NINTH GENERATION

119. William Arthur Alston WELLS⁽¹⁷⁹⁾⁽²³³⁾ was born on 27 Nov 1810 in Cantwells Bridge,New Castle County,Del.⁽¹⁶⁶⁾⁽²³³⁾⁽¹⁷⁹⁾ Bible " William Arthur Wells son of Arthur Allston Wells and Anne McDowel born at Cantwells Bridge, near Cantle County, state of Delaware on the 27th Nov 1810 .and m. Lydia Moore daughter of Thomas Moore and Esther Heckman "
William, the first son of Arthur Aston Welles and Ann McDowell, said he was born at Cantwells Bridge 27 Nov 1810 (Per Shirley E. Wells )
" Letters on the estate of William Wells jr. dec'd intestate to Maria Wells & Stephen Alston, (son of Arthur Alston and Sarah Raymond) George Roan surity."
William Wells "William Arthur Wells was born at Cantwells Bridge, New Castle County,
Del."

He died on 15 Sep 1855 in Reading, Berks Co.,PA..⁽¹⁷⁹⁾ Bible " William A. Wells died Sept 15th 1855 aged 45 years"
Bible " Wm Arthur Wells departed this life at Reading Novmber 19th 1845 ???
45 years of age
(Bible Has children of Wm and Lydia born as late as 1854)"
(Bible has birth of William A. Wells as 27th Nov 1810 and died at age 45 years )

Newspaper clippings " Death of William A, Wells Esq. apparently in Reading,PA. At the time of his death he was manager of the Reading Fire Brick Works. No data." William Wells "William Arthur-born Cantwells Bridge, New Castle Co.
(Cantwell's Bridge(NC) Established 1731 StGeore became Odessa in 1855 Carey (SX) was Redden) -11/27/1810 Married Lydia Moore-06/09/1836@ Reading,Pa. by Rev. R.U.Morgan Lydia ,daughter of Thomas Moore, and Ester Heckman- born 2/21/1817@Reading
William& Lydias Children:
Olivia- born-3/31/1837@9:40am@ Reading- died 12/09/1859-23yrs.
Rebecca-born@Reading-6:53AM10/05/1838- died-09/09/1860
Matthew Richards-born@Reading 1:11am 06/01/1840-died@8:00am08/01/1840
a son stillborne@1:00am Readind 08/01/1841
Mary- 08/04/1842@8:00pm-died 08/18/1859-17yrs.
William Moore- born12/08/1844@3:00am- died 06/09/1917
Arthur Allston-12/28/1847-
James Monroe-10/18/1849@Reading-08/28/1876-26yrs. 9 mts.
Ester- 07/19/1852
Thomas Mcdowell-born 11/18/1854
Willima Arthur Wells was known as "squire" Wells a pioneer in the manufacture of fire brick. His establishment located on Canal St. on the present site of Mc Hose Co. Works.He also held the office of Justice of the Peacefor 1 term before Reading was a city."

He was married to Lydia MOORE (daughter of Thomas MOORE and Esther HECKMAN) on 9 Jun 1836 in Christ Episcopal Church Reading, Berks Co. PA..⁽²³³⁾⁽¹⁷⁹⁾ Bible " William Arthur Wells son of Arthur Allston Wells and Anne McDowel (born at Cantwells Bridge, near Cantle County, state of Delaware on the 27th Nov 1810). and m. Lydia Moore daughter of Thomas Moore and Esther Heckman (born at Reading, Bucks County,State of Pennslyvania 21 July 1817) were married by the Reverand Richard M. Morgan at Reading on the 9th day of June at 8 o'clock PM AD 1836" "
William Wells "He married Lydia Moore 9 June 1836 in Christ Episcopal Church Reading Burke, Co Pa. by Rev. R.U.Morgan" Lydia MOORE⁽¹⁷⁹⁾ was born on 21 Feb 1817 in Reading, Berks Co.,PA..⁽²³³⁾⁽¹⁷⁹⁾ Bible " Lydia daughter of Thoms & Esther Moore was born 21st Day of Febuary 1817"
Bible " William Arthur Wells son of Arthur Allston Wells and Anne McDowel (born at Cantewlls Bridge, near Cantle County, state of Delaware on the 27th Nov 1810). and Lydia Moore daughter of Thomas Moore and Esther Heckman (born at Reading, Bucks County,State of Pennslyvania 21 July 1817) were married by the Reverand Richard M. Morgan at Reading on the 9th day of June at 8 o'clock PM AD 1836" "
William Wells " Lydia Moore Daughter of Thomas Moore and Ester Heckman was born 2/21/1817 in Reading PA," She died on 10 Jun 1884 in Reading, Berks Co.,PA..⁽²³³⁾⁽¹⁷⁹⁾ Bible " Lydia Moore Wells died June 9th 1884 age 67 years "
Bible " Lydia Moore Wells departed this life at Reading at 4 AM 10th day of June 1884 67 years of Age "
William Wellls "William Arthurs wife Lydia died at her home #33 South 3d St. of pleursy."
News Paper clipings attached to Bible "WELLS on Tuesday June 18th, Mrs Lydia M. Wells,widow of the late Wm. A. Wells, aged 67 years... res #33 south Third steet (Reading) Interment at Charles Evans Cemetery"
She was buried on 18 Jun 1884 in Charles Evans Cemetery,Reading PA..⁽¹⁷⁹⁾ News Paper clipings attached to Bible "WELLS on Tuesday June 18th, Mrs Lydia M. Wells,widow of the late Wm. A. Wells, aged 67 years... res #33 south Third steet (Reading) Interment at Charles Evans Cemetery"
Bible " William Arthur Wells son of Arthur Allston Wells and Anne McDowel (born at Cantewlls Bridge, near Cantle County, state of Delaware on the 27th Nov 1810). and Lydia Moore daughter of Thomas Moore and Esther Heckman (born at Reading, Bucks County,State of Pennslyvania 21 July 1817) were married by the Reverand Richard M. Morgan at Reading on the 9th day of June at 8 o'clock PM AD 1836" "
William Arthur Alston WELLS and Lydia MOORE had the following children:

174 i. Olivia WELLS was born on 31 Mar 1837 in Reading, Berks Co.,PA..⁽²³³⁾⁽¹⁷⁹⁾ Bible "Olivia daughter of William A and Lydia M.Wells was born at Reading at 40 mimninuts after 9 o'clock of the 31st day of March AD 1837"
She was baptized on 11 Jun 1837 in Christ Episcopal Church Reading, Berks Co. PA..⁽³⁰⁹⁾ Church Reading "June 11 1837, I baptise in Christ Church, Olivia, born March 31st 1837. Parents William A and Lydia Wells who were sponsors. R.U.Morgan,Rector She died on 9 Dec 1859 in Reading, Berks Co.,PA..⁽²³³⁾⁽¹⁷⁹⁾ Bible " Olivia daughter of William A.and Lydia M.Wells departed this life at Reading at 4 o'clock AM 9th day of December AD 1859 aged 23 years"
Bib newpaper obitury " died Olivia Welsl oldest daughter of late Wm A. Wells Mon afternoon at 3 o'clock age 23 years (Dec 1859)
William Wells "William & Lydias Children:
Olivia- born-3/31/1837@9:4am@ Reading- died 12/09/1859-23yrs.
newspaper clippings " Wells Olivia eldest daughter of the late William A. Wells, in this cith,(Reading?) in her 23rd year (handwritten date Dec 1859) Funeras from the residence of her mother, in 3rd street, above Franklin, to proceed to the Charles Evans Cemetery"

She was buried in Charles Evans Cemetery,Reading PA..⁽¹⁷⁹⁾
newspaper clippings " Wells Olivia eldest daughter of the late William A. Wells, in this cith,(Reading?) in her 23rd year (handwritten date Dec 1859) Funeras from the residence of her mother, in 3rd street, above Franklin, to proceed to the Charles Evans Cemetery"

+175 ii. Rebecca WELLS.
176 iii. Matthew Richards WELLS was born on 1 Jun 1840 in Reading, Berks Co.,PA..⁽²³³⁾⁽¹⁷⁹⁾ Bible "Matthew Richards son of William A and Lydia M.Wells was born at Reading on the morning of the 1st day of June at eleven minnutes past 1 o'clock AD 1840"
He was baptized on 1 Jun 1840 in Christ Episcopal Church Reading, Berks Co. PA..⁽³⁰⁹⁾ Church Reading " July 27th 1840 I baptised Mathias Richards, born June 1st 1840 Parents William A and Lydia Wells who were sponsors. R.U.Morgan,Rector He died on 1 Aug 1840 in Reading, Berks Co.,PA..⁽²³³⁾⁽¹⁷⁹⁾ Bible "Matthew Richards son of William A and Lydia M.Wells departed this life at Reading at 8 o'clock AM of the 1st day of August AD 1840 aged 2 Months 6 Hours 49 Minutes "
William Wells "William & Lydias Children:
Olivia- born-3/31/1837@9:40am@ Reading- died 12/09/1859-23yrs.
Rebecca-born@Reading-6:53AM10/05/1838- died-09/09/1860
Matthew Richards-born@Reading 1:11am 06/01/1840-died@8:00am08/01/1840
a son stillborne@1:00am Readind 08/01/1841
Mary- 08/04/1842@8:00pm-died 08/18/1859-17yrs.
William Moore- born12/08/1844@3:00am- died 06/09/1917
Arthur Allston-12/28/1847-
James Monroe-10/18/1849@Reading-08/28/1876-26yrs. 9 mts.
Ester- 07/19/1852
Thomas Mcdowell-born 11/18/1854"

177 iv. Mary WELLS was born on 4 Aug 1842 in Reading, Berks Co.,PA..⁽²³³⁾⁽¹⁷⁹⁾ Bible "Mary daughtert of William A and Lydia M.Wells was born at Reading at 8 o'clock PM of the 4th day of August AD 1842"
She was baptized on 1 Jan 1843 in Christ Episcopal Church Reading, Berks Co. PA..⁽³⁰⁹⁾ Church Reading "January 1st Sunday afternoon, AD 1843 I baptised,Mary , born August 4th 1842 Parents William A and Lydia Wells who were sponsors. R.U.Morgan,Rector She died on 18 Aug 1859 in Reading, Berks Co.,PA..⁽²³³⁾⁽¹⁷⁹⁾ Bible " Mary daughter of William A. and Lydia M. Wells departed this life at Reading at 10 o'clock PM of th;e 18 day of August AD 1859 Aged 17 yeas and 14 days"
Bible "Mary daughter of William A and Lydia M.Wells was born at Reading at 8 o'clock PM of the 4th day of August AD 1842 and died in Reading on Thursday 18th August 1859 aged 17 years 14 days "
She was buried in Charles Evans Cemetery,Reading PA..⁽¹⁷⁹⁾ Clipping attached to Bible " handwritten Aug 1867
Obituary
Died In this city on Thursday Moning 18th last, Mary, daughter of the late William A. Wells Esq., aged 17 years and 13 days. Funeral from the residence of her mother in South Third Street above Franklin to proceed to the Charles Evans Cemetery

+178 v. William Moore WELLS Sr..
+179 vi. Arthur Allston WELLS.
+180 vii. James Monroe WELLS.
181 viii. Esther/Hester WELLS⁽²³³⁾ was born on 19 Jul 1852 in Reading, Berks Co.,PA..⁽²³³⁾⁽³¹⁰⁾ Bible " Esther daughter of William A. and Lydia M.Wells was born at Reading at twenty five minniuts before 11 o'clock AM of the 19 th day of July AD 1852
Guardian Bond 1862 Bond of William Moore Guardain of , Hester (Esther] Wells filed 30 Sep 1862 minor children of William A,.Wells dec'd filed sept 30 1862

She died in Reading, Berks Co.,PA..⁽¹⁷⁹⁾ Bible " Esther daughter of William A. and Lydia M.Wells departed this life at Reading" William Wells "William & Lydias Children:
Olivia- born-3/31/1837@9:40am@ Reading- died 12/09/1859-23yrs.
Rebecca-born@Reading-6:53AM10/05/1838- died-09/09/1860
Matthew Richards-born@Reading 1:11am 06/01/1840-died@8:00am08/01/1840
a son stillborne@1:00am Readind 08/01/1841
Mary- 08/04/1842@8:00pm-died 08/18/1859-17yrs.
William Moore- born12/08/1844@3:00am- died 06/09/1917
Arthur Allston-12/28/1847-
James Monroe-10/18/1849@Reading-08/28/1876-26yrs. 9 mts.
Ester- 07/19/1852
Thomas Mcdowell-born 11/18/1854"

182 ix. Thomas McDowell WELLS⁽²³³⁾⁽¹⁷⁹⁾ was born on 18 Nov 1854 in Reading, Berks Co.,PA..⁽²³³⁾⁽¹⁷⁹⁾⁽³¹⁰⁾ Bible "Thamas McDowell son of Wm A. and Lydia M.Wells was born at Reading at five minutes past 6 o'clock AM of the 18 th Day of November AD 1854"
Guardian Bond 1862 Bond of William Moore Guardain of Thomas Wells filed 30 Sep 1862 minor children of William A,.Wells dec'd filed Sept 30 1862

William Wells "William & Lydias Children:
Olivia- born-3/31/1837@9:40am@ Reading- died 12/09/1859-23yrs.
Rebecca-born@Reading-6:53AM10/05/1838- died-09/09/1860
Matthew Richards-born@Reading 1:11am 06/01/1840-died@8:00am08/01/1840
a son stillborne@1:00am Readind 08/01/1841
Mary- 08/04/1842@8:00pm-died 08/18/1859-17yrs.
William Moore- born12/08/1844@3:00am- died 06/09/1917
Arthur Allston-12/28/1847-
James Monroe-10/18/1849@Reading-08/28/1876-26yrs. 9 mts.
Ester- 07/19/1852
Thomas Mcdowell-born 11/18/1854"

William Wells "Heres more information on 3 of William and Lydias sons:
1. William Moore was a machinest employed in the P.R. Shops- don't knowif this may be a railroad or something else.
2. Arthur- a conductor on the Reading R.R. between Allentown & Harrisburg
3. Thomas McDowell- a clerk in the Reading Post Office.I found these in my notes this afternoon, and I think they came from Lydias newspaper clipping from her obit. that was in the bible