Jacob Green R Wells1

M, #40178, b. 20 January 1852, d. 11 April 1919
  • Reference: W024 ID281
  • Birth*: 20 January 1852; Screven Co., Georgia, USA; Georgia Deaths
    Name      J.G.R. Wells
    Titles and Terms      .
    Event Date      11 Apr 1919
    Age (Formatted)      67 years 3 months 22 days
    Event Place      Porterdale, Newton, Georgia, United States
    Birth Date      20 Jan 1852
    Birthplace      Ga
    Gender      Male
    Race      White
    Ethnicity      American
    Father's Name      Jacob Wells
    Mother's Name      Beckie Lee
    GS Film number      22941901
  • (Groom) Marriage*: circa 1874; prob., Georgia, USA; Bride=Georgia Ann L _____
  • (Groom) Marriage*: 5 May 1897; Berrien Co., Georgia, USA; Bride=Annie Elizabeth Register1
  • (Groom) Marriage*: 27 June 1905; Berrien Co., Georgia, USA; Georgia, Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
    View Georgia, Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978

    Report issue

    Name:      J G R Wells
    Gender:      Male
    Marriage Date:      27 Jun 1905
    Marriage Place:      Berrien, Georgia, USA
    Spouse:      Zelphy Durance
    Spouse Gender:      Female; Bride=Zilpha Register1
  • (Deceased) Death*: 11 April 1919; Porterdale, Newton Co., Georgia, USA; Georgia Deaths
    Name      J.G.R. Wells
    Titles and Terms      .
    Event Date      11 Apr 1919
    Age (Formatted)      67 years 3 months 22 days
    Event Place      Porterdale, Newton, Georgia, United States
    Birth Date      20 Jan 1852
    Birthplace      Ga
    Gender      Male
    Race      White
    Ethnicity      American
    Father's Name      Jacob Wells
    Mother's Name      Beckie Lee
    GS Film number      22941901
  • Name Variation: Green Wells1
  • (Household Member) Census: 1860; Holmesville, Appling Co., Georgia, USA; 1860 United States Federal Census

    Name:      Jacob H Well
    Age:      35
    Birth Year:      abt 1825
    Gender:      Male
    Birth Place:      Georgia
    Home in 1860:      Southern District, Appling, Georgia
    Post Office:      Holmesville
    Family Number:      324
    Value of real estate:      View image
    Household Members:      
    Name      Age
    Jacob H Well      35
    Rebecca Well      37
    Virgin Well      12
    Green Well      9
    Alexander Well      7; Head of Household=Jacob H Wells2
  • (Head of Household) Census: 1860; Southern District, Appling Co., Georgia, USA2
  • (Household Member) Census: 1870; Jasper, Hamilton Co., Florida, USA; 1870 United States Federal Census
    View 1870 United States Federal Census

    View blank form

    Report issue

    Name:      Jacob H Webb
    Age in 1870:      46
    Birth Year:      abt 1824
    Birthplace:      Georgia
    Home in 1870:      Jasper, Hamilton, Florida
    Race:      White
    Gender:      Male
    Post Office:      White Springs
    Value of real estate:      View image
    Household Members:      
    Name      Age
    Jacob H Webb      46
    Rebecca Webb      47
    Pamelia Webb      19
    Green Webb      17
    Alexander Webb      15; Head of Household=Jacob H Wells2
  • (Head of Household) Census*: 1880; Bartow, Polk Co., Florida, USA; 1880 United States Federal Census
    View 1880 United States Federal Census

    View blank form

    Report issue

    Name:      Jacob G .R. Wells
    Age:      26
    Birth Date:      Abt 1854
    Birthplace:      Georgia
    Home in 1880:      Bartow, Hamilton, Florida, USA
    Dwelling Number:      321
    Race:      White
    Gender:      Male
    Relation to Head of House:      Self (Head)
    Marital Status:      Married
    Spouse's Name:      Georgia Ann L. Wells
    Father's Birthplace:      Georgia
    Mother's Birthplace:      Georgia
    Occupation:      Working On Farm
    Cannot Read:      Yes
    Cannot Write:      Yes
    Neighbors:      View others on page
    Household Members:      
    Name      Age
    Jacob G.R. Wells      26
    Georgia Ann L. Wells      22
    James Jacob Wells      5
    Bisha B. Wells      3
    Daniel C. Wells      5/12
    Manda Head      20
    James L. Head      6; Household Member=Bisha B Wells, Household Member=Daniel Christopher Wells, Household Member=Georgia Ann L _____, Household Member=James Jacob Wells
  • (Household Member) Census: 1885; Bartow, Polk Co., Florida, USA; 1885 Florida State Census, family 420
    Wells, Jacob H, age 60, farmer, b: GA

    family 419
    Wells, A G, age 31, farmer, b: GA
    Wells, Sarah, age 29, wife, b: FL
    Wells, Sarah A, age 8, b: FL
    Wells, Bradford, age 7, b: FL
    Wells, William L, age 5, b: FL
    Wells, Sarah, age 4, b: FL
    Wells, Ida R, age 3, b: FL
    Wells, Henry F, age 1, b: FL

    family 421
    Wells, J G or I G, age 25, b: GA
    Wells, Georgianna, age 26, wife, b: GA
    Wells, Iaiaig? I, age 10, b: FL
    Wells, Bykin?, age 8, b: FL
    Wells, Daniel I, age 6, b: FL
    Wells, Laura, age 2, b: FL; Head of Household=Jacob H Wells
  • (Head of Household) Census: 1900; Lake Park, Lowndes Co., Florida, USA; 1900 United States Federal Census

    Name:      Jacob Wells
    [Jacob Wills]
    Age:      50
    Birth Date:      Jan 1850
    Birthplace:      Georgia
    Home in 1900:      Lake Park, Lowndes, Georgia
    Sheet Number:      12A
    Number of Dwelling in Order of Visitation:      227
    Family Number:      227
    Race:      White
    Gender:      Male
    Relation to Head of House:      Head
    Marital Status:      Married
    Spouse's Name:      Annie E Wells
    Marriage Year:      1896
    Years Married:      4
    Father's Birthplace:      Georgia
    Mother's Birthplace:      Georgia
    Occupation:      Farmer
    Can Read:      Yes
    Can Write:      Yes
    Can Speak English:      Yes
    House Owned or Rented:      R
    Farm or House:      F
    Neighbors:      View others on page
    Household Members:      
    Name      Age
    Jacob Wells      50
    Annie E Wells      25
    Annie Wells      2
    James Wells      24
    Boshea Wells      22
    Daniel C Wells      20
    Laura Wells      16
    Georgie Wells      14
    Greene Wells      11; Witness=Annie Elizabeth Register, Witness=Annie Wells, Witness=James Jacob Wells, Witness=Bisha B Wells, Witness=Daniel Christopher Wells, Witness=Laura Wells, Witness=Georgia Wells, Witness=Mack Greene Wells
  • (Head of Household) Census: 1910; Clyattville, Lowndes Co., Florida, USA; 1910 United States Federal Census

    Name:      J G R Wells
    Age in 1910:      58
    Birth Year:      abt 1852
    Birthplace:      Georgia
    Home in 1910:      Clyattville, Lowndes, Georgia
    Race:      White
    Gender:      Male
    Relation to Head of House:      Head
    Marital Status:      Married
    Spouse's Name:      Zilpha Wells
    Father's Birthplace:      Georgia
    Mother's Birthplace:      Georgia
    Native Tongue:      English
    Occupation:      Farmer
    Industry:      Farm
    Employer, Employee or Other:      Own Account
    Home Owned or Rented:      Rent
    Farm or House:      Farm
    Attended School:      No
    Able to Read:      Yes
    Able to Write:      Yes
    Years Married:      5
    Out of Work:      N
    Number of weeks out of work:      0
    Neighbors:      View others on page
    Household Members:      
    Name      Age
    J G R Wells      58
    Zilpha Wells      38
    Jesse Wells      15 step-child
    John Wells      14 step-child
    Alice Wells      12 step-child
    Annie Wells      10
    Arlie Wells      9 step-child
    Bettie Wells      7
    Sallie Wells      4; Household Member=Zilpha Register, Household Member=Sallie Wells, Household Member=Bettie Wells, Household Member=Annie Wells

Family 1: Georgia Ann L _____ b. 1858

Family 2: Annie Elizabeth Register b. 1865

Family 3: Zilpha Register b. 1872

  • (Groom) Marriage*: 27 June 1905; Berrien Co., Georgia, USA; Georgia, Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
    View Georgia, Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978

    Report issue

    Name:      J G R Wells
    Gender:      Male
    Marriage Date:      27 Jun 1905
    Marriage Place:      Berrien, Georgia, USA
    Spouse:      Zelphy Durance
    Spouse Gender:      Female; Bride=Zilpha Register1

Citations

  1. John Christopher Wells, John Christopher Wells, PO Box 252, OpelousaS LA, 70571, 337-948-8808 as submitted in GEDCOM file Z:TMGWGEDCOMSW024ID281C.GED and imported on 02/26/2011 at 14:06:47.
  2. Andrew Cooper Wells, Andrew Cooper Wells, 14-2 Whipbird Ave., Ingleburn 2565, NSW, Australia, 011 612 8798 9032 as submitted in GEDCOM file C:DOCUME~1BONITAMYDOCU~1ANDREW.GED and imported on 08/16/2011 at 10:55:18.

Alexander G Wells

M, #40179, b. 15 July 1853, d. 26 May 1936
  • Reference: W024 ID281
  • Birth*: 15 July 1853; Screven Co., Georgia, USA; 26 Jul 1855
  • (Groom) Marriage*: 1877; prob., Georgia, USA; per 1900 census; Bride=Sarah A Waters
  • Death*: 26 May 1936; Suwannee, Suwannee Co., Florida, USA; Florida Deaths
    Name      A. G. Wills
    Event Date      26 May 1936
    Event Place      Suwannee County, Florida
    Gender      Male
    Race (Original)      White
    Race      White
    Age (Original)      83y
    Birth Year (Estimated)      1853
    Birthplace      Georgia
    Marital Status      Widowed
    Father's Name      Jacob Wills
    Father's Birthplace      Georgia
    Mother's Name      Rebecca Wills
    Mother's Birthplace      Georgia
    Occupation      Invalid
    Residence Place      Jasper, Fla.
    Cemetery      Wills Cemetery
    Burial Date      27 May 1936
    Additional Relatives      X
  • Death: 26 May 1936; Wells Cemetery, Cornith, Hamilton Co., Florida, USA; Birth:      Jul. 15, 1855
    Georgia, USA
    Death:      May 26, 1936
    Suwannee County
    Florida, USA


    Family links:
    Children:
    Jacob Monroe Wells (1877 - 1939)*

    *Calculated relationship

    Burial:
    Wells Cemetery
    Hamilton County
    Florida, USA

    Edit Virtual Cemetery info [?]

    Created by: Jerry Green
    Record added: Jun 29, 2009
    Find A Grave Memorial# 38874911
  • (Household Member) Census: 1860; Holmesville, Appling Co., Georgia, USA; 1860 United States Federal Census

    Name:      Jacob H Well
    Age:      35
    Birth Year:      abt 1825
    Gender:      Male
    Birth Place:      Georgia
    Home in 1860:      Southern District, Appling, Georgia
    Post Office:      Holmesville
    Family Number:      324
    Value of real estate:      View image
    Household Members:      
    Name      Age
    Jacob H Well      35
    Rebecca Well      37
    Virgin Well      12
    Green Well      9
    Alexander Well      7; Head of Household=Jacob H Wells1
  • (Household Member) Census: 1870; Jasper, Hamilton Co., Florida, USA; 1870 United States Federal Census
    View 1870 United States Federal Census

    View blank form

    Report issue

    Name:      Jacob H Webb
    Age in 1870:      46
    Birth Year:      abt 1824
    Birthplace:      Georgia
    Home in 1870:      Jasper, Hamilton, Florida
    Race:      White
    Gender:      Male
    Post Office:      White Springs
    Value of real estate:      View image
    Household Members:      
    Name      Age
    Jacob H Webb      46
    Rebecca Webb      47
    Pamelia Webb      19
    Green Webb      17
    Alexander Webb      15; Head of Household=Jacob H Wells1
  • (Household Member) Census: 1885; Bartow, Polk Co., Florida, USA; 1885 Florida State Census, family 420
    Wells, Jacob H, age 60, farmer, b: GA

    family 419
    Wells, A G, age 31, farmer, b: GA
    Wells, Sarah, age 29, wife, b: FL
    Wells, Sarah A, age 8, b: FL
    Wells, Bradford, age 7, b: FL
    Wells, William L, age 5, b: FL
    Wells, Sarah, age 4, b: FL
    Wells, Ida R, age 3, b: FL
    Wells, Henry F, age 1, b: FL

    family 421
    Wells, J G or I G, age 25, b: GA
    Wells, Georgianna, age 26, wife, b: GA
    Wells, Iaiaig? I, age 10, b: FL
    Wells, Bykin?, age 8, b: FL
    Wells, Daniel I, age 6, b: FL
    Wells, Laura, age 2, b: FL; Head of Household=Jacob H Wells
  • (Head of Household) Census*: 1900; Cornith Church, Cornith, Hamilton Co., Florida, USA;
    1900 United States Federal Census
    about Alex A Wells
    Name: Alex A Wells
    [Alex A Wills]
    Home in 1900: Corinth Church, Hamilton, Florida
    Age: 46
    Birth Date: Jul 1853
    Birthplace: Georgia
    Race: White
    Ethnicity: American
    Gender: Male
    Relationship to Head of House: Head
    Father's Birthplace: Georgia
    Mother's Birthplace: Georgia
    Spouse's Name: Sarah A
    Marriage year: 1877
    Marital Status: Married
    Years Married: 23
    Residence : Precinct 1, Jennings & Precinct 6, Corinth Church & Precint 8, Westlake, Hamilton, Florida
    Occupation: View on Image
    Neighbors: View others on page
    Household Members: Name Age
    Alex A Wells 46
    Sarah A Wells 44
    Monroe Wells 22
    Bradford W Wells 22
    William Wells 20
    Sarah C Wells 18
    Ida R Wells 16
    Henry F Wells 15
    Georgia P Wells 13
    Rosa L Wells 9
    Susan L Wells 7
    Mirnia Wells 4

    ; Household Member=Bradford Washington Wells, Household Member=William Lawson Wells, Household Member=Sarah C Wells, Household Member=Ida R Wells, Household Member=Henry Franklin Wells, Household Member=Georgia P Wells, Household Member=Rosa L Wells, Household Member=Susan L Wells, Household Member=Mirnia Wells, Household Member=Jacob A Monroe Wells
  • (Household Member) Census: 1910; Cornith Church, Cornith, Hamilton Co., Florida, USA;
    1910 United States Federal Census
    about Henry F Wells
    Name: Henry F Wells
    Age in 1910: 25
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1885
    Birthplace: Florida
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Father's Name: Alex
    Father's Birth Place: Georgia
    Mother's Birth Place: Florida
    Spouse's Name: Mary
    Home in 1910: Corinth, Hamilton, Florida
    Marital Status: Married
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Neighbors: View others on page
    Household Members: Name Age
    Henry F Wells 25
    Mary Wells 24
    Lois F Wells 2
    Pauline Wells 5/12
    Alex Wells 57
    Minnie Wells 14

    ; Head of Household=Henry Franklin Wells

Family: Sarah A Waters b. Nov 1855, d. 20 Oct 1905

Citations

  1. Andrew Cooper Wells, Andrew Cooper Wells, 14-2 Whipbird Ave., Ingleburn 2565, NSW, Australia, 011 612 8798 9032 as submitted in GEDCOM file C:DOCUME~1BONITAMYDOCU~1ANDREW.GED and imported on 08/16/2011 at 10:55:18.

William Henry Wells

M, #40180, b. 14 February 1908, d. 27 February 1993
  • Reference: W015 ID138
  • (Household Member) Census: 1910; Wray, Yuma Co., Colorado, USA;
    1910 United States Federal Census
    about Henry A Wills
    Name: Henry A Wills
    [Henry A Wells]
    Age in 1910: 25
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1885
    Birthplace: Nebraska
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Father's Birth Place: Wisconsin
    Mother's Birth Place: Iowa
    Spouse's Name: Bitty V
    Home in 1910: West Wray, Yuma, Colorado
    Marital Status: Married
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Neighbors: View others on page
    Household Members: Name Age
    Henry A Wills 25
    Bitty V Wills 24
    William H Wills 2

    ; Head of Household=Henry Arthur Wells
  • (Household Member) Census: 1920; Wray, Yuma Co., Colorado, USA;
    1920 United States Federal Census
    about Henry A Wells
    Name: Henry A Wells
    [Harry A Wells]
    Home in 1920: Wray, Yuma, Colorado
    Age: 36 years
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1884
    Birthplace: Nebraska
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Spouse's Name: Bettie B
    Father's Name: Henry J
    Father's Birth Place: Wisconsin
    Mother's Birth Place: Iowa
    Marital Status: Married
    Race: White
    Sex: Male
    Home owned: Own
    Able to read: Yes
    Able to Write: Yes
    Image: 308
    Neighbors: View others on page
    Household Members: Name Age
    Henry A Wells 36
    Bettie B Wells 33
    William H Wells 11
    Elen B Wells 9
    Rose P Wells 6
    Henry J Wells 60; Head of Household=Henry Arthur Wells
  • (Household Member) Census: 1930; Wray, Yuma Co., Colorado, USA;
    1930 United States Federal Census
    about Art H Welle
    Name: Art H Welle
    Home in 1930: Wray, Yuma, Colorado
    View Map
    Age: 46
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1884
    Birthplace: Nebraska
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Spouse's Name: Bittie
    Race: White
    Occupation:

    Education:

    Military service:

    Rent/home value:

    Age at first marriage:

    Parents' birthplace: View image
    Neighbors: View others on page
    Household Members: Name Age
    Art H Welle 46
    Bittie Welle 44
    William Welle 22
    Elen Welle 19
    Rom Welle 17
    Beryl Welle 11
    Bettie Lee Welle 4

    ; Head of Household=Henry Arthur Wells

Family: Orpha Ann Elizabeth Hays b. 14 Feb 1902, d. 1988

Citations

  1. Unknown author, GEDCOM File I:TMGWGEDCOMSW015ID138C.GED imported on 06/05/2011 at 10:00:30.

Ellen B Wells

F, #40181, b. 18 July 1910
  • Reference: W015 ID999
  • (Household Member) Census: 1920; Wray, Yuma Co., Colorado, USA;
    1920 United States Federal Census
    about Henry A Wells
    Name: Henry A Wells
    [Harry A Wells]
    Home in 1920: Wray, Yuma, Colorado
    Age: 36 years
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1884
    Birthplace: Nebraska
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Spouse's Name: Bettie B
    Father's Name: Henry J
    Father's Birth Place: Wisconsin
    Mother's Birth Place: Iowa
    Marital Status: Married
    Race: White
    Sex: Male
    Home owned: Own
    Able to read: Yes
    Able to Write: Yes
    Image: 308
    Neighbors: View others on page
    Household Members: Name Age
    Henry A Wells 36
    Bettie B Wells 33
    William H Wells 11
    Elen B Wells 9
    Rose P Wells 6
    Henry J Wells 60; Head of Household=Henry Arthur Wells
  • (Household Member) Census: 1930; Wray, Yuma Co., Colorado, USA;
    1930 United States Federal Census
    about Art H Welle
    Name: Art H Welle
    Home in 1930: Wray, Yuma, Colorado
    View Map
    Age: 46
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1884
    Birthplace: Nebraska
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Spouse's Name: Bittie
    Race: White
    Occupation:

    Education:

    Military service:

    Rent/home value:

    Age at first marriage:

    Parents' birthplace: View image
    Neighbors: View others on page
    Household Members: Name Age
    Art H Welle 46
    Bittie Welle 44
    William Welle 22
    Elen Welle 19
    Rom Welle 17
    Beryl Welle 11
    Bettie Lee Welle 4

    ; Head of Household=Henry Arthur Wells
  • Married Name: 1 September 1930; Mrs. Race (Wells); Harold Roy Race
    Holoyke, Phillips Co., CO
  • Married Name: 1 July 1955; Mrs. Robbins (Wells); Thurl Robbins
    Olympia, WA

Citations

  1. Unknown author, GEDCOM File I:TMGWGEDCOMSW015ID138C.GED imported on 06/05/2011 at 10:00:30.

Ross P Wells

M, #40182, b. 1914
  • Reference: W015 ID999
  • (Household Member) Census: 1920; Wray, Yuma Co., Colorado, USA;
    1920 United States Federal Census
    about Henry A Wells
    Name: Henry A Wells
    [Harry A Wells]
    Home in 1920: Wray, Yuma, Colorado
    Age: 36 years
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1884
    Birthplace: Nebraska
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Spouse's Name: Bettie B
    Father's Name: Henry J
    Father's Birth Place: Wisconsin
    Mother's Birth Place: Iowa
    Marital Status: Married
    Race: White
    Sex: Male
    Home owned: Own
    Able to read: Yes
    Able to Write: Yes
    Image: 308
    Neighbors: View others on page
    Household Members: Name Age
    Henry A Wells 36
    Bettie B Wells 33
    William H Wells 11
    Elen B Wells 9
    Rose P Wells 6
    Henry J Wells 60; Head of Household=Henry Arthur Wells
  • (Household Member) Census: 1930; Wray, Yuma Co., Colorado, USA;
    1930 United States Federal Census
    about Art H Welle
    Name: Art H Welle
    Home in 1930: Wray, Yuma, Colorado
    View Map
    Age: 46
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1884
    Birthplace: Nebraska
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Spouse's Name: Bittie
    Race: White
    Occupation:

    Education:

    Military service:

    Rent/home value:

    Age at first marriage:

    Parents' birthplace: View image
    Neighbors: View others on page
    Household Members: Name Age
    Art H Welle 46
    Bittie Welle 44
    William Welle 22
    Elen Welle 19
    Rom Welle 17
    Beryl Welle 11
    Bettie Lee Welle 4

    ; Head of Household=Henry Arthur Wells

Lorenz Shaler Wells

M, #40183, b. 16 December 1881, d. 10 June 1910
  • Reference: W015 ID999
  • Name Variation: Shaler Lorenz Wells1,2
  • (Household Member) Census: 1 March 1885; Rose Creek Twp., Republic Co., Kansas, USA; Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1915
    about H J Wells
    Name: H J Wells
    Census Date: 1 Mar 1885
    Residence County: Republic
    Residence State: Kansas
    Locality: Rose Creek
    Birth Location: Wisconsin
    Family Number: 148
    Marital Status: Married
    Gender: Male
    Estimated Birth Year: abt
    1860
    family 148
    Wells, H J, age 25, farmer, b: WI, from NE
    Wells, Kate, age 24, b: IA
    Wells, Shaler, age 3, b: NE
    Wells, Arthur, age 1, b: NE
    Bratney, George, age 36, b: KS

    family 147
    Wells, Leander?, age 45, farmer, b: NY, from IA
    Wells, Ailmire, age 42, b: PA
    Wells, Ray, age 4, b: KS; Head of Household=Henry Joseph Wells
  • (Household Member) Census: 1900; Wray, Yuma Co., Colorado, USA;
    1900 United States Federal Census
    about Henry J Wells
    Name: Henry J Wells
    Home in 1900: Wray, Yuma, Colorado
    Age: 40
    Birth Date: Aug 1859
    Birthplace: Wisconsin
    Race: White
    Ethnicity: American
    Relationship to head-of-house: Head
    Father's Birthplace: New York
    Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
    Spouse's Name: Cathrin S
    Marriage Year:
    1880
    Marital Status: Married
    Years Married: 20
    Residence : Wray Town, Yuma, Colorado
    Occupation: View Image
    Neighbors: View others on page
    Household Members: Name Age
    Henry J Wells 40
    Cathrin S Wells 38
    Lorenz S Wells 18
    Henry A Wells 16
    Daniel E Wells 15
    Alta J Wells 13
    William R Wells 12

    ; Head of Household=Henry Joseph Wells

Citations

  1. GEDCOM.
  2. Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
  3. Provided by Jane Weaver, grand-daughter of Adelaide Wells, d/o Shailer and Kathryn (Garner) Wells.
  4. Provided by Evelyn Straka.

Alta J Wells

F, #40184, b. August 1896
  • Reference: W015 ID999
  • (Household Member) Census: 1900; Wray, Yuma Co., Colorado, USA;
    1900 United States Federal Census
    about Henry J Wells
    Name: Henry J Wells
    Home in 1900: Wray, Yuma, Colorado
    Age: 40
    Birth Date: Aug 1859
    Birthplace: Wisconsin
    Race: White
    Ethnicity: American
    Relationship to head-of-house: Head
    Father's Birthplace: New York
    Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
    Spouse's Name: Cathrin S
    Marriage Year:
    1880
    Marital Status: Married
    Years Married: 20
    Residence : Wray Town, Yuma, Colorado
    Occupation: View Image
    Neighbors: View others on page
    Household Members: Name Age
    Henry J Wells 40
    Cathrin S Wells 38
    Lorenz S Wells 18
    Henry A Wells 16
    Daniel E Wells 15
    Alta J Wells 13
    William R Wells 12

    ; Head of Household=Henry Joseph Wells

Sarah Risley

F, #40185, b. 30 September 1764, d. 29 November 1823
  • Reference: W015 ID999
  • Nam-Std: Mrs. Wells (Risley)
  • Married Name: 18 May 1781; Mrs. Welles (Risley)

Family: Thomas Welles b. 9 Feb 1760, d. 29 May 1843

Chester Wells

M, #40186, b. 13 February 1789, d. 13 September 1794
  • Reference: W015 ID999

Rhoda Chapman

F, #40187, b. circa 1790
  • Reference: W015 ID999
  • Nam-Std: Mrs. Wells (Chapman)
  • Married Name: 6 April 1807; Mrs. Welles (Chapman)

Family: Harvey Welles b. 24 Apr 1784, d. 17 Feb 1866

Theodocia Wells

F, #40188, b. 13 May 1796, d. 3 February 1838
  • Reference: W015 ID999
  • Birth*: 13 May 1796; Vernon, Tolland Co., Connecticut, USA; Barbour Collection, page 340
  • Burial*: 3 February 1838; Raymond Hill Cemetery, Oakdale, New London Co., Connecticut, USA; wife of David Comstock

    age 41
  • (Deceased) Death*: 3 February 1838; Raymond Hill Cemetery, Oakdale, New London Co., Connecticut, USA; Birth:      May 13, 1796
    Vernon
    Tolland County
    Connecticut, USA
    Death:      Feb. 3, 1838


    wife of David Comstock

    age 41



    Family links:
    Parents:
    Thomas Wells (____ - 1843)
    Sarah Risley Wells (1764 - 1823)

    Spouse:
    David Comstock (1797 - 1865)*

    Children:
    Jared O Comstock (____ - 1832)*
    Sarah R. Comstock Comstock (1825 - 1877)*

    Siblings:
    Lucy Wells Chapman (1793 - 1849)*
    Theodocia Wells Comstock (1796 - 1838)
    Horatio Wells (1798 - 1806)*
    Ira Wells (1801 - 1871)*
    Philinda Wells Pease (1806 - 1890)*

    *Calculated relationship

    Burial:
    Raymond Hill Cemetery
    Oakdale
    New London County
    Connecticut, USA

    Edit Virtual Cemetery info [?]

    Created by: John Beckstein
    Record added: Jan 22, 2010
    Find A Grave Memorial# 46991413
  • Name Variation: Desha Wells
  • Married Name: circa 1815; Mrs. Comstock (Wells); wife of David Comstock

Benjamin Welles1,2

M, #40189, b. 31 March 1804, d. 17 March 1864
  • Reference: W015 ID999
  • Nam-Std: Wells
  • (Head of Household) Census: 1830; Tolland, Tolland Co., Connecticut, USA; 1830 United States Federal Census
    about Benjamin Welles
    Name: Benjamin Welles
    Home in 1830: Tolland, Tolland, Connecticut
    View Map
    Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1
    Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1
    Free White Persons - Under 20: 2
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
    Total Free White Persons: 4
    Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 4
  • (Head of Household) Census: 1840; Tolland, Tolland Co., Connecticut, USA; 1840 United States Federal Census
    about Benjamine Witts
    Name: Benjamine Witts
    [Benjamine Wells]
    Township: Tolland
    County: Tolland
    State: Connecticut
    Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 2
    Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1
    Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39: 1
    Total - All Persons (Free White, Free Colored, Slaves): 7
    Persons Employed in Agriculture: 1
    Persons Employed in Manufacture and Trade: 1
    Free White Persons - Under 20: 5
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
    Total Free White Persons: 7
    Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 7
  • (Head of Household) Census*: 1850; Vernon, Tolland Co., Connecticut, USA;
    1850 United States Federal Census
    about Benjamin Wells
    Name: Benjamin Wells
    Age: 46
    Estimated birth year: abt 1804
    Birth Place: Connecticut
    Gender: Male
    Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Vernon, Tolland, Connecticut
    Family Number: 406
    Household Members: Name Age
    Benjamin Wells 46
    Mary B Wells 47
    Harriet N Wells 15
    John N Wells 13

    ; Household Member=Harriet Newell Wells, Household Member=John Newton Wells, Household Member=Mary Burnett Ford
  • (Head of Household) Census*: 1856; from Tolland, Connecticut to, Geneseo, Henry Co., Illinois, USA
  • (Head of Household) Census: 1860; Geneseo, Henry Co., Illinois, USA;
    1860 United States Federal Census
    about Benj Wells
    Name: Benj Wells
    Age in 1860: 56
    Birth Year: abt 1804
    Birthplace: Connecticut
    Home in 1860: Geneseo, Henry, Illinois
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Post Office: Geneseo
    Value of real estate: View image
    Household Members: Name Age
    Benj Wells 56
    Mary Wells 56
    Wm Ward 28
    Philena Kidder 26
    Almira Osborne 26

    ; Head of Household=Mary Burnett Ford

Family: Mary Burnett Ford b. 12 Aug 1803, d. 21 Sep 1886

Citations

  1. Vital Records: Birth, Baptism, Christening, Marriage, Divorce, Death and Burial, Vital Records: Birth, Baptism, Christening, Marriage, Divorce, Death and Burial, Barbour Records, Barbour Collection Connecticut Vital Records
    Windham County, CT -- Barbour VR Canterbury
    Births, Marriages, Deaths 1705 – 1850

    WELLES, WELLS:
    Benj(ami)n, of Tolland, m. Mary B. Ford, of Canterbury, Dec. 6, 1826, by Israel G. Rose; 2; 85
    Gideon, s. Gideon & Wealthian, d. Feb. 27, 1787 (?); 1; 246
    Harding Jones, s. Gideon & Wealthian, d. Apr. 21, 1790; 1; 246
    John Whiting, s. Gideon & Wealthian, d. Jan. 4, 1794; 1; 246
    Polly Tyler, d. Gideon & Wealthian, d. Mar. 13, 1792; 1; 246
    Welthian, w. Godeon, d. Dec. 5, 1793; 1; 246.
  2. Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
  3. Unknown author, Cemetery Records, Barbour Records, Barbour Collection Connecticut Vital Records
    Windham County, CT -- Barbour VR Canterbury
    Births, Marriages, Deaths 1705 – 1850

    WELLES, WELLS:
    Benj(ami)n, of Tolland, m. Mary B. Ford, of Canterbury, Dec. 6, 1826, by Israel G. Rose; 2; 85
    Gideon, s. Gideon & Wealthian, d. Feb. 27, 1787 (?); 1; 246
    Harding Jones, s. Gideon & Wealthian, d. Apr. 21, 1790; 1; 246
    John Whiting, s. Gideon & Wealthian, d. Jan. 4, 1794; 1; 246
    Polly Tyler, d. Gideon & Wealthian, d. Mar. 13, 1792; 1; 246
    Welthian, w. Godeon, d. Dec. 5, 1793; 1; 246.

Horatio Wells

M, #40190, b. 12 September 1798, d. 2 December 1806
  • Reference: W015 ID999
  • Birth*: 12 September 1798; Vernon, Tolland Co., Connecticut, USA
  • Burial*: 2 December 1806; South Yard Cemetery, Tolland, Tolland Co., Connecticut, USA
  • (Deceased) Death*: 2 December 1806; South Yard Cemetery, Tolland, Tolland Co., Connecticut, USA; Birth:      Sep. 12, 1798
    Vernon
    Tolland County
    Connecticut, USA
    Death:      Dec. 2, 1806


    Family links:
    Parents:
    Thomas Wells (____ - 1843)
    Sarah Risley Wells (1764 - 1823)

    Siblings:
    Lucy Wells Chapman (1793 - 1849)*
    Theodocia Wells Comstock (1796 - 1838)*
    Horatio Wells (1798 - 1806)
    Ira Wells (1801 - 1871)*
    Philinda Wells Pease (1806 - 1890)*

    *Calculated relationship

    Inscription:
    Son of Mr. Thomas & Sarah Well , aged 7 years 2 mo.

    Note: The day he died is hard to read, also the number of months

    Burial:
    South Yard Cemetery
    Tolland
    Tolland County
    Connecticut, USA

    Edit Virtual Cemetery info [?]

    Created by: Irma
    Record added: Apr 02, 2009
    Find A Grave Memorial# 35441499

Lucy Wells

F, #40191, b. 25 April 1793, d. 12 January 1849
  • Reference: W015 ID999
  • Birth*: 25 April 1793; Tolland Co., Connecticut, USA
  • (Bride) Marriage*: circa 1810; prob., Tolland Co., Connecticut, USA
  • (Deceased) Death*: 12 January 1849; Oak Ridge Cemetery, Farmington, Fulton Co., Illinois, USA; Birth:      Apr. 25, 1793
    Vernon
    Tolland County
    Connecticut, USA
    Death:      Jan. 12, 1849
    Farmington
    Fulton County
    Illinois, USA


    Family links:
    Parents:
    Thomas Wells (____ - 1843)
    Sarah Risley Wells (1764 - 1823)

    Spouse:
    Phineas Chapman (1792 - 1890)

    Siblings:
    Lucy Wells Chapman (1793 - 1849)
    Theodocia Wells Comstock (1796 - 1838)*
    Horatio Wells (1798 - 1806)*
    Ira Wells (1801 - 1871)*
    Philinda Wells Pease (1806 - 1890)*

    *Calculated relationship

    Burial:
    Oak Ridge Cemetery
    Farmington
    Fulton County
    Illinois, USA

    Edit Virtual Cemetery info [?]

    Created by: Memories From The Mist
    Record added: Jan 20, 2014
    Find A Grave Memorial# 123808057
  • Burial*: 12 January 1949; Oak Ridge Cemetery, Farmington, Fulton Co., Illinois, USA
  • Married Name: circa 1810; Mrs. Chapman (Wells)

Sally Wells

F, #40192, b. 2 April 1791
  • Reference: W015 ID999

Thomas Wells

M, #40193, b. 11 November 1786, d. 14 July 1847
  • Reference: W015 ID999
  • Birth*: 11 November 1786; Tolland Co., Connecticut, USA
  • Death*: 14 July 1847; Rockland Lake, Rockland Co., New York, USA; age 61

    Connecticut, Deaths and Burials Index, 1650-1934

    Name:      Thomas Wells
    Birth Date:      abt 1786
    Age at Death:      61
    Death Date:      14 Jul 1847
    Death Place:      Connecticut
    Gender:      Male
    FHL Film Number:      3243

Augustus I Harvey Wells

M, #40194, b. 9 April 1782, d. 15 August 1861
  • Reference: W015 ID999
  • Birth*: 9 April 1782; Tolland Co., Connecticut, USA
  • (Child) Baptism: 15 August 1784; Bolton, Tolland Co., Connecticut, USA; Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts, 1630-1920 about Augustus Welles
    Name:     Augustus Welles
    Father's Name:     Thomas Welles
    Baptism Date:     15 Aug 1784
    Baptism Place:     Bolton, Connecticut, USA
    Volume Title:     Volume 008 Bolton

    15 Aug 1784 - Augustus I. Harvey, Son of Thomas WELLES
  • (Groom) Marriage*: 30 October 1805; Tolland Co., Connecticut, USA; Connecticut, Town Marriage Records, pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)

    Name:      Augustus Wells
    [Augustus Welles, Wills]
    Marriage Date:      30 Oct 1805
    Marriage Place:      Tolland, Connecticut, USA
    Residence Place:      Tolland
    Spouse:      Rebecca Stimson
    Spouse Residence Place:      Tolland; Bride=Rebecca Stimson
  • Death*: 15 August 1861; Cook Co., Illinois, USA; Cook County, Illinois, Marriage and Death Indexes, 1833-1889

    Name:      Augustus Wells
    Death Date:      15 Aug 1861
  • Name Variation: Augustus I Harvey Welles
  • (Head of Household) Census: 1820; Tolland, Tolland Co., Connecticut, USA; 1820 United States Federal Census

    Name:      Augustus Wells
    Home in 1820 (City, County, State):      Tolland, Tolland, Connecticut
    Enumeration Date:      August 7, 1820
    Free White Persons - Males - Under 10:      2
    Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 15:      1
    Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44:      1
    Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44:      1
    Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture:      2
    Free White Persons - Under 16:      3
    Free White Persons - Over 25:      2
    Total Free White Persons:      5
    Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other:      5
  • (Head of Household) Census: 1825; Paris, Oneida Co., New York, USA; 1825 New York State Census, Oneida County, Paris:
    Head of House Page
    Wells, Augustus     22
    Wells, Daniel          14
    Wells, Dolla          42
    Wells, James          50
  • (Head of Household) Census: 1835; Paris, Oneida Co., New York, USA; 1835 New York State Census, Oneida County, Paris:
    Head of House Page
    Wells, Augustus     11
    Wells, Daniel          12
    Wells, William A.     2
  • (Head of Household) Census*: 1850; Paris, Oneida Co., New York, USA;
    1850 United States Federal Census
    about Augustus Wells
    Name: Augustus Wells
    Age: 68
    Estimated birth year: abt 1782
    Birth Place: Massachusetts
    Gender: Male
    Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Paris, Oneida, New York
    Family Number: 1393
    Household Members: Name Age
    Augustus Wells 68
    Rebecca Wells 63
    Milton Wells 27
    Jeremiah Wells 34
    Sarah Wells 27
    Sarah Wells 12
    Albert Wells 3

    ; Household Member=Sarah _____, Household Member=Sarah Wells, Household Member=Albert Wells, Head of Household=Rebecca Stimson, Household Member=Milton Wells, Household Member=Jeremiah Lucius Wells
  • (Witness) Census: 1860; Downers Grove, Du Page Co., Illinois, USA; 1860 United States Federal Census

    Name:      Augustus Wells
    Age:      78
    Birth Year:      abt 1782
    Gender:      Male
    Birth Place:      Massachusetts
    Home in 1860:      Downers Grove, DuPage, Illinois
    Post Office:      Cass
    Dwelling Number:      931
    Family Number:      977
    Occupation:      Machinist
    Household Members:      
    Name      Age
    Joel A Wells      45
    Elizth Wells      42
    Elam A Wells      19
    Rebecca Wells      17
    Amelia Wells      12
    Frank Wells      5
    Wm H Wells      2
    Georginna Wells      2
    Augustus Wells      78
    Henry Loackin      16; Head of Household=Joel Augustus Wells

Family: Rebecca Stimson b. 28 Apr 1785

Citations

  1. Unknown author, GEDCOM File C:UsersBonnieDocumentsThe Master Genealogist v8GedcomsNY-Misc.ged imported on 2013/06/22 at 21:04:34.

Rebecca Stimson

F, #40195, b. 28 April 1785
  • Reference: W015 ID999
  • Birth*: 28 April 1785; of, Tolland Co., Connecticut, USA; dau of Stephen Stimson and 2nd wife, Rebecca Nye.
  • Birth: 1787; Massachusetts, USA1
  • (Bride) Marriage*: 30 October 1805; Tolland Co., Connecticut, USA; Connecticut, Town Marriage Records, pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)

    Name:      Augustus Wells
    [Augustus Welles, Wills]
    Marriage Date:      30 Oct 1805
    Marriage Place:      Tolland, Connecticut, USA
    Residence Place:      Tolland
    Spouse:      Rebecca Stimson
    Spouse Residence Place:      Tolland; Groom=Augustus I Harvey Wells
  • Married Name: 30 October 1805; Mrs. Wells (Stimson)
  • (Head of Household) Census: 1850; Paris, Oneida Co., New York, USA;
    1850 United States Federal Census
    about Augustus Wells
    Name: Augustus Wells
    Age: 68
    Estimated birth year: abt 1782
    Birth Place: Massachusetts
    Gender: Male
    Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Paris, Oneida, New York
    Family Number: 1393
    Household Members: Name Age
    Augustus Wells 68
    Rebecca Wells 63
    Milton Wells 27
    Jeremiah Wells 34
    Sarah Wells 27
    Sarah Wells 12
    Albert Wells 3

    ; Head of Household=Augustus I Harvey Wells

Family: Augustus I Harvey Wells b. 9 Apr 1782, d. 15 Aug 1861

Citations

  1. Unknown author, GEDCOM File C:UsersBonnieDocumentsThe Master Genealogist v8GedcomsNY-Misc.ged imported on 2013/06/22 at 21:04:34.

Austin Stimson Wells

M, #40196, b. 17 September 1806, d. before 1900
  • Reference: W015 ID999
  • (Head of Household) Census*: 1850; Troy, Rensselaer Co., New York, USA;
    1850 United States Federal Census
    about A S Wells
    Name: A S Wells
    Age: 47
    Estimated birth year: abt 1803
    Birth Place: Connecticut
    Gender: Male
    Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Troy Ward 3, Rensselaer, New York
    Family Number: 1904
    Household Members: Name Age
    A S Wells 47
    Mary A Wells 36
    Rebecca S Wells 14
    Mary F Wells 8
    Augusta B Wells 4
    Julia A Wells 1
    Julia A Swan 30; Household Member=Rebecca Wells, Household Member=Mary F Wells, Household Member=Augustina Wells, Household Member=Julia A Wells, Household Member=Mary A _____
  • (Head of Household) Census: 1860; Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York, USA;
    1860 United States Federal Census
    about Auston P Wells
    Name: Auston P Wells
    Age in 1860: 55
    Birth Year: abt 1805
    Birthplace: Connecticut
    Home in 1860: Brooklyn Ward 13 District 2, Kings, New York
    Gender: Male
    Post Office: Williamsburgh
    Value of real estate: View image
    Household Members: Name Age
    Augustino Wells 14
    Felicina Wells 10
    Catherine Obrien 22
    Rebecca Wells 75
    Auston P Wells 55
    Mary A Wells 44
    Rebecca Wells 24
    Mary F Wells 17

    ; Household Member=Rebecca Wells, Household Member=Mary F Wells, Household Member=Augustina Wells, Household Member=Felicina Wells, Household Member=Mary A _____
  • (Head of Household) Census: 1870; Newtown, Queens Co., New York, USA;
    1870 United States Federal Census
    about Austin S Wells
    Name: Austin S Wells
    Birth Year: abt 1806
    Age in 1870: 64
    Birthplace: Connecticut
    Home in 1870: Newtown, Queens, New York
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Value of real estate: View image
    Post Office: Newtown
    Household Members: Name Age
    Austin S Wells 64
    Mary A Wells 54
    Julia A Wells 20

    ; Household Member=Julia A Wells, Household Member=Mary A _____
  • (Head of Household) Census: 1880; Peekskill, Westchester Co., New York, USA;
    1880 United States Federal Census
    about Austin S. Wells
    Name: Austin S. Wells
    Home in 1880: Peekskill, Westchester, New York
    Age: 74
    Estimated birth year: abt 1806
    Birthplace: Connecticut
    Relation to head-of-household: FatherL
    Father's birthplace: Connecticut
    Mother's birthplace: Massachusetts
    Neighbors: View others on page
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    :

    :

    :

    :

    :
    Household Members: Name Age
    Walter P. Phyfe 38
    Marey F. Phyfe 38
    Rachael M. Phyfe 13
    Rosa Mc Bride 19
    Austin S. Wells 74
    Mary A. Wells 64

    ; Household Member=Mary F Wells, Household Member=Mary A _____

Family: Mary A _____ b. 1816, d. b 1900

Sarah Risley Wells

F, #40197, b. 29 October 1808
  • Reference: W015 ID999

William Harvey Wells

M, #40198, b. 27 February 1812, d. 21 January 1885
  • Reference: W015 ID999
  • (Head of Household) Census*: 1850; Newburyport, Essex Co., Massachusetts, USA;
    1850 United States Federal Census
    about William H Wells
    Name: William H Wells
    Age: 38
    Estimated birth year: abt 1812
    Birth Place: Connecticut
    Gender: Male
    Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Newburyport, Essex, Massachusetts
    Family Number: 872
    Household Members: Name Age
    William H Wells 38
    L S G Wells 35
    Sarah E Wells 2
    Elizabeth O Conner 22; Household Member=Lydia Sophronia Graves, Household Member=Sarah Elizabeth Wells
  • (Head of Household) Census: 1860; Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, USA;
    1860 United States Federal Census
    about William H Wells
    Name: William H Wells
    Age in 1860: 48
    Birth Year: abt 1812
    Birthplace: Connecticut
    Home in 1860: Chicago Ward 5, Cook, Illinois
    Gender: Male
    Post Office: Chicago
    Value of real estate: View image
    Household Members: Name Age
    William H Wells 48
    Lydia S G Wells 45
    Sarah E Wells 12
    Lydia N Wells 7
    William H Wells 5
    George E Wells 2
    Francis S Wells 2
    Charles Wells 4/12
    Julia R Graves 23
    Catharin Dond 47; Household Member=Lydia N Wells, Household Member=William Harvey Wells, Household Member=George G Wells, Household Member=Frances B Wells, Household Member=Lydia Sophronia Graves, Household Member=Sarah Elizabeth Wells, Household Member=Charles Ebenezer H Wells
  • (Head of Household) Census: 1870; Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, USA;
    1870 United States Federal Census
    about William Wells
    Name: William Wells
    Birth Year: abt 1814
    Age in 1870: 56
    Birthplace: Connecticut
    Home in 1870: Chicago Ward 12, Cook, Illinois
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Value of real estate: View image
    Post Office: Chicago
    Household Members: Name Age
    William Wells 56
    Sophia Wells 54
    Lizzie Wells 22 [Sarah E]
    Ida Wells 16 [Lydia N]
    William Wells 14
    George Wells 11
    Fanny Wells 11
    Eben Wells 10 [Ebenezer Charles]
    Dwight Graves 22
    Anna Anderson 25; Household Member=Frances C Wells, Household Member=Lydia N Wells, Household Member=William Harvey Wells, Household Member=George G Wells, Household Member=Frances B Wells, Household Member=Charles Ebenezer H Wells, Household Member=Lydia Sophronia Graves, Household Member=Sarah Elizabeth Wells
  • (Head of Household) Census: 1880; Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, USA;
    1880 United States Federal Census
    about Williams H. Wells
    Name: Williams H. Wells
    [William Harvey Wells]
    Home in 1880: Chicago, Cook, Illinois
    Age: 68
    Estimated birth year: abt 1812
    Birthplace: Connecticut
    Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
    Spouse's name: Lydia S. G.
    Father's birthplace: Connecticut
    Mother's birthplace: Connecticut
    Neighbors: View others on page
    Occupation: Life Ins. Agent
    Marital Status: Married
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Household Members: Name Age
    Williams H. Wells 68
    Lydia S. G. Wells 65
    Sarah E. Wells 30
    Lydia N. Wells 25
    George G. Wells 21
    Francis B. Wells 21
    Ebhan H. Wells 20
    Dwight W. Graves 31
    Mary Murphy 23; Household Member=Lydia N Wells, Household Member=George G Wells, Household Member=Frances B Wells, Household Member=Charles Ebenezer H Wells, Household Member=Lydia Sophronia Graves, Household Member=Sarah Elizabeth Wells
  • Note*: 1887; Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, USA; memoriam, William Harvey Wells : sketches of his life and character : memorial addresses and proceedings and resolutions of public bodies on the occasion of his death (1887)

    Author: Wells, William Harvey, 1812-1885
    Subject: Wells, William Harvey, 1812-1885
    Publisher: Chicago : Fergus Print. Co.
    Possible copyright status: NOT_IN_COPYRIGHT
    Language: English
    Call number: nrlf_ucb:GLAD-350225
    Digitizing sponsor: MSN
    Book contributor: University of California Libraries


    Memorial Iftecorb.
    WILLIAM HARVEY WELLS,
    OLDEST SON OF HARVEY AND RHODA (CHAPMAN) WELLS,
    BORN, TOLLAND, CT., FEB. 27, 1812,
    LIVED ON THE HOME-FARM UNTIL 17; IN 1829-30, ATTENDED
    AN ACADEMY, AND IN 1831-2, TAUGHT A DISTRICT-SCHOOL,
    AT VERNON, CONN. ; AT ANDOVER, MASS., ATTENDED
    FOR EIGHT MONTHS THE TEACHERS' SEMINARY,
    WHERE HE TAUGHT FROM 1836-47; IN 1845,
    RECEIVED HONORARY DEGREE OF M.A.
    FROM DARTMOUTH COLLEGE;
    IN 1846, ISSUED HIS "SCHOOL GRAMMAR"; PRINCIPAL OF THE
    PUTNAM FREE -SCHOOL, AT NEWBURYPORT, MASS., FROM
    APRIL, 1848-54; PRINCIPAL OF THE STATE NORMAL
    SCHOOL, AT WESTFIELD, MASS., FROM 1854-6;
    SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS AT
    CHICAGO, FROM JUNE i, 1856-64;
    ONE OF THE ORGANIZERS OF THE MASSACHUSETTS STATE
    TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION; ONE OF THE FIRST EDITORS OF
    THE "MASSACHUSETTS TEACHER"; AT DIFFERENT
    TIMES WAS PRESIDENT OF THE ESSEX -COUNTY
    (MASS.) TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION, THE MASSACHUSETTS
    STATE TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION,
    'THE NATIONAL TEACHERS'
    ASSOCIATION, CHICAGO BOARD OF EDUCATION, AND BOARD OF
    LIFE-UNDERWRITERS; ONE OF THE ORGANIZERS AND VICEPRESIDENT
    OF THE CHICAGO ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY;
    MEMBER OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CHICAGO
    PUBLIC LIBRARY; TRUSTEE OF THE CHICAGO
    HOSPITAL FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN;
    MEMBER CHICAGO HISTORICAL SOCIETY, CHICAGO ACADEMY OF
    SCIENCES, ILLINOIS STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, YOUNG
    MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION, ENGLISH PHILOLOGICAL
    SOCIETY; AUTHOR OF THE GRADED COURSE
    OF INSTRUCTION; ASSISTED IN THE REVISION
    OF WEBSTER'S UNABRIDGED DICTIONARY;
    ETC., ETC.;
    DIED, CHICAGO, ILL., JANUARY 21, 1885,
    INTERRED AT ROSEHILL CEMETERY.

Family 1: Hannah Maria Smith b. 1815, d. 22 May 1842

Family 2: Tabitha S Ordway b. 1812, d. 8 Jul 1848

Family 3: Lydia Sophronia Graves b. 1816, d. b 1900

George H Welles

M, #40199, b. 6 January 1837
  • Reference: W001 ID999
  • Nam-Std: Wells
  • (Household Member) Census: 1850; Buckland, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, USA;
    1850 MA Franklin Buckland, family 763
    Wells, Barnabus, age 57, b: MA
    Wells, Louisa, age 33, b: MA
    Wells, Joseph P?, age 23, b: MA
    Wells, Sophia, age 25, b: MA
    Wells, George H, age 13, b: MA
    Wells, Edward, age 8, b: MA; Head of Household=Barnabas Wells
  • (Head of Household) Census*: 1860; Buckland, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, USA;
    1860 United States Federal Census
    about George Wells
    Name: George Wells
    Age in 1860: 23
    Birth Year: abt 1837
    Birthplace: Massachusetts
    Home in 1860: Buckland, Franklin, Massachusetts
    Gender: Male
    Post Office: Buckland
    Value of real estate: View image
    Household Members: Name Age
    Joseph F Upton 57
    Lorinda Upton 42
    Lorinda L Upton 14
    George Wells 23
    Chas Clark 19

Edward Welles

M, #40200, b. 1842
  • Reference: W001 ID999
  • Nam-Std: Wells
  • (Household Member) Census: 1850; Buckland, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, USA;
    1850 MA Franklin Buckland, family 763
    Wells, Barnabus, age 57, b: MA
    Wells, Louisa, age 33, b: MA
    Wells, Joseph P?, age 23, b: MA
    Wells, Sophia, age 25, b: MA
    Wells, George H, age 13, b: MA
    Wells, Edward, age 8, b: MA; Head of Household=Barnabas Wells

Sophia Welles

F, #40201, b. 24 September 1824, d. 1 July 1879
  • Reference: W001 ID999
  • Birth*: 24 September 1824; Buckland, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, USA
  • Death*: 1 July 1879; Greenfield, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, USA; dau of Barnabus Wells and
    Sophia (Parsons) Wells

    Mass. death record: single; age 54 y 9 m; consumption; seamstress; b. Buckland to Barnabus & Sophia; d. Greenfield

    History of Buckland by Kendrick w/genealogies by Kellogg pg 696:
    WELLS, Sophia, b. Sept 28, 1824; d. July 1, 1879


    This cemetery is cared for by The Buckland Union Cemetery Assoc., a non-profit 501C, all volunteer organization, that gratefully accepts donations for monument care and grounds keeping. Mail your contribution payable to BUCA, P.O.Box 69, Buckland MA 01338-0069.
  • Burial*: 1 July 1879; Taylor Cemetery #02, Buckland, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, USA
  • Nam-Std: Wells
  • (Household Member) Census: 1850; Buckland, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, USA;
    1850 MA Franklin Buckland, family 763
    Wells, Barnabus, age 57, b: MA
    Wells, Louisa, age 33, b: MA
    Wells, Joseph P?, age 23, b: MA
    Wells, Sophia, age 25, b: MA
    Wells, George H, age 13, b: MA
    Wells, Edward, age 8, b: MA; Head of Household=Barnabas Wells
  • (Household Member) Census: 1860; Buckland, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, USA;
    1860 United States Federal Census
    about Elisha Wells
    Name: Elisha Wells
    Age in 1860: 40
    Birth Year: abt 1820
    Birthplace: Massachusetts
    Home in 1860: Buckland, Franklin, Massachusetts
    Gender: Male
    Post Office: Buckland
    Value of real estate: View Image
    Household Members: Name Age
    Elisha Wells 40
    Lucina Wells 40
    Fredk Wells 16
    Cora A Wells 8
    Frank C Wells 5
    Lucy Taylor 69
    Sophia Wells 35; Head of Household=Elisha Wells

Joseph P Welles

M, #40202, b. 19 July 1827
  • Reference: W001 ID999
  • Nam-Std: Wells
  • (Household Member) Census: 1850; Buckland, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, USA;
    1850 MA Franklin Buckland, family 763
    Wells, Barnabus, age 57, b: MA
    Wells, Louisa, age 33, b: MA
    Wells, Joseph P?, age 23, b: MA
    Wells, Sophia, age 25, b: MA
    Wells, George H, age 13, b: MA
    Wells, Edward, age 8, b: MA; Head of Household=Barnabas Wells

Mary H Marsh1

F, #40203, b. 15 August 1796, d. 26 February 1824
  • Reference: W999 ID999
  • Name Variation: Polly Marsh2
  • Married Name: 1822; Mrs. Wells (Marsh)

Family: Pliny Wells b. 5 May 1791, d. 29 Jul 1867

Citations

  1. Per 1850 census.
  2. Unknown author, FINDAGRAVE.COM, Record Type: CEMETERY.

Mary M Wells

F, #40204, b. 1828
  • Reference: W001
  • (Household Member) Census: 1850; Buckland, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, USA;
    1850 United States Federal Census
    about Pliny Wells
    Name: Pliny Wells
    Age: 59
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1791
    Birth Place: Massachusetts
    Gender: Male
    Home in 1850(City,County,State): Buckland, Franklin, Massachusetts
    Household Members: Name Age
    Ambrose D Wells 10
    John N Wells 14
    Mary H Wells 50
    Mary N Wells 22
    Pliny Wells 59; Head of Household=Pliny Wells
  • Married Name: circa 1850; Mrs. Morton (Wells)
  • (Household Member) Census: 1860; Buckland, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, USA;
    1860 United States Federal Census
    about Mary M Morton
    Name: Mary M Morton
    Age in 1860: 32
    Birth Year: abt 1828
    Birthplace: Massachusetts
    Home in 1860: Buckland, Franklin, Massachusetts
    Gender: Female
    Post Office: Buckland
    Value of real estate: View Image
    Household Members: Name Age
    Pliny Wells 69
    Keren Wells 60
    Mary M Morton 32
    Ambrose D Wells 20; Head of Household=Pliny Wells

Ambrose D Wells

M, #40205, b. 1840
  • Reference: W001
  • (Household Member) Census: 1850; Buckland, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, USA;
    1850 United States Federal Census
    about Pliny Wells
    Name: Pliny Wells
    Age: 59
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1791
    Birth Place: Massachusetts
    Gender: Male
    Home in 1850(City,County,State): Buckland, Franklin, Massachusetts
    Household Members: Name Age
    Ambrose D Wells 10
    John N Wells 14
    Mary H Wells 50
    Mary N Wells 22
    Pliny Wells 59; Head of Household=Pliny Wells
  • (Household Member) Census: 1860; Buckland, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, USA;
    1860 United States Federal Census
    about Mary M Morton
    Name: Mary M Morton
    Age in 1860: 32
    Birth Year: abt 1828
    Birthplace: Massachusetts
    Home in 1860: Buckland, Franklin, Massachusetts
    Gender: Female
    Post Office: Buckland
    Value of real estate: View Image
    Household Members: Name Age
    Pliny Wells 69
    Keren Wells 60
    Mary M Morton 32
    Ambrose D Wells 20; Head of Household=Pliny Wells

John Milton Wells1

M, #40206, b. 18 February 1836, d. 13 February 1905
  • Reference: W001
  • (Household Member) Census: 1850; Buckland, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, USA;
    1850 United States Federal Census
    about Pliny Wells
    Name: Pliny Wells
    Age: 59
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1791
    Birth Place: Massachusetts
    Gender: Male
    Home in 1850(City,County,State): Buckland, Franklin, Massachusetts
    Household Members: Name Age
    Ambrose D Wells 10
    John N Wells 14
    Mary H Wells 50
    Mary N Wells 22
    Pliny Wells 59; Head of Household=Pliny Wells

Family: Augusta Puffer b. 27 Nov 1834, d. 24 Apr 1904

Citations

  1. Unknown author, FINDAGRAVE.COM, Record Type: CEMETERY.

John R Wells

M, #40207, b. 1860
  • Reference: W059 ID999
  • (Household Member) Census: 1870; Lafayette, Metcalfe Co., Kentucky, USA;
    1870 KY Metcalfe Lafayette; Head of Household=Elizabeth P _____
  • (Household Member) Census: 1880; Lafayette, Metcalfe Co., Kentucky, USA;
    1880 United States Federal Census
    about Elizabeth P. Wells
    Name: Elizabeth P. Wells
    Home in 1880: La Fayette, Metcalfe, Kentucky
    Age: 49
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1831
    Birthplace: Kentucky
    Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
    Father's birthplace: Kentucky
    Mother's birthplace: Kentucky
    Neighbors: View others on page
    Occupation: Keeping House
    Marital Status: Widowed
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    :

    :

    :

    :

    :
    Household Members: Name Age
    Elizabeth P. Wells 49
    Charley Wells 24
    John R. Wells 19
    Elnora B. Wells 17
    Leoner M. Wells 15

    ; Head of Household=Elizabeth P _____