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Jane C Boggs^1,2

• Reference: W999 ID055

• Birth: 1814; Pennsylvania, USA
• Birth*: 1817; Glendale, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, USA; parents b: Ireland
• (Bride) Marriage*: 20 May 1840; prob., Steubenville, Jefferson Co., Ohio, USA; Groom=Francis Asbury Wells^1,2
• Burial*: 31 March 1882; Union Cemetery, Steubenville, Jefferson Co., Ohio, USA
• (Deceased) Death*: 31 March 1882; prob., Steubenville, Jefferson Co., Ohio, USA

• Name Variation: Jane Griffith; name from son, Frank;s, death certificate
• Married Name: 20 May 1840; Mrs. Wells (Boggs)
• (Household Member) Census: 1850; Steubenville, Jefferson Co., Ohio, USA;
  1850 United States Federal Census
  about Agnes L Wells
  Name: Agnes L Wells
  Age: 3
  Estimated Birth Year: abt 1847
  Birth Place: Ohio
  Gender: Female
  Home in 1850(City,County,State): Steubenville, Jefferson, Ohio
  Household Members: Name Age
  Francis A Wells 35
  Jane C Wells 33
  Sarah G Wells 9
  John B Wells 7
  Bezabel Wells 5
  Agnes L Wells 3
  Ann Snowden 20
  Mary Bradley 12
  William Henry 20
  
  ; Head of Household=Francis Asbury Wells
• (Household Member) Census: 1860; Steubenville, Jefferson Co., Ohio, USA;
  1860 United States Federal Census
  about Francis A Wells
  Name: Francis A Wells
  Age in 1860: 47
  Birth Year: abt 1813
  Birthplace: Ohio
  Home in 1860: Steubenville, Jefferson, Ohio
  Gender: Male
  Post Office: Steubenville
  Value of real estate: View image
  Household Members: Name Age
  Francis A Wells 47
  Jane Wells 45
  Sarah Wells 19
  John Wells 17
  Agnes Wells 14
  Frank Wells 9
  George Buchan 20
  Wm Banks 20
  John Kell 14
  
  ; Head of Household=Francis Asbury Wells
• (Household Member) Census: 1870; Steubenville, Jefferson Co., Ohio, USA;
  1870 United States Federal Census
  about Francis Walls
  Name: Francis Walls
  [Francis Wells]
  Birth Year: abt 1818
  Age in 1870: 52
  Birthplace: Ohio
  Home in 1870: Steubenville, Jefferson, Ohio
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
  Value of real estate: View image
  Household Members: Name Age
  Francis Walls 52
  Jane Walls 50
  Sarah Walls 24
  John Walls 25
  Agnes Walls 20
  John Hannon 18
  Jennie Johnston 20
  Fanny Johnston 2
  Eliza Boggs 45
  Julia Boggs 40
  
  ; Head of Household=Francis Asbury Wells
• (Head of Household) Census: 1880; Steubenville, Jefferson Co., Ohio, USA; 1880 United States Federal Census
  about Frank A. Wells
  Name: Frank A. Wells
  Home in 1880: Steubenville, Jefferson, Ohio
  Age: 66
  Estimated Birth Year: abt 1814
  Birthplace: Ohio
  Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
  Spouse's Name: Jane C. Wells
  Father's birthplace: Maryland
  Mother's birthplace: Maryland
  Neighbors: View others on page
  Occupation: Farmer
  Marital Status: Married
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
  Cannot read/write:
  
  Blind:
  
  Deaf and dumb:
  
  Otherwise disabled:
  
  Idiotic or insane: View image
  Household Members: Name Age
  Frank A. Wells 66
  Jane C. Wells 66
  Sarah G. Wells 38
  Agnes L. Wells 32
  Mary A. Boggs 68 [sister-in-law]
  Julia Boggs 53
  Jennie Burke 33
  Ella Burke 10
  
  ; Head of Household=Francis Asbury Wells

Sarah Griffith Wells^1,2

• Father*: Bazeleel Wells^1,2 b. 28 Jan 1763, d. 11 Aug 1846
• Mother*: Sarah Griffith^1,2 b. 1778, d. Jan 1839

• Reference: W008 ID055

• Birth*: 1818; Steubenville, Jefferson Co., Ohio, USA^1,2
• Death*: 1866

James Wells^1,2

• Father*: Richard Wells^1,2 b. 1770
• Mother*: Helen Wells^1,2 b. 25 Jul 1775

• Reference: W008 ID055

• Birth*: circa 1796; prob., Washington Co., Pennsylvania, USA^1,2

Bazeleel Wells^1,2

• Father*: Richard Wells^3,2 b. 1770
• Mother*: Helen Wells^3,2 b. 25 Jul 1775

• Reference: W008 ID055

• Birth: 20 October 1789; Virginia, USA
• Birth*: 1796; prob., Washington Co., Pennsylvania, USA^3,2
• (Groom) Marriage: circa 1820; Pennsylvania, USA; Bride=Maria Porter
• Death*: 2 December 1845; Monroe Twp., Clermont Co., Ohio, USA
• Burial*: 3 December 1845; Saint Luke Cemetery, Carroll Co., Ohio, USA

• Milt-Event: circa 1813; no details recorded just 1812 emblem on grave, Ohio, USA; Grave Registration Card

Maria Porter^1,2

• Reference: W999 ID999

• Birth*: 1800; Pennsylvania, USA
• (Bride) Marriage: circa 1820; Pennsylvania, USA; Groom=Bazeleel Wells

• Married Name: circa 1819; Mrs. Wells (Porter)
• (Head of Household) Census: 1850; Harrison, Carroll Co., Pennsylvania, USA; 1850 United States Federal Census
  
  Name:      Maris Wells
  [Maria Wells]
  Age:      50
  Birth Year:      abt 1800
  Birthplace:      Pennsylvania
  Home in 1850:      Harrison, Carroll, Ohio, USA
  Gender:      Female
  Family Number:      1766
  Household Members:      
  Name      Age
  Maris Wells      50
  Henry Wells      25
  Bazel Wells      17
  Alexander Wells      15
  David Wells      12
  Margret Wells      8; Witness=Bazeleel Wells, Witness=Alexander Wells, Witness=Margaret Wells, Witness=David Wells, Witness=Henry Wells
• (Head of Household) Census: 1860; Harrison, Carroll Co., Pennsylvania, USA; 1860 United States Federal Census
  
  Name:      Maria Wells
  Age:      60
  Birth Year:      abt 1800
  Gender:      Female
  Birth Place:      Pennsylvania
  Home in 1860:      Harrison, Carroll, Ohio
  Post Office:      Harrisburgh
  Dwelling Number:      695
  Family Number:      660
  Occupation:      Widow
  Real Estate Value:      6000
  Personal Estate Value:      300
  Household Members:      
  Name      Age
  Maria Wells      60
  Alaxander Wells      24
  Margaret Wells      17David Wells      12
  Margret Wells      8; Witness=Alexander Wells, Witness=Margaret Wells
• (Head of Household) Census: 1870; Franklin, Owen Co., Indiana, USA; 1870 United States Federal Census
  
  Name:      Maria Wells
  Age in 1870:      70
  Birth Year:      abt 1800
  Birthplace:      Pennsylvania
  Dwelling Number:      14
  Home in 1870:      Franklin, Owen, Indiana
  Race:      White
  Gender:      Female
  Occupation:      Keeping House
  Father of Foreign Birth:      Y
  Mother of Foreign Birth:      Y
  Cannot Write:      Y
  Personal Estate Value:      200
  Real Estate Value:      2000
  Inferred Children:      Bayel Wells
  Margaret Wells
  Household Members:      
  Name      Age
  Maria Wells      70
  Bayel Wells      34
  Margaret Wells      23; Witness=Bazeleel Wells, Witness=Margaret Wells
• (Witness) Census: 1880; Franklin, Owen Co., Indiana, USA; 1880 United States Federal Census
  
  Name:      Baswell Wells
  Age:      47
  Birth Date:      Abt 1833
  Birthplace:      Ohio
  Home in 1880:      Franklin, Owen, Indiana, USA
  Dwelling Number:      163
  Race:      White
  Gender:      Male
  Relation to Head of House:      Self (Head)
  Marital status:      Single
  Father's Birthplace:      Pennsylvania
  Mother's name:      Myria Wells
  Mother's Birthplace:      Pennsylvania
  Occupation:      Farmer
  Neighbors:      
  Household Members:      
  Name      Age
  Baswell Wells      47
  Margret A. Wells      25 sister
  Myria Wells      80 mother
  Sarah Winklepleck      10; Head of Household=Bazeleel Wells

Leah Wells^1,2

• Father*: Richard Wells^1,2 b. 1770
• Mother*: Helen Wells^1,2 b. 25 Jul 1775

• Reference: W008 ID055

• Birth*: circa 1798; prob., Washington Co., Pennsylvania, USA^1,2

Joshua Wells^1,2

• Father*: Richard Wells^1,2 b. 1770
• Mother*: Helen Wells^1,2 b. 25 Jul 1775

• Reference: W008 ID055

• Birth*: circa 1800; prob., Washington Co., Pennsylvania, USA^1,2

Thomas Wells^1,2

• Father*: Richard Wells^1,2 b. 1770
• Mother*: Helen Wells^1,2 b. 25 Jul 1775

• Reference: W008 ID055

• Birth*: circa 1802; prob., Washington Co., Pennsylvania, USA^1,2

Cassandra Wells^1,2

• Father*: Richard Wells^1,2 b. 1770
• Mother*: Helen Wells^1,2 b. 25 Jul 1775

• Reference: W008 ID055

• Birth*: circa 1804; prob., Washington Co., Pennsylvania, USA^1,2

Sarah Wells^1,2

• Father*: Richard Wells^1,2 b. 1770
• Mother*: Helen Wells^1,2 b. 25 Jul 1775

• Reference: W008 ID055

• Birth*: circa 1806; prob., Washington Co., Pennsylvania, USA^1,2

Elizabeth Wells^1,2

• Father*: Richard Wells^1,2 b. 1770
• Mother*: Helen Wells^1,2 b. 25 Jul 1775

• Reference: W008 ID055

• Birth*: circa 1808; prob., Washington Co., Pennsylvania, USA^1,2

Joseph Wells^1,2

• Father*: Gen. James Wells^1,2 b. 1672, d. 1 Jul 1771
• Mother*: Anne Thornborough^1,2 b. 1690, d. 1763

• Reference: W008 ID055

• Birth*: 21 March 1732/33; Baltimore Co., Maryland, USA^3,2

_ID074 B284 _W008¹

• Father*: _Top _W008¹ b. 008

• Reference: W008 ID074

• Birth*: 074¹

Richard Wells^1,2

• Father*: James Wells^1,2 b. 1801, d. b 1880
• Mother*: Polly Becraft^1,2 b. c 1800, d. bt 1848 - 1850

• Reference: W008 ID074

• Birth*: 1825; Bath Co., Kentucky, USA^1,2
• (Groom) Marriage*: 6 August 1848; Salt Lick, Bath Co., Kentucky, USA; Bride=Julina Mc Worthy^1,2

• (Head of Household) Census*: 1870; Mudlick, Bath Co., Kentucky, USA;
  1870 United States Federal Census
  about Richard Wells
  Name: Richard Wells
  Birth Year: abt 1825
  Age in 1870: 45
  Birthplace: Kentucky
  Home in 1870: Mudlick, Bath, Kentucky
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
  Value of real estate: View image
  Post Office: Olympian Springs
  Household Members: Name Age
  Richard Wells 45
  Juline Wells 44
  Samuel Wells 21
  Mary Wells 19
  Frances Wells 17
  Louisa Wells 15
  Emely Wells 13
  Jane Wells 11
  John Wells 9
  Louisian Wells 7
  Narcissus Wells 5
  Nancy Wells 3
  Annie Wells 1
  
  ; Household Member=Mary Wells, Household Member=Frances Wells, Household Member=Louisa Wells, Household Member=Emily Wells, Household Member=Jane Wells, Household Member=John Wells, Household Member=Louisiana Wells, Household Member=Narcissus Wells, Household Member=Nancy Wells, Household Member=Annie Wells, Household Member=Samuel Wells, Household Member=Julina Mc Worthy
• (Head of Household) Census: 1910; White Sulphur, Bath Co., Kentucky, USA; 1880 United States Federal Census
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  Name:      Richard Wills
  Age:      55
  Birth Date:      Abt 1825
  Birthplace:      Kentucky
  Home in 1880:      White Sulphur, Bath, Kentucky, USA
  Dwelling Number:      143
  Race:      White
  Gender:      Male
  Relation to Head of House:      Self (Head)
  Marital status:      Married
  Spouse's name:      Julina Wills
  Father's Birthplace:      Kentucky
  Mother's Birthplace:      Kentucky
  Occupation:      Farmer
  Cannot Read:      Yes
  Cannot Write:      Yes
  Neighbors:      
  Household Members:      
  Name      Age
  Richard Wills      55
  Julina Wills      54
  Samuel Wills      32
  James Wills      27
  Moriah Wills      23
  John Wills      20
  Suzy A. Wills      18
  Caroline Wills      16
  Levi Wills      14
  Thomas Wills      12
  Susan P. Wills      10; Household Member=Samuel Wells, Household Member=John Wells, Household Member=James Palmer Wells, Household Member=Julina Mc Worthy

Julina Mc Worthy^1,2

• Reference: W999 ID074

• Birth*: June 1826; Kentucky, USA^1,2
• (Bride) Marriage*: 6 August 1848; Salt Lick, Bath Co., Kentucky, USA; Groom=Richard Wells^1,2
• Death*: after 1900; prob., White Sulphur, Bath Co., Kentucky, USA

• Married Name: 6 August 1848; Mrs. Wells (Mc Worthy)
• (Household Member) Census: 1870; Mudlick, Bath Co., Kentucky, USA;
  1870 United States Federal Census
  about Richard Wells
  Name: Richard Wells
  Birth Year: abt 1825
  Age in 1870: 45
  Birthplace: Kentucky
  Home in 1870: Mudlick, Bath, Kentucky
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
  Value of real estate: View image
  Post Office: Olympian Springs
  Household Members: Name Age
  Richard Wells 45
  Juline Wells 44
  Samuel Wells 21
  Mary Wells 19
  Frances Wells 17
  Louisa Wells 15
  Emely Wells 13
  Jane Wells 11
  John Wells 9
  Louisian Wells 7
  Narcissus Wells 5
  Nancy Wells 3
  Annie Wells 1
  
  ; Head of Household=Richard Wells
• (Household Member) Census: 1910; White Sulphur, Bath Co., Kentucky, USA; 1880 United States Federal Census
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  Name:      Richard Wills
  Age:      55
  Birth Date:      Abt 1825
  Birthplace:      Kentucky
  Home in 1880:      White Sulphur, Bath, Kentucky, USA
  Dwelling Number:      143
  Race:      White
  Gender:      Male
  Relation to Head of House:      Self (Head)
  Marital status:      Married
  Spouse's name:      Julina Wills
  Father's Birthplace:      Kentucky
  Mother's Birthplace:      Kentucky
  Occupation:      Farmer
  Cannot Read:      Yes
  Cannot Write:      Yes
  Neighbors:      
  Household Members:      
  Name      Age
  Richard Wills      55
  Julina Wills      54
  Samuel Wills      32
  James Wills      27
  Moriah Wills      23
  John Wills      20
  Suzy A. Wills      18
  Caroline Wills      16
  Levi Wills      14
  Thomas Wills      12
  Susan P. Wills      10; Head of Household=Richard Wells

James Palmer Wells^1,2

• Father*: Richard Wells^1,2 b. 1825
• Mother*: Julina Mc Worthy^1,2 b. Jun 1826, d. a 1900

• Reference: W008 ID074

• Birth*: February 1868; Bath Co., Kentucky, USA^1,2

• (Household Member) Census: 1910; White Sulphur, Bath Co., Kentucky, USA; 1880 United States Federal Census
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  Name:      Richard Wills
  Age:      55
  Birth Date:      Abt 1825
  Birthplace:      Kentucky
  Home in 1880:      White Sulphur, Bath, Kentucky, USA
  Dwelling Number:      143
  Race:      White
  Gender:      Male
  Relation to Head of House:      Self (Head)
  Marital status:      Married
  Spouse's name:      Julina Wills
  Father's Birthplace:      Kentucky
  Mother's Birthplace:      Kentucky
  Occupation:      Farmer
  Cannot Read:      Yes
  Cannot Write:      Yes
  Neighbors:      
  Household Members:      
  Name      Age
  Richard Wills      55
  Julina Wills      54
  Samuel Wills      32
  James Wills      27
  Moriah Wills      23
  John Wills      20
  Suzy A. Wills      18
  Caroline Wills      16
  Levi Wills      14
  Thomas Wills      12
  Susan P. Wills      10; Head of Household=Richard Wells

Capt. Alexander 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: _ID055 B286 _W008¹ b. 055

• Reference: W008 ID055

• Birth*: 12 March 1727; Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland, USA^4,1
• (Child) Baptism: 15 March 1727; St Paul's Church, St Paul's Parish, Baltimore Co., Maryland, USA^5,1
• (Groom) Marriage*: 12 July 1753; St Thomas Episc, Garrison Forest, Baltimore Co., Maryland, USA; Bride=Leah Owings^5,1
• (Deceased) Death*: 9 December 1813; Wellsburg, Brooke Co., West Virginia, USA^2,1

• NSDAR/NSSAR: 1776; Maryland, USA; Type: NSDAR 1776^6,7
• NSDAR/NSSAR*: 1776; Maryland, USA; WELLS, ALEXANDER Ancestor #: A122281 Service: MARYLAND Rank(s): CAPTAIN, PATRIOTIC SERVICE Birth: 3-12-1727 BALTIMORE BALTIMORE CO MARYLAND Death: (ANTE) 12-1812 CHARLESTOWN BROOKE CO VIRGINIA Service Source: MD ST PAPERS, BK #4, PT 2, P 38; ARCH OF MD, VOL 11, P 467, VOL 21, P 27Service Description: 1) SOLDIERS DELIGHT BATT; TOOK OATH OF FIDELITY
• Milit-Beg: 1776; Maryland, USA; 1776 1) ALSO FIRST LIEUTENANT, CAPT SAMUEL OWINGS; 2) TOOK OATH OF FIDELITY⁷

Sgt. Henry Wells^1,2

• Father*: Capt. Alexander Wells^1,2 b. 12 Mar 1727, d. 9 Dec 1813
• Mother*: Leah Owings^1,2 b. 1727, d. 20 Jan 1815

• Reference: W008 ID074

• Birth: 7 September 1754; Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland, USA; September 7, 1754³
• Birth*: 7 September 1754; Garrison Forest, Baltimore Co., Maryland, USA^4,2
• (Groom) Marriage: circa 1770; prob., West Virginia, USA; Bride=Jemima Cole
• (Groom) Marriage*: 30 September 1780; Frederick Co., Maryland, USA; Bride=Jemima Cole^1,2
• (Deceased) Death*: 27 August 1814; Wellsburg, Brooke Co., West Virginia, USA^1,2

• Milit-Beg: 1776; USA; 1776³
• NSDAR/NSSAR: 1776; USA; Type: NSDAR 1776 FUTURE APPLICANTS MUST PROVE CORRECT SERVICE (WHY?)^5,3

Alexander Wells^1,2

• Father*: Capt. Alexander Wells^1,2 b. 12 Mar 1727, d. 9 Dec 1813
• Mother*: Leah Owings^1,2 b. 1727, d. 20 Jan 1815

• Reference: W008 ID074

• Birth*: 6 March 1756; Garrison Forest, Baltimore Co., Maryland, USA^3,2
• (Groom) Marriage*: 6 October 1782; Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland, USA; Bride=Providence Talbot
• (Groom) Marriage*: 1786; Cross Creek, Washington Co., Pennsylvania, USA; Bride=Margaret Colleghan^3,2
• Death*: circa 1830; Harrison Co., Ohio, USA

Nancy Ann Wells^1,2

• Father*: Capt. Alexander Wells^3,2 b. 12 Mar 1727, d. 9 Dec 1813
• Mother*: Leah Owings^3,2 b. 1727, d. 20 Jan 1815

• Reference: W008 ID074

• Birth*: 12 January 1758; Garrison Forest, Baltimore Co., Maryland, USA^3,2
• (Bride) Marriage*: 1782^1,2

• Name Variation: Anne Wells^3,2
• Married Name: 1782; Mrs. Griffith (Wells)

Jemima Cole^1,2

• Reference: W999 ID074

• Birth*: 18 November 1755; prob., Wellsburg, Brooke Co., West Virginia, USA^3,2
• (Bride) Marriage: circa 1770; prob., West Virginia, USA; Groom=Sgt. Henry Wells
• (Bride) Marriage*: 30 September 1780; Frederick Co., Maryland, USA; Groom=Sgt. Henry Wells^1,2
• (Deceased) Death*: 20 June 1819; Hebron, Licking Co., Ohio, USA^3,2

• Name Variation: Jemima Coe^2,3
• Married Name: 30 September 1780; Mrs. Wells (Cole)

Richard Wells^1,2

• Father*: James Wells b. c 1750

• Reference: W008 ID074

• Birth*: 1770; Frederick Co., Virginia, USA; DAR application stated father of Richard is James Wells
• (Groom) Marriage*: 10 November 1795; Bride=Helen Wells^3,2

Helen Wells^1,2

• Father*: Capt. Alexander Wells^3,2 b. 12 Mar 1727, d. 9 Dec 1813
• Mother*: Leah Owings^3,2 b. 1727, d. 20 Jan 1815

• Reference: W008 ID074

• Birth*: 25 July 1775; Washington Co., Pennsylvania, USA^1,2
• (Bride) Marriage*: 10 November 1795; Groom=Richard Wells^4,2

Elizabeth Wells^1,2

• Father*: Capt. Alexander Wells^1,2 b. 12 Mar 1727, d. 9 Dec 1813
• Mother*: Leah Owings^1,2 b. 1727, d. 20 Jan 1815

• Reference: W008 ID074

• Birth*: circa 1774; prob., Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA^1,2

Joshua Wells^1,2

• Father*: Capt. Alexander Wells^1,2 b. 12 Mar 1727, d. 9 Dec 1813
• Mother*: Leah Owings^1,2 b. 1727, d. 20 Jan 1815

• Reference: W008 ID074

• Birth*: circa 1772; prob., Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA^1,2

Thomas Wells^1,2

• Father*: Capt. Alexander Wells^1,2 b. 12 Mar 1727, d. 9 Dec 1813
• Mother*: Leah Owings^1,2 b. 1727, d. 20 Jan 1815

• Reference: W008 ID074

• Birth*: circa 1770; prob., Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA^1,2

Leah Wells^1,2

• Father*: James Wells^1,2 b. 1768, d. c 1847
• Mother*: Catherine Owings^1,2 b. c 1771

• Reference: W008 ID074

• Birth*: 10 December 1797; Bourbon Co., Kentucky, USA^1,2

William Wells^1,2

• Father*: Thomas Wells^1,2 b. 19 Aug 1844, d. 16 Jun 1915
• Mother*: Mary Jane Robinson^1,2 b. 14 Feb 1851, d. 18 Sep 1933

• Reference: W008 ID074

• Birth*: 25 January 1891; Olympia, Bath Co., Kentucky, USA^1,2
• (Groom) Marriage*: 8 October 1913; Bath Co., Kentucky, USA; Bride=Mollie Ginter^1,2
• (Deceased) Death*: 16 January 1976; Lexington, Fayette Co., Kentucky, USA^1,2
• (Witness) Burial*: 19 January 1976; Lexington Cemetery, Lexington, Fayette Co., Kentucky, USA^1,2

• (Household Member) Census: 1900; Owingsville, Bath Co., Kentucky, USA;
  1900 United States Federal Census
  about Thomas Wells
  Name: Thomas Wells
  [Thomas Wills]
  Home in 1900: Owingsville, Bath, Kentucky
  Age: 54
  Birth Date: Aug 1845
  Birthplace: Kentucky
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
  Relationship to Head of House: Head
  Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
  Mother's Birthplace: Kentucky
  Spouse's name: Mary
  Marriage Year: 1889
  Marital Status: Married
  Years Married: 11
  Occupation: View on Image
  Neighbors: View others on page
  Household Members: Name Age
  Thomas Wells 54
  Mary Wells 49
  Fannie Wells 19
  Kimbrough Wells 18
  Alexander Wells 11
  William Wells 9
  Alexander Wells 28 (cousin)
  John Wells 38 (cousin)
  
  ; Head of Household=Thomas Wells

Gen. James Wells

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

• Reference: W008 ID074

• Birth*: 15 June 1751; Frederick Co., Maryland, USA^3,2
• (Groom) Marriage*: 24 April 1775; Bedford Co., Pennsylvania, USA; Bride=Rachel Brown^4,2
• Death*: 20 January 1814; Fairfield Co., Ohio, USA; Revolutionary War Patriot
  4th Art. Cont. Troops
  
  General James Wells was born 15 June 1751 in Frederick County, Maryland, to Richard Wells I and Anne "Nancy" Brown.
  
  He married Rachel Brown at Glades at Stoney Creek, Bedford County, Pennsylvania on 24 April 1775.
  
  In Bedford County (Somerset) Pennsylvania, he commenced his service in the military on 20 April 1777. He served as 1st Lt. in the 4th Artillery of the colonial troops.
  
  He sustained wounds at Wheeling, West Virginia, which was Fort Henry at the time. He resigned his commision as a Captain on March 1, 1778.
  
  He may have earned the title of "General" during the Whiskey Rebellion which he served in under George Washington.
  
  Children:
  
  Mary Brown, married Thomas McCall
  Sarah
  Richard
  Honor
  Sarah, married Sam Tallman
  Rachel, married William Wilson
  James, married Cynthia Reeves
  Honora B, married #1 Samuel Reeves
  #2 David Rank
  John
  Ann Brown, married Aaron Foster
  Margarreta Madden "Peggy", married Ben Mackerly
  
  Siblings:
  
  George A.
  Richard "Tidley" Wells II
  Thomas
  Patience
  John
  Ann
  Prudence
  2 sisters
  
  1/2 Siblings
  
  Alexander and Mary
  
  *Family information provided by Charlott Jones
• Burial*: 20 January 1814; Hooker Cemetery, Lancaster, Fairfield Co., Ohio, USA
• (Interred) Obituary: 9 February 1814; Supporter newspaper, Chillicothe, Ross Co., Ohio, USA; "Died near Lancaster, on the 29th ult. Gen. James Wells, in the 60th year of his age."

• Name Variation: Maj. James Wells⁵
• Milit-Beg: 1776; Pennsylvania, USA; 1776 1) 4TH ARTILLERY REGT.,5TH CL⁵
• NSDAR/NSSAR: 1776; Pennsylvania, USA; Type: NSDAR 1776 DATA IN THE CORRECTION FILE (WHY?)^6,5

Richard Tidley Wells^1,2

• Father*: Col Richard Wells^3,1 b. 15 Mar 1714/15
• Mother*: Nancy Ann Brown^2,1 b. 1723, d. 1765

• Reference: W008 ID074

• Birth: 1752; Frederick Co., Maryland, USA¹
• Birth: 1752; Baltimore Co., Maryland, USA
• Birth*: 9 March 1752; Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland, USA⁴
• (Groom) Marriage*: circa 1775; Bride=Honor Holmes^5,1
• (Groom) Marriage*: 15 February 1781; Bride=Jane Brown⁴
• (Deceased) Death*: 4 April 1814; Madison Co., Kentucky, USA^5,1
• Probate*: 17 July 1817; Madison Co., Kentucky, USA

• Milit-Beg: 1776; Pennsylvania, USA; 1776 1) SUFFERED DEPREDATION⁶
• NSDAR/NSSAR: 1776; Pennsylvania, USA; Type: NSDAR 1776 PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN DISCOVERED WITH AT LEAST ONE PREVIOUSLY VERIFIED PAPER - SEE ANCESTOR’S FULL RECORD (WHY?)^7,6
• (Head of Household) Census: 1790; Washington Co., Pennsylvania, USA; 1790 PA Washington Co.
  Wells, Richard
  1 - male over 16
  6 - males under 16
  2 - females^2,8,1
• (Head of Household) Census: 1800; Cross Creek, Washington Co., Pennsylvania, USA; 1800 PA Washington (age 25-44) Richard Wells 3 males < 5 yrs 8 males 16-25 yrs 3 males 25 - 44 2 females < 5 yrs 1 femalees 16-25 yrs 1 female 25-44 yrs.^2,9,1
• (Head of Household) Census: 1810; Cross Creek, Washington Co., Pennsylvania, USA; 1810 PA Washington (age 25-44) Richard Wells 2 males < 5 yrs 2 males 5-10 yrs 4 males 16-25 yrs 1 males 25 - 44 1 females < 5 yrs 1 female 5-10 yrs 2 femalees 16-25 yrs 1 female 25-44 yrs.^2,9,1
• (Deceased) Will Date: 1 February 1814; Madison Co., Kentucky, USA; Will Transcription:
  Will signed 1 February 1814 in Madison Co., KY.
  Will proved in Madison Co., KY on 4 April 1814.
  Probated 17 July 1817.
  I, Richard Wells, of the County of St. Charles & Missouri Territory and now at the time in the County of Madison & State of Kentucky, do make this my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all wills of every nature whatever heretofore by me made.
  Item the First: My will and desire is that all my just and lawful debts of every nature be paid off by my Executors to be hereafter named.
  2nd: My will and desire is that my daughter Ruth receive of my executors a three year old sorrel mare and coalt, a Fether Bed, and Furniture & Saddle & Bridle, a cow and calf, a spinning wheel which Property is all Known in my Family to be called Ruth's with the addition of a clame she has on some Hogs if the1814 can be found.
  3rd: My will and desire is that my beloved wife Jane who is now with me and in my presence goe to that Country and there take full possession of my estate both Real and Personal and enjoy it during her natural life and that she keep my children To Wit, George, John, Patience, and Joshua in my usual way. That she pay to my son Edward one dollar, to my son Thomas one dollar, to my daughter Mary Oaldham one dollar, to my son Nicholas one dollar, to my son Richard one dollar, to my son Hugh one dollar, to my son James one dollar, to my son Alexander deceasts daughter susanna one dollar. That if it should so turn out that through necessity of the Enemy enfecting the Country in such a way that her safety of Living will be thought Dangerous that in that case she is at Liberty to remove to Kentucky or elsewhere with her Living or otherwise dispose of it to the best advantage and bring the proceeds and enjoy the same as if no such removal had taken place. That at her decease the balance of my estate if such decease should take place before my small children is raised that so much of it as is necessary to the raising of them and schooling of them shall be appropriated to that use and the balance equally divided amongst my children those before portioned of by me giveing credit for what they have received, Edward & Thomas excepted who may come in as if they had received nothing. That if my wife should like [?live?] to raise them that the balance of my estate shall be equally divided amongst my children those that have received of my estate shall have credit except Edward and Thomas who shall be allowed to come in as if they had not received anything. My will and desire is that my wife Jane be my Executrix and that son James be my Executor. That he receive a reasonable compensation for his trouble necessary to the business. My will is that in case my wife who is now very low and infirm should she depart this Life before she goes to that Country that my whole executorship devolve on my son James. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal in the presence of the subscribing witnesses, this the first day of February in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and fourteen, 1814.
  Test: Sylvester Sappington
  Lucy Sappington
  James Sappington
  Richard Wells - his mark
  State of Kentucky This day Sylvester Sappington and James Sappington, the two subscribing Madison County witnesses to the foregoing will appeared before us, Joseph Barnett and David C. Irvine, the assistant Judges for the Circuit Court in said County and made oath that they knew [? ] the above named Richard Wells, acknowledged the above to be his Last Will and Testament and that he was at that time in sound mind and perfect memory and signed the same in their presence. Given under our hands and seals this 4th. day of April, 1814.
  
  Joseph Barnett
  David C. Irvine
  Kentucky
  Madison County
  I, William Irvine, Clerk of the Circuit Court for the County aforesaid, certify that Joseph Barnett & David C. Irvine who have within certifyed the proof of the Will of Richard Wells, deceased, are assistant Judges of said court and highest Judicial officers in said County, and that true faith and credit is and ought to be given to all their attestation as such.
  In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and offered the seal of my office.
  Will. Irvine
  Recorded the 17th July, 1817
  Wm. Christy Jr., Ex Officio Recorder
• (Deceased) Will Prov: 4 April 1814; Madison Co., Kentucky, USA