Elizabeth Burns
F, #105871, b. 1805
- Birth*: 1805; Virginia, USA
- (Bride) Marriage*: circa 1825; Groom=Edmond Wells
- Married Name: circa 1825; Mrs. Wells (Burns)
Family: Edmond Wells b. 1803, d. 7 Feb 1867
- Lucinda Wells b. 11 Apr 1832, d. 8 Jan 1872
Edmond Wells
M, #105872, b. 1803, d. 7 February 1867
- Birth*: 1803; Virginia, USA
- (Groom) Marriage*: circa 1825; Bride=Elizabeth Burns
- Death*: 7 February 1867; Morgan Co., Ohio, USA
Family: Elizabeth Burns b. 1805
- Lucinda Wells b. 11 Apr 1832, d. 8 Jan 1872
Della Willis
F, #105873, b. 1878
- Birth*: 1878; Michigan, USA
- (Bride) Marriage*: 13 February 1898; Vermontville, Eaton Co., Michigan, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952
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Name: Della Willis
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 20
Birth Year: abt 1878
Birth Place: Michigan
Marriage Date: 13 Feb 1898
Marriage Place: Vermontville, Eaton, Michigan, USA
Residence Place: Vermontville, Michigan
Father: Willis
Spouse: J A Wells
Record Number: 25; Groom=James Allie Wells
- Married Name: 13 February 1898; Mrs. Wells (Willis)
Family: James Allie Wells b. 13 Oct 1867, d. 26 Mar 1935
Francis Wells
M, #105874, b. 11 May 1830, d. 1914
- Birth*: 11 May 1830; Delaware, USA; parents b: New Jersey
- (Groom) Marriage*: 8 March 1853; prob., Smyrna, Kent Co., Delaware, USA; Bride=Mary E Buchanan
- Death*: 1914; Delaware, USA
- (Head of Household) Census: 1860; Dover Hundred, Kent Co., Delaware, USA; 1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Francis Wells
Age: 30
Birth Year: abt 1830
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Delaware
Home in 1860: Dover Hundred, Kent, Delaware
Post Office: Little Creek Landing
Dwelling Number: 293
Family Number: 292
Occupation: Hotel Keeper
Personal Estate Value: 1000
Household Members:
Name Age
Francis Wells 30
Mary E Wells 25
George B Wells 7
William Wells 5
Garret Sipple 35
Mary M Laughlin 24
Sarah Boggs 22
Matilda Fisher 22
Peter Wallace 16 - Milt-Event*: 1 July 1863; East Duck Creek Hundred, Kent Co., Delaware, USA; U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865
Name: Francis Wells
Birth Year: abt 1830
Place of Birth: Delaware
Age on 1 July 1863: 33
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Residence: East Duck Creek Hundred, Delaware
Congressional District: 1st
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Name: Francis Wells
Age in 1870: 40
Birth Year: abt 1830
Birthplace: Delaware
Dwelling Number: 406
Home in 1870: Smyrna, Kent, Delaware
Race: White
Gender: Male
Occupation: Bar Tender Hotel
Male Citizen over 21: Y
Personal Estate Value: 100
Inferred Spouse: Mary E Wells
Inferred Children: Samuel Wells
Joseph Wells
Household Members:
Name Age
Francis Wells 40
Mary E Wells 36
Samuel Wells 5
Joseph Wells 1; Household Member=Mary E Buchanan, Household Member=Samuel Wells, Household Member=Joseph B Wells - (Head of Household) Census: 1880; Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania, USA; 1880 United States Federal Census
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Name: Francis Wells
Age: 50
Birth Date: Abt 1830
Birthplace: Delaware
Home in 1880: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Street: Moore St
House Number: 926
Dwelling Number: 79
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Father
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Mary E. Wells
Father's Birthplace: New Jersey
Mother's Birthplace: New Jersey
Occupation: Commission Merchant
Neighbors:
Household Members:
Name Age
George B. Wells 26
Ellen Wells 24
Florence L. Wells 4
Frank B. Wells 3
Edith M. Wells 9/12
Francis Wells 50
Mary E. Wells 46
Mary F. Wells 19
Anna R. Wells 17
Samuel Wells 15
Joseph Wells 11; Household Member=Mary E Buchanan, Household Member=George Buchanan Wells, Household Member=Samuel Wells, Household Member=Joseph B Wells - (Head of Household) Census: 1910; Smyrna, Kent Co., Delaware, USA; 1910 United States Federal Census
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Name: Francis Wells
Age in 1910: 80
Birth Year: abt 1830
Birthplace: Delaware
Home in 1910: Smyrna, Kent, Delaware
Street: Mt Vernan St
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Mary E Wells
Father's Birthplace: New Jersey
Mother's Birthplace: New Jersey
Native Tongue: English
Occupation: Own Income
Home Owned or Rented: Rent
Farm or House: House
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Years Married: 57
Neighbors:
Household Members:
Name Age
Francis Wells 80
Mary E Wells 76
Mary F Carey 49
Bertha Waymon 23; Household Member=Mary E Buchanan
Family: Mary E Buchanan b. 2 Jul 1834, d. 5 Aug 1910
- George Buchanan Wells b. 3 Jan 1854, d. 24 May 1936
- Samuel Wells b. 1865, d. 22 Jun 1931
- Joseph B Wells b. 1869
Mary E Buchanan
F, #105875, b. 2 July 1834, d. 5 August 1910
- Birth*: 2 July 1834
- (Bride) Marriage*: 8 March 1853; prob., Smyrna, Kent Co., Delaware, USA; Groom=Francis Wells
- Death*: 5 August 1910; Smyrna, Kent Co., Delaware, USA
- Married Name: 8 March 1853; Mrs. Wells (Buchanan)
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Name: Francis Wells
Age in 1870: 40
Birth Year: abt 1830
Birthplace: Delaware
Dwelling Number: 406
Home in 1870: Smyrna, Kent, Delaware
Race: White
Gender: Male
Occupation: Bar Tender Hotel
Male Citizen over 21: Y
Personal Estate Value: 100
Inferred Spouse: Mary E Wells
Inferred Children: Samuel Wells
Joseph Wells
Household Members:
Name Age
Francis Wells 40
Mary E Wells 36
Samuel Wells 5
Joseph Wells 1; Head of Household=Francis Wells - (Household Member) Census: 1880; Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania, USA; 1880 United States Federal Census
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Name: Francis Wells
Age: 50
Birth Date: Abt 1830
Birthplace: Delaware
Home in 1880: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Street: Moore St
House Number: 926
Dwelling Number: 79
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Father
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Mary E. Wells
Father's Birthplace: New Jersey
Mother's Birthplace: New Jersey
Occupation: Commission Merchant
Neighbors:
Household Members:
Name Age
George B. Wells 26
Ellen Wells 24
Florence L. Wells 4
Frank B. Wells 3
Edith M. Wells 9/12
Francis Wells 50
Mary E. Wells 46
Mary F. Wells 19
Anna R. Wells 17
Samuel Wells 15
Joseph Wells 11; Head of Household=Francis Wells - (Household Member) Census: 1910; Smyrna, Kent Co., Delaware, USA; 1910 United States Federal Census
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Name: Francis Wells
Age in 1910: 80
Birth Year: abt 1830
Birthplace: Delaware
Home in 1910: Smyrna, Kent, Delaware
Street: Mt Vernan St
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Mary E Wells
Father's Birthplace: New Jersey
Mother's Birthplace: New Jersey
Native Tongue: English
Occupation: Own Income
Home Owned or Rented: Rent
Farm or House: House
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Years Married: 57
Neighbors:
Household Members:
Name Age
Francis Wells 80
Mary E Wells 76
Mary F Carey 49
Bertha Waymon 23; Head of Household=Francis Wells
Family: Francis Wells b. 11 May 1830, d. 1914
- George Buchanan Wells b. 3 Jan 1854, d. 24 May 1936
- Samuel Wells b. 1865, d. 22 Jun 1931
- Joseph B Wells b. 1869
Samuel Wells
M, #105876, b. 1865, d. 22 June 1931
- Father*: Francis Wells b. 11 May 1830, d. 1914
- Mother*: Mary E Buchanan b. 2 Jul 1834, d. 5 Aug 1910
- Birth*: 1865; Smyrna, Kent Co., Delaware, USA
- Death*: 22 June 1931; Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1966
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Name: Samuel Wells
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 66
Birth Date: abt 1865
Birth Place: Delaware
Death Date: 22 Jun 1931
Death Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Father: Francis Wells
Mother: Mary E Wells
Spouse: Emma Wells
Certificate Number: 58185
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Name: Francis Wells
Age in 1870: 40
Birth Year: abt 1830
Birthplace: Delaware
Dwelling Number: 406
Home in 1870: Smyrna, Kent, Delaware
Race: White
Gender: Male
Occupation: Bar Tender Hotel
Male Citizen over 21: Y
Personal Estate Value: 100
Inferred Spouse: Mary E Wells
Inferred Children: Samuel Wells
Joseph Wells
Household Members:
Name Age
Francis Wells 40
Mary E Wells 36
Samuel Wells 5
Joseph Wells 1; Head of Household=Francis Wells - (Household Member) Census: 1880; Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania, USA; 1880 United States Federal Census
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Name: Francis Wells
Age: 50
Birth Date: Abt 1830
Birthplace: Delaware
Home in 1880: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Street: Moore St
House Number: 926
Dwelling Number: 79
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Father
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Mary E. Wells
Father's Birthplace: New Jersey
Mother's Birthplace: New Jersey
Occupation: Commission Merchant
Neighbors:
Household Members:
Name Age
George B. Wells 26
Ellen Wells 24
Florence L. Wells 4
Frank B. Wells 3
Edith M. Wells 9/12
Francis Wells 50
Mary E. Wells 46
Mary F. Wells 19
Anna R. Wells 17
Samuel Wells 15
Joseph Wells 11; Head of Household=Francis Wells
Joseph B Wells
M, #105877, b. 1869
- Father*: Francis Wells b. 11 May 1830, d. 1914
- Mother*: Mary E Buchanan b. 2 Jul 1834, d. 5 Aug 1910
- Birth*: 1869; Smyrna, Kent Co., Delaware, USA
- (Household Member) Census: 1870; Smyrna, Kent Co., Delaware, USA; 1870 United States Federal Census
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Name: Francis Wells
Age in 1870: 40
Birth Year: abt 1830
Birthplace: Delaware
Dwelling Number: 406
Home in 1870: Smyrna, Kent, Delaware
Race: White
Gender: Male
Occupation: Bar Tender Hotel
Male Citizen over 21: Y
Personal Estate Value: 100
Inferred Spouse: Mary E Wells
Inferred Children: Samuel Wells
Joseph Wells
Household Members:
Name Age
Francis Wells 40
Mary E Wells 36
Samuel Wells 5
Joseph Wells 1; Head of Household=Francis Wells - (Household Member) Census: 1880; Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania, USA; 1880 United States Federal Census
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Name: Francis Wells
Age: 50
Birth Date: Abt 1830
Birthplace: Delaware
Home in 1880: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Street: Moore St
House Number: 926
Dwelling Number: 79
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Father
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Mary E. Wells
Father's Birthplace: New Jersey
Mother's Birthplace: New Jersey
Occupation: Commission Merchant
Neighbors:
Household Members:
Name Age
George B. Wells 26
Ellen Wells 24
Florence L. Wells 4
Frank B. Wells 3
Edith M. Wells 9/12
Francis Wells 50
Mary E. Wells 46
Mary F. Wells 19
Anna R. Wells 17
Samuel Wells 15
Joseph Wells 11; Head of Household=Francis Wells
George Buchanan Wells
M, #105878, b. 3 January 1854, d. 24 May 1936
- Father*: Francis Wells b. 11 May 1830, d. 1914
- Mother*: Mary E Buchanan b. 2 Jul 1834, d. 5 Aug 1910
- Birth*: 3 January 1854; Delaware, USA
- Death*: 24 May 1936; Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1966
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Name: George Buchanan Wells
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 82
Birth Date: 3 Jan 1854
Birth Place: Delaware
Death Date: 24 May 1936
Death Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Father: Frank Wells
Mother: Mary Buchanan
Certificate Number: 47093
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Name: Francis Wells
Age: 50
Birth Date: Abt 1830
Birthplace: Delaware
Home in 1880: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Street: Moore St
House Number: 926
Dwelling Number: 79
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Father
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Mary E. Wells
Father's Birthplace: New Jersey
Mother's Birthplace: New Jersey
Occupation: Commission Merchant
Neighbors:
Household Members:
Name Age
George B. Wells 26
Ellen Wells 24
Florence L. Wells 4
Frank B. Wells 3
Edith M. Wells 9/12
Francis Wells 50
Mary E. Wells 46
Mary F. Wells 19
Anna R. Wells 17
Samuel Wells 15
Joseph Wells 11; Head of Household=Francis Wells
F M Wells
M, #105879, b. circa 1800
- Birth*: circa 1800; prob., Beverly, Washington Co., Ohio, USA
- (Groom) Marriage*: circa 1820; Bride=C M _____
Family: C M _____ b. c 1800
- Maggie Wells b. b 1825, d. Sep 1825
C M _____
F, #105880, b. circa 1800
- Birth*: circa 1800; prob., Beverly, Washington Co., Ohio, USA
- (Bride) Marriage*: circa 1820; Groom=F M Wells
- Married Name: circa 1820; Mrs. Wells (_____)
Family: F M Wells b. c 1800
- Maggie Wells b. b 1825, d. Sep 1825
Nancy Mack
F, #105881, b. 1828, d. 1917
- Birth*: 1828; New York, USA
- (Bride) Marriage*: circa 1850; Groom=John Alonzo Wells
- Death*: 1917; Red Creek, Wayne Co., New York, USA
- Married Name: circa 1850; Mrs. Wells (Mack)
Family: John Alonzo Wells b. 16 Feb 1827, d. 2 Feb 1868
- William Franklin Wells+ b. 1856, d. 1936
John Alonzo Wells
M, #105882, b. 16 February 1827, d. 2 February 1868
- Father*: John Wells b. 22 Nov 1788, d. 8 Jul 1855
- Mother*: Mary _____ b. 18 Apr 1799, d. 8 Sep 1887
- Reference: W001
- Birth*: 16 February 1827; New York, USA
- (Groom) Marriage*: circa 1850; Bride=Nancy Mack
- Death*: 2 February 1868; Red Creek, Wayne Co., New York, USA
- Name Variation: Alonzo John Wells
Family: Nancy Mack b. 1828, d. 1917
- William Franklin Wells+ b. 1856, d. 1936
Mary _____
F, #105883, b. 18 April 1799, d. 8 September 1887
- Birth*: 18 April 1799
- (Bride) Marriage*: circa 1800; Groom=John Wells
- Death*: 8 September 1887; Red Creek, Wayne Co., New York, USA
- Married Name: circa 1800; Mrs. Wells (_____)
- (Household Member) Census: 1880; Wolcott, Wayne Co., New York, USA; 1880 United States Federal Census
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Name: Russell Wells
Age: 57
Birth Date: Abt 1823
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1880: Wolcott, Wayne, New York, USA
Dwelling Number: 166
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Louisa J. Wells
Father's Birthplace: Massachusetts
Mother's name: Mary Wells
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Occupation: Farmer
Neighbors:
Household Members:
Name Age
Russell Wells 57
Louisa J. Wells 53
Mary Wells 81
Milford C. Turner 27
Louisa Turner 24
Roy W. Turner 9/12; Head of Household=Russell Wells
Family: John Wells b. 22 Nov 1788, d. 8 Jul 1855
- Russell Wells b. 19 Dec 1822, d. 16 Nov 1891
- John Alonzo Wells+ b. 16 Feb 1827, d. 2 Feb 1868
Russell Wells
M, #105884, b. 19 December 1822, d. 16 November 1891
- Father*: John Wells b. 22 Nov 1788, d. 8 Jul 1855
- Mother*: Mary _____ b. 18 Apr 1799, d. 8 Sep 1887
- Reference: W001
- Birth*: 19 December 1822; Wayne Co., New York, USA
- (Groom) Marriage*: circa 1845; prob., Wayne Co., New York, USA; Bride=Louisa Jane Ford
- Death*: 16 November 1891; Red Creek, Wayne Co., New York, USA
- (Head of Household) Census*: 1880; Wolcott, Wayne Co., New York, USA; 1880 United States Federal Census
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Name: Russell Wells
Age: 57
Birth Date: Abt 1823
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1880: Wolcott, Wayne, New York, USA
Dwelling Number: 166
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Louisa J. Wells
Father's Birthplace: Massachusetts
Mother's name: Mary Wells
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Occupation: Farmer
Neighbors:
Household Members:
Name Age
Russell Wells 57
Louisa J. Wells 53
Mary Wells 81
Milford C. Turner 27
Louisa Turner 24
Roy W. Turner 9/12; Household Member=Mary _____
Family: Louisa Jane Ford b. 21 Mar 1827, d. 19 Mar 1893
Louisa Jane Ford
F, #105885, b. 21 March 1827, d. 19 March 1893
- Birth*: 21 March 1827; Wayne Co., New York, USA
- (Bride) Marriage*: circa 1845; prob., Wayne Co., New York, USA; Groom=Russell Wells
- Death*: 19 March 1893; Red Creek, Wayne Co., New York, USA
- Married Name: circa 1845; Mrs. Wells (Ford)
Family: Russell Wells b. 19 Dec 1822, d. 16 Nov 1891
Samuel Wells1,2
M, #105886, b. 1720, d. 1775
- Reference: W013 ID167
- Birth*: 1720; Warwick, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania, USA3,2
- (Groom) Marriage*: circa 1739; Pennsylvania, USA; Bride=Elizabeth Roberts3,2
- Death*: 1775
Family: Elizabeth Roberts b. 1727
- Joseph I Wells+3,2 b. 1740, d. 1804
- Henry Wells+3,2 b. 1750, d. 1829
- Rebecca Wells3,2 b. c 1752
- Mary Wells3,2 b. c 1752
Citations
- Margaret Wells, as submitted in GEDCOM file C:TMGWGEDCOMSID167_~1.GED and imported on 07/28/2008 at 11:18:35.,_ID167 _Researcher.
- Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
- John Patrick Wells as submitted in GEDCOM file C:TMGWGEDCOMSID258_~1.GED and imported on 07/25/2008 at 13:49:02.,_ID258 _Researcher.
Benjamin Wells
M, #105887, b. February 1870
- Father*: David E Wells b. 26 Sep 1846, d. 7 Feb 1917
- Mother*: Mary Benedict b. 8 Feb 1846, d. 12 Apr 1935
- Birth*: February 1870; Ravenna, Portage Co., Ohio, USA
- (Household Member) Census: 1870; Ravenna, Portage Co., Ohio, USA; 1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Benjamin J Wells
Age in 1870: 49
Birth Year: abt 1821
Birthplace: Ohio
Dwelling Number: 286
Home in 1870: Ravenna, Portage, Ohio
Race: White
Gender: Male
Occupation: Farmer
Male Citizen over 21: Y
Personal Estate Value: 6000
Real Estate Value: 33000
Inferred Spouse: Hannah D Wells
Inferred Children: David E Wells
Household Members:
Name Age
Benjamin J Wells 49
Hannah D Wells 44
David E Wells 24
Mary B Wells 25
Benjamine Wells 6/12; Head of Household=Benjamin J Wells
Marinda E De Wolf
F, #105888, b. 9 September 1836, d. 2 January 1906
- Birth*: 9 September 1836; Leeds Co., Ontario, Canada
- (Bride) Marriage: 25 November 1851; Groom=Timothy Joshua Wells1,2
- Death*: 2 January 1906; Momence, Kankakee Co., Illinois, USA
- Married Name: 25 November 1851; Mrs. Wells (De Wolf)
Family: Timothy Joshua Wells b. 5 Aug 1832, d. 29 Dec 1858
- Fremont J Wells+ b. 16 Apr 1858, d. 25 Jan 1921
Citations
- Carolyn L. Wells, as submitted in GEDCOM file C:TMGWGEDCOMSID745_~1.GED and imported on 07/28/2008 at 11:30:41.,_ID745 _Researcher.
- Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
William Warner Wells
M, #105889, b. 26 October 1820, d. 14 October 1908
- Father*: Curtis Wells b. 24 Mar 1799, d. 1 Jan 1895
- Mother*: Maria Wealthy Warner b. 1799, d. 17 Mar 1821
- Reference: W015
- Birth*: 26 October 1820; Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut, USA
- (Groom) Marriage*: 20 October 1844; Washington, Washington Co., Iowa, USA; Bride=Rebecca Jackson
- Death*: 14 October 1908; Washington, Washington Co., Iowa, USA
- Note*: Son of Curtis Wells and Maria Wealthy Warner; husband of Rebecca Jackson.
From Portrait and Biographical Album of Washington County, Iowa
W. W. WELLS farmer and stock-raiser on section 14, Dutch Creek Township, and a lithographic portrait of whom is shown on the opposite page, is a pioneer of 1843. He was born in Wethersfield Township, Conn., Oct. 26, 1820, and is a son of Curtis and Wealthy (Warner) Wells, who were also natives of Connecticut. His mother died when he was but two or three weeks old, and about 1824 his father married Harriet Russell, also a native of Connecticut, by whom he had nine children—Curtis, Franklin, Russell, Jared, Donnell, Harriet, Wealthy, Henry and Maria.
In 1826 our subject accompanied his father to Ohio, and there remained until 1839, engaged in working at the carpenter's trade in connection with farming. In the spring of 1839, he came to Iowa, landing in Mt. Pleasant, Henry County, with but $9 in his possession. A more homesick lad was never seen, and had he been possessed of enough money to pay his expenses he would have at once returned to his home in Ohio. It was probably fortunate for him that he could not return, judging from the results of his life's work. Securing employment, he worked for Dr. Payne of that place for five months, at $15 per month. He then engaged in a hotel as "man of all work," where he remained about two years, when the proprietor was broken up financially, and he lost the results of the two years labor. He then hired out to David Brown, who lived near Farifield, Jefferson County, and worked with him at blacksmithing and farming for one year. He then rented a mill on the south fork of Skunk River, and ran that for one year, investing his earnings in horses and cattle, only receiving $5 in money, and the balance in trade in horses and cattle. In 1843 he came to Washington County, Iowa, and entered forty acres of land near Paris, Dutch Creek Township, where he began to make for himself a home. From this time on prosperity attended him, and to his original purchase he added subsequent purchases, until now he is the owner of 2,450 acres of as fine land as can be found in the State of Iowa.
On the 20th of October, 1844, Mr. Wells was united in marriage with Miss Rebecca Jackson, a daughter of Samuel Jackson. To them were born eight children: Franklin died in infancy; Maria is now the wife of Wesley Smith, a farmer and blacksmith in Franklin Township; Curtis R. is a farmer residing in Dutch Creek Township; Edwin died, and was buried in the New Haven Churchyard; William P. is a farmer residing in Dutch Creek Township; Inez A. is the wife of Seymour Martin, and resides at Kendall, Ind. Two others died in infancy. Mrs. Wells died in 1864. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and was a sincere Christian woman—one who delighted in good works.
Mr. Wells is one of the leading farmers of Washington County, and, as already stated, is the possessor of 2,450 acres of land, 840 of which is included in the home farm. In addition to his land he is the possessor of a large amount of personal property, and is without doubt the wealthiest man in Washington County. With a capital of but $9 when he landed in the State of Iowa, and never afterward having inherited a dollar, all that he has is the result of his own labor. He has been economical, though never niggardly; and industrious, though never doing more than his physical strength would permit. In obtaining the large amount of land that he possesses, with but one or two exceptions he never went in debt a dollar for the same. As may be inferred he is an excellent business man, and a good manager in every respect. He has been a stockholder in the Washington National Bank ever since its organization, and for the past five years has been Vice President of the same. By his associates in the bank he is regarded as a most save counselor. While at all times careful of his own interest, he yet has assisted many persons in the hour of their need, and by the timely help granted has saved them from great loss. A plain, outspoken man, brusque in his manner, he yet has a kind heart, and has probably as many friends as any other man in Washington County. In politics Mr. Wells is a Democrat, and fraternally he is a member of the A.F. & A.M.
Family: Rebecca Jackson b. c 1820
Rebecca Jackson
F, #105890, b. circa 1820
- Birth*: circa 1820
- (Bride) Marriage*: 20 October 1844; Washington, Washington Co., Iowa, USA; Groom=William Warner Wells
- Married Name: 20 October 1844; Mrs. Wells (Jackson)
Family: William Warner Wells b. 26 Oct 1820, d. 14 Oct 1908
Mary Ann Wells
F, #105891, b. 1844
- Father*: Samuel Wells b. 1806, d. Sep 1853
- Mother*: Sophia E Thacker b. 1818, d. 16 Apr 1873
- Reference: W033
- Birth*: 1844; England
- (Witness) Immigration: circa 1849; from England to, Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York, USA; Principal=Samuel Wells
- (Household Member) Census: 1850; Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York, USA; 1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Samuel Wells
Age: 44
Birth Year: abt 1806
Birthplace: England
Home in 1850: Brooklyn Ward 1, Kings, New York, USA
Gender: Male
Family Number: 350
Household Members:
Name Age
Samuel Wells 44
Sophia E Wells 32
Chs S Wells 9
Mary Ann Wells 6
William W Wells 3; Head of Household=Samuel Wells
William W Wells
M, #105892, b. 1847
- Father*: Samuel Wells b. 1806, d. Sep 1853
- Mother*: Sophia E Thacker b. 1818, d. 16 Apr 1873
- Birth*: 1847; England
- (Household Member) Census: 1850; Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York, USA; 1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Samuel Wells
Age: 44
Birth Year: abt 1806
Birthplace: England
Home in 1850: Brooklyn Ward 1, Kings, New York, USA
Gender: Male
Family Number: 350
Household Members:
Name Age
Samuel Wells 44
Sophia E Wells 32
Chs S Wells 9
Mary Ann Wells 6
William W Wells 3; Head of Household=Samuel Wells
Helen Lena Hiter
F, #105893, b. January 1841, d. 1898
- Birth*: January 1841; Altona, Clinton Co., New York, USA
- (Bride) Marriage*: circa 1860; Groom=Albert H Wells
- Death*: 1898; Chicopee, Hampden Co., Massachusetts, USA
- Married Name: circa 1860; Mrs. Dupuis (Hiter)
- Married Name: circa 1860; Mrs. Wells (Hiter)
- (Household Member) Census: 1900; Chicopee, Hampden Co., Massachusetts, USA; 1900 United States Federal Census
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Name: Jeremiah Wells
Age: 25
Birth Date: Jan 1875
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1900: Chicopee Ward 3, Hampden, Massachusetts
Ward of City: 3
Street: Perkins St
House Number: 7
Sheet Number: 5
Number of Dwelling in Order of Visitation: 35
Family Number: 46
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Albert Wells
Father's Birthplace: France, Canada
Mother's name: Lena Wells
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Occupation: Carpenter
Months not employed: 0
Can Read: Yes
Can Write: Yes
Can Speak English: Yes
Neighbors:
Household Members:
Name Age
Albert Wells 59
Lena Wells 55
Cordelia Wells 33
Alexander Wells 28
Jeremiah Wells 25
Albert Wells 20
Dorah Wells 17
Viola Chevalier 23
Henry Chevalier 26
Albert Chevalier 3
Catherine Linnehan 26; Head of Household=Albert H Wells
Family: Albert H Wells b. Nov 1841, d. 17 May 1933
- Cordelia Wells b. Mar 1867
- Jeremiah M Wells+ b. 20 Jan 1875, d. 28 May 1958
Albert H Wells
M, #105894, b. November 1841, d. 17 May 1933
- Father*: Albert Louis Wells b. 10 Jan 1813, d. a 1880
- Mother*: Sophia Dupius b. c 1815
- Birth*: November 1841; St Philippe, Quebec, Canada
- (Groom) Marriage*: circa 1860; Bride=Helen Lena Hiter
- Death*: 17 May 1933; Chicopee, Hampden Co., Massachusetts, USA
- Name Variation: Albert H Dupuis
- (Household Member) Census: 1850; Mooers Forks, Clinton Co., New York, USA; 1850 United States Federal Census
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Name: Albert Dupee
Age: 12
Birth Year: abt 1838
Birthplace: Canada
Home in 1850: Mooers, Clinton, New York, USA
Gender: Male
Family Number: 2507
Household Members:
Name Age
Albert Dupee 37
Sophia Dupee 40
Julius Dupee 13
Campbell Dupee 14
Albert Dupee 12
James Dupee 8
Alex Dupee 22; Head of Household=Albert Louis Wells - (Head of Household) Census*: 1900; Chicopee, Hampden Co., Massachusetts, USA; 1900 United States Federal Census
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Name: Jeremiah Wells
Age: 25
Birth Date: Jan 1875
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1900: Chicopee Ward 3, Hampden, Massachusetts
Ward of City: 3
Street: Perkins St
House Number: 7
Sheet Number: 5
Number of Dwelling in Order of Visitation: 35
Family Number: 46
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Albert Wells
Father's Birthplace: France, Canada
Mother's name: Lena Wells
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Occupation: Carpenter
Months not employed: 0
Can Read: Yes
Can Write: Yes
Can Speak English: Yes
Neighbors:
Household Members:
Name Age
Albert Wells 59
Lena Wells 55
Cordelia Wells 33
Alexander Wells 28
Jeremiah Wells 25
Albert Wells 20
Dorah Wells 17
Viola Chevalier 23
Henry Chevalier 26
Albert Chevalier 3
Catherine Linnehan 26; Household Member=Helen Lena Hiter, Household Member=Jeremiah M Wells
Family: Helen Lena Hiter b. Jan 1841, d. 1898
- Cordelia Wells b. Mar 1867
- Jeremiah M Wells+ b. 20 Jan 1875, d. 28 May 1958
Albert Louis Wells
M, #105895, b. 10 January 1813, d. after 1880
- Birth*: 10 January 1813; St Philippe, Quebec, Canada; some state surname is DUPIS, same as his wife
- (Groom) Marriage*: circa 1830; Bride=Sophia Dupius
- Death*: after 1880; prob., Chicopee, Hampden Co., Massachusetts, USA
- Name Variation: Albert Louis Dupius
- Name Variation: Albert Louis Dupee
- Immigration*: 1841; from St Phillipe, Quebec, Canada to, Clinton Co., New York, USA
- (Head of Household) Census: 1850; Mooers Forks, Clinton Co., New York, USA; 1850 United States Federal Census
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Name: Albert Dupee
Age: 12
Birth Year: abt 1838
Birthplace: Canada
Home in 1850: Mooers, Clinton, New York, USA
Gender: Male
Family Number: 2507
Household Members:
Name Age
Albert Dupee 37
Sophia Dupee 40
Julius Dupee 13
Campbell Dupee 14
Albert Dupee 12
James Dupee 8
Alex Dupee 22; Household Member=Julius Dupius, Household Member=Albert H Wells - (Head of Household) Census*: 1870; Beekmantown, Clinton Co., New York, USA; 1870 United States Federal Census
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Name: Albert Dupee
Age in 1870: 57
Birth Year: abt 1813
Birthplace: Canada
Dwelling Number: 286
Home in 1870: Beekmantown, Clinton, New York
Race: White
Gender: Male
Occupation: Farm Laborer
Father of Foreign Birth: Y
Mother of Foreign Birth: Y
Cannot Read: Y
Cannot Write: Y
Inferred Spouse: Sophia Dupee
Inferred Children: Albert Dupee
James Dupee
Lina Dupee
Campbell Dupee
Cordelia Dupee
Matilda Dupee
Charles Dupee
Household Members:
Name Age
Albert Dupee 57
Sophia Dupee 61
Albert Dupee 32
James Dupee 29
Lina Dupee 27
Campbell Dupee 5
Cordelia Dupee 3
Matilda Dupee 2
Charles Dupee 5/12
Family: Sophia Dupius b. c 1815
- Julius Dupius b. 27 Nov 1831, d. 18 May 1916
- Albert H Wells+ b. Nov 1841, d. 17 May 1933
Julius Dupius
M, #105896, b. 27 November 1831, d. 18 May 1916
- Father*: Albert Louis Wells b. 10 Jan 1813, d. a 1880
- Mother*: Sophia Dupius b. c 1815
- Birth*: 27 November 1831; New York, USA
- Death*: 18 May 1916; Genesee Co., Michigan, USA
- Name Variation: Julius Wells
- (Household Member) Census: 1850; Mooers Forks, Clinton Co., New York, USA; 1850 United States Federal Census
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Name: Albert Dupee
Age: 12
Birth Year: abt 1838
Birthplace: Canada
Home in 1850: Mooers, Clinton, New York, USA
Gender: Male
Family Number: 2507
Household Members:
Name Age
Albert Dupee 37
Sophia Dupee 40
Julius Dupee 13
Campbell Dupee 14
Albert Dupee 12
James Dupee 8
Alex Dupee 22; Head of Household=Albert Louis Wells
Cordelia Wells
F, #105897, b. March 1867
- Father*: Albert H Wells b. Nov 1841, d. 17 May 1933
- Mother*: Helen Lena Hiter b. Jan 1841, d. 1898
- Birth*: March 1867; prob., Malone, Franklin Co., New York, USA
Sophia Dupius
F, #105898, b. circa 1815
- Birth*: circa 1815
- (Bride) Marriage*: circa 1830; Groom=Albert Louis Wells
- Name Variation: circa 1830; Mrs. Dupius (Dupius); Albert Louis Dupius Wells
- Married Name: circa 1830; Mrs. Wells (Dupius)
Family: Albert Louis Wells b. 10 Jan 1813, d. a 1880
- Julius Dupius b. 27 Nov 1831, d. 18 May 1916
- Albert H Wells+ b. Nov 1841, d. 17 May 1933
Caroline _____
F, #105899, b. 1841
- Birth*: 1841; Pennsylvania, USA
- (Bride) Marriage*: circa 1857; Illinois, USA; Groom=Matthew G Wells
- Married Name: circa 1857; Mrs. Wells (_____)
Family: Matthew G Wells b. 1821
- Thomas Wells b. 1858
- Ellsworth Wells b. 1862
- Oliver Wells b. 1864
- Jennie Wells b. 1868
Thomas Wells
M, #105900, b. 1858
- Father*: Matthew G Wells b. 1821
- Mother*: Caroline _____ b. 1841
- Birth*: 1858; Illinois, USA