William Jay Wells
M, #110097, b. 3 November 1885, d. 7 February 1963
- Father*: Benjamin Franklin Wells b. 1852, d. 1912
- Mother*: Ada C Matterson b. 1860, d. 1934
- Reference: W010 ID079
- Birth*: 3 November 1885; Norwich, Chenango Co., New York, USA
- (Groom) Marriage*: 15 October 1921; Otsego Co., New York, USA; New York, County Marriage Records, 1847-1849, 1907-1936
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Name: William Jay Wells
Gender: Male
Age: 36
Birth Date: abt 1885
Marriage Date: 15 Oct 1921
Marriage Place: Otsego, New York, USA
Father: Benjamin Franklin Wells
Mother: Ada C Matterson
Spouse: Jennie Mae Chase
Film Number: 000869040; Bride=Jennie M Chase - Death*: 7 February 1963; Sidney, Delaware Co., New York, USA
- Burial*: 7 February 1963; Hillington Cemetery, Morris, Otsego Co., New York, USA; "W. Jay Wells, Sr., aged 77, of South New Berlin, RD 1, died February 7 at The Hospital in Sidney, after a short illness. He was born on November 3, 1885, in the Town of Norwich, the son of Benjamin and Ada (Matterson) Wells. He married Jennie Chase on October 15, 1921, in Morris. He was a farmer. He was a member of Zion Episcopal Church, the Morris Chapter F&AM, and the Louisville Grange. Surviving are two sons, William Wells of Missoula, Mont., and Benjamin Wells of South New Berlin; two sisters, Mrs. Charles Hunt of Norwich and Mrs. Bessie Dunckel of Post Falls, Idaho; one brother, Leon Wells of South New Berlin, and six grandchildren ... Burial will be in Hillington Cemetery in Morris at a later date." ["The Otsego Farmer & Republican" (Cooperstown, NY), Thurs., Feb. 14, 1963, Page Seven]
- (Witness) Census: 1900; Norwich, Chenango Co., New York, USA; 1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Bengiman Wells
[Benjamin Franklin Wells]
[Benjamin K Wells]
Age: 45
Birth Date: Aug 1851
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1900: Norwich, Chenango, New York
Sheet Number: 6
Number of Dwelling in Order of Visitation: 133
Family Number: 142
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital status: Married
Spouse's name: Ada C Wells
Marriage Year: 1879
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Occupation: Farmer
Attended School: 0
Can Read: Yes
Can Write: Yes
Can Speak English: No
House Owned or Rented: R
Farm or House: H
Neighbors:
Household Members:
Name Age
Bengiman Wells 45
Ada C Wells 39
Edith A Wells 20
Leon W Wells 16
Jay W Wells 14
Edith J Wells 11
Clifford H Wells 9
Bessie B Wells 7; Head of Household=Benjamin Franklin Wells - Milt-Event*: 1942; Morris, Otsego Co., New York, USA; U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
Name: William Jay Wells
Gender: Male
Race: White
Residence Age: 57
Birth Date: 3 Nov 1885
Birth Place: Chenango, New York, USA
Residence Date: 1942
Residence Place: Morris, New York, USA
Relationship to Draftee: Head
Military Draft Date: 1942
Occupation: Self
Height: 6
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Gray
Weight: 190
Complexion: Light brown
Family: Jennie M Chase b. 16 Aug 1884, d. 14 Jun 1954
Ada C Matterson
F, #110098, b. 1860, d. 1934
- Birth*: 1860; prob., Norwich, Chenango Co., New York, USA
- (Bride) Marriage*: 1879; prob., Norwich, Chenango Co., New York, USA; from 1900 census; Groom=Benjamin Franklin Wells
- Death*: 1934; Hillington Cemetery, Morris, Otsego Co., New York, USA
- Married Name: 1879; Mrs. Wells (Matterson)
- (Witness) Census: 1880; Morris, Otsego Co., New York, USA; 1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Franklin Wells
Age: 28
Birth Date: Abt 1852
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1880: Morris, Otsego, New York, USA
Dwelling Number: 58
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital status: Married
Spouse's name: Ada Wells
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Occupation: Farm Laborer
Neighbors:
Household Members:
Name Age
Franklin Wells 28
Ada Wells 20
Ethel Wells 2/12
Joannah Parcelle 79; Head of Household=Benjamin Franklin Wells - (Witness) Census: 1900; Norwich, Chenango Co., New York, USA; 1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Bengiman Wells
[Benjamin Franklin Wells]
[Benjamin K Wells]
Age: 45
Birth Date: Aug 1851
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1900: Norwich, Chenango, New York
Sheet Number: 6
Number of Dwelling in Order of Visitation: 133
Family Number: 142
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital status: Married
Spouse's name: Ada C Wells
Marriage Year: 1879
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Occupation: Farmer
Attended School: 0
Can Read: Yes
Can Write: Yes
Can Speak English: No
House Owned or Rented: R
Farm or House: H
Neighbors:
Household Members:
Name Age
Bengiman Wells 45
Ada C Wells 39
Edith A Wells 20
Leon W Wells 16
Jay W Wells 14
Edith J Wells 11
Clifford H Wells 9
Bessie B Wells 7; Head of Household=Benjamin Franklin Wells
Family: Benjamin Franklin Wells b. 1852, d. 1912
- William Jay Wells+ b. 3 Nov 1885, d. 7 Feb 1963
- Clifford F Wells b. 25 Sep 1890, d. 6 Aug 1947
Clifford F Wells
M, #110099, b. 25 September 1890, d. 6 August 1947
- Father*: Benjamin Franklin Wells b. 1852, d. 1912
- Mother*: Ada C Matterson b. 1860, d. 1934
- Birth*: 25 September 1890; prob., Norwich, Chenango Co., New York, USA
- Burial*: 6 August 1947; Hillington Cemetery, Morris, Otsego Co., New York, USA; had lived in Harrisburg for 4 years when he died in an auto accident; Veteran of World War I
- Death*: 6 August 1947; Harrisburg, Dauphine Co., Pennsylvania, USA
- (Witness) Census: 1900; Norwich, Chenango Co., New York, USA; 1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Bengiman Wells
[Benjamin Franklin Wells]
[Benjamin K Wells]
Age: 45
Birth Date: Aug 1851
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1900: Norwich, Chenango, New York
Sheet Number: 6
Number of Dwelling in Order of Visitation: 133
Family Number: 142
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital status: Married
Spouse's name: Ada C Wells
Marriage Year: 1879
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Occupation: Farmer
Attended School: 0
Can Read: Yes
Can Write: Yes
Can Speak English: No
House Owned or Rented: R
Farm or House: H
Neighbors:
Household Members:
Name Age
Bengiman Wells 45
Ada C Wells 39
Edith A Wells 20
Leon W Wells 16
Jay W Wells 14
Edith J Wells 11
Clifford H Wells 9
Bessie B Wells 7; Head of Household=Benjamin Franklin Wells
Jennie M Chase
F, #110100, b. 16 August 1884, d. 14 June 1954
- Birth*: 16 August 1884
- (Bride) Marriage*: 15 October 1921; Otsego Co., New York, USA; New York, County Marriage Records, 1847-1849, 1907-1936
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Name: William Jay Wells
Gender: Male
Age: 36
Birth Date: abt 1885
Marriage Date: 15 Oct 1921
Marriage Place: Otsego, New York, USA
Father: Benjamin Franklin Wells
Mother: Ada C Matterson
Spouse: Jennie Mae Chase
Film Number: 000869040; Groom=William Jay Wells - Death*: 14 June 1954; Hillington Cemetery, Morris, Otsego Co., New York, USA
- Married Name: 15 October 1921; Mrs. Wells (Chase)
Family: William Jay Wells b. 3 Nov 1885, d. 7 Feb 1963
Solomon Wells
M, #110103, b. 20 January 1870, d. 22 June 1947
- Birth*: 20 January 1870; Canada
- (Groom) Marriage*: circa 1890; prob., Battleford, Battleford Co., Saskatchewan, Canada; Bride=Flora Puteaux
- Death*: 22 June 1947; Battleford Cemetery, Battleford, Battleford Co., Saskatchewan, Canada
- Race*: Canada; Cree Indian
Family: Flora Puteaux b. 25 Mar 1871, d. 28 Jan 1933
Flora Puteaux
F, #110104, b. 25 March 1871, d. 28 January 1933
- Birth*: 25 March 1871; Canada
- (Bride) Marriage*: circa 1890; prob., Battleford, Battleford Co., Saskatchewan, Canada; Groom=Solomon Wells
- Death*: 28 January 1933; Battleford Cemetery, Battleford, Battleford Co., Saskatchewan, Canada
- Married Name: circa 1890; Mrs. Wells (Puteaux)
Family: Solomon Wells b. 20 Jan 1870, d. 22 Jun 1947
James Wells
M, #110105, b. 15 February 1849, d. 30 July 1906
- Birth*: 15 February 1849; prob., Saskatchewan, Canada
- Death*: 30 July 1906; Battleford Cemetery, Battleford, Battleford Co., Saskatchewan, Canada
John Wells
M, #110106, b. 1841, d. 19 January 1910
- Birth*: 1841; prob., Saskatchewan, Canada
- Death*: 19 January 1910; Battleford Cemetery, Battleford, Battleford Co., Saskatchewan, Canada; Death occurred on Wednesday, January 19th 1910 John Wells of Eagle Hills, Battleford, aged 69 years.
OBIT - A large number of relatives and friends attended the funeral of the late. John Wells, of Eagle Hills West, who died early on Wednesday morning. Rev. Father Bigonesse officiated at the service, which took place from St. Vital's Church. The interment being made at the Battleford cemetery on Thursday.
Jane M Emeny
F, #110107, b. 10 May 1883, d. 1958
- Birth*: 10 May 1883; Croton-on-Hudson, Westchester Co., New York, USA
- (Bride) Marriage*: circa 1900; prob., Schenevus, Otsego Co., New York, USA; Groom=Benjamin Thomas Wells
- Death*: 1958; Schenevus Cemetery, Schenevus, Otsego Co., New York, USA
- Married Name: circa 1900; Mrs. Wells (Emeny)
Family: Benjamin Thomas Wells b. 16 Nov 1882, d. 8 Mar 1968
- Gordon Benjamin Wells b. 1910, d. 1980
Zurviah _____
F, #110108, b. 1802, d. 5 September 1859
- Birth*: 1802
- (Bride) Marriage*: circa 1820; prob., Otsego Co., New York, USA; Groom=John B Welles
- Death*: 5 September 1859; Unadilla Forks Cemetery, Unadilla Forks, Otsego Co., New York, USA
- Nam-Std: Mrs. Wells (_____)
- Married Name: circa 1820; Mrs. Welles (_____)
Family: John B Welles b. 22 Mar 1795, d. 1 Mar 1882
Clarence J Wells
M, #110109, b. 1875, d. 1918
- Father*: Jerome Wells b. 1844, d. 1907
- Mother*: Sarah Grennell b. 1850, d. 1920
- Birth*: 1875; prob., Otsego Co., New York, USA
- Death*: 1918; Glenwood Cemetery, Oneonta, Otsego Co., New York, USA
Jerome Wells
M, #110110, b. 1844, d. 1907
- Birth*: 1844
- (Groom) Marriage*: circa 1870; prob., Otsego Co., New York, USA; Bride=Sarah Grennell
- Death*: 1907; Glenwood Cemetery, Oneonta, Otsego Co., New York, USA
Family: Sarah Grennell b. 1850, d. 1920
- Clarence J Wells b. 1875, d. 1918
Sarah Grennell
F, #110111, b. 1850, d. 1920
- Birth*: 1850
- (Bride) Marriage*: circa 1870; prob., Otsego Co., New York, USA; Groom=Jerome Wells
- Death*: 1920; Glenwood Cemetery, Oneonta, Otsego Co., New York, USA
- Married Name: circa 1870; Mrs. Wells (Grennell)
Family: Jerome Wells b. 1844, d. 1907
- Clarence J Wells b. 1875, d. 1918
Edwin Augustus Wells
M, #110112, b. 15 December 1826, d. 27 July 1910
- Father*: James Wells b. 1790, d. 18 Mar 1827
- Reference: W010 ID749
- Birth*: 15 December 1826
- (Groom) Marriage*: circa 1855; prob., Otsego Co., New York, USA; Bride=Lucinda Maples
- Death*: 27 July 1910; Hartwick Centery Untion Cemetery, Otsego Co., New York, USA
- (Witness) Census: 1855; Hartwick, Otsego Co., New York, USA; New York, State Census, 1855
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Name: Morris Wells
Birth Year: abt 1820
Age: 35
Gender: Male
Relation to Head: Head
Residence: Hartwick, Otsego, New York, USA
District: E.D. 2
Household number: 395
Line Number: 24
Household Members:
Name Age
Morris Wells 35
Almira Wells 25
John Wells 5
Charles Wells 4
Edwin Wells 33
John Phillips 25; Head of Household=Samuel Morris Wells - (Witness) Census: 1860; Esperance, Schoharie Co., New York, USA; 1860 United States Federal Census
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Name: Morris Wells
Age: 41
Birth Year: abt 1819
Gender: Male
Birth Place: New York
Home in 1860: Esperance, Schoharie, New York
Post Office: Schoharie
Dwelling Number: 1107
Family Number: 1129
Occupation: Carpenter
Real Estate Value: 500
Personal Estate Value: 200
Household Members:
Name Age
Morris Wells 41
Almira Wells 31
John E Wells 10
Elizabeth Wells 2; Head of Household=Samuel Morris Wells
Family: Lucinda Maples b. 25 Mar 1836, d. 13 Sep 1921
Lucinda Maples
F, #110113, b. 25 March 1836, d. 13 September 1921
- Birth*: 25 March 1836
- (Bride) Marriage*: circa 1855; prob., Otsego Co., New York, USA; Groom=Edwin Augustus Wells
- Death*: 13 September 1921; Hartwick Centery Untion Cemetery, Otsego Co., New York, USA
- Married Name: circa 1855; Mrs. Wells (Maples)
Family: Edwin Augustus Wells b. 15 Dec 1826, d. 27 Jul 1910
Cora Barnard
F, #110114, b. 26 July 1844, d. 5 November 1898
- Birth*: 26 July 1844
- Death*: 5 November 1898; Milford Cemetery, Milford, Otsego Co., New York, USA
- Married Name: circa 1865; Mrs. Cora Wells (Barnard)
James Wells
M, #110115, b. 1790, d. 18 March 1827
- Father*: Phillip Wells b. 1763, d. 22 Apr 1813
- Mother*: Elizabeth Greene b. 1766, d. 26 Oct 1845
- Reference: W010 ID749
- Birth*: 1790; prob., Otsego Co., New York, USA
- (Groom) Marriage: 22 December 1812; Otsego, Otesgo Co., New York, USA; Bride=Lydia Morris
- Death*: 18 March 1827; Turin, Lewis Co., New York, USA
Family 1: Lydia Morris b. 1793, d. a 1824
- Marcus Morris Wells+ b. 21 Oct 1815, d. 17 Jul 1895
- Samuel Morris Wells+ b. 30 Apr 1819, d. 22 Jan 1864
- William Wells b. c 1822
Family 2:
- Edwin Augustus Wells b. 15 Dec 1826, d. 27 Jul 1910
John Wells
M, #110116, b. 17 March 1793, d. 2 May 1844
- Father*: Phillip Wells b. 1763, d. 22 Apr 1813
- Mother*: Elizabeth Greene b. 1766, d. 26 Oct 1845
- Reference: W010 ID749
- Birth*: 17 March 1793; Hartwick, Otsego Co., New York, USA
- (Groom) Marriage*: 25 April 1818; Hartwick, Otsego Co., New York, USA; Bride=Phoebe Holden
- Death*: 2 May 1844; South Hartwick Cemetery, Hartwick, Otsego Co., New York, USA
- Name Variation: John Wells
Family: Phoebe Holden b. 6 Jul 1796, d. 4 Apr 1877
- Stephen Wells+ b. 12 Feb 1819, d. 1902
- Joseph Wells+ b. 9 Aug 1821, d. 2 Oct 1912
Jarvis Wells
M, #110117, b. 1808, d. 1854
- Father*: Phillip Wells b. 1763, d. 22 Apr 1813
- Mother*: Elizabeth Greene b. 1766, d. 26 Oct 1845
- Reference: W010 ID749
- Birth*: 1808; prob., Otsego Co., New York, USA
- Death*: 1854
Philip Wells
M, #110118, b. 1799, d. 30 August 1853
- Father*: Phillip Wells b. 1763, d. 22 Apr 1813
- Mother*: Elizabeth Greene b. 1766, d. 26 Oct 1845
- Reference: W010 ID749
- Birth: 1789; Hartwick, Otsego Co., New York, USA
- Birth*: 1799; Hartwick, Otsego Co., New York, USA
- (Groom) Marriage*: 1816; Hartwick, Otsego Co., New York, USA; Bride=Sally Butterfield
- (Groom) Marriage*: circa 1822; prob., Hartwick, Otsego Co., New York, USA; Bride=Sophia Fuller
- Death*: 30 August 1853; Oak Grove Cemetery, Milford, Oakland Co., Michigan, USA
- Burial*: 30 August 1853; Oak Grove Cemetery, Milford, Oakland Co., Michigan, USA
- (Head of Household) Census: 1850; Milford, Oakland Co., Michigan, USA; 1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Philip Wells
Age: 51
Birth Year: abt 1799
Birthplace: Rhode Island
Home in 1850: Milford, Oakland, Michigan, USA
Gender: Male
Family Number: 1493
Household Members:
Name Age
Philip Wells 51
Sophia Wells 49
Phillips Wells 21
Ann Wells 19
Sarah Wells 15
Daniel Wells 13
William Fuller 20
Maria Fuller 16; Witness=Sophia Fuller, Witness=Philip Franklin Wells, Witness=Daniel Webster Wells
Family 1: Sally Butterfield b. 1796, d. 1821
- William Waterman Wells b. 18 Sep 1817, d. 30 Nov 1845
- Polly Wells b. 22 Aug 1819, d. c 1900
- James Butterfield Pierce Wells b. 16 Nov 1821, d. 1879
Family 2: Sophia Fuller b. 12 Dec 1801, d. 15 Sep 1868
- Philip Franklin Wells+ b. 11 Jun 1829, d. 7 Mar 1919
- Daniel Webster Wells b. 14 Jul 1837, d. 18 Oct 1916
Jonathan Wells
M, #110119, b. 1780
- Father*: Phillip Wells b. 1763, d. 22 Apr 1813
- Mother*: Elizabeth Greene b. 1766, d. 26 Oct 1845
- Reference: W010 ID749
- Birth*: 1780; prob., Otsego Co., New York, USA
Phoebe Holden
F, #110120, b. 6 July 1796, d. 4 April 1877
- Birth*: 6 July 1796
- (Bride) Marriage*: 25 April 1818; Hartwick, Otsego Co., New York, USA; Groom=John Wells
- Death*: 4 April 1877; South Hartwick Cemetery, Hartwick, Otsego Co., New York, USA
- Married Name: 25 April 1818; Mrs. Wells (Holden)
- (Head of Household) Census*: 1850; Hartwick, Otsego Co., New York, USA; 1850 United States Federal Census
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Name: Stephen Wells
Age: 31
Birth Year: abt 1819
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1850: Hartwick, Otsego, New York, USA
Gender: Male
Family Number: 381
Household Members:
Name Age
Stephen Wells 31
Mary Wells 26
Sarah Wells 7
Emma C Wells 4
John P Wells 1
Lydia Drew 22
Phebe Wells 53; Witness=Stephen Wells, Witness=Mary Melissa Tucker, Witness=John P Wells - (Head of Household) Census: 1860; Hartwick, Otsego Co., New York, USA; 1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Phebe Wells
Age: 64
Birth Year: abt 1796
Gender: Female
Birth Place: New York
Home in 1860: Hartwick, Otsego, New York
Post Office: Hartwick
Dwelling Number: 357
Family Number: 357
Occupation: Widow
Personal Estate Value: 2500
Household Members:
Name Age
Stephen Wells 41
Mary M Wells 36
Emmer C Wells 14
John Wells 12
Phillop Wells 10
Elizabeth Wells 8
Harvey T Wells 2
Phebe Wells 64; Witness=Stephen Wells, Witness=Mary Melissa Tucker, Witness=Hervey Tucker Wells, Witness=Phillip Wells, Witness=John P Wells - (Head of Household) Census: 1870; Hartwick, Otsego Co., New York, USA; 1870 United States Federal Census
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Name: Stephen Wells
Age in 1870: 51
Birth Year: abt 1819
Birthplace: New York
Dwelling Number: 81
Home in 1870: Hartwick, Otsego, New York
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Portlandville
Occupation: Farmer
Male Citizen over 21: Y
Personal Estate Value: 3850
Real Estate Value: 14900
Inferred Spouse: Mary Wells
Household Members:
Name Age
Stephen Wells 51
Mary Wells 45
Sarah Wells 77
John Wells 22
Phillip Wells 19
Leizzie Wells 17
Henry Wells 11
Phoebe Wells 79; Witness=Stephen Wells, Witness=Mary Melissa Tucker, Witness=John P Wells, Witness=Phillip Wells, Witness=Hervey Tucker Wells
Family: John Wells b. 17 Mar 1793, d. 2 May 1844
- Stephen Wells+ b. 12 Feb 1819, d. 1902
- Joseph Wells+ b. 9 Aug 1821, d. 2 Oct 1912
Joseph Wells
M, #110121, b. 9 August 1821, d. 2 October 1912
- Father*: John Wells b. 17 Mar 1793, d. 2 May 1844
- Mother*: Phoebe Holden b. 6 Jul 1796, d. 4 Apr 1877
- Reference: W010 ID749
- Birth*: 9 August 1821; prob., Otsego Co., New York, USA
- (Groom) Marriage*: circa 1845; prob., Otsego Co., New York, USA; Bride=Mary Eaton
- (Groom) Marriage: 1877; prob., Madison Co., New York, USA; Bride=Mary Ann Clarke
- Death*: 2 October 1912; Evergreen Cemetery, Cazenovia, Madison Co., New York, USA
- (Head of Household) Census: 1880; Cazenovia, Madison Co., New York, USA; 1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Joseph Wells
Age: 58
Birth Date: Abt 1822
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1880: Nelson, Madison, New York, USA
Dwelling Number: 14
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital status: Married
Spouse's name: Mary A. Wells
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Occupation: Farmer
Neighbors:
Household Members:
Name Age
Joseph Wells 58
Mary A. Wells 57
William S. Hackley 16; Witness=Mary Ann Clarke - (Head of Household) Census: 1900; Cazenovia, Madison Co., New York, USA; 1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Joseph Wells
Age: 78
Birth Date: Aug 1821
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1900: Cazenovia, Madison, New York
Sheet Number: 5
Number of Dwelling in Order of Visitation: 111
Family Number: 116
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital status: Married
Spouse's name: Mary A Wells
Marriage Year: 1877
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Occupation: Farmer
Months Not Employed: 0
Can Read: Yes
Can Write: Yes
Can Speak English: Yes
House Owned or Rented: R
Farm or House: F
Neighbors:
Household Members:
Name Age
Joseph Wells 78
Mary A Wells 77
William S Hackley 37
Martha Keyes 70; Witness=Mary Ann Clarke - (Head of Household) Census: 1910; Cazenovia, Madison Co., New York, USA; 1910 United States Federal Census
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Name: Joseph Wells
Age in 1910: 88
Birth Year: abt 1822
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1910: Cazenovia, Madison, New York
Street: East Cazenovia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital status: Married
Spouse's name: Mary A Wells
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Native Tongue: English
Occupation: Own Income Children
Home Owned or Rented: Rent
Farm or House: House
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Years Married: 31
Blind: Blind
Neighbors:
Household Members:
Name Age
Joseph Wells 88
Mary A Wells 87
William S Hackley 45
Martha M Keyes 78; Witness=Mary Ann Clarke
Family: Mary Eaton b. 1824, d. 6 Dec 1876
- Rev. Melville James Wells+ b. 9 Aug 1850, d. 1 Apr 1914
Mary Eaton
F, #110122, b. 1824, d. 6 December 1876
- Birth*: 1824
- (Bride) Marriage*: circa 1845; prob., Otsego Co., New York, USA; Groom=Joseph Wells
- Death*: 6 December 1876; Evergreen Cemetery, Cazenovia, Madison Co., New York, USA
- Married Name: circa 1845; Mrs. Wells (Eaton)
Family: Joseph Wells b. 9 Aug 1821, d. 2 Oct 1912
- Rev. Melville James Wells+ b. 9 Aug 1850, d. 1 Apr 1914
Rev. Melville James Wells
M, #110123, b. 9 August 1850, d. 1 April 1914
- Father*: Joseph Wells b. 9 Aug 1821, d. 2 Oct 1912
- Mother*: Mary Eaton b. 1824, d. 6 Dec 1876
- Reference: W010 ID749
- Birth*: 9 August 1850; prob., Madison Co., New York, USA
- (Groom) Marriage*: circa 1875; prob., Otsego Co., New York, USA; Bride=Louisa Mary Underhill
- Death*: 1 April 1914; Evergreen Cemetery, Cazenovia, Madison Co., New York, USA
Family: Louisa Mary Underhill b. 1851, d. 5 Sep 1926
Louisa Mary Underhill
F, #110124, b. 1851, d. 5 September 1926
- Birth*: 1851
- (Bride) Marriage*: circa 1875; prob., Otsego Co., New York, USA; Groom=Rev. Melville James Wells
- Death*: 5 September 1926; Evergreen Cemetery, Cazenovia, Madison Co., New York, USA; age 75
- Married Name: circa 1875; Mrs. Wells (Underhill)
Family: Rev. Melville James Wells b. 9 Aug 1850, d. 1 Apr 1914
Joseph Wells
M, #110125, b. 14 January 1806, d. 29 May 1883
- Birth*: 14 January 1806; Massachusetts, USA; parents b: MA
- (Groom) Marriage*: circa 1833; prob., Massachusetts, USA; Bride=Philantha Haskell
- Death*: 29 May 1883; Ames Cemetery, Ames, Montgomery Co., New York, USA; from headstone, age 77y 4m 15d
- (Head of Household) Census: 1850; Cherry Valley, Otsego Co., New York, USA; 1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Joseph Wells
Age: 48
Birth Year: abt 1802
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1850: Cherry Valley, Otsego, New York, USA
Gender: Male
Family Number: 304
Household Members:
Name Age
Joseph Wells 48
Philantha Wells 40
Chester Wells 15
Joseph Wells 13
Sarah Wells 11
Ann Wells 7
Lucy Wells 4
Mary Wells 1; Witness=Philantha Haskell, Witness=Chester Haskell Wells, Witness=Joseph Wells - (Head of Household) Census: 1860; Canajoharie, Montgomery Co., New York, USA; 1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Joseph Wells
Age: 54
Birth Year: abt 1806
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Massachusetts
Home in 1860: Canajoharie, Montgomery, New York
Post Office: Canajoharie
Dwelling Number: 911
Family Number: 911
Occupation: Farmer
Real Estate Value: 2700
Personal Estate Value: 1005
Household Members:
Name Age
Joseph Wells 54
Pilothetta Wells 50
Dewitt Wells 23
Lucy A Wells 14
Mary H Wells 10
George E Wells 8; Witness=Philantha Haskell, Witness=Dewitt Wells, Witness=George Edwin Wells - (Head of Household) Census*: 1865; Canajoharie, Montgomery Co., New York, USA; New York, State Census, 1865
Name: Joseph Wells
Gender: Male
Relation to Head: Head
Birth Year: abt 1806
Age: 59
Residence: Canajoharie, Montgomery, New York, USA
District: 2
Line Number: 28
Page Number: 13
Household Members:
Name Age
Joseph Wells 59
Philanttra Wells 54
Leuatt Wells 28 [Dewitt Wells]
Lucy S Wells 19
Mary H Wells 16
George E Wells 13; Witness=Philantha Haskell, Witness=Dewitt Wells, Witness=George Edwin Wells - (Head of Household) Census: 1870; Canajoharie, Montgomery Co., New York, USA; 1870 United States Federal Census
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Name: Joseph Wells
Age in 1870: 64
Birth Year: abt 1806
Birthplace: New York
Dwelling Number: 149
Home in 1870: Canajoharie, Montgomery, New York
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Canajoharie
Occupation: Farmer
Male Citizen over 21: Y
Personal Estate Value: 1030
Real Estate Value: 4000
Inferred Spouse: Philathita Wells
Inferred Children: Dewitt Wells
Lucy Adelia Wells
Mary H Wells
George E Wells
Household Members:
Name Age
Joseph Wells 64
Philathita Wells 60
Dewitt Wells 33
Lucy Adelia Wells 24
Mary H Wells 21
George E Wells 18
Catherine Oconnell 52; Witness=Philantha Haskell, Witness=Dewitt Wells, Witness=George Edwin Wells - (Head of Household) Census: 1875; Canajoharie, Montgomery Co., New York, USA; New York, State Census, 1875
Name: Joseph Wells
Age: 69
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1806
Residence Date: 1 Jun 1875
Residence Place: Canajoharie, Montgomery, New York, USA
Election District: E.D. 02
Household number: 113
Relation to Head: Head
Spouse's name: Philantha Wells
Line Number: 6
Sheet Number: 12
Household Members:
Name Age
Joseph Wells 69
Philantha Wells 65
Adelia Wells 29
Mary H Wells 26
Edward Wells 23; Witness=Philantha Haskell, Witness=George Edwin Wells - (Head of Household) Census: 1880; Canajoharie, Montgomery Co., New York, USA; 1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Joseph Wells
Age: 74
Birth Date: Abt 1806
Birthplace: Massachusetts
Home in 1880: Ames, Montgomery, New York, USA
Dwelling Number: 167
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital status: Married
Spouse's name: Philantha Wells
Father's Birthplace: Massachusetts
Mother's Birthplace: Massachusetts
Occupation: Farmer
Neighbors:
Household Members:
Name Age
Joseph Wells 74
Philantha Wells 70
Delia Wells 33
Mary Wells 31
Edwin Wells 28; Witness=Philantha Haskell, Witness=Dewitt Wells, Witness=George Edwin Wells
Family: Philantha Haskell b. 3 Mar 1820
- Chester Haskell Wells b. 1834, d. 6 Nov 1850
- Dewitt Wells b. 1837
- Joseph Wells b. 1837
- George Edwin Wells b. 1852, d. a 1910
Philantha Haskell
F, #110126, b. 3 March 1820
- Birth*: 3 March 1820; Massachusetts, USA
- (Bride) Marriage*: circa 1833; prob., Massachusetts, USA; Groom=Joseph Wells
- Married Name: circa 1833; Mrs. Wells (Haskell)
- (Witness) Census: 1850; Cherry Valley, Otsego Co., New York, USA; 1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Joseph Wells
Age: 48
Birth Year: abt 1802
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1850: Cherry Valley, Otsego, New York, USA
Gender: Male
Family Number: 304
Household Members:
Name Age
Joseph Wells 48
Philantha Wells 40
Chester Wells 15
Joseph Wells 13
Sarah Wells 11
Ann Wells 7
Lucy Wells 4
Mary Wells 1; Head of Household=Joseph Wells - (Witness) Census: 1860; Canajoharie, Montgomery Co., New York, USA; 1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Joseph Wells
Age: 54
Birth Year: abt 1806
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Massachusetts
Home in 1860: Canajoharie, Montgomery, New York
Post Office: Canajoharie
Dwelling Number: 911
Family Number: 911
Occupation: Farmer
Real Estate Value: 2700
Personal Estate Value: 1005
Household Members:
Name Age
Joseph Wells 54
Pilothetta Wells 50
Dewitt Wells 23
Lucy A Wells 14
Mary H Wells 10
George E Wells 8; Head of Household=Joseph Wells - (Witness) Census: 1865; Canajoharie, Montgomery Co., New York, USA; New York, State Census, 1865
Name: Joseph Wells
Gender: Male
Relation to Head: Head
Birth Year: abt 1806
Age: 59
Residence: Canajoharie, Montgomery, New York, USA
District: 2
Line Number: 28
Page Number: 13
Household Members:
Name Age
Joseph Wells 59
Philanttra Wells 54
Leuatt Wells 28 [Dewitt Wells]
Lucy S Wells 19
Mary H Wells 16
George E Wells 13; Head of Household=Joseph Wells - (Witness) Census: 1870; Canajoharie, Montgomery Co., New York, USA; 1870 United States Federal Census
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Name: Joseph Wells
Age in 1870: 64
Birth Year: abt 1806
Birthplace: New York
Dwelling Number: 149
Home in 1870: Canajoharie, Montgomery, New York
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Canajoharie
Occupation: Farmer
Male Citizen over 21: Y
Personal Estate Value: 1030
Real Estate Value: 4000
Inferred Spouse: Philathita Wells
Inferred Children: Dewitt Wells
Lucy Adelia Wells
Mary H Wells
George E Wells
Household Members:
Name Age
Joseph Wells 64
Philathita Wells 60
Dewitt Wells 33
Lucy Adelia Wells 24
Mary H Wells 21
George E Wells 18
Catherine Oconnell 52; Head of Household=Joseph Wells - (Witness) Census: 1875; Canajoharie, Montgomery Co., New York, USA; New York, State Census, 1875
Name: Joseph Wells
Age: 69
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1806
Residence Date: 1 Jun 1875
Residence Place: Canajoharie, Montgomery, New York, USA
Election District: E.D. 02
Household number: 113
Relation to Head: Head
Spouse's name: Philantha Wells
Line Number: 6
Sheet Number: 12
Household Members:
Name Age
Joseph Wells 69
Philantha Wells 65
Adelia Wells 29
Mary H Wells 26
Edward Wells 23; Head of Household=Joseph Wells - (Witness) Census: 1880; Canajoharie, Montgomery Co., New York, USA; 1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Joseph Wells
Age: 74
Birth Date: Abt 1806
Birthplace: Massachusetts
Home in 1880: Ames, Montgomery, New York, USA
Dwelling Number: 167
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital status: Married
Spouse's name: Philantha Wells
Father's Birthplace: Massachusetts
Mother's Birthplace: Massachusetts
Occupation: Farmer
Neighbors:
Household Members:
Name Age
Joseph Wells 74
Philantha Wells 70
Delia Wells 33
Mary Wells 31
Edwin Wells 28; Head of Household=Joseph Wells
Family: Joseph Wells b. 14 Jan 1806, d. 29 May 1883
- Chester Haskell Wells b. 1834, d. 6 Nov 1850
- Dewitt Wells b. 1837
- Joseph Wells b. 1837
- George Edwin Wells b. 1852, d. a 1910
Dewitt Wells
M, #110127, b. 1837
- Father*: Joseph Wells b. 14 Jan 1806, d. 29 May 1883
- Mother*: Philantha Haskell b. 3 Mar 1820
- Birth*: 1837; prob., Cherry Valley, Otsego Co., New York, USA
- (Groom) Marriage*: circa 1871; prob., Montgomery Co., New York, USA; no children per 1910 census; Bride=Audella Hill
- (Witness) Census: 1860; Canajoharie, Montgomery Co., New York, USA; 1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Joseph Wells
Age: 54
Birth Year: abt 1806
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Massachusetts
Home in 1860: Canajoharie, Montgomery, New York
Post Office: Canajoharie
Dwelling Number: 911
Family Number: 911
Occupation: Farmer
Real Estate Value: 2700
Personal Estate Value: 1005
Household Members:
Name Age
Joseph Wells 54
Pilothetta Wells 50
Dewitt Wells 23
Lucy A Wells 14
Mary H Wells 10
George E Wells 8; Head of Household=Joseph Wells - Milit-Beg*: 12 August 1862; Co. E, 121st New York Infantry Regiment, Middlefield, Otsego Co., New York, USA; U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865
Name: DeWitt Wells
Residence: Middlefield, New York
Age at Enlistment: 25
Enlistment Date: 12 Aug 1862
Rank at enlistment: Private
Enlistment Place: Middlefield, New York
State Served: New York
Was Wounded?: Yes
Survived the War?: Yes
Service Record: Promoted to Full Corporal on 04 Oct 1862.Enlisted in Company E, New York 121st Infantry Regiment on 23 Aug 1862.Mustered out on 12 Jun 1865 at Hospital.
Birth Date: abt 1837
Sources: New York: Report of the Adjutant-GeneralThe Medical and Surgical History of the Civil War - (Witness) Census: 1865; Canajoharie, Montgomery Co., New York, USA; New York, State Census, 1865
Name: Joseph Wells
Gender: Male
Relation to Head: Head
Birth Year: abt 1806
Age: 59
Residence: Canajoharie, Montgomery, New York, USA
District: 2
Line Number: 28
Page Number: 13
Household Members:
Name Age
Joseph Wells 59
Philanttra Wells 54
Leuatt Wells 28 [Dewitt Wells]
Lucy S Wells 19
Mary H Wells 16
George E Wells 13; Head of Household=Joseph Wells - (Witness) Census: 1870; Canajoharie, Montgomery Co., New York, USA; 1870 United States Federal Census
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Name: Joseph Wells
Age in 1870: 64
Birth Year: abt 1806
Birthplace: New York
Dwelling Number: 149
Home in 1870: Canajoharie, Montgomery, New York
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Canajoharie
Occupation: Farmer
Male Citizen over 21: Y
Personal Estate Value: 1030
Real Estate Value: 4000
Inferred Spouse: Philathita Wells
Inferred Children: Dewitt Wells
Lucy Adelia Wells
Mary H Wells
George E Wells
Household Members:
Name Age
Joseph Wells 64
Philathita Wells 60
Dewitt Wells 33
Lucy Adelia Wells 24
Mary H Wells 21
George E Wells 18
Catherine Oconnell 52; Head of Household=Joseph Wells - (Witness) Census: 1880; Canajoharie, Montgomery Co., New York, USA; 1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Joseph Wells
Age: 74
Birth Date: Abt 1806
Birthplace: Massachusetts
Home in 1880: Ames, Montgomery, New York, USA
Dwelling Number: 167
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital status: Married
Spouse's name: Philantha Wells
Father's Birthplace: Massachusetts
Mother's Birthplace: Massachusetts
Occupation: Farmer
Neighbors:
Household Members:
Name Age
Joseph Wells 74
Philantha Wells 70
Delia Wells 33
Mary Wells 31
Edwin Wells 28; Head of Household=Joseph Wells - (Head of Household) Census*: 1910; Canajoharie, Montgomery Co., New York, USA; 1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Dewitt Wells
[De Witt Wells]
Age in 1910: 74
Birth Year: abt 1836
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1910: Canajoharie, Montgomery, New York
Street: Cliff Street
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital status: Married
Spouse's name: Della H Wells
Father's Birthplace: Connecticut
Mother's Birthplace: Connecticut
Native Tongue: English
Occupation: Merchant
Industry: Retired
Home Owned or Rented: Own
Home Free or Mortgaged: Free
Farm or House: House
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Years Married: 35
Survivor of Union or Confederate Army or Navy: UA
Neighbors:
Household Members:
Name Age
Dewitt Wells 74
Della H Wells 60
Mary B Van Alstine 40; Witness=Audella Hill
Family: Audella Hill b. 1850, d. 2 Jun 1941
Audella Hill
F, #110128, b. 1850, d. 2 June 1941
- Birth*: 1850; prob., Montgomery Co., New York, USA; North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000
Name: Della Hill
Gender: Female
Father: Alanson Gifford Hill
Mother: Harriet Lansing
Spouse: De Witt Wells - (Bride) Marriage*: circa 1871; prob., Montgomery Co., New York, USA; no children per 1910 census; Groom=Dewitt Wells
- Death*: 2 June 1941; Canajoharie, Montgomery Co., New York, USA
- Married Name: circa 1871; Mrs. Wells (Hill)
- (Witness) Census: 1910; Canajoharie, Montgomery Co., New York, USA; 1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Dewitt Wells
[De Witt Wells]
Age in 1910: 74
Birth Year: abt 1836
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1910: Canajoharie, Montgomery, New York
Street: Cliff Street
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital status: Married
Spouse's name: Della H Wells
Father's Birthplace: Connecticut
Mother's Birthplace: Connecticut
Native Tongue: English
Occupation: Merchant
Industry: Retired
Home Owned or Rented: Own
Home Free or Mortgaged: Free
Farm or House: House
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Years Married: 35
Survivor of Union or Confederate Army or Navy: UA
Neighbors:
Household Members:
Name Age
Dewitt Wells 74
Della H Wells 60
Mary B Van Alstine 40; Head of Household=Dewitt Wells