John Bennett Wells
M, #51139, b. 29 August 1805, d. 25 November 1878
- Father*: Nathaniel Wells b. 24 Aug 1775, d. 22 Jan 1862
- Mother*: Judith Bennett b. 1778, d. 30 Oct 1860
- Reference: W004 ID999
- Birth*: 29 August 1805; New Gloucester, Cumberland Co., Maine, USA
- Death*: 25 November 1878
- Burial*: 25 November 1878; Webber Cemetery, New Gloucester, Cumberland Co., Maine, USA
- (Household Member) Census: 1850; New Gloucester, Cumberland Co., Maine, USA; 1850 United States Federal Census
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Name: Ann Wells
[Ammi Wells]
Age: 43
Birth Year: abt 1807
Birthplace: Maine
Home in 1850: New Gloucester, Cumberland, Maine, USA
Family Number: 193
Household Members:
Name Age
Ann Wells 43
Lucy Wells 33
John Wells 44
Eliza A Sargent 17
Judith Wells 11
Alvin F Wells 6; Head of Household=Ammi Wells
Alvin F Wells
M, #51140, b. 10 July 1843
- Father*: Ammi Wells b. 6 Jul 1807, d. 6 Jan 1890
- Mother*: Lucy Groves Sargent b. c 1817
- Reference: W004 ID999
- Birth*: 10 July 1843; New Gloucester, Cumberland Co., Maine, USA
- (Groom) Marriage*: 17 December 1864; prob., New Gloucester, Cumberland Co., Maine, USA; Bride=Hannah A Blackstone
- (Household Member) Census: 1850; New Gloucester, Cumberland Co., Maine, USA; 1850 United States Federal Census
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Name: Ann Wells
[Ammi Wells]
Age: 43
Birth Year: abt 1807
Birthplace: Maine
Home in 1850: New Gloucester, Cumberland, Maine, USA
Family Number: 193
Household Members:
Name Age
Ann Wells 43
Lucy Wells 33
John Wells 44
Eliza A Sargent 17
Judith Wells 11
Alvin F Wells 6; Head of Household=Ammi Wells
Family: Hannah A Blackstone b. c 1840
Hannah A Blackstone
F, #51141, b. circa 1840
- Reference: W999 ID999
- Birth*: circa 1840
- (Bride) Marriage*: 17 December 1864; prob., New Gloucester, Cumberland Co., Maine, USA; Groom=Alvin F Wells
- Married Name: 17 December 1864; Mrs. Wells (Blackstone)
Family: Alvin F Wells b. 10 Jul 1843
Caroline S Wells
F, #51142, b. 11 July 1847, d. 24 March 1850
- Father*: Ammi Wells b. 6 Jul 1807, d. 6 Jan 1890
- Mother*: Lucy Groves Sargent b. c 1817
- Reference: W004 ID999
- Birth*: 11 July 1847; New Gloucester, Cumberland Co., Maine, USA
- Death*: 24 March 1850; Cumberland Co., Maine, USA
- Burial*: 25 March 1850; Lake Cemetery, Pownal, Cumberland Co., Maine, USA
William B Wells
M, #51143, b. 19 January 1852
- Father*: Ammi Wells b. 6 Jul 1807, d. 6 Jan 1890
- Mother*: Lucy Groves Sargent b. c 1817
- Reference: W004 ID999
- Birth*: 19 January 1852; New Gloucester, Cumberland Co., Maine, USA
Sarah E Wells
F, #51144, b. 19 March 1836, d. 11 August 1838
- Father*: Ammi Wells b. 6 Jul 1807, d. 6 Jan 1890
- Mother*: Lucy Groves Sargent b. c 1817
- Reference: W004 ID999
- Birth*: 19 March 1836; New Gloucester, Cumberland Co., Maine, USA
- Death*: 11 August 1838
Nathaniel Wells
M, #51145, b. 28 August 1837, d. 5 August 1838
- Father*: Ammi Wells b. 6 Jul 1807, d. 6 Jan 1890
- Mother*: Lucy Groves Sargent b. c 1817
- Reference: W004 ID999
- Birth*: 28 August 1837; New Gloucester, Cumberland Co., Maine, USA
- Death*: 5 August 1838; Cumberland Co., Maine, USA
- Burial*: 5 August 1838; Lake Cemetery, Pownal, Cumberland Co., Maine, USA
Judith Bennett Wells
F, #51146, b. 4 June 1839
- Father*: Ammi Wells b. 6 Jul 1807, d. 6 Jan 1890
- Mother*: Lucy Groves Sargent b. c 1817
- Reference: W004 ID999
- Birth*: 4 June 1839; New Gloucester, Cumberland Co., Maine, USA
- (Household Member) Census: 1850; New Gloucester, Cumberland Co., Maine, USA; 1850 United States Federal Census
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Name: Ann Wells
[Ammi Wells]
Age: 43
Birth Year: abt 1807
Birthplace: Maine
Home in 1850: New Gloucester, Cumberland, Maine, USA
Family Number: 193
Household Members:
Name Age
Ann Wells 43
Lucy Wells 33
John Wells 44
Eliza A Sargent 17
Judith Wells 11
Alvin F Wells 6; Head of Household=Ammi Wells
Thomas Clark Wells
M, #51147, b. 1858
- Father*: Ammi Wells b. 6 Jul 1807, d. 6 Jan 1890
- Mother*: Lucy Groves Sargent b. c 1817
- Reference: W004 ID999
- Birth*: 1858; New Gloucester, Cumberland Co., Maine, USA
- (Groom) Marriage*: circa 1880; prob., New Gloucester, Cumberland Co., Maine, USA; Bride=Martha Wilbur
Family: Martha Wilbur b. c 1860
Martha Wilbur
F, #51148, b. circa 1860
- Reference: W999 ID999
- Birth*: circa 1860; prob., Cumberland Co., Maine, USA
- (Bride) Marriage*: circa 1880; prob., New Gloucester, Cumberland Co., Maine, USA; Groom=Thomas Clark Wells
- Married Name: circa 1880; Mrs. Wells (Wilbur)
Family: Thomas Clark Wells b. 1858
Ebenezer Wells
M, #51149, b. 1802, d. October 1880
- Reference: W999 ID999
- Birth*: 1802; prob., New Gloucester, Cumberland Co., Maine, USA
- (Groom) Marr Int: 22 February 1834; New Gloucester, Cumberland Co., Maine, USA; Bride=Hannah W Burnham
- (Groom) Marr Int: 3 March 1834; Essex, Essex Co., Massachusetts, USA; Bride=Hannah W Burnham
- (Groom) Marriage*: 23 March 1834; Essex Co., Massachusetts, USA; Bride=Hannah W Burnham
- (Deceased) Death*: October 1880; Freeport, Cumberland Co., Maine, USA; U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885
about Ebenezer Wells
Name: Ebenezer Wells
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Widowed
Place of Birth: Maine
Estimated birth year: abt 1802
Age: 78
Month of Death: Oct
Cause of Death: inflammation ??
Census Year: 1880
Census Location: (City, County, State)
Freeport, Cumberland, Maine
Enumeration District: 33
Page: 1
Line: 33
Roll: 32145_222227
Archive Collection Number: 4
Family: Hannah W Burnham b. 9 Oct 1809, d. 7 Nov 1901
- Ellen B Wells b. 23 Apr 1835
- George W Wells b. 25 Jul 1837
- Hannah H Wells b. 1839, d. c 1923
- Charles E Wells b. 7 Mar 1842
- Lucy Abigail Wells b. 23 Apr 1844, d. 1937
Hannah W Burnham
F, #51150, b. 9 October 1809, d. 7 November 1901
- Reference: W999 ID999
- Birth*: 9 October 1809; prob., Cumberland Co., Maine, USA
- (Bride) Marr Int: 22 February 1834; New Gloucester, Cumberland Co., Maine, USA; Groom=Ebenezer Wells
- (Bride) Marr Int: 3 March 1834; Essex, Essex Co., Massachusetts, USA; Groom=Ebenezer Wells
- (Bride) Marriage*: 23 March 1834; Essex Co., Massachusetts, USA; Groom=Ebenezer Wells
- Death*: 7 November 1901; Essex Co., Massachusetts, USA
- Married Name: 22 February 1834; Mrs. Wells (Burnham)
- Name Variation: circa 1850; Mrs. Hannah W Danforth (Burnham)
Family: Ebenezer Wells b. 1802, d. Oct 1880
- Ellen B Wells b. 23 Apr 1835
- George W Wells b. 25 Jul 1837
- Hannah H Wells b. 1839, d. c 1923
- Charles E Wells b. 7 Mar 1842
- Lucy Abigail Wells b. 23 Apr 1844, d. 1937
Lucy Abigail Wells
F, #51151, b. 23 April 1844, d. 1937
- Father*: Ebenezer Wells b. 1802, d. Oct 1880
- Mother*: Hannah W Burnham b. 9 Oct 1809, d. 7 Nov 1901
- Reference: W999 ID999
- Birth*: 23 April 1844; New Gloucester, Cumberland Co., Maine, USA
- Death*: 1937; Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA;
Lucy Abigail Wells Beane
Birth 23 Apr 1844 New Gloucester, Cumberland County, Maine, USA
Death 1937 Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
Burial Mount Auburn Cemetery Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
Plot DAPHNE PATH, Lot 6293
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Memorial ID 161010871
George W Wells
M, #51152, b. 25 July 1837
- Father*: Ebenezer Wells b. 1802, d. Oct 1880
- Mother*: Hannah W Burnham b. 9 Oct 1809, d. 7 Nov 1901
- Reference: W999 ID999
- Birth*: 25 July 1837; New Gloucester, Cumberland Co., Maine, USA
Ellen B Wells
F, #51153, b. 23 April 1835
- Father*: Ebenezer Wells b. 1802, d. Oct 1880
- Mother*: Hannah W Burnham b. 9 Oct 1809, d. 7 Nov 1901
- Reference: W999 ID999
- Birth*: 23 April 1835; New Gloucester, Cumberland Co., Maine, USA
Charles E Wells
M, #51154, b. 7 March 1842
- Father*: Ebenezer Wells b. 1802, d. Oct 1880
- Mother*: Hannah W Burnham b. 9 Oct 1809, d. 7 Nov 1901
- Reference: W999 ID999
- Birth*: 7 March 1842; New Gloucester, Cumberland Co., Maine, USA
Hiram Wells
M, #51155, b. circa 1800
- Father*: Solomon Wells b. c 1770
- Reference: W999 ID999
- Birth*: circa 1800; prob., Maine, USA
- (Groom) Marriage*: 1823; Hallowell, Kennebec Co., Maine, USA; Maine Marriage Records, 1705-1922
about Julia Ann Cox
Name: Julia Ann Cox
Spouse: Hiram Wells
Marriage Date: 1823
Registration Place: Hallowell, Kennebec
Gender: Female
Father: Gersham
Spouse Father: Solomon
; Bride=Judith Ann Cox
Family: Judith Ann Cox b. c 1800
- Mary Samantha Wells b. 14 Aug 1824
Judith Ann Cox
F, #51156, b. circa 1800
- Reference: W999 ID999
- Birth*: circa 1800; prob., Maine, USA; father: Gersham Cox
- (Bride) Marriage*: 1823; Hallowell, Kennebec Co., Maine, USA; Maine Marriage Records, 1705-1922
about Julia Ann Cox
Name: Julia Ann Cox
Spouse: Hiram Wells
Marriage Date: 1823
Registration Place: Hallowell, Kennebec
Gender: Female
Father: Gersham
Spouse Father: Solomon
; Groom=Hiram Wells
- Married Name: 1823; Mrs. Wells (Cox)
Family: Hiram Wells b. c 1800
- Mary Samantha Wells b. 14 Aug 1824
Solomon Wells
M, #51157, b. circa 1770
- Reference: W999 ID999
- Birth*: circa 1770; prob., Hallowell, Kennebec Co., Maine, USA
Family:
- Hiram Wells+ b. c 1800
Mary Samantha Wells
F, #51158, b. 14 August 1824
- Father*: Hiram Wells b. c 1800
- Mother*: Judith Ann Cox b. c 1800
- Reference: W999 ID999
- Birth*: 14 August 1824; Hallowell, Kennebec Co., Maine, USA
Pearce Wells
M, #51159, b. circa 1770
- Reference: W999 ID999
- Birth*: circa 1770
- (Groom) Marriage*: 4 October 1807; Portland, Cumberland Co., Maine, USA; Maine, Marriage Index, 1670-1921
Name: Pearce Wells
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 4 Oct 1807
Marriage Place: Maine, USA
Spouse: Sally Wheelwright
Film Number: 000009877; Bride=Sally Wheelwright
Family: Sally Wheelwright b. c 1770
Sally Wheelwright
F, #51160, b. circa 1770
- Reference: W999 ID999
- Birth*: circa 1770
- (Bride) Marriage*: 4 October 1807; Portland, Cumberland Co., Maine, USA; Maine, Marriage Index, 1670-1921
Name: Pearce Wells
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 4 Oct 1807
Marriage Place: Maine, USA
Spouse: Sally Wheelwright
Film Number: 000009877; Groom=Pearce Wells
- Married Name: 4 October 1807; Mrs. Wells (Wheelwright)
Family: Pearce Wells b. c 1770
Samuel H Wells
M, #51161, b. 1806
- Reference: W999 ID999
- Birth*: 1806; Maine, USA
- (Groom) Marriage*: 26 March 1830; Portland, Cumberland Co., Maine, USA; Bride=Mary Kimball
- (Head of Household) Census*: 1850; Kennebunkport, York Co., Maine, USA; 1850 United States Federal Census
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Name: Samuel H Wells
Age: 44
Birth Year: abt 1806
Birthplace: Maine
Home in 1850: Kennebunk, York, Maine, USA
Gender: Male
Family Number: 244
Household Members:
Name Age
Samuel H Wells 44
Mary Wells 36; Household Member=Mary Kimball
Family: Mary Kimball b. 1814
Mary Kimball
F, #51162, b. 1814
- Reference: W999 ID999
- Birth*: 1814; Maine, USA
- (Bride) Marriage*: 26 March 1830; Portland, Cumberland Co., Maine, USA; Groom=Samuel H Wells
- Married Name: 26 March 1830; Mrs. Wells (Kimball)
- (Household Member) Census: 1850; Kennebunkport, York Co., Maine, USA; 1850 United States Federal Census
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Name: Samuel H Wells
Age: 44
Birth Year: abt 1806
Birthplace: Maine
Home in 1850: Kennebunk, York, Maine, USA
Gender: Male
Family Number: 244
Household Members:
Name Age
Samuel H Wells 44
Mary Wells 36; Head of Household=Samuel H Wells
Family: Samuel H Wells b. 1806
Abby Weed
F, #51163, b. 18 July 1824, d. 28 May 1853
- Reference: W999 ID999
- Birth*: 18 July 1824; Amesbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts, USA
- (Bride) Marr Int: 25 October 1845; Portland, Cumberland Co., Maine, USA; Groom=Samuel Wells
- (Bride) Marriage*: 12 November 1846; Amesbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts, USA; Groom=Samuel Wells
- Death*: 28 May 1853
- Burial*: 28 May 1853; Lower Corner Cemetery, Merrimac, Essex Co., Massachusetts, USA; Abby married Samuel Wells, of Portland, Maine, at Amesbury, November 12, 1846. She died aged 29 years.
(sources: gravestone inscription & Vital Records of Amesbury, MA to the end of the year 1849, births, marriages)
- Name Variation: Abigail Weed
- Married Name: 12 November 1846; Mrs. Wells (Weed)
- (Household Member) Census: 1850; Portland, Cumberland Co., Maine, USA; 1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Samuel Wells
Age: 38
Birth Year: abt 1812
Birthplace: Maine
Home in 1850: Portland Ward 2, Cumberland, Maine, USA
Gender: Male
Family Number: 456
Household Members:
Name Age
Samuel Wells 38
Abby W Wells 26
John F Wells 12
Ellen A Wells 5; Head of Household=Samuel Wells
Family: Samuel Wells b. 31 Mar 1811, d. 12 Dec 1875
- Alfred G Wells b. 18 May 1853, d. 1925
Samuel Wells
M, #51164, b. 31 March 1811, d. 12 December 1875
- Father*: Rev. Nathan Wells b. 1773, d. 21 Oct 1857
- Mother*: Lucretia Kimball b. 1778
- Reference: W999 ID999
- Birth*: 31 March 1811; Portland, Cumberland Co., Maine, USA
- (Groom) Marriage*: 15 October 1836; prob., Portland, Cumberland Co., Maine, USA; Maine, Marriage Index, 1670-1921
Name: Samuel Wells
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 15 Oct 1836
Marriage Place: Portland, Maine, USA
Spouse: Adah F Tibbetts
Film Number: 001205255; Bride=Adah F Tibbetts - (Groom) Marr Int: 25 October 1845; Portland, Cumberland Co., Maine, USA; Bride=Abby Weed
- (Groom) Marriage*: 12 November 1846; Amesbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts, USA; Bride=Abby Weed
- (Groom) Marriage*: 7 August 1856; Portland, Cumberland Co., Maine, USA; Bride=Mary O Gray
- Burial*: 12 December 1875; Evergreen Cemetery, Portland, Cumberland Co., Maine, USA; age 64
- Death*: 12 December 1875; Portland, Cumberland Co., Maine, USA
- (Head of Household) Census*: 1850; Portland, Cumberland Co., Maine, USA; 1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Samuel Wells
Age: 38
Birth Year: abt 1812
Birthplace: Maine
Home in 1850: Portland Ward 2, Cumberland, Maine, USA
Gender: Male
Family Number: 456
Household Members:
Name Age
Samuel Wells 38
Abby W Wells 26
John F Wells 12
Ellen A Wells 5; Household Member=Ellen A Wells, Household Member=John F Wells, Household Member=Abby Weed - (Head of Household) Census: 1860; Portland, Cumberland Co., Maine, USA; 1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Samuel Wells
Age in 1870: 59
Birth Year: abt 1811
Birthplace: Maine
Dwelling Number: 404
Home in 1870: Portland Ward 3, Cumberland, Maine
Race: White
Gender: Male
Occupation: Fancy Goods (Ret)
Male Citizen Over 21: Y
Personal Estate Value: 1500
Real Estate Value: 6000
Inferred Spouse: Mary O Wells
Household Members:
Name Age
Samuel Wells 59
Mary O Wells 47; Household Member=Mary O Gray
Family 1: Adah F Tibbetts b. 1815, d. 19 Mar 1844
- John F Wells b. 25 Jan 1838, d. 1 Aug 1918
- Clement M Wells b. 11 Oct 1839, d. 28 Feb 1848
- Sumner Dow Wells b. 13 Feb 1841
- Ellen A Wells b. 16 Nov 1843
Family 2: Abby Weed b. 18 Jul 1824, d. 28 May 1853
- Alfred G Wells b. 18 May 1853, d. 1925
Family 3: Mary O Gray b. 1823
Adah F Tibbetts
F, #51165, b. 1815, d. 19 March 1844
- Reference: W999 ID999
- Birth*: 1815; prob., Massachusetts, USA; calculated on age at death
- (Bride) Marriage*: 15 October 1836; prob., Portland, Cumberland Co., Maine, USA; Maine, Marriage Index, 1670-1921
Name: Samuel Wells
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 15 Oct 1836
Marriage Place: Portland, Maine, USA
Spouse: Adah F Tibbetts
Film Number: 001205255; Groom=Samuel Wells - Death*: 19 March 1844; Portland, Cumberland Co., Maine, USA;
Inscription
wife of Samuel
Gravesite Details 29y
- Married Name: 15 October 1836; Mrs. Wells (Tibbetts)
Family: Samuel Wells b. 31 Mar 1811, d. 12 Dec 1875
- John F Wells b. 25 Jan 1838, d. 1 Aug 1918
- Clement M Wells b. 11 Oct 1839, d. 28 Feb 1848
- Sumner Dow Wells b. 13 Feb 1841
- Ellen A Wells b. 16 Nov 1843
Clement M Wells
M, #51166, b. 11 October 1839, d. 28 February 1848
- Father*: Samuel Wells b. 31 Mar 1811, d. 12 Dec 1875
- Mother*: Adah F Tibbetts b. 1815, d. 19 Mar 1844
- Reference: W999 ID999
- Birth*: 11 October 1839; Portland, Cumberland Co., Maine, USA; Maine, Birth Records, 1715-1922
Name: Clement M Wells
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 11 Oct 1839
Birth Place: Portland, Cumberland, Maine, USA
Father: Samuel Wells
Mother: Adah S Wells [Abah F Tibbetts] - Death*: 28 February 1848; Portland, Cumberland Co., Maine, USA; age 8Y, son of Samuel Wells, Jr.
Maine, Death Records, 1761-1922
Name: Clement Wells
Gender: Male
Death Date: 2 Mar 1847
Death Place: Portland, Cumberland, Maine, USA
Father: Samuel Wells - Burial*: 28 February 1848; Eastern Cemetery, Portland, Cumberland Co., Maine, USA
Sumner Dow Wells
M, #51167, b. 13 February 1841
- Father*: Samuel Wells b. 31 Mar 1811, d. 12 Dec 1875
- Mother*: Adah F Tibbetts b. 1815, d. 19 Mar 1844
- Reference: W999 ID999
- Birth: 13 February 1841; Portland, Cumberland Co., Maine, USA
- Birth*: 13 February 1841; New Gloucester, Cumberland Co., Maine, USA
- (Household Member) Census: 1850; Kennebunkport, York Co., Maine, USA; 1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Nathan Wells
Age: 76
Birth Year: abt 1774
Birthplace: Maine
Home in 1850: Kennebunk, York, Maine, USA
Gender: Male
Family Number: 103
Household Members:
Name Age
Nathan Wells 76
Lucretia Wells 72
Lucretia K Wells 50
Joanna Wells 38
Lydia Wells 34
Sumner D Wells 9; Head of Household=Rev. Nathan Wells - Milt-Event: 1 July 1863; Portland, Cumberland Co., Maine, USA; U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865
Name: Sumner D Wells
Birth Year: abt 1841
Place of birth: Maine
Age on 1 July 1863: 22
Race: White
Marital status: Unmarried (Single)
Residence: Portland, Maine
Congressional District: 1st
Class: 1 - Note: 15 August 1871; Sacramento, Sacramento Co., California, USA; Sacramento, California, California Biographical Great Books, 1867, 1872
Name: Sumner Dow Wells
Age: 30
Estimated birth year: abt 1841
Birth Place: Maine
Civil Date: 15 Aug 1871
Civil Place: Sacramento, California, United States
Residence Location: Sacramento - (Head of Household) Census: 1920; Sonoma County Hospital, Sonoma, Sonoma Co., California, USA; 1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Sumner Wells
Age: 80
Birth Year: abt 1840
Birthplace: Maine
Home in 1920: Santa Rosa Ward 2, Sonoma, California
Street: Sonoma County Hospital
Residence Date: 1920
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Inmate
Marital status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Maine
Mother's Birthplace: Maine
Able to Speak English: Yes
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Ellen A Wells
F, #51168, b. 16 November 1843
- Father*: Samuel Wells b. 31 Mar 1811, d. 12 Dec 1875
- Mother*: Adah F Tibbetts b. 1815, d. 19 Mar 1844
- Reference: W999 ID999
- Birth*: 16 November 1843; Portland, Cumberland Co., Maine, USA
- (Household Member) Census: 1850; Portland, Cumberland Co., Maine, USA; 1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Samuel Wells
Age: 38
Birth Year: abt 1812
Birthplace: Maine
Home in 1850: Portland Ward 2, Cumberland, Maine, USA
Gender: Male
Family Number: 456
Household Members:
Name Age
Samuel Wells 38
Abby W Wells 26
John F Wells 12
Ellen A Wells 5; Head of Household=Samuel Wells