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Patrick H Wells^1,2

• Father*: Hon. Tazewell Galington Wells Judge^1,2 b. 9 Sep 1845, d. 26 Jan 1928
• Mother*: Mary Morison Fugate^1,2 b. 29 Apr 1847, d. 21 Feb 1891

• Reference: W006 ID071

• Birth*: circa 1870

Sally G Wells^1,2

• Father*: Hon. Tazewell Galington Wells Judge^1,2 b. 9 Sep 1845, d. 26 Jan 1928
• Mother*: Mary Morison Fugate^1,2 b. 29 Apr 1847, d. 21 Feb 1891

• Reference: W006 ID071

• Birth*: circa 1870

Alice K Wells^1,2

• Father*: Hon. Tazewell Galington Wells Judge^1,2 b. 9 Sep 1845, d. 26 Jan 1928
• Mother*: Mary Morison Fugate^1,2 b. 29 Apr 1847, d. 21 Feb 1891

• Reference: W006 ID071

• Birth*: circa 1830
• (Bride) Marriage: 17 February 1847; Wise Co., Virginia, USA^3,2

• Name Variation: Alice R Wells^3,2
• Married Name: 17 February 1847; Mrs. Lipps (Wells)

Nancy Tazewell Wells^1,2

• Father*: Hon. Tazewell Galington Wells Judge^1,2 b. 9 Sep 1845, d. 26 Jan 1928
• Mother*: Mary Morison Fugate^1,2 b. 29 Apr 1847, d. 21 Feb 1891

• Reference: W006 ID071

• Birth*: circa 1870

• Married Name: circa 1890; Mrs. Dorton (Wells); James Dorton

Sue P Wells^1,2

• Father*: Hon. Tazewell Galington Wells Judge^1,2 b. 9 Sep 1845, d. 26 Jan 1928
• Mother*: Mary Morison Fugate^1,2 b. 29 Apr 1847, d. 21 Feb 1891

• Reference: W006 ID071

• Birth*: circa 1870
• (Bride) Marriage*: circa 1890^1,2

• Married Name: circa 1890; Mrs. Carpenter (Wells)

Mary H Wells^1,2

• Father*: Hon. Tazewell Galington Wells Judge^1,2 b. 9 Sep 1845, d. 26 Jan 1928
• Mother*: Mary Morison Fugate^1,2 b. 29 Apr 1847, d. 21 Feb 1891

• Reference: W006 ID071

• Birth*: June 1889; Wise Co., Virginia, USA^3,2
• (Bride) Marriage*: circa 1910^1,2

• Married Name: circa 1910; Mrs. Tunis (Wells)

David Ellington Wells^1,2

• Father*: James Franklin Wells^1,2 b. 5 Apr 1817, d. 25 Jan 1871
• Mother*: Jenettie Elliott^1,2 b. 9 Dec 1823, d. 14 Dec 1910

• Reference: W006 ID071

• Birth: 1850; Wise Co., Virginia, USA^3,2
• Birth*: 23 March 1850; Lee Co., Virginia, USA^1,2
• (Groom) Marriage*: 17 November 1873; Wise Co., Virginia, USA; Bride=Martha Jane Smith^1,2
• (Deceased) Death*: 25 April 1920; Wells Cemetery Esserville, Norton, Wise Co., Virginia, USA^1,2

• (Household Member) Census: 1850; Lee Co., Virginia, USA;
  1850 United States Federal Census
  about James Wells
  Name: James Wells
  Age: 33
  Estimated Birth Year: abt 1817
  Birth Place: Virginia
  Gender: Male
  Home in 1850(City,County,State): District 31, Lee, Virginia
  Household Members: Name Age
  David Wells 0
  Ellington Wells 29
  Gaswell Wells 5
  James Wells 33
  Jennetty Wells 25
  Jerry Wells 7
  Windfield Wells 3
  
  ; Head of Household=James Franklin Wells
• (Household Member) Census: 1870; Gladeville Twp., Wise Co., Virginia, USA;
  1870 United States Federal Census
  Name: James F Wells
  Estimated Birth Year: abt 1817
  Age in 1870: 53
  Birthplace: Virginia
  Home in 1870: Gladeville, Wise, Virginia
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
  Value of real estate: View Image
  Post Office: Wise Court House
  Household Members: Name Age
  James F Wells 53
  Gennetta Wells 46
  David E Wells 20
  Abraham Wells 18
  Nancy E Wells 18
  Julia Ann Wells 14
  Levingston c Wells 12
  Maudie E Wells 10
  Jonathan B Wells 7
  Martha C Wells 5; Head of Household=James Franklin Wells
• Note: 7 June 1880; In the June 7, 1880 Census of Wise County, Virginia, David E. Wells (29) is married to Martha J. (25) and have children Jennettie E. (4) and '' Leonadus'' (2). His brother Livingston C. Wells (22 ) lives with them. He is married to Mollie A. (17) In the June 12, 1900 Census of Gladeville, Wise County, VA it lists the following: Wells: David50 b. 3.1850VAVAVA Farmer Martha45b. 1.1855VAVAVA Leonidis22b.2.1878VAVAVATeamster Callie M.19b.8.1880VAVAVA Gracie 7b.11.1892VAVAVA Gaymiller 4b.11.1895VAVAVA At the date of the 1900 census they had been married for 27 years. The had 11 children but only 5 of them were still alive. WELLS David503/1850Mar. 27VAVAVA Martha J. 451/1855Mar 27VAVAVA Leonidas-222/1878VAVAVA Callie M.198/1880VAVAVA Gracie E. 711/92VAVAVA Gaymiller 411/1895VAVAVA David is shown as a farmer. Leonidis is shown as a teamster.^3,2

Martha Jane Smith^1,2

• Reference: W999 ID071

• Birth*: circa 1855; Virginia, USA^3,2
• (Bride) Marriage*: 17 November 1873; Wise Co., Virginia, USA; Groom=David Ellington Wells^1,2

• Married Name: 17 November 1873; Mrs. Wells (Smith)

Abraham Compton Wells^1,2

• Father*: James Franklin Wells^1,2 b. 5 Apr 1817, d. 25 Jan 1871
• Mother*: Jenettie Elliott^1,2 b. 9 Dec 1823, d. 14 Dec 1910

• Reference: W006 ID071

• Birth*: May 1853; prob., Gladeville, Wise Co., Virginia, USA^3,2
• (Groom) Marriage*: 1876; prob., Wise Co., Virginia, USA; Bride=Margaret _____^3,2

• (Household Member) Census: 1870; Gladeville Twp., Wise Co., Virginia, USA;
  1870 United States Federal Census
  Name: James F Wells
  Estimated Birth Year: abt 1817
  Age in 1870: 53
  Birthplace: Virginia
  Home in 1870: Gladeville, Wise, Virginia
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
  Value of real estate: View Image
  Post Office: Wise Court House
  Household Members: Name Age
  James F Wells 53
  Gennetta Wells 46
  David E Wells 20
  Abraham Wells 18
  Nancy E Wells 18
  Julia Ann Wells 14
  Levingston c Wells 12
  Maudie E Wells 10
  Jonathan B Wells 7
  Martha C Wells 5; Head of Household=James Franklin Wells
• Note*: 1880; Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas, USA; In the 1880 census of Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas it lists Abraham Wells, a nephew living with the family of Joanthan Brickey Wells. Abraham is shown as 28 years old (1852) and is working as a laborer. Abraham would be the son of James F. and Jennettie Wells of Virginia. In the 1910 Census of Gladeville, Wise County, VA it lists the following: WELLS Abe. C. 57VAVAVAFarmer Margaret 51VAVAVA Williard12VAVAVA Patrick 9VAVAVA Milford18VAVAVA Adkins,Nora25VAVAVA Viva 5VAVAVA Nora is the daughter of Abraham and Margaret. viva is their grandaughter. Abraham and Margaret had been married for 33 yars and had ten children, nine of them were akive at the time of the census. Abraham was shows as a farmer.^3,2
• (Household Member) Census: 1880; Collin Co., Texas, USA;
  1880 United States Federal Census
  about Abraham C. Wells
  Name: Abraham C. Wells
  Home in 1880: Precinct 7, Collin, Texas
  Age: 28
  Estimated Birth Year: abt 1852
  Birthplace: Virginia
  Relation to Head of Household: Nephew
  Father's birthplace: Virginia
  Mother's birthplace: Virginia
  Neighbors: View others on page
  Occupation: Farmer
  Marital Status: Single
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
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  Household Members: Name Age
  Johnothon B. Wells 43
  Patience Wells 35
  Margaret E. Wells 17
  Emily G. Wells 14
  David F. Wells 11
  Taswell E. Wells 9
  Andronicus J. Wells 5
  Virginia L. Wells 3
  Mary E. Wells 1
  Abraham C. Wells 28
  
  ; Head of Household=Jonathan Brickey Wells
• (Head of Household) Census*: 1900; Gladeville, Wise Co., Virginia, USA;
  1900 United States Federal Census
  about Abraham C Wells
  Name: Abraham C Wells
  [Abraham Wells]
  Home in 1900: Gladeville, Wise, Virginia
  Age: 49
  Birth Date: May 1853
  Birthplace: Virginia
  Race: White
  Ethnicity: American
  Relationship to head-of-house: Head
  Father's Birthplace: Virginia
  Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
  Spouse's Name: Maggie
  Marriage Year: 1876
  Marital Status: Married
  Years Married: 24
  Residence : Norton Town, Wise, Virginia
  Occupation: View Image
  Neighbors: View others on page
  Household Members: Name Age
  Abraham C Wells 49
  Maggie Wells 42
  Julia Wells 21
  James B Wells 19
  Nora Wells 16
  George Wells 14
  Walter Wells 11
  Milford Wells 4
  Ambrose Wells 4
  Willard Wells 2
  William Dean 21; Household Member=Julia Wells, Household Member=James Brickey Wells, Household Member=George Wells, Household Member=Walter Wells, Household Member=Margaret _____, Household Member=Nora D Wells, Household Member=Milford Wells, Household Member=Ambrose Wells, Household Member=Willard Wells
• (Head of Household) Census: 1910; Gladeville, Wise Co., Virginia, USA;
  1910 United States Federal Census
  about Abe C Wells
  Name: Abe C Wells
  Age in 1910: 57
  Estimated Birth Year: abt 1853
  Birthplace: Virginia
  Relation to Head of House: Head
  Father's Birth Place: Virginia
  Mother's Birth Place: Virginia
  Spouse's Name: Margaret M
  Home in 1910: Gladeville, Wise, Virginia
  Marital Status: Married
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
  Neighbors: View others on page
  Household Members: Name Age
  Abe C Wells 57
  Margaret M Wells 51
  Nora D Adkins 25
  Viva Adkins 5
  Milford Wells 18
  Ambrose Wells 15
  Willard Wells 12
  Patrick Wells 10; Household Member=Margaret _____, Household Member=Nora D Wells, Household Member=Milford Wells, Household Member=Willard Wells, Household Member=Patrick Wells, Household Member=Ambrose Wells
• (Head of Household) Census: 1920; Gladeville, Wise Co., Virginia, USA;
  1920 United States Federal Census
  about Abraham Wells
  Name: Abraham Wells
  Home in 1920: Gladeville, Wise, Virginia
  Age: 67 years
  Estimated Birth Year: abt 1853
  Birthplace: Virginia
  Relation to Head of House: Head
  Spouse's Name: Margaret
  Father's Birth Place: Virginia
  Mother's Birth Place: Virginia
  Marital Status: Married
  Race: White
  Sex: Male
  Home owned: Own
  Able to read: Yes
  Able to Write: Yes
  Image: 319
  Neighbors: View others on page
  Household Members: Name Age
  Abraham Wells 67
  Margaret Wells 61
  Willard Wells 21
  Patrick Wells 19
  Vira Wells 15
  
  ; Household Member=Margaret _____, Household Member=Patrick Wells, Household Member=Willard Wells
• (Household Member) Census: 1940; Hickory, Carroll Co., Arkansas, USA; 1940 United States Federal Census
  
  Name:      Roy W Wells
  Age:      36
  Estimated Birth Year:      abt 1904
  Gender:      Male
  Race:      White
  Birthplace:      Kansas
  Marital Status:      Married
  Relation to Head of House:      Head
  Home in 1940:      Hickory, Carroll, Arkansas
  Map of Home in 1940:      View Map
  Farm:      Yes
  Inferred Residence in 1935:      Hickory, Carroll, Arkansas
  Residence in 1935:      Same Place
  Sheet Number:      8A
  Number of Household in Order of Visitation:      167
  Occupation:      Farmer
  House Owned or Rented:      Rented
  Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented:      4
  Attended School or College:      No
  Highest Grade Completed:      Elementary school, 8th grade
  Hours Worked Week Prior to Census:      48
  Class of Worker:      Working on own account
  Weeks Worked in 1939:      52
  Income:      500
  Income Other Sources:      Yes
  Neighbors:      
  Household Members:      
  Name      Age
  Roy W Wells      36
  Mary E Wells      35
  Gladys Wells      14
  Betty Lou Wells      13
  Nina May Wells      11
  Max James Wells      9
  Donald Wells      6
  Dorothy Wells      6; Head of Household=Roy Wilbur Wells

Nancy Elizabeth Wells^1,2

• Father*: James Franklin Wells^1,2 b. 5 Apr 1817, d. 25 Jan 1871
• Mother*: Jenettie Elliott^1,2 b. 9 Dec 1823, d. 14 Dec 1910

• Reference: W006 ID071

• Birth*: 26 March 1854; Lee Co., Virginia, USA^1,2
• (Bride) Marriage*: 1 October 1874; Wise Co., Virginia, USA; According to the Wise County records, Inst # 1874-000028 William J. Kilgore the son of Hiram Kilgore and Annie E. Kilgore married Nancy E. Wells, the daughter of James F. Wells and Genettie Wells on October 10, 1874.
  
  Wise County records shown Nancy E. Wells, the duaghter of James F. and Genettie Wells obtained a marriage license on October 1, 1887 to marry William Kilgore, the son of Hiram and Anne Kilgore.^1,2
• (Deceased) Death*: 9 May 1926; Esservile, Wise Co., Virginia, USA^1,2
• (Witness) Burial*: 9 May 1926; Wells Cemetery, Esserville, Wise Co., Virginia, USA^1,2

• (Household Member) Census: 1870; Gladeville Twp., Wise Co., Virginia, USA;
  1870 United States Federal Census
  Name: James F Wells
  Estimated Birth Year: abt 1817
  Age in 1870: 53
  Birthplace: Virginia
  Home in 1870: Gladeville, Wise, Virginia
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
  Value of real estate: View Image
  Post Office: Wise Court House
  Household Members: Name Age
  James F Wells 53
  Gennetta Wells 46
  David E Wells 20
  Abraham Wells 18
  Nancy E Wells 18
  Julia Ann Wells 14
  Levingston c Wells 12
  Maudie E Wells 10
  Jonathan B Wells 7
  Martha C Wells 5; Head of Household=James Franklin Wells
• Married Name: 1 October 1874; Mrs. Kilgore (Wells)

Julia Ann Wells^1,2

• Father*: James Franklin Wells^1,2 b. 5 Apr 1817, d. 25 Jan 1871
• Mother*: Jenettie Elliott^1,2 b. 9 Dec 1823, d. 14 Dec 1910

• Reference: W006 ID071

• Birth*: 24 March 1856; Wise Co., Virginia, USA; From the birth records of Wise County it shows that July Wells was born March 24, 1856 to James and ''Janetta'' Wells^3,2,4
• (Bride) Marriage*: 20 December 1886; Wise Co., Virginia, USA; Records doc # 1886000071^1,2

• (Household Member) Census: 1870; Gladeville Twp., Wise Co., Virginia, USA;
  1870 United States Federal Census
  Name: James F Wells
  Estimated Birth Year: abt 1817
  Age in 1870: 53
  Birthplace: Virginia
  Home in 1870: Gladeville, Wise, Virginia
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
  Value of real estate: View Image
  Post Office: Wise Court House
  Household Members: Name Age
  James F Wells 53
  Gennetta Wells 46
  David E Wells 20
  Abraham Wells 18
  Nancy E Wells 18
  Julia Ann Wells 14
  Levingston c Wells 12
  Maudie E Wells 10
  Jonathan B Wells 7
  Martha C Wells 5; Head of Household=James Franklin Wells
• (Household Member) Census: 1880; Gladeville Twp., Wise Co., Virginia, USA;
  1880 United States Federal Census
  Name: Julia Wells
  Home in 1880: Gladeville, Wise, Virginia
  Age: 24
  Estimated Birth Year: abt 1856
  Birthplace: Virginia
  Relation to Head of Household: Daughter
  Father's birthplace: Virginia
  Mother's Name: Geneta
  Mother's birthplace: Virginia
  Neighbors: View others on page
  Marital Status: Single
  Race: White
  Gender: Female
  
  Household Members: Name Age
  Geneta Wells 56
  Julia Wells 24
  Amanda I. Wells 20
  Johnathon F. B. Wells 18; Head of Household=Jenettie Elliott
• Married Name: 20 December 1886; Mrs. Baker (Wells)

Livingston C Wells^1,2

• Father*: James Franklin Wells^3,2 b. 5 Apr 1817, d. 25 Jan 1871
• Mother*: Jenettie Elliott^3,2 b. 9 Dec 1823, d. 14 Dec 1910

• Reference: W006 ID071

• Birth*: 30 December 1857; Wise Co., Virginia, USA^1,2
• (Groom) Marriage*: circa 1879; Bride=Mollie A _____^1,2

• Nickname: Leve Wells^2,3
• (Household Member) Census: 1870; Gladeville Twp., Wise Co., Virginia, USA;
  1870 United States Federal Census
  Name: James F Wells
  Estimated Birth Year: abt 1817
  Age in 1870: 53
  Birthplace: Virginia
  Home in 1870: Gladeville, Wise, Virginia
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
  Value of real estate: View Image
  Post Office: Wise Court House
  Household Members: Name Age
  James F Wells 53
  Gennetta Wells 46
  David E Wells 20
  Abraham Wells 18
  Nancy E Wells 18
  Julia Ann Wells 14
  Levingston c Wells 12
  Maudie E Wells 10
  Jonathan B Wells 7
  Martha C Wells 5; Head of Household=James Franklin Wells

Amanda Isabelle Wells^1,2

• Father*: James Franklin Wells^1,2 b. 5 Apr 1817, d. 25 Jan 1871
• Mother*: Jenettie Elliott^1,2 b. 9 Dec 1823, d. 14 Dec 1910

• Reference: W006 ID071

• Birth*: 7 January 1860; Wise Co., North Carolina, USA^1,2
• (Bride) Marriage*: 28 September 1881; Wise Co., Virginia, USA^1,2

• Nickname: Belle Wells^2,1
• (Household Member) Census: 1880; Gladeville Twp., Wise Co., Virginia, USA;
  1880 United States Federal Census
  Name: Julia Wells
  Home in 1880: Gladeville, Wise, Virginia
  Age: 24
  Estimated Birth Year: abt 1856
  Birthplace: Virginia
  Relation to Head of Household: Daughter
  Father's birthplace: Virginia
  Mother's Name: Geneta
  Mother's birthplace: Virginia
  Neighbors: View others on page
  Marital Status: Single
  Race: White
  Gender: Female
  
  Household Members: Name Age
  Geneta Wells 56
  Julia Wells 24
  Amanda I. Wells 20
  Johnathon F. B. Wells 18; Head of Household=Jenettie Elliott
• Married Name: 28 September 1881; Mrs. Smith (Wells)

Martha Callie Wells^1,2

• Father*: James Franklin Wells^1,2 b. 5 Apr 1817, d. 25 Jan 1871
• Mother*: Jenettie Elliott^1,2 b. 9 Dec 1823, d. 14 Dec 1910

• Reference: W006 ID071

• Birth*: 30 May 1865^1,2
• (Deceased) Death*: 4 September 1876; Wells Cemetery Esserville, Norton, Wise Co., Virginia, USA^1,2

Rev. Joseph C Wells^1,2

• Father*: James Franklin Wells^2,1 b. 5 Apr 1817, d. 25 Jan 1871
• Mother*: Jenettie Elliott^2,1 b. 9 Dec 1823, d. 14 Dec 1910

• Reference: W006 ID071

• Birth*: circa 1842; prob., Virginia, USA¹

Elizabeth Kilgore^1,2

• Reference: W999 ID071

• Birth*: 1834; Virginia, USA^3,2
• (Bride) Marriage*: 11 February 1857; Scott Co., Virginia, USA; Groom=Ellington Wells^1,2

• Married Name: 11 February 1857; Mrs. Wells (Kilgore)
• Note*: 1880; Wise Co., Virginia, USA; In the 1880 Census of Wise County, Richmond Magistrate it shows Elizabeth Wells age 59. Living With her and family is James Kilgore age 72 who worked as a saddler. He is reported as her father. Elizabeth was born in Virginia as was both of her parents. James was born in Virginia as were his parents.^4,2

Ellington Wells^1,2

• Father*: Jeremiah C Wells^1,2 b. 1792, d. 18 Nov 1845
• Mother*: Elizabeth Culbertson^1,2 b. 1796, d. 5 Apr 1859

• Reference: W006 ID071

• Birth*: 1821; Virginia, USA^3,2
• Birth: 1823^1,2
• (Groom) Marriage*: 11 February 1857; Scott Co., Virginia, USA; Bride=Elizabeth Kilgore^1,2

• Note*: 30 October 1865; Wise Co., Virginia, USA; Wise County birth records show ''Eli: and Elizabeth to have had a son, Daniel L. Wells on October 30, 1865. In the 1860 Census of Wise County it shows in house number 560 Ellington Wells, 39 male, (b. Abt 1821) a Farmer, with a net worth of $4,500 and a real worth of $3,353. His wife Elizabeth is 26 years old, (b Abt. 1834) a homemaker and illiterate. There is a male, John Lewis age 17 living with them. He probably was a farmhand. In the 1870 Census of Richmond Township, Wise County, VA is shows Ellington age 49 living with Elizabeth age 34, a son Fitzhugh age 7 and Summerville age 3, both were born in Virginia. In the 1880 Census of the Richmond Magistrate, Wise County, dated June 9, 1880 it shows the following Elington Wells age 59 a farmer. (abt. 1821) Elizabeth age 46. (Abt 1834) Fitz. S. Wells age 17 (abt. 1863) Working on farm. Sommerville 13 (abt 1867) Epilitha age 9 (Abt. 1871) Lucinda 4 ( Abt.1876) James Kilgore age 72 (abt 1808) A saddler who was born in Virginia. * David Steadman 61 was a farm hand. (No relationship indicated) * I think that James Kilgore was called ''Blind Jim.'' HCW^4,2

Zachariah Wells^1,2

• Father: _ID071 B307 _W006^2,1 b. 071
• Father: _ID7392 B7392 _W006^3,1 b. 739
• Father: _ID314 B226 _W006¹ b. 314
• Father: _ID052 B306 _W006 b. 052
• Father: _ID073 B309 _W006 b. 073
• Father: _ID174 B110 _W006⁴ b. 174

• Reference: W006 ID071

• Birth*: 1745; Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland, USA^5,1
• (Groom) Marriage*: circa 1777; The Zachariah who is the son of Jacob Wells and Lavinia Stevens DID NOT marry Abigail Osborn.; Bride=Abigail Elizabeth Osborne^6,1
• (Deceased) Death*: 15 March 1825; Big Stone Gap, Lee Co., Virginia, USA; Sturgill book says this Zachariah
  
  Arrived New River Valley in 1794 from Md.
  
  He was an Indian Scout for 10 days for this New River area.
  
  From 1778-1798 he was on Grayson Cty Va, Wilkes Cy NC and Ashe Cty NC (Now Alleghany) tax lists, court and deed lists.
  
  His land was next to Old James Sturgill and then Francis Sr's land on the New River.
  
  In 1798, he sold the land to Francis Sr and then moved to Wise Cty Va near Appalachia.
  
  John Sturgill (Francis Sr's son) and wife Jemima (Zachariah's daughter) moved near his farm when they moved from NC to Ky to Va. in 1816.
  
  Zachariah married Rebecca.
  
  DNA may show that his parents may be George Wells and Susannah Ward. The Wells and Ward family were together in Md.
  
  Children:
  John P Wells
  Jemima Sturgill^3,7,1

• Note: circa 1776; Lee Co., Virginia, USA; About the time of the revolutionary War. Married and moved to^8,1
• NSDAR/NSSAR: 1776; USA; Type: NSDAR 1776 FUTURE APPLICANTS MUST PROVE CORRECT SERVICE (WHY?)^9,10
• Note*: 1778; A Zachariah Wells was in Wilkes County, North Carolina in 1778 when he entered 100 acres in the County lying on New River... between his and Micajah Pennington's land. 9th September. (N 368) 1788, March 31 Micahaj Pennington conveyed 100 acres of land, beginning on the north side of New River... in Wilkes County, North Carolina to Zachariah Wells for 80 pounds. Further research has been pursued in Wilkes County NC for records of Zachariah. Eventually he migrated to Lee Co., Virginia, prior to 1799 where he purchased 900 acres of land lying on both sides od Powell River from Robert Preston of Washington County May 3, 1799 for $1,000. DEED BOOK A, Page 315. April 21, 1814- 120 Surveyed for Zacahriah Wells Sr. Entry made December 18, 1812 assigned to him by John Preston - South side of Stone mountain below Big Stone Gap. Zachariah Wells, Sr. continued to acquire land, lying on the waters of the Powell River, in the general area of Three Forks, and selling much of it to others by the name of Wells, presumably his sons, but no proof to confirm the relationship. December 22, 1819. Zacahriah Wells, Sr. conveyed land by deed from Robert Preston and Isaac Burkholder dated March 11, 1801 to Isaac Burkholder of Botetourt County (DBK 4, p. 35) From the Book of Lee County and Scott County Settlers it indicated that Zachariah Wells settled on Powell mountain in 1792 in a house on the hill. The area was known as Wild Cat Valley, now known as Wild Cat. He was an early settler and pioneer of Lee County . He was a member of the First Church formed for Scott and Lee County. The Church was the Primitive Baptist Church formed in 1798. Lee County was formed in 1856.
  
  From: ''Orin R. Wells''
  Subject: Big Wells vs Little Wells Response to Barclay Ospital:
  May we have a short tutorial regarding difference between big and little Wells families? Sorry, sometimes I forget not everyone has come across these ''nicknames''. In the early 1600's there were several Wells families present in Maryland (as anyone who has tried to sort them out to find an ancestoris probably painfully aware). Among them were the descendants of James Wells b: Cir 1640 England whose children included James Wells b: Cir 1675. James II and his wife Ann (surname unknown at this point) were the ancestors of all of the present lines from this family of which we are aware today. James and Ann Wells were the parents 9 known children among which was Col. Richard Wells b: 15 Mar 1722 Baltimore, MD. He is the Richard Wells who married Ann ''Nancy'' Brown and it is this pair that everyone seems to want to attribute their ancestors whether it is correct or not. This is the family that is called ''The Little Wells''. Another family present in the Balitmore area were the descendants of John Wells b: Cir 1675. He and his wife Margaret (surname not proven) had two known children. Their son Charles b: Cir 1702 married Mrs. Sarah Arnold and it is through this pair that all of the known descendants of this line are descended. This is the family that is referred to as ''The Big Wells''. This has NOTHING to do with the book written by Judge J. W. Wells ''The Big Wells Family''. Rather, it had to do with their stature. It is said that the members of the ''Big Wells'' family, both men and women, were very tall and very heavy people. The members of the ''Little Wells Family'' were smaller in stature - probably more what we might term ''normal''. These two families did intermarry and some moved together to areas such as Brooke County, West Virginia; Licking County and Ross County, Ohio. Apparently it was not uncommon for a group of family members to travel together on social visits. The story goes that when a group of the ''Big Wells'' family were seen it was not uncommon to hear the remark ''Here come the Big Wells''. This is how they are supposed to have gotten their nickname. The ''Little Wells'' have probably been given their nickname by recent genealogists just to differentiate them from the ''Big Wells''. Orin Wells ______________ From: Peggy S Wilson Subject: Zachariah WELLS Date: Sun, 22 Nov 1998 09:51:29 -0600 Hi - I found this information in the New River Webpages http://www.ls.net/~newriver/nc/18cncnr.htmand thought it could be of interest to some of the Zachariah WELLS researchers out there. This is an EXCELLENT website with tons of interesting information crossing several ''state lines'' in the migration patterns. The first residents of the New River Valley on the North Carolina side have been a bit more difficult to determine than those on the Virginia side. The 1778 tax list of Wilkes County gives some good clues, however, some of the people on this list were land speculators who never lived what became Ashe County, e.g., Enoch Osborne. There were 83 persons listed on the 1778 tax list, however, only 40 of these persons were on the 1782 tax list (estimated population 250). It appears that the tax assessor missed many of the residents of the trans-Blue Ridge, as many later appear on the 1787 state census. There are others who should have appeared on 1778 list who do not, e.g., Joshua Weaver and Zachariah WELLS. The notation to the side of the valuation indicates if the person was also found on the 1782 tax list of Wilkes and the 1787 census for the portion of Wilkes which became Ashe. Some of this information is duplicated in the following table. Part of the problem is the lack of records. The first record in which the New River denizens are distinguishable is the 1787 North Carolina State Census. http://www.ls.net/~newriver/nc/18cncnr.htm Enjoy! Peggy Sue pwilson411@@aol.com HomePage: http://members.aol.com/PWilson411/indexe.html ________________________ if you read the obituary for Dr. Mayhal Wells son Dr. Zack Wells it talk about Dr. Mayhal Wells as being a herb doctor. there is a book about him called ''The Army of the Caltahan '' by John Fox Jr. I have never seen it but it is also listed in Dr. Zack Wells obituary. Also Dr. Mayhal Wells had another son who was also a doctor Dr. Frank Wells. if you are a herb doctor and good at what you do I guess back in the day it really didn't matter much. __________________________ Herb doctor? I suppose it didn't take a lot of education for that especially in those days. I have seen evidence of a number of early Wells Doctors who appear to have simply studied under another Doctor - sort of on-the-job training. But that was back when they still made house calls. As for the census record not matching your Mayhal Wells, I wouldn't be so quick to write it off. Vinnie was very likely a nickname for Lavina. This would be too much of a coincidence in my opinion. There may also be a number of reasons for the mismatch in children's names. The children born prior to Zachariah Taylor Wells may have been omitted for some reason from the list you have. What names are on the list of children for Dr. Mayhal Wells? What is the origin of that list? I think I know of a person who can tell us more on this but she is not on-line. _______________________ Message Board Post: In the 1870 census of Morgan County, Kentucky there is a listing for a Mahal Wells 51 Physician VA listed with his wife Lavina and among other children a son named Zachariah aged 10. In the 1880 Census of Bath County, Kentucky Mahal Wells 57 Physician VA VA NC is listed again with wife Lavina 56 VA NC NC again a son names Zakariah Wells 19 Physician VA VA VA. This census also lists Mahal's brother James Wells 84 VA VA NC. I believe this James is also known as Blind Jim Wells. Andy ______________________ From: Subject: Re: Hi Kim, The 1856 Letcher Co. Ky. Deaths lists, Germima Sturgill, age 75, female, married, farmers wife, residence Letcher Co., place of birth Ash Co., N.C., parents Zachariah & Abaigail Wells, place of death Letcher Co., Ky, time March 15, 56, cause of death Inflamation. Do you want a copy? Roger Kennedy^8,1

Joseph Culbertson Wells^1,2

• Father*: Zachariah T Wells^1,2 b. 6 May 1796, d. Sep 1879
• Mother*: Agnes Culbertson^1,2 b. 1801

• Reference: W006 ID071

• Birth*: 11 August 1832; Lee Co., Virginia, USA^1,2
• (Groom) Marriage License: 9 December 1850; Lee Co., Virginia, USA; Bride=Elizabeth Ann Blair^1,2
• (Groom) Marriage*: 11 December 1850; Lee Co., Virginia, USA; U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
  about Joseph C. Wells
  Name: Joseph C. Wells
  Gender: male
  Birth Place: VA
  Birth Year: 1832
  Spouse Name: Elizabeth Ann Blair
  Spouse
  Birth Place: KY
  Spouse Birth Year: 1830
  Marriage
  Year: 1850
  Marriage State: VA
  Number Pages: 1
  ; Bride=Elizabeth Ann Blair^3,2
• (Deceased) Death*: 24 February 1900; East Stone Gap, Wise Co., Virginia, USA^1,2

• Name Variation: Joe Culbertson Wells^3,2
• (Household Member) Census: 1860; Big Stone Gap, Lee Co., Virginia, USA;
  1860 United States Federal Census
  about Joseph C Wells
  Name: Joseph C Wells
  Age in 1860: 26
  Birth Year: abt 1834
  Birthplace: Virginia
  Home in 1860: Wise, Virginia
  Gender: Male
  Post Office: Big Stone Gap
  Value of real estate: View Image
  Household Members: Name Age
  Zachariah T Wells 62
  Agnes Wells 59
  Joseph C Wells 26
  Elizabeth Wells 24
  Preston Wells 7
  Sarah A Wells 3
  Caroline Wells 21
  Francis M Wells 2
  Gilbert Wells; Head of Household=Zachariah T Wells^4,2
• (Head of Household) Census: 1870; Richmond Independent City, Richmond Co., Virginia, USA;
  1870 United States Federal Census
  about Joseph C Wells
  Name: Joseph C Wells
  Estimated Birth Year: abt 1833
  Age in 1870: 37
  Birthplace: Virginia
  Home in 1870: Richmond, Wise, Virginia
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
  Value of real estate: View Image
  Post Office: Big Stone Gap
  Household Members: Name Age
  Joseph C Wells 37
  Elizabeth Wells 37
  Zachariah Wells 74
  Agness Wells 68
  Alfred P Wells 18
  Sarah A Wells 16
  Minerva C Wells 14
  Francis M Wells 12
  Zion G Wells 10
  Nancy E Wells 8
  Susanah Wells 6
  Andrew H Wells 3
  Daniel S Wells 11/12
  
  ; Household Member=Zachariah T Wells, Household Member=Agnes Culbertson, Household Member=Elizabeth Ann Blair
• (Head of Household) Census*: 1880; Richmond Independent City, Richmond Co., Virginia, USA;
  1880 United States Federal Census
  about Joseph C. Wells
  Name: Joseph C. Wells
  Home in 1880: Richmond, Wise, Virginia
  Age: 47
  Estimated Birth Year: abt 1833
  Birthplace: Virginia
  Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
  Spouse's Name: Elizabeth
  Father's birthplace: North Carolina
  Mother's birthplace: Virginia
  Neighbors: View others on page
  Occupation: Preaching
  Marital Status: Married
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
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  Household Members: Name Age
  Joseph C. Wells 47
  Elizabeth Wells 47
  Caroline Wells 25
  Francis M. Wells 22
  Nancy Wells 18
  Andrew H. Wells 13
  Daniel S. Wells 10
  Julia Wells 8
  Eliza V. Wells 6

Elizabeth Ann Blair^1,2,3

• Reference: W999 ID071

• Birth*: between 1833 and 1834; Kentucky, USA^4,5,3
• (Bride) Marriage License*: 9 December 1850; Lee Co., Virginia, USA; Groom=Joseph Culbertson Wells^6,3
• (Bride) Marriage*: 11 December 1850; Lee Co., Virginia, USA; U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
  about Joseph C. Wells
  Name: Joseph C. Wells
  Gender: male
  Birth Place: VA
  Birth Year: 1832
  Spouse Name: Elizabeth Ann Blair
  Spouse
  Birth Place: KY
  Spouse Birth Year: 1830
  Marriage
  Year: 1850
  Marriage State: VA
  Number Pages: 1
  ; Groom=Joseph Culbertson Wells^2,3
• (Deceased) Death*: 24 September 1900; prob., Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, USA^6,3
• (Witness) Burial*: 24 September 1900; St. Francis, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, USA^4,3

• Married Name: 11 December 1850; Mrs. Wells (Blair)
• (Household Member) Census: 1870; Richmond Independent City, Richmond Co., Virginia, USA;
  1870 United States Federal Census
  about Joseph C Wells
  Name: Joseph C Wells
  Estimated Birth Year: abt 1833
  Age in 1870: 37
  Birthplace: Virginia
  Home in 1870: Richmond, Wise, Virginia
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
  Value of real estate: View Image
  Post Office: Big Stone Gap
  Household Members: Name Age
  Joseph C Wells 37
  Elizabeth Wells 37
  Zachariah Wells 74
  Agness Wells 68
  Alfred P Wells 18
  Sarah A Wells 16
  Minerva C Wells 14
  Francis M Wells 12
  Zion G Wells 10
  Nancy E Wells 8
  Susanah Wells 6
  Andrew H Wells 3
  Daniel S Wells 11/12
  
  ; Head of Household=Joseph Culbertson Wells

Johnson Wells^1,2

• Father*: Jeremiah C Wells^1,2 b. 1792, d. 18 Nov 1845
• Mother*: Elizabeth Culbertson^1,2 b. 1796, d. 5 Apr 1859

• Reference: W006 ID071

• Birth*: 1823; Lee Co. or, Wise Co., Virginia, USA^1,2
• (Groom) Marriage*: circa 1848; prob., Richmond Independent City, Richmond Co., Virginia, USA; Bride=Jerusha Elkins^1,2

• (Head of Household) Census: 1850; Lee Co., Virginia, USA;
  1850 United States Federal Census
  about Johnston Wells
  Name: Johnston Wells
  Age: 26
  Estimated Birth Year: abt 1824
  Birth Place: Virginia
  Gender: Male
  Home in 1850(City,County,State): District 31, Lee, Virginia
  Household Members: Name Age
  Arminda Wells 1
  Jernsia Wells 24
  Johnston Wells 26
  
  ; Household Member=Jerusha Elkins, Household Member=Arminda Jane Wells
• Note*: 1850; In the 1850 Census of Lee County, VA it shows the following: WELLS Johnston26 FarmerVA Jerusia24VA Arminda 1VA From the 1860 Census records it shows the following: House number 512 Wells, Johnson 38, Male Farmer $500$319VAIlliterate Jerusha 31, F HousekeeperVAIlliterate Amanda 10, F Doctor F. 9, M Harvey N. 7, M Augustus W.5, M Elkins, Sarah 6, F The Sarah Elkins is probably the younger sister of Jerusha. In the 1870 Census it shows ''Arminda'' age 20 still living at home with her occupation as a Literary Teacher. Wells Johnson47FarmerVA Jerushia42House keepingVA Amanda20Literary TeacheVA Doctor19Farm laborerVA Harvey17Farm laborerVA Augustus 15Farm laborerVA Patton 4at homeVA Elkins, Thomas 44Farm laborerVA Elkins, Sarah16at homeVA In the 1880 Census it shows Johnson Wells age 56 living with Jerusia age 51 and their two sons Augustus 25 and Patton age 14. Both sons were listed as working on farm. Census shows Johnson's father to have been born in North Carolina and his mother in Virginia and both of Jerusia's parents born in Virginia.^3,2
• (Head of Household) Census: 1860; Richmond Independent City, Richmond Co., Virginia, USA;
  1860 United States Federal Census
  about Johnson Wells
  Name: Johnson Wells
  Age in 1860: 38
  Birth Year: abt 1822
  Birthplace: Virginia
  Home in 1860: Wise, Virginia
  Gender: Male
  Post Office: Big Stone Gap
  Value of real estate: View Image
  Household Members: Name Age
  Johnson Wells 38
  Jerusha Wells 31
  Amanda Wells 10
  Doctor F Wells 9
  Harney N Wells 7
  Agustus W Wells 5
  Sarah Elkins 6
  
  ; Household Member=Jerusha Elkins, Household Member=Arminda Jane Wells, Household Member=Harvey Nelson Wells, Household Member=Doctor F Wells, Household Member=Augustus W Wells
• (Head of Household) Census: 1870; Richmond Independent City, Richmond Co., Virginia, USA;
  1870 United States Federal Census
  about Johnson Wells
  Name: Johnson Wells
  Estimated Birth Year: abt 1823
  Age in 1870: 47
  Birthplace: Virginia
  Home in 1870: Richmond, Wise, Virginia
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
  Value of real estate: View Image
  Post Office: Big Stone Gap
  Household Members: Name Age
  Johnson Wells 47
  Jemshia Wells 42
  Arminda Wells 20
  Doctor F Wells 19
  Harvey N Wells 17
  Augustus W Wells 15
  Ratten L Wells 4
  Thomas Elkins 44
  Sarah Elkins 16
  
  ; Household Member=Jerusha Elkins, Household Member=Arminda Jane Wells, Household Member=Harvey Nelson Wells, Household Member=Doctor F Wells, Household Member=Augustus W Wells, Household Member=Patton L Wells
• (Head of Household) Census*: 1880; Richmond Independent City, Richmond Co., Virginia, USA;
  1880 United States Federal Census
  about Johnson Wells
  Name: Johnson Wells
  Home in 1880: Richmond, Wise, Virginia
  Age: 56
  Estimated Birth Year: abt 1824
  Birthplace: Virginia
  Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
  Spouse's Name: Jerusia
  Father's birthplace: North Carolina
  Mother's birthplace: Virginia
  Neighbors: View others on page
  Occupation: Farming
  Marital Status: Married
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
  Household Members: Name Age
  Johnson Wells 56
  Jerusia Wells 50
  Augustus Wells 25
  Patton Wells 14; Household Member=Jerusha Elkins, Household Member=Augustus W Wells, Household Member=Patton L Wells

Agnes Wells^1,2

• Father*: Jeremiah C Wells^1,2 b. 1792, d. 18 Nov 1845
• Mother*: Elizabeth Culbertson^1,2 b. 1796, d. 5 Apr 1859

• Reference: W006 ID071

• Birth*: 1834; Wise Co., Virginia, USA^1,2

Nancy Hart^1,2

• Reference: W999 ID071

• Birth*: circa 1850; Wise Co., Virginia, USA^1,2
• (Bride) Marriage*: 28 February 1879; Wise Co., Virginia, USA; Groom=Andrew Jackson Wells^1,2
• (Bride) Marriage: 3 March 1879; Wise Co., Virginia, USA; Groom=Andrew Jackson Wells^3,4,2

• Married Name: 28 February 1879; Mrs. Wells (Hart)

Jacob Wells^1,2

• Father*: Zachariah Wells^1,2 b. 1745, d. 15 Mar 1825
• Mother*: Abigail Elizabeth Osborne^1,2 b. 15 Jan 1757, d. 6 Jan 1844

• Reference: W006 ID071

• Birth*: 1778; Grayson Co., Virginia, USA^3,2
• Birth: 1793^4,5,2
• (Groom) Marriage*: circa 1816; Virginia, USA; Bride=Johanna Shepard^4,6,2
• (Deceased) Death*: 1853^4,7,2

Jemina Wells^1,2

• Father*: Zachariah Wells^3,2 b. 1745, d. 15 Mar 1825
• Mother*: Abigail Elizabeth Osborne^3,2 b. 15 Jan 1757, d. 6 Jan 1844

• Reference: W006 ID071

• Birth*: 1782; Grayson Co., Virginia, USA^4,2
• (Bride) Marriage*: 1799; Grayson Co., Virginia, USA^5,2
• (Deceased) Death*: 15 March 1856; Harlan, Letcher Co., Kentucky, USA^3,6,2

• Married Name: 1799; Mrs. Sturgill (Wells)

Col Richard Wells^1,2

• Father*: Gen. James Wells^3,1 b. 1672, d. 1 Jul 1771
• Mother*: Anne Thornborough^3,1 b. 1690, d. 1763
• Father: _ID154 B091 _W008 b. 154

• Reference: W008 ID154

• Birth*: 15 March 1714/15; Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland, USA^3,1
• Birth: 17 March 1721; Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland, USA
• (Child) Christening: 15 March 1722; St.Paul Epscopal, Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland, USA^4,1
• (Groom) Marriage*: before 1735; prob., Maryland, USA; Bride=Mary Stevenson^1,5
• (Groom) Marriage*: circa 1740; Bride=Nancy Ann Brown^3,1
• Burial*: 13 July 1808; Luray Cemetery, Luray, Licking Co., Ohio, USA
• (Deceased) Death: 12 September 1816; Powell Valley, Lee Co., Virginia, USA^3,1
• (Deceased) Death: 12 September 1816; Licking Co., Ohio, USA

• Name Variation: Col Richard Tidley Wells^1,3
• Name Variation: Richard Franklin Wells^6,1
• (Head of Household) Census*: 1760; Somerset Co., Pennsylvania, USA; moved to
• (Head of Household) Census: circa 1763; Williamsburg, Bourbon Co., Kentucky, USA; moved to
• (Head of Household) Census: 1774; Ohio Co., Pennsylvania, USA; moved to
• NSDAR/NSSAR: 1776; Virginia or, Pennsylvania, USA; Type: NSDAR 1776 PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN DISCOVERED WITH AT LEAST ONE PREVIOUSLY VERIFIED PAPER - SEE ANCESTOR’S FULL RECORD (WHY?)^7,8
• Milit-Beg: 1776; Virginia or, Pennsylvania, USA; 1776 1) SIGNER OF OATH OF ALLEGIANCE,OHIO CO VA 2) PD SUPPLY TAX 1781 - WASH.CO⁸
• Milit-Beg: 1776; Revolutionary War
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• (Head of Household) Census: 1805; Ross Co., Ohio, USA; moved to

Nancy Ann Brown^1,2

• Reference: W999 ID071

• Birth: 1723; Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania, USA^3,2
• Birth: 1723; Frederick Co., Maryland, USA
• Birth*: 1723; Baltimore Co., Maryland, USA; dau of George Brown and Nancy Stevenson^4,2
• (Bride) Marriage*: circa 1740; Groom=Col Richard Wells^3,2
• (Deceased) Death*: 1765; Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania, USA

• Name Variation: Jane Brown^3,2
• Name Variation: Anne Brown^5,2
• Married Name: circa 1740; Mrs. Wells (Brown)

Mary Wells^1,2

• Father*: Col Richard Wells^1,2 b. 15 Mar 1714/15
• Mother*: Nancy Ann Brown^1,2 b. 1723, d. 1765

• Reference: W008 ID020

• Birth*: 19 September 1748; Frederick Co., Maryland, USA²
• (Deceased) Death*: 30 November 1776; Middletown, Washington Co., Pennsylvania, USA²
• (Witness) Burial*: 30 November 1776; Wellsburg, Ohio Co., Virginia, USA^3,2

• Married Name: circa 1770; Mrs. Doddridge (Wells)

Richard Wells^1,2

• Father*: Nathaniel Wells^1,2 b. c 1785, d. 1862

• Reference: W008 ID071

• Birth*: circa 1810

Sarah Ratliff^1,2

• Reference: W999 ID071

• (Bride) Marriage*: circa 1799; Groom=Moses Wells^1,2

• Name Variation: Sallie Ratliff^1,2
• Married Name: circa 1799; Mrs. Wells (Ratliff)