors: View others on page
  Occupation: Printer
  Marital Status: Married
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
  Household Members: Name Age
  John W. Wells 32
  Ella A. Wells 34
  Rodney C. Wells 4
  Leona Wells 2
  
  ; Household Member=Ellen Briggs, Household Member=Rodney Clark Wells, Household Member=Leona B Wells
• (Head of Household) Census: 1900; Marshall, Marshall Co., Iowa, USA;
  1900 United States Federal Census
  about John W Nells
  Name: John W Nells
  [John W Wells]
  Home in 1900: Marshall, Marshall, Iowa
  Age: 52
  Birth Date: Aug 1847
  Birthplace: Massachusetts
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
  Relationship to Head of House: Head
  Father's Birthplace: Connecticut
  Mother's Birthplace: Maryland
  Spouse's name: Carrie M
  Marriage Year: 1887
  Marital Status: Married
  Years Married: 13
  Residence : Marshalltown City, Marshall, Iowa
  Occupation: View on Image
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  Household Members: Name Age
  John W Nells 52
  Carrie M Nells 43
  Amy W Nells 11
  Helen M Nells 9
  Katherine T Nells 4
  Mary E Nells 1
  Rodney C Nells 24
  
  ; Household Member=Helen M Wells, Household Member=Catherine Trine Wells, Household Member=Carrie Trine, Household Member=Mary E Wells, Household Member=Amy W Wells, Household Member=Rodney Clark Wells
• (Head of Household) Census*: 1910; Marshall, Marshall Co., Iowa, USA;
  1910 United States Federal Census
  about Carrie T Wells
  Name: Carrie T Wells
  Age in 1910: 52
  Estimated birth year: abt 1858
  Birthplace: Iowa
  Relation to Head of House: Wife
  Father's Birth Place: Ohio
  Mother's Birth Place: Vermont
  Spouse's name: John W
  Home in 1910: Marshalltown Ward 2, Marshall, Iowa
  Marital Status: Married
  Race: White
  Gender: Female
  Neighbors: View others on page
  Household Members: Name Age
  John W Wells 62
  Carrie T Wells 52
  Amy W Wells 21
  Helen M Wells 19
  Catherine H Wells 15
  Mary E Wells 11
  Charlotte C Manlille 26
  
  ; Household Member=Helen M Wells, Household Member=Catherine Trine Wells, Household Member=Carrie Trine, Household Member=Mary E Wells, Household Member=Amanda A Wells, Household Member=Amy W Wells
• (Head of Household) Census: 1920; Marshall, Marshall Co., Iowa, USA;
  1920 United States Federal Census
  about John W Wells
  Name: John W Wells
  Home in 1920: Marshall Ward 2, Marshall, Iowa
  Age: 72
  Estimated birth year: abt 1848
  Birthplace: Massachusetts
  Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
  Spouse's name: Carrie T
  Father's Birth Place: Connecticut
  Mother's Birth Place: Maryland
  Marital Status: Married
  Race: White
  Sex: Male
  Image: 483
  Neighbors: View others on page
  Household Members: Name Age
  John W Wells 72
  Carrie T Wells 62
  Mary E Wells 20
  Amanda A Wells 67
  
  ; Household Member=Carrie Trine, Household Member=Mary E Wells, Household Member=Amanda A Wells

Augusta I Wells^1,2

• Father*: William Wells^1,2 b. 14 Apr 1812, d. 12 Nov 1887
• Mother*: Isabelle Young^1,2 b. 5 Nov 1822, d. 12 Jun 1906

• Reference: W001 ID363

• Birth*: September 1850; prob., Granville, Hampden Co., Massachusetts, USA
• (Bride) Marriage*: 1887; prob., Granville, Hampden Co., Massachusetts, USA^1,2

• (Household Member) Census: 1880; Granville, Hampden Co., Massachusetts, USA;
  1880 United States Federal Census
  about William Wells
  Name: William Wells
  Home in 1880: Granville, Hampden, Massachusetts
  Age: 68
  Estimated birth year: abt 1812
  Birthplace: Connecticut
  Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
  Spouse's name: Isabella Y.
  Father's birthplace: Connecticut
  Mother's birthplace: Connecticut
  Neighbors: View others on page
  Occupation: Farmer
  Marital Status: Married
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
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  William Wells 68
  Isabella Y. Wells 58
  Augusta Y. Wells 29
  Amanda H. Wells 28
  Benjamin H. Wells 54
  
  ; Head of Household=William Wells
• Married Name: 1887; Mrs. Robbins (Wells)

Amanda A Wells^1,2

• Father*: William Wells^1,2 b. 14 Apr 1812, d. 12 Nov 1887
• Mother*: Isabelle Young^1,2 b. 5 Nov 1822, d. 12 Jun 1906

• Reference: W001 ID363

• Birth*: April 1852; prob., Granville, Hampden Co., Massachusetts, USA

• Name Variation: Amanda H Wells; from 1880 census
• (Household Member) Census: 1860; Granville, Hampden Co., Massachusetts, USA;
  1860 United States Federal Census
  about William Walls
  Name: William Walls
  Age in 1860: 48
  Birth Year: abt 1812
  Birthplace: Connecticut
  Home in 1860: Granville, Hampden, Massachusetts
  Gender: Male
  Post Office: Granville
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  Household Members: Name Age
  William Walls 48
  Isabella Y Walls 37
  John W Walls 12
  Augusta I Walls 9
  Amanda A Walls 8
  Enoch Coldwell 63
  
  ; Head of Household=William Wells
• (Household Member) Census: 1870; Granville, Hampden Co., Massachusetts, USA;
  1870 United States Federal Census
  about William Wells
  Name: William Wells
  Birth Year: abt 1812
  Age in 1870: 58
  Birthplace: Connecticut
  Home in 1870: Granville, Hampden, Massachusetts
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
  Value of real estate: View image
  Post Office: Granville Corners
  Household Members: Name Age
  William Wells 58
  Isabella Wells 46
  Amanda Wells 18
  Edward Gill 12
  
  ; Head of Household=William Wells
• (Household Member) Census: 1880; Granville, Hampden Co., Massachusetts, USA;
  1880 United States Federal Census
  about William Wells
  Name: William Wells
  Home in 1880: Granville, Hampden, Massachusetts
  Age: 68
  Estimated birth year: abt 1812
  Birthplace: Connecticut
  Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
  Spouse's name: Isabella Y.
  Father's birthplace: Connecticut
  Mother's birthplace: Connecticut
  Neighbors: View others on page
  Occupation: Farmer
  Marital Status: Married
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
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  William Wells 68
  Isabella Y. Wells 58
  Augusta Y. Wells 29
  Amanda H. Wells 28
  Benjamin H. Wells 54
  
  ; Head of Household=William Wells
• (Household Member) Census: 1910; Marshall, Marshall Co., Iowa, USA;
  1910 United States Federal Census
  about Carrie T Wells
  Name: Carrie T Wells
  Age in 1910: 52
  Estimated birth year: abt 1858
  Birthplace: Iowa
  Relation to Head of House: Wife
  Father's Birth Place: Ohio
  Mother's Birth Place: Vermont
  Spouse's name: John W
  Home in 1910: Marshalltown Ward 2, Marshall, Iowa
  Marital Status: Married
  Race: White
  Gender: Female
  Neighbors: View others on page
  Household Members: Name Age
  John W Wells 62
  Carrie T Wells 52
  Amy W Wells 21
  Helen M Wells 19
  Catherine H Wells 15
  Mary E Wells 11
  Charlotte C Manlille 26
  
  ; Head of Household=John W Wells
• (Household Member) Census: 1920; Marshall, Marshall Co., Iowa, USA;
  1920 United States Federal Census
  about John W Wells
  Name: John W Wells
  Home in 1920: Marshall Ward 2, Marshall, Iowa
  Age: 72
  Estimated birth year: abt 1848
  Birthplace: Massachusetts
  Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
  Spouse's name: Carrie T
  Father's Birth Place: Connecticut
  Mother's Birth Place: Maryland
  Marital Status: Married
  Race: White
  Sex: Male
  Image: 483
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  Household Members: Name Age
  John W Wells 72
  Carrie T Wells 62
  Mary E Wells 20
  Amanda A Wells 67
  
  ; Head of Household=John W Wells

Bella Maria Wells^1,2

• Father*: Charles Wells^1,2 b. 25 May 1819, d. 28 Jun 1888
• Mother*: Sarah Flower Dewey^1,2 b. 18 Feb 1828, d. 30 Sep 1864

• Reference: W001 ID363

• Birth*: 14 April 1861; Springfield, Hampden Co., Massachusetts, USA; North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000
  
  Name:      Bell Maria Wells
  Gender:      Female
  Birth Date:      14 Nov 1861
  Father:      Chas Wells
  Mother:      Sarah Flower Dewey^1,2
• (Deceased) Death*: 20 March 1934; Springfield, Hampden Co., Massachusetts, USA^1,2

William Wells

• Father*: William Wells b. 1812
• Mother*: Sarah _____ b. 1812

• Birth*: 1838; Bethnal Green, Tower Hamlets, Middlesex, England

• (Witness) Census: 1851; Bethnal Green, Tower Hamlets, Middlesex, England; 1851 England Census
  
  Name:      William Wells
  Age:      39
  Estimated birth year:      abt 1812
  Relation:      Head
  Spouse's name:      Sarah Wells
  Gender:      Male
  Where born:      Bethnal Green, Middlesex, England
  Civil Parish:      Bethnal Green
  Ecclesiastical parish:      St Bartholomew
  County/Island:      Middlesex
  Country:      England
  Street address:
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  Registration district:      Bethnal Green
  Sub-registration district:      Church
  ED, institution, or vessel:      05
  Neighbors:      
  Household schedule number:      194
  Piece:      1541
  Folio:      131
  Page Number:      38
  Household Members:      
  Name      Age
  William Wells      39
  Sarah Wells      49
  William Wells      13; Head of Household=William Wells

Roxy Emeline Marshall^1,2

• Reference: W999 ID061

• Birth*: 1805; Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut, USA^3,2
• (Bride) Marr Int: 6 October 1822; Intent to Marry; Groom=Russell Welles^1,2
• (Bride) Marriage*: 17 November 1822; Farmington, Hartford Co., Connecticut, USA; Groom=Russell Welles^3,2
• (Deceased) Death*: 1886^1,2

• Nam-Std: Mrs. Wells (Marshall)
• Married Name: 6 October 1822; Mrs. Welles (Marshall)
• (Household Member) Census: 1850; Westfield, Hampden Co., Massachusetts, USA;
  1850 United States Federal Census
  about Roxey E Welles
  Name: Roxey E Welles
  Age: 42
  Estimated birth year: abt 1808
  Birth Place: Connecticut
  Gender: Female
  Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts
  Family Number: 54
  Household Members: Name Age
  Russell Welles 61
  Roxey E Welles 42
  Roxey A Welles 24
  Lucy A Welles 18
  Isabel Welles 16
  Edward Welles 14
  Emeline Welles 10
  Albert M Welles 5
  Albert S Marshal 42
  John Bane 19
  
  ; Head of Household=Russell Welles
• (Household Member) Census: 1860; Westfield, Hampden Co., Massachusetts, USA;
  1860 United States Federal Census
  about Pearssel Wells
  Name: Pearssel Wells
  Age in 1860: 71
  Birth Year: abt 1789
  Birthplace: Connecticut
  Home in 1860: Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts
  Gender: Male
  Post Office: Westfield
  Value of real estate: View image
  Household Members: Name Age
  Pearssel Wells 71
  Roye E Wells 56
  Edward H Wells 24
  Emeline Wells 18
  
  ; Head of Household=Russell Welles
• (Household Member) Census: 1870; West Springfield, Hampden Co., Massachusetts, USA;
  1870 United States Federal Census
  about Russell Wells
  Name: Russell Wells
  Birth Year: abt 1789
  Age in 1870: 81
  Birthplace: Connecticut
  Home in 1870: West Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
  Value of real estate: View image
  Post Office: West Springfield
  Household Members: Name Age
  Edward H Wells 35
  Cordelia A Wells 50
  Elsie M Wells 5
  Rody H Wells 2
  Russell Wells 81
  Roxie E Wells 65; Head of Household=Russell Welles

Samuel Roberts Wells^1,2

• Father*: Russell Welles^1,2 b. 27 Jul 1789, d. 23 Feb 1873
• Mother*: Roxy Emeline Marshall^1,2 b. 1805, d. 1886

• Reference: W001 ID363

• Birth*: 4 April 1820; West Hartford, Hartford Co., Connecticut, USA^1,2
• (Groom) Marriage*: 13 October 1844; New York City, New York Co., New York, USA; Bride=Charlotte Fowler
• (Deceased) Death*: 13 April 1875; New York City, New York Co., New York, USA

• Passport*: 18 July 1860; Hartford Co., Connecticut, USA; U.S. Passport Applications, 1795-1925
  about Samuel R Wells
  Name: Samuel R Wells
  Birth Date: 4 Apr 1820
  Birth Place: Hartford, Connecticut
  Passport Issue Date: 18 Jul 1860
  Passport Includes a Photo: N
  Source: Passport Applications, 1795-1905 (M1372)

Charlotte Fowler^1,2

• Reference: W999 ID061

• Birth*: circa 1820
• (Bride) Marriage*: 13 October 1844; New York City, New York Co., New York, USA; Groom=Samuel Roberts Wells

• Married Name: 13 October 1844; Mrs. Wells (Fowler)

Maria Marshall^1,2

• Reference: W999 ID061

• Birth*: circa 1805
• (Bride) Marriage*: 22 July 1824; Windonbury, Hartford Co., Connecticut, USA; Groom=Hiram Welles^1,2

• Nam-Std: Mrs. Wells (Marshall)
• Married Name: 22 July 1824; Mrs. Welles (Marshall)
• Married Name: 22 July 1824; Mrs. Wells (Marshall)
• Married Name: 22 July 1824; Mrs. Wells (Marshall)
• Married Name: 22 July 1824; Mrs. Wells (Marshall)

Benjamin Wells^1,2

• Father*: Jonathan Wells^1,2 b. 1726
• Mother*: Rebecca _____^1,2 b. c 1730

• Reference: W001 ID061

• Birth*: circa 1760

Lucinda Wells^1,2

• Father*: Reuben Welles^1,2 b. 5 May 1753, d. 20 Sep 1816
• Mother*: Experience Severance^1,2 b. 9 Jan 1751/52, d. 22 Jan 1825

• Reference: W001 ID061

• Birth*: 14 July 1784^1,2
• Burial*: 26 August 1854; Twelve Mile Grove Cemetery, Pecatonica, Winnebago Co., Illinois, USA
• (Deceased) Death*: 26 August 1854^1,2

Thankful Wells^1,2

• Father*: Reuben Welles^1,2 b. 5 May 1753, d. 20 Sep 1816
• Mother*: Experience Severance^1,2 b. 9 Jan 1751/52, d. 22 Jan 1825

• Reference: W001 ID061

• Birth*: circa 1788^1,2

Emily Matilda Wells^1,2

• Father*: Chester M Wells^1,2 b. 3 Sep 1780, d. 16 Jun 1860
• Mother*: Eliza Roberts^1,2 b. 29 Nov 1800, d. 26 Apr 1856

• Reference: W001 ID061

• Birth*: 3 February 1822; Massena, St Lawrence Co., New York, USA^1,2
• (Bride) Marriage*: circa 1845^1,2
• (Deceased) Death*: 11 July 1894^1,2
• Burial*: 11 July 1894; Twelve Mile Grove Cemetery, Pecatonica, Winnebago Co., Illinois, USA

• (Witness) Note: 1841; Removed family to, Seward Twp., Winnebago Co., Illinois, USA; The Wells family came to Winnebago County and Seward Townshipfrom New York state in 1841. Two brothers, Chester and Reuben Wells,with their families came to this area from ST Lawrence Co (Massina,Plattsburg_Clinton Co), looking for tillable land. Their wives weresisters, Eliza and Jane Roberts. Included in the party was their father, Abram Roberts.; Principal=Chester M Wells
• Married Name: circa 1845; Mrs. Newton (Wells)
• (Household Member) Census: 1860; Seward Twp., Winnebago Co., Illinois, USA;
  1860 United States Federal Census
  about Chester Wells
  Name: Chester Wells
  Age in 1860: 79
  Birth Year: abt 1781
  Birthplace: Massachusetts
  Home in 1860: Seward, Winnebago, Illinois
  Gender: Male
  Post Office: Rockford
  Value of real estate: View image
  Household Members: Name Age
  Martha Newton 5
  Edwin Wells 15
  Chester Wells 79
  Winthrop Newton 41
  Matilda Newton 37
  Louisa Newton 16; Head of Household=Chester M Wells

Louisa Wells^1,2

• Father*: Chester M Wells^1,2 b. 3 Sep 1780, d. 16 Jun 1860
• Mother*: Eliza Roberts^1,2 b. 29 Nov 1800, d. 26 Apr 1856

• Reference: W001 ID061

• Birth*: 16 October 1826; Massena, St Lawrence Co., New York, USA^1,2
• (Bride) Marriage*: circa 1840; prob., Massena, St Lawrence Co., New York, USA^1,2

• Married Name: circa 1840; Mrs. Shepard (Wells)
• (Witness) Note: 1841; Removed family to, Seward Twp., Winnebago Co., Illinois, USA; The Wells family came to Winnebago County and Seward Townshipfrom New York state in 1841. Two brothers, Chester and Reuben Wells,with their families came to this area from ST Lawrence Co (Massina,Plattsburg_Clinton Co), looking for tillable land. Their wives weresisters, Eliza and Jane Roberts. Included in the party was their father, Abram Roberts.; Principal=Chester M Wells
• (Head of Household) Census*: 1870; Pecatonica, Winnebago Co., Illinois, USA;
  1870 United States Federal Census
  about Louisa Shepard
  Name: Louisa Shepard
  Birth Year: abt 1825
  Age in 1870: 45
  Birthplace: New York
  Home in 1870: Pecatonica, Winnebago, Illinois
  Race: White
  Gender: Female
  Value of real estate: View image
  Post Office: Pecatonica
  Household Members: Name Age
  Louisa Shepard 45
  Chester W Shepard 18
  Mahala Shepard 12
  Eliza Shepard 10
  Laura Shepard 7
  
  

Chester A Wells^1,2

• Father*: Chester M Wells^1,2 b. 3 Sep 1780, d. 16 Jun 1860
• Mother*: Eliza Roberts^1,2 b. 29 Nov 1800, d. 26 Apr 1856

• Reference: W001 ID061

• Birth*: 21 June 1827; Massena, St Lawrence Co., New York, USA^1,2
• (Groom) Marriage*: 25 December 1849; Winnebago Co., Illinois, USA; Bride=Susan Abiah Hollenbeck
• Burial*: 1865; Twelve Mile Grove Cemetery, Pecatonica, Winnebago Co., Illinois, USA
• Death*: 1865; Platte Co., Missouri, USA;
  
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  Chester A Wells
  Birth      21 Jun 1827
  Massena, St. Lawrence County, New York, USA
  Death      1865 (aged 37-38)
  Platte County, Missouri, USA
  Burial      
  Twelve Mile Grove Cemetery
  Pecatonica, Winnebago County, Illinois, USA
  Memorial ID      149808527 · View Source
  
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  Flowers 2
  
  Marriage 25 Dec 1849 Winnebago Co. IL to Susan Albia Hollenbeck
  
  He served in the Civil War, in the 74th Illinois Infantry. He was discharged under a Surgeon's Certificate of Disability. I believe that he was possibly wounded at the battle of Murfreesboro. He was sent home where he died, leaving Susan a widow with 5 small children Emma, Irene, Orrin, Eliza, Jennie
  
  
  1956 Illinois veterans commission burials have him buried in the twelve mile grove cemetery near his parents.

• (Witness) Note: 1841; Removed family to, Seward Twp., Winnebago Co., Illinois, USA; The Wells family came to Winnebago County and Seward Townshipfrom New York state in 1841. Two brothers, Chester and Reuben Wells,with their families came to this area from ST Lawrence Co (Massina,Plattsburg_Clinton Co), looking for tillable land. Their wives weresisters, Eliza and Jane Roberts. Included in the party was their father, Abram Roberts.; Principal=Chester M Wells
• (Head of Household) Census: 12 September 1850; Seward Twp., Winnebago Co., Illinois, USA;
  1850 United States Federal Census
  about Susan A Wells
  Name: Susan A Wells
  Age: 18
  Estimated birth year: abt 1832
  Birth Place: Ohio
  Gender: Female
  Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Seward, Winnebago, Illinois
  Family Number: 49
  Household Members: Name Age
  Chester A Wells 23
  Susan A Wells 18
  
  
• (Head of Household) Census*: 1860; Elk Fork, Pettis Co., Missouri, USA;
  1860 United States Federal Census
  about Chester Wells
  Name: Chester Wells
  Age in 1860: 34
  Birth Year: abt 1826
  Birthplace: New York
  Home in 1860: Elk Fork, Pettis, Missouri
  Gender: Male
  Post Office: Fairview
  Value of real estate: View image
  Household Members: Name Age
  Eliza Wells 4
  Orrin Wells 6
  Irene Wells 8
  Emma Wells 11
  Chester Wells 34
  Susan Wells 30; Household Member=Emma Rosine Wells, Household Member=Irene Rosalie Wells, Household Member=Jennie Wells, Household Member=Oren Wells, Household Member=Eliza Wells, Household Member=Susan Abiah Hollenbeck
• Milt-Event*: circa 1863; 74th Illinois Infantry, Illinois, USA; He served in the Civil War, in the 74th Illinois Infantry. He was discharged under a Surgeon's Certificate of Disability. I believe that he was possibly wounded at the battle of Murfreesboro. He was sent home where he died, leaving Susan a widow with 5 small children Emma, Irene, Orrin, Eliza, Jennie
  
  
  1956 Illinois veterans commission burials have him buried in the twelve mile grove cemetery near his parents.

Reuben Lorenzo Wells^1,2

• Father*: Chester M Wells^1,2 b. 3 Sep 1780, d. 16 Jun 1860
• Mother*: Eliza Roberts^1,2 b. 29 Nov 1800, d. 26 Apr 1856

• Reference: W001 ID061

• Birth: 16 April 1828; St Lawrence Co., New York, USA
• Birth*: 16 April 1829; Massena, St Lawrence Co., New York, USA^1,2
• (Groom) Marriage*: 23 May 1850; Winnebago Co., Illinois, USA; Illinois, Marriage Index, 1860-1920
  
  Name:      Reuben L Wells
  Gender:      Male
  Marriage Date:      23 May 1850
  Marriage Place:      Winnebago, Illinois, USA
  Spouse Name:      Adaline A Wellon
  Spouse Gender:      Female; Bride=Adaline A Wellon³
• Burial: 11 October 1912; Winnebago Cemetery, Winnebago, Winnebago Co., Illinois, USA
• Death*: 11 October 1912; Redlands, San Bernardino Co., California, USA; THE PECATONICA NEWS 18 Oct 1912
  Lewis Wells received on Tuesday morning the sad intelligence of the death of his uncle, Reuben Wells, at his home in Redlands,Calf; on Friday, Oct 11th. The deceased was for many years a resident of Winnebago and at one time made his home here. He has a grave marker in Redlands Cal memorial 27951868
• Burial*: 11 October 1912; Hillside Memorial Park, Redlands, San Bernardino Co., California, USA

• (Witness) Note: 1841; Removed family to, Seward Twp., Winnebago Co., Illinois, USA; The Wells family came to Winnebago County and Seward Townshipfrom New York state in 1841. Two brothers, Chester and Reuben Wells,with their families came to this area from ST Lawrence Co (Massina,Plattsburg_Clinton Co), looking for tillable land. Their wives weresisters, Eliza and Jane Roberts. Included in the party was their father, Abram Roberts.; Principal=Chester M Wells
• (Household Member) Census: 1850; Seward Twp., Winnebago Co., Illinois, USA;
  1850 United States Federal Census
  about Chester Wells
  Name: Chester Wells
  Age: 69
  Estimated birth year: abt 1781
  Birth Place: Massachusetts
  Gender: Male
  Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Seward, Winnebago, Illinois
  Family Number: 48
  Household Members: Name Age
  Chester Wells 69
  Elisa Wells 50
  Charles E Wells 6
  Reuben L Wells 22
  Ruel S Wetli 18
  Henry R Wells 17
  Lyman G Wells 14
  Beryarnin E Wells 12
  Cyrus Wills 10
  Lanson Wills 8; Head of Household=Chester M Wells
• (Head of Household) Census*: 1870; Winnebago, Winnebago Co., Illinois, USA;
  1870 United States Federal Census
  about Reuben L Wells
  Name: Reuben L Wells
  Birth Year: abt 1828
  Age in 1870: 42
  Birthplace: New York
  Home in 1870: Winnebago, Winnebago, Illinois
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
  Value of real estate: View image
  Post Office: Winnebago
  Household Members: Name Age
  Reuben L Wells 42
  Addie A Wells 42
  Lydia E Wells 21
  Frederick Wells 18
  Walter Wells 10
  
  ; Household Member=Lydia E Wells, Household Member=Frederick Wells, Household Member=Walter Irving Wells, Household Member=Adaline A Wellon
• (Head of Household) Census: 1880; Winnebago, Winnebago Co., Illinois, USA;
  1880 United States Federal Census
  about Reuben L. Wells
  Name: Reuben L. Wells
  Home in 1880: Winnebago, Winnebago, Illinois
  Age: 52
  Estimated birth year: abt 1828
  Birthplace: New York
  Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
  Spouse's name: Adeline A.
  Father's birthplace: Vermont
  Mother's birthplace: New York
  Neighbors: View others on page
  Occupation: Farmer
  Marital Status: Married
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
  Household Members: Name Age
  Reuben L. Wells 52
  Adeline A. Wells 51
  Walter I. Wells 19
  Ettie L. Wells 22 (neice)
  Frederick Brown 26
  Lydia E. Palmer 29 (dau)
  Robert Jennings 22
  Harvey N. Hall 22; Household Member=Lydia E Wells, Household Member=Walter Irving Wells, Household Member=Adaline A Wellon, Household Member=Etta Wells
• (Head of Household) Census: 1900; Winnebago, Winnebago Co., Illinois, USA;
  1900 United States Federal Census
  about Reuben L Wells
  Name: Reuben L Wells
  Home in 1900: Winnebago, Winnebago, Illinois
  Age: 72
  Birth Date: Apr 1828
  Birthplace: New York
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
  Relationship to Head of House: Head
  Father's Birthplace: Vermont
  Mother's Birthplace: New York
  Spouse's name: Adeline A
  Marriage Year:
  1850
  Marital Status: Married
  Years Married: 50
  Occupation: View on Image
  Neighbors: View others on page
  Household Members: Name Age
  Reuben L Wells 72
  Adeline A Wells 71
  Etta L Wells 42 (neice)
  
  ; Household Member=Adaline A Wellon, Household Member=Etta Wells

Roswell Wells^1,2

• Father*: Chester M Wells^1,2 b. 3 Sep 1780, d. 16 Jun 1860
• Mother*: Eliza Roberts^1,2 b. 29 Nov 1800, d. 26 Apr 1856

• Reference: W001 ID061

• Birth*: 6 August 1832; Massena, St Lawrence Co., New York, USA^1,2
• (Deceased) Death*: circa 1833; Massena, St Lawrence Co., New York, USA^1,2

• (Witness) Note: 1841; Removed family to, Seward Twp., Winnebago Co., Illinois, USA; The Wells family came to Winnebago County and Seward Townshipfrom New York state in 1841. Two brothers, Chester and Reuben Wells,with their families came to this area from ST Lawrence Co (Massina,Plattsburg_Clinton Co), looking for tillable land. Their wives weresisters, Eliza and Jane Roberts. Included in the party was their father, Abram Roberts.; Principal=Chester M Wells

Ruel F Wells^1,2

• Father*: Chester M Wells^1,2 b. 3 Sep 1780, d. 16 Jun 1860
• Mother*: Eliza Roberts^1,2 b. 29 Nov 1800, d. 26 Apr 1856

• Reference: W001 ID061

• Birth*: 9 August 1833; Massena, St Lawrence Co., New York, USA^1,2
• (Groom) Marriage*: 1856; prob., Winnebago Co., Illinois, USA; Bride=Helen Rogers^1,2
• (Groom) Marriage*: after 1872; Bride=Rosine Cole^1,2

• (Witness) Note: 1841; Removed family to, Seward Twp., Winnebago Co., Illinois, USA; The Wells family came to Winnebago County and Seward Townshipfrom New York state in 1841. Two brothers, Chester and Reuben Wells,with their families came to this area from ST Lawrence Co (Massina,Plattsburg_Clinton Co), looking for tillable land. Their wives weresisters, Eliza and Jane Roberts. Included in the party was their father, Abram Roberts.; Principal=Chester M Wells
• (Household Member) Census: 1850; Seward Twp., Winnebago Co., Illinois, USA;
  1850 United States Federal Census
  about Chester Wells
  Name: Chester Wells
  Age: 69
  Estimated birth year: abt 1781
  Birth Place: Massachusetts
  Gender: Male
  Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Seward, Winnebago, Illinois
  Family Number: 48
  Household Members: Name Age
  Chester Wells 69
  Elisa Wells 50
  Charles E Wells 6
  Reuben L Wells 22
  Ruel S Wetli 18
  Henry R Wells 17
  Lyman G Wells 14
  Beryarnin E Wells 12
  Cyrus Wills 10
  Lanson Wills 8; Head of Household=Chester M Wells
• (Head of Household) Census: 1850; Lysander, Onondaga Co., New York, USA;
  1850 United States Federal Census
  about Ruel Wells
  Name: Ruel Wells
  Age: 18
  Estimated Birth Year: abt 1832
  Birth Place: New York
  Gender: Male
  Home in 1850(City,County,State): Lysander, Winnebago, Illinois
  Household Members: Name Age
  James French 25
  Ruel Wells 18
  Amy E Wilkinson 4
  Annette Wilkinson 7
  Edgar C Wilkinson 8
  John Wilkinson 42
  Orra Wilkinson 33
  Orra D Wilkinson 2
• (Head of Household) Census*: 1860; Elk Fork, Pettis Co., Missouri, USA;
  1860 United States Federal Census
  about Ruel Wells
  Name: Ruel Wells
  Age in 1860: 28
  Birth Year: abt 1832
  Birthplace: New York
  Home in 1860: Elk Fork, Pettis, Missouri
  Gender: Male
  Post Office: Fairview
  Value of real estate: View Image
  Household Members: Name Age
  Ruel Wells 28
  Hellen Wells 20
  Jetta Wells 2
  Etta Wells 2
  
  ; Household Member=Helen Rogers, Household Member=Letta Wells, Household Member=Etta Wells
• (Head of Household) Census: 1870; Pecatonica, Winnebago Co., Illinois, USA;
  1870 United States Federal Census
  about Rewel Wells
  Name: Rewel Wells
  Birth Year: abt 1832
  Age in 1870: 38
  Birthplace: New York
  Home in 1870: Pecatonica, Winnebago, Illinois
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
  Value of real estate: View image
  Post Office: Pecatonica
  Household Members: Name Age
  Rewel Wells 38
  Hellen Wells 30
  Ettie Wells 12
  Lettie Wells 12
  
  ; Household Member=Helen Rogers, Household Member=Letta Wells, Household Member=Etta Wells

Henry Rufus Wells^1,2

• Father*: Chester M Wells^1,2 b. 3 Sep 1780, d. 16 Jun 1860
• Mother*: Eliza Roberts^1,2 b. 29 Nov 1800, d. 26 Apr 1856

• Reference: W001 ID061

• Birth*: 25 December 1834; Massena, St Lawrence Co., New York, USA^1,2
• (Groom) Marriage*: 1 March 1855; Rockford, Winnebago Co., Illinois, USA; WELLS,     HENRY R     NEWTON, LUCELIA A     1855-03-01     I/          WINNEBAGO; Bride=Lucelia Annis Newton^1,2
• (Deceased) Death*: April 1914; prob., Rockford, Winnebago Co., Illinois, USA^1,2
• Death: 15 April 1915; Greenwood Cemetery, Rockford, Winnebago Co., Illinois, USA; Henry Rufus Wells
  Birth      25 Dec 1833
  Massena Springs, St. Lawrence County, New York, USA
  Death      15 Apr 1915 (aged 81)
  Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, USA
  Burial      
  Greenwood Cemetery
  Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, USA
  Plot      Section 31 Lot 57
  Memorial ID      183573660 · View Source

• (Witness) Note: 1841; Removed family to, Seward Twp., Winnebago Co., Illinois, USA; The Wells family came to Winnebago County and Seward Townshipfrom New York state in 1841. Two brothers, Chester and Reuben Wells,with their families came to this area from ST Lawrence Co (Massina,Plattsburg_Clinton Co), looking for tillable land. Their wives weresisters, Eliza and Jane Roberts. Included in the party was their father, Abram Roberts.; Principal=Chester M Wells
• (Household Member) Census: 1850; Seward Twp., Winnebago Co., Illinois, USA;
  1850 United States Federal Census
  about Chester Wells
  Name: Chester Wells
  Age: 69
  Estimated birth year: abt 1781
  Birth Place: Massachusetts
  Gender: Male
  Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Seward, Winnebago, Illinois
  Family Number: 48
  Household Members: Name Age
  Chester Wells 69
  Elisa Wells 50
  Charles E Wells 6
  Reuben L Wells 22
  Ruel S Wetli 18
  Henry R Wells 17
  Lyman G Wells 14
  Beryarnin E Wells 12
  Cyrus Wills 10
  Lanson Wills 8; Head of Household=Chester M Wells
• (Head of Household) Census: 1860; Pecatonica, Winnebago Co., Illinois, USA;
  1860 United States Federal Census
  about Henry R Wills
  Name: Henry R Wills
  Age in 1860: 25
  Birth Year: abt 1835
  Birthplace: New York
  Home in 1860: Pecatonica, Winnebago, Illinois
  Gender: Male
  Post Office: Pecatonica
  Value of real estate: View image
  Household Members: Name Age
  Henry R Wills 25
  Lucena Wills 27
  Mary J Goucher 22
  George Deeds 21
  Frank Mccrary 24
  Franklin Chapman 22
  John Rulledge 25
  
  ; Household Member=Lucelia Annis Newton
• (Head of Household) Census*: 1870; Rockford, Winnebago Co., Illinois, USA;
  1870 United States Federal Census
  about Henry R Wells
  Name: Henry R Wells
  Birth Year: abt 1834
  Age in 1870: 36
  Birthplace: New York
  Home in 1870: Rockford Ward 4, Winnebago, Illinois
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
  Value of real estate: View image
  Post Office: Rockford
  Household Members: Name Age
  Henry R Wells 36
  Annis L Wells 37
  
  ; Household Member=Lucelia Annis Newton
• (Head of Household) Census: 1900; Rockford, Winnebago Co., Illinois, USA;
  1900 United States Federal Census
  about Henry K Wells
  Name: Henry K Wells
  [Henry Wells]
  Home in 1900: Rockford Ward 4, Winnebago, Illinois
  Age: 63
  Birth Date: Dec 1836
  Birthplace: New York
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
  Relationship to Head of House: Head
  Father's Birthplace: New York
  Mother's Birthplace: New York
  Spouse's name: Lucelia A
  Marriage Year: 1855
  Marital Status: Married
  Years Married: 45
  Occupation: View on Image
  Neighbors: View others on page
  Household Members: Name Age
  Henry K Wells 63
  Lucelia A Wells 67
  Alice Wells 24
  
  ; Household Member=Lucelia Annis Newton, Household Member=Alice I Wells
• (Head of Household) Census: 1910; Rockford, Winnebago Co., Illinois, USA;
  1910 United States Federal Census
  about Henry R Wells
  Name: Henry R Wells
  Age in 1910: 76
  Estimated birth year: abt 1834
  Birthplace: New York
  Relation to Head of House: Head
  Father's Birth Place: New York
  Mother's Birth Place: New York
  Spouse's name: Annie L
  Home in 1910: Rockford Ward 4, Winnebago, Illinois
  Marital Status: Married
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
  Neighbors: View others on page
  Household Members: Name Age
  Henry R Wells 76
  Annie L Wells 77
  Alice I Wilcox 36 (dau)
  [34]
  Floyd M Wilcox 41 (son-in-law)
  
  ; Household Member=Lucelia Annis Newton, Household Member=Alice I Wells

Lyman G Wells^1,2

• Father*: Chester M Wells^1,2 b. 3 Sep 1780, d. 16 Jun 1860
• Mother*: Eliza Roberts^1,2 b. 29 Nov 1800, d. 26 Apr 1856

• Reference: W001 ID061

• Birth*: 13 January 1836; Massena, St Lawrence Co., New York, USA^1,2
• (Groom) Marriage*: 13 May 1857; Winnebago Co., Illinois, USA; Illinois State Marriage Index: 13 May 1857 WINNEBAGO Co., IL: I/
  ; Bride=Alvira Miller³

• (Witness) Note: 1841; Removed family to, Seward Twp., Winnebago Co., Illinois, USA; The Wells family came to Winnebago County and Seward Townshipfrom New York state in 1841. Two brothers, Chester and Reuben Wells,with their families came to this area from ST Lawrence Co (Massina,Plattsburg_Clinton Co), looking for tillable land. Their wives weresisters, Eliza and Jane Roberts. Included in the party was their father, Abram Roberts.; Principal=Chester M Wells
• (Household Member) Census: 1850; Seward Twp., Winnebago Co., Illinois, USA;
  1850 United States Federal Census
  about Chester Wells
  Name: Chester Wells
  Age: 69
  Estimated birth year: abt 1781
  Birth Place: Massachusetts
  Gender: Male
  Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Seward, Winnebago, Illinois
  Family Number: 48
  Household Members: Name Age
  Chester Wells 69
  Elisa Wells 50
  Charles E Wells 6
  Reuben L Wells 22
  Ruel S Wetli 18
  Henry R Wells 17
  Lyman G Wells 14
  Beryarnin E Wells 12
  Cyrus Wills 10
  Lanson Wills 8; Head of Household=Chester M Wells

Benjamin Elihu Wells^1,2

• Father*: Chester M Wells^1,2 b. 3 Sep 1780, d. 16 Jun 1860
• Mother*: Eliza Roberts^1,2 b. 29 Nov 1800, d. 26 Apr 1856

• Reference: W001 ID061

• Birth*: 14 January 1837; Massena Twp., St Lawrence Co., New York, USA³
• Birth*: 14 January 1838; Massena, St Lawrence Co., New York, USA^1,2
• (Groom) Marriage*: circa 1860; prob., Seward Twp., Winnebago Co., Illinois, USA; Bride=Jane Seaton^1,2
• (Groom) Marriage*: 29 October 1863; Winnebago Co., Illinois, USA; Illinois State Marriage Index has her name as Lucy Collins.; Bride=Wealthy Lucy Gates^1,2
• (Deceased) Death*: 28 January 1901; Pecatonica, Winnebago Co., Illinois, USA
• Burial*: 28 June 1901; Twelve Mile Grove Cemetery, Pecatonica, Winnebago Co., Illinois, USA
• Death: 28 June 1901

• (Witness) Note: 1841; Removed family to, Seward Twp., Winnebago Co., Illinois, USA; The Wells family came to Winnebago County and Seward Townshipfrom New York state in 1841. Two brothers, Chester and Reuben Wells,with their families came to this area from ST Lawrence Co (Massina,Plattsburg_Clinton Co), looking for tillable land. Their wives weresisters, Eliza and Jane Roberts. Included in the party was their father, Abram Roberts.; Principal=Chester M Wells
• (Household Member) Census: 1850; Seward Twp., Winnebago Co., Illinois, USA;
  1850 United States Federal Census
  about Chester Wells
  Name: Chester Wells
  Age: 69
  Estimated birth year: abt 1781
  Birth Place: Massachusetts
  Gender: Male
  Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Seward, Winnebago, Illinois
  Family Number: 48
  Household Members: Name Age
  Chester Wells 69
  Elisa Wells 50
  Charles E Wells 6
  Reuben L Wells 22
  Ruel S Wetli 18
  Henry R Wells 17
  Lyman G Wells 14
  Beryarnin E Wells 12
  Cyrus Wills 10
  Lanson Wills 8; Head of Household=Chester M Wells
• (Head of Household) Census*: 1860; Seward Twp., Winnebago Co., Illinois, USA;
  1860 United States Federal Census
  about Benjamin E Wells
  Name: Benjamin E Wells
  Age in 1860: 22
  Birth Year: abt 1838
  Birthplace: New York
  Home in 1860: Seward, Winnebago, Illinois
  Gender: Male
  Post Office: Rockford
  Value of real estate: View image
  Household Members: Name Age
  Benjamin E Wells 22
  Jane F Wells 18
  
  ; Household Member=Jane Seaton
• (Head of Household) Census: 1870; Seward Twp., Winnebago Co., Illinois, USA;
  1870 United States Federal Census
  about Benj E Wells
  Name: Benj E Wells
  Birth Year: abt 1838
  Age in 1870: 32
  Birthplace: New York
  Home in 1870: Seward, Winnebago, Illinois
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
  Value of real estate: View image
  Post Office: Seward
  Household Members: Name Age
  Benj E Wells 32
  Lucy Wells 33
  Geo E Wells 9
  Elma J Wells 3
  Lewis Wells 1
  
  ; Household Member=Wealthy Lucy Gates, Household Member=George E Wells, Household Member=Elma J Wells, Household Member=Lewis Edgar Wells
• (Head of Household) Census: 1880; Seward Twp., Winnebago Co., Illinois, USA;
  1880 United States Federal Census
  about Benjamin Wells
  Name: Benjamin Wells
  Home in 1880: Seward, Winnebago, Illinois
  Age: 42
  Estimated birth year: abt 1838
  Birthplace: New York
  Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
  Spouse's name: Lucy
  Father's birthplace: Vermont
  Mother's birthplace: New York
  Neighbors: View others on page
  Occupation: Farmer
  Marital Status: Married
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
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  Benjamin Wells 42
  Lucy Wells 43
  George Wells 18
  Lewis Wells 9
  Myra Wells 7
  Bertie Wells 5
  Jesse Wells 1
  
  ; Household Member=Wealthy Lucy Gates, Household Member=George E Wells, Household Member=Lewis Edgar Wells, Household Member=Myra Eleanor Wells, Household Member=Frank Egbert Wells, Household Member=Jessie May Wells
• (Head of Household) Census: 1900; Pecatonica, Winnebago Co., Illinois, USA;
  1900 United States Federal Census
  about Benjamin E Wells
  Name: Benjamin E Wells
  Home in 1900: Pecatonica, Winnebago, Illinois
  Age: 69
  Birth Date: Jan 1831
  Birthplace: New York
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
  Relationship to Head of House: Head
  Father's Birthplace: New York
  Mother's Birthplace: New York
  Spouse's name: Lucy
  Marriage Year: 1864
  Marital Status: Married
  Years Married: 36
  Occupation: View on Image
  Neighbors: View others on page
  Household Members: Name Age
  Benjamin E Wells 69
  Lucy Wells 65
  Frank E Wells 25
  Myra Wells 28
  
  ; Household Member=Wealthy Lucy Gates, Household Member=Myra Eleanor Wells, Household Member=Frank Egbert Wells

Cyrus R Wells^1,2

• Father*: Chester M Wells^1,2 b. 3 Sep 1780, d. 16 Jun 1860
• Mother*: Eliza Roberts^1,2 b. 29 Nov 1800, d. 26 Apr 1856

• Reference: W001 ID061

• Birth*: 2 March 1840; Massena, St Lawrence Co., New York, USA^1,2

• (Witness) Note: 1841; Removed family to, Seward Twp., Winnebago Co., Illinois, USA; The Wells family came to Winnebago County and Seward Townshipfrom New York state in 1841. Two brothers, Chester and Reuben Wells,with their families came to this area from ST Lawrence Co (Massina,Plattsburg_Clinton Co), looking for tillable land. Their wives weresisters, Eliza and Jane Roberts. Included in the party was their father, Abram Roberts.; Principal=Chester M Wells
• (Household Member) Census: 1850; Seward Twp., Winnebago Co., Illinois, USA;
  1850 United States Federal Census
  about Chester Wells
  Name: Chester Wells
  Age: 69
  Estimated birth year: abt 1781
  Birth Place: Massachusetts
  Gender: Male
  Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Seward, Winnebago, Illinois
  Family Number: 48
  Household Members: Name Age
  Chester Wells 69
  Elisa Wells 50
  Charles E Wells 6
  Reuben L Wells 22
  Ruel S Wetli 18
  Henry R Wells 17
  Lyman G Wells 14
  Beryarnin E Wells 12
  Cyrus Wills 10
  Lanson Wills 8; Head of Household=Chester M Wells

Alanson L Wells¹

• Father*: Chester M Wells^2,3 b. 3 Sep 1780, d. 16 Jun 1860
• Mother*: Eliza Roberts^2,3 b. 29 Nov 1800, d. 26 Apr 1856

• Reference: W001 ID061

• Birth*: 3 April 1842; prob., Massena, St Lawrence Co., New York, USA^2,3
• (Groom) Marriage*: circa 12 September 1861; prob., Seward Twp., Winnebago Co., Illinois, USA; Bride=Martha Louise Hitchcock^2,3
• (Deceased) Death*: circa 25 February 1913; prob., Pecatonica, Winnebago Co., Illinois, USA^2,3
• Burial*: 25 February 1913; Twelve Mile Grove Cemetery, Pecatonica, Winnebago Co., Illinois, USA

• (Household Member) Census: 1850; Seward Twp., Winnebago Co., Illinois, USA;
  1850 United States Federal Census
  about Chester Wells
  Name: Chester Wells
  Age: 69
  Estimated birth year: abt 1781
  Birth Place: Massachusetts
  Gender: Male
  Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Seward, Winnebago, Illinois
  Family Number: 48
  Household Members: Name Age
  Chester Wells 69
  Elisa Wells 50
  Charles E Wells 6
  Reuben L Wells 22
  Ruel S Wetli 18
  Henry R Wells 17
  Lyman G Wells 14
  Beryarnin E Wells 12
  Cyrus Wills 10
  Lanson Wills 8; Head of Household=Chester M Wells
• (Head of Household) Census*: 1870; Seward Twp., Winnebago Co., Illinois, USA;
  1870 United States Federal Census
  about Alanson Wells
  Name: Alanson Wells
  Birth Year: abt 1843
  Age in 1870: 27
  Birthplace: New York
  Home in 1870: Seward, Winnebago, Illinois
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
  Value of real estate: View image
  Post Office: Seward
  Household Members: Name Age
  Alanson Wells 27
  Louisa Wells 22
  Willie L Wells 2
  John R Wells 33 (cousin?) b: NY; Household Member=Martha Louise Hitchcock, Household Member=Willie Luther Wells, Household Member=John Roberts Wells
• (Head of Household) Census: 1880; Pecatonica, Winnebago Co., Illinois, USA;
  1880 United States Federal Census
  about Alonson Wells
  Name: Alonson Wells
  Home in 1880: Pecatonica, Winnebago, Illinois
  Age: 38
  Estimated birth year: abt 1842
  Birthplace: New York
  Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
  Spouse's name: Loisa
  Father's birthplace: New York
  Mother's birthplace: New York
  Neighbors: View others on page
  Occupation: Farmer
  Marital Status: Married
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
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  Alonson Wells 38
  Loisa Wells 35
  Willie Wells 12 (Willie Luther)
  Luther Wells 6 (must be Howard)
  Nettie Wells 2M b: April; Household Member=Willie Luther Wells, Household Member=Nettie Wells, Household Member=Martha Louise Hitchcock
• (Head of Household) Census: 1900; Pecatonica, Winnebago Co., Illinois, USA;
  1900 United States Federal Census
  about Alanson Wells
  Name: Alanson Wells
  Home in 1900: Pecatonica, Winnebago, Illinois
  Age: 58
  Birth Date: Apr 1842
  Birthplace: New York
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
  Relationship to Head of House: Head
  Father's Birthplace: Vermont
  Mother's Birthplace: Vermont
  Spouse's name: Louisa
  Marriage Year: 1863
  Marital Status: Married
  Years Married: 37
  Occupation: View on Image
  Neighbors: View others on page
  Household Members: Name Age
  Alanson Wells 58
  Louisa Wells 53
  Howard Wells 24
  Nettie Wells 20
  Warren Wells 17
  Maude Wells 12
  Ross Wells 9
  Otis Wells 5
  
  ; Household Member=Willie Luther Wells, Household Member=Howard Hudson Wells, Household Member=Nettie Wells, Household Member=Warren Orson Wells, Household Member=Arvilla Maud Wells, Household Member=Ross C Wells, Household Member=Otis Gilbert Wells, Household Member=Martha Louise Hitchcock
• (Head of Household) Census: 1910; Pecatonica, Winnebago Co., Illinois, USA;
  1910 United States Federal Census
  about Alanson L Wells
  Name: Alanson L Wells
  Age in 1910: 68
  Estimated birth year: abt 1842
  Birthplace: New York
  Relation to Head of House: Head
  Father's Birth Place: New York
  Mother's Birth Place: New York
  Spouse's name: Martha L
  Home in 1910: Pecatonica, Winnebago, Illinois
  Marital Status: Married
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
  Neighbors: View others on page
  Household Members: Name Age
  Alanson L Wells 68
  Martha L Wells 62
  Ross C Wells 20
  Otis G Wells 15
  
  ; Household Member=Martha Louise Hitchcock, Household Member=Ross C Wells, Household Member=Otis Gilbert Wells

Charles Edwin Wells^1,2

• Father*: Chester M Wells^1,2 b. 3 Sep 1780, d. 16 Jun 1860
• Mother*: Eliza Roberts^1,2 b. 29 Nov 1800, d. 26 Apr 1856

• Reference: W001 ID061

• Birth*: 6 August 1844; Seward Twp., Winnebago Co., Illinois, USA^1,2
• (Groom) Marriage*: 21 November 1867; Winnebago Co., Illinois, USA; Illinois State Marriage Index: 21 Nov 1867 WINNEBAGO Co., IL: /
  ; Bride=Mary Elizabeth Brannan³
• (Deceased) Death*: 20 March 1909; Fairmont, Fillmore Co., Nebraska, USA^1,2

• (Household Member) Census: 1850; Seward Twp., Winnebago Co., Illinois, USA;
  1850 United States Federal Census
  about Chester Wells
  Name: Chester Wells
  Age: 69
  Estimated birth year: abt 1781
  Birth Place: Massachusetts
  Gender: Male
  Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Seward, Winnebago, Illinois
  Family Number: 48
  Household Members: Name Age
  Chester Wells 69
  Elisa Wells 50
  Charles E Wells 6
  Reuben L Wells 22
  Ruel S Wetli 18
  Henry R Wells 17
  Lyman G Wells 14
  Beryarnin E Wells 12
  Cyrus Wills 10
  Lanson Wills 8; Head of Household=Chester M Wells
• (Household Member) Census: 1860; Seward Twp., Winnebago Co., Illinois, USA;
  1860 United States Federal Census
  about Chester Wells
  Name: Chester Wells
  Age in 1860: 79
  Birth Year: abt 1781
  Birthplace: Massachusetts
  Home in 1860: Seward, Winnebago, Illinois
  Gender: Male
  Post Office: Rockford
  Value of real estate: View image
  Household Members: Name Age
  Martha Newton 5
  Edwin Wells 15
  Chester Wells 79
  Winthrop Newton 41
  Matilda Newton 37
  Louisa Newton 16; Head of Household=Chester M Wells
• (Head of Household) Census: 1870; Seward Twp., Winnebago Co., Illinois, USA;
  1870 United States Federal Census
  about Chas E Wells
  Name: Chas E Wells
  Birth Year: abt 1845
  Age in 1870: 25
  Birthplace: Illinois
  Home in 1870: Seward, Winnebago, Illinois
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
  Value of real estate: View image
  Post Office: Seward
  Household Members: Name Age
  Chas E Wells 25
  Mary E Wells 23
  Lilien J Wells 2
  Rhoda A Wells 1
  
  ; Household Member=Mary Elizabeth Brannan, Household Member=Lillian Irene Wells, Household Member=Rhoda Annette Wells
• (Head of Household) Census: 1880; Seward Twp., Winnebago Co., Illinois, USA;
  1880 United States Federal Census
  about Charles E. Wells
  Name: Charles E. Wells
  Home in 1880: Seward, Winnebago, Illinois
  Age: 36
  Estimated birth year: abt 1844
  Birthplace: Illinois
  Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
  Spouse's name: Mary E.
  Father's birthplace: New York
  Mother's birthplace: New York
  Neighbors: View others on page
  Occupation: Farmer
  Marital Status: Married
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
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  Charles E. Wells 36
  Mary E. Wells 32
  Lillian Wells 12
  Rhoda A. Wells 10
  Clarence J. Wells 7
  Charles A. Wells 2
  
  ; Household Member=Mary Elizabeth Brannan, Household Member=Lillian Irene Wells, Household Member=Rhoda Annette Wells, Household Member=Clarence Ivan Wells, Household Member=Charles Alvin Wells
• (Head of Household) Census*: 1900; Madison, Filmore Co., Nebraska, USA;
  1900 United States Federal Census
  about Charles E Wells
  Name: Charles E Wells
  Home in 1900: Madison, Fillmore, Nebraska
  Age: 55
  Birth Date: Aug 1844
  Birthplace: Illinois
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
  Relationship to Head of House: Head
  Father's Birthplace: New York
  Mother's Birthplace: New York
  Spouse's name: Mary E
  Marriage Year: 1867
  Marital Status: Married
  Years Married: 33
  Occupation: View on Image
  Neighbors: View others on page
  Household Members: Name Age
  Charles E Wells 55
  Mary E Wells 53
  Winslow Wells 12
  
  ; Household Member=Winslow C Wells, Household Member=Mary Elizabeth Brannan
• (Head of Household) Census: 1900; Seward Twp., Winnebago Co., Illinois, USA;
  1880 United States Federal Census
  about Charles E. Wells
  Name: Charles E. Wells
  Home in 1880: Seward, Winnebago, Illinois
  Age: 36
  Estimated birth year: abt 1844
  Birthplace: Illinois
  Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
  Spouse's name: Mary E.
  Father's birthplace: New York
  Mother's birthplace: New York
  Neighbors: View others on page
  Occupation: Farmer
  Marital Status: Married
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
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  Charles E. Wells 36
  Mary E. Wells 32
  Lillian Wells 12
  Rhoda A. Wells 10
  Clarence J. Wells 7
  Charles A. Wells 2
  
  ; Household Member=Lillian Irene Wells, Household Member=Clarence Ivan Wells, Household Member=Charles Alvin Wells, Household Member=Rhoda Annette Wells, Household Member=Mary Elizabeth Brannan