Wells DNA Surname Study Merge Database

Abraham Wells^1,2

M, #18669, b. 12 December 1770, d. 15 May 1842

Father*: James Wells^1,2 b. 23 Dec 1750, d. 27 Jun 1839
Mother*: JennekeJannetje ''Jane'' Westbrook^1,2 b. 31 Dec 1752, d. bt 1783 - 1786

Reference: W019 ID267

Birth*: 12 December 1770; from headstone³
Birth: 20 September 1774; Minisink, Orange Co., New York, USA^1,4,2
(Child) Baptism: 16 November 1774; Dutch Reformed Church at Deerpark, Machackemeck, Suffolk Co., New York, USA^1,5,6,2
(Groom) Marriage*: between 1790 and 1795; (1st wife) Roy B. Wells wrote, ''He was married in the early 1790's, lost his wife and later married Abigail Dixon.''^1,7,2
(Groom) Marriage*: circa 1799; prob., Pennsylvania, USA; Bride=Abigail Dixon^1,8,2
Burial*: 15 May 1842; Burnside Cemetery, Galena, Delaware Co., Ohio, USA
(Deceased) Death*: 15 May 1842; Delaware Co., Ohio, USA; Death date is from the Delaware Burial Index, but the1880 History ofDelaware says he died at the age of 73 so death year might be 1847.
^1,8,2

(Head of Household) Census*: 1800; Wysox Twp., Bradford Co., Pennsylvania, USA; He is not listed in early tax rolls in the histories of Bradford Co,PA, so he probably lived in the eastern part of Luzerne Co. which isnow Susquehanna Co., PA.
^1,2

Family 1:

Nathaniel Wells^1,2 b. 1792
John Wells b. c 1800

Family 2: Abigail Dixon b. 1784, d. 1 Aug 1853

James Wilson Wells+^1,2 b. 29 Sep 1800, d. 20 Oct 1854
Abraham Wells+^1,2 b. 25 Feb 1801, d. 1874
Wealthy Wells b. 26 Mar 1805, d. 27 Sep 1887
Hiram Wells+^1,2 b. 28 May 1807, d. 24 Jan 1885
Rosalinda Wells^1,2 b. 29 Jul 1809, d. 22 Sep 1878
George W Wells+^1,2 b. 14 Sep 1811, d. a 1881
Polly Wells^1,2 b. 1 Sep 1817, d. 11 Aug 1838

Citations

Personal experience or recollection as cited,Ann Younggreen Sullivan.
Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
Unknown author, FINDAGRAVE.COM, Record Type: CEMETERY.
''Commemorative Biographical Record of Northeastern Pennsylvaniaincluding the Counties of Susquehanna, Wayne, Pike and Monroe ..., Page 1277.
The Westbrook family of New York, year as cited,William E. Westbrooke, 1968, Page 47.
Corresp., research notes and compiled genealogy,Alice Flora Lowry Hubbard, Wells genealogy.
Wells, Roy B., correspondence with Ann Y. Sullivan as noted incitation, Letter, 18 Dec 2001.
History of Delaware and Ohio, Page 697.

Sarah Wells^1,2

F, #18670, b. 20 April 1777

Father*: James Wells^1,2 b. 23 Dec 1750, d. 27 Jun 1839
Mother*: JennekeJannetje ''Jane'' Westbrook^1,2 b. 31 Dec 1752, d. bt 1783 - 1786

Reference: W019 ID267

Birth*: 20 April 1777; Minisink, Orange Co., New York, USA^1,3,2
(Child) Baptism: 1 November 1780; Dutch Reformed Church at Deerpark, Machackemeck, Suffolk Co., New York, USA^1,2

Married Name: circa 1800; Mrs. Hardsif (Wells); Hugh Hardsif

Citations

Personal experience or recollection as cited,Ann Younggreen Sullivan.
Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
''Commemorative Biographical Record of Northeastern Pennsylvaniaincluding the Counties of Susquehanna, Wayne, Pike and Monroe ..., Page 1277.

Lydia Wells^1,2

F, #18671, b. 17 July 1781

Father*: James Wells^1,2 b. 23 Dec 1750, d. 27 Jun 1839
Mother*: JennekeJannetje ''Jane'' Westbrook^1,2 b. 31 Dec 1752, d. bt 1783 - 1786

Reference: W019 ID267

Birth*: 17 July 1781; Northampton Co. now, Monroe Co., Pennsylvania, USA; A LDS IGI record (no source information) says she was born in UpperSmithfield Twp, Northampton Co, PA^1,3,2

Married Name: circa 1800; Mrs. Earles (Wells); William Earles

Citations

Personal experience or recollection as cited,Ann Younggreen Sullivan.
Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
''Commemorative Biographical Record of Northeastern Pennsylvaniaincluding the Counties of Susquehanna, Wayne, Pike and Monroe ..., Page 1277.

Capt. James Wells^1,2

M, #18672, b. 18 September 1783, d. 21 December 1861

Father*: James Wells^1,2 b. 23 Dec 1750, d. 27 Jun 1839
Mother*: JennekeJannetje ''Jane'' Westbrook^1,2 b. 31 Dec 1752, d. bt 1783 - 1786

Reference: W019 ID267

Birth: 18 September 1783; Minisink, Orange Co., New York, USA³
Birth*: 18 September 1783; Northampton Co. now, Monroe Co., Pennsylvania, USA; A LDS IGI record (no source information) says he was born in UpperSmithfield Twp, Northampton Co, PA.
^1,4,2
(Groom) Marriage*: 1 January 1805; Clifford Twp., Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania, USA; Bride=Polly 'Mary' Oakley^1,5,2
(Deceased) Death*: 21 December 1861; Dundaff, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania, USA³
(Witness) Burial*: 21 December 1861; Elkdale Baptist Cemetery, Elkdale, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania, USA^1,2

Milit-Beg*: circa 1812; the PA Militia., Pennsylvania, USA; He was commissioned a captain in the militia.^1,4,2

Family: Polly 'Mary' Oakley b. 31 May 1782, d. 12 Aug 1864

Phebe Wells³ b. 1797
Amy Wells^1,2 b. c 1800
Sophia Wells^1,2 b. c 1805, d. 12 Aug 1864
William Wells+^1,2 b. 11 Apr 1809, d. 25 Feb 1851
Jerusha Wells^1,2 b. c 1810
Mary A Wells^1,2 b. c 1810
Wright Wells+^1,2 b. 19 Apr 1817, d. 6 Jan 1891
Asenath Wells^1,2 b. 22 Dec 1819, d. 23 Jun 1883

Citations

Personal experience or recollection as cited,Ann Younggreen Sullivan.
Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
Unknown author, GEDCOM File C:UsersBonnieDocumentsThe Master Genealogist v8GedcomsNY-Misc.ged imported on 2013/06/22 at 21:04:34.
''Commemorative Biographical Record of Northeastern Pennsylvaniaincluding the Counties of Susquehanna, Wayne, Pike and Monroe ..., Page 1277.
Corresp., research notes and compiled genealogy,Alice Flora Lowry Hubbard, Wells genealogy.

Catherine Van Auken^1,2

F, #18673, b. 1762, d. 23 February 1831

Reference: W999 ID267

Birth*: 1762; Northampton Co., Pennsylvania, USA^2,3,1
(Bride) Marriage*: 13 February 1787; prob., Northampton Co., Pennsylvania, USA; Groom=James Wells^2,3,1
(Deceased) Death*: 23 February 1831; Clifford, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania, USA; Blackman's 1873 History of Susquehanna County states that she died athome which was on ''..the flat where James Decker now lives, about amile above Clifford Corners''.

NSDAR application for James Wells lists her date of death as 23 Feb 1831 in Clifford.^2,3,4,1

Name Variation: Kate Van Aken¹
Married Name: 13 February 1787; Mrs. Wells (Van Auken)

Family: James Wells b. 23 Dec 1750, d. 27 Jun 1839

John W Wells+^2,1 b. 5 Feb 1788, d. 28 Dec 1843
Mary 'Polly' Wells^2,1 b. 28 Aug 1789, d. b 1887
William Wells+^2,1 b. 7 Apr 1793, d. b 1887
Eliza Jane Wells^2,1 b. 25 Oct 1795, d. a 1887
Phebe Wells^2,1 b. 13 Dec 1798, d. 7 Jul 1880
Betsey Wells^2,1 b. 14 Feb 1800, d. b 1887
Nathaniel Wells^2,1 b. 6 Sep 1802, d. b 1887
Eliphalet Wells+^2,1 b. 28 May 1806, d. a 1887

Citations

Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
Personal experience or recollection as cited,Ann Younggreen Sullivan.
''Commemorative Biographical Record of Northeastern Pennsylvaniaincluding the Counties of Susquehanna, Wayne, Pike and Monroe ..., Page 1277.
History of Susquehanna County,Emily C. Blackman, page 390.

John W Wells^1,2

M, #18674, b. 5 February 1788, d. 28 December 1843

Father*: James Wells^1,2 b. 23 Dec 1750, d. 27 Jun 1839
Mother*: Catherine Van Auken^1,2 b. 1762, d. 23 Feb 1831

Reference: W019 ID267

Birth*: 5 February 1788; prob., Northampton Co., Pennsylvania, USA^1,3,2
(Groom) Marriage*: 14 November 1813; Clifford Twp., Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania, USA; Bride=Anna Marie Miller^1,3,2
(Deceased) Death*: 28 December 1843; Clifford Twp., Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania, USA^1,3,2
(Witness) Burial*: 28 December 1843; Elkdale Baptist Cemetery, Elkdale, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania, USA^1,2

Occupation*: Clifford Twp., Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania, USA; Farmer Blackman's 1873 History of Susquehanna County states that after he wasmarried he ''..moved to the place where Charles Stevens now is, west ofthe City; and, fifteen years later [abt 1825] to the farm where hiswidow still resides, near the base of Elk Mountain''.^1,3,4,2

Family: Anna Marie Miller b. 12 Jun 1796, d. 4 May 1875

Adam Wells+^1,2 b. 9 May 1815, d. 10 Jan 1869
Eleanor Wells^1,2 b. 11 May 1817, d. b 1900
Mary A Wells^1,2 b. 15 May 1819, d. b 1900
Charles Wells^1,2 b. 27 Apr 1821, d. a 1900
Elvira Wells^1,2 b. 23 Feb 1823, d. 3 Mar 1905
Eliphalet Wells^1,2 b. 27 Aug 1825, d. a 1900
Jeremiah Wells^1,2 b. 12 Sep 1827, d. b 1900
Catherine Wells^1,2 b. 15 May 1830, d. a 1900
James Wells^1,2 b. 12 Sep 1832, d. a 1900
Jesse Wells^1,2 b. 7 Sep 1835, d. 13 May 1864

Citations

Personal experience or recollection as cited,Ann Younggreen Sullivan.
Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
''Commemorative Biographical Record of Northeastern Pennsylvaniaincluding the Counties of Susquehanna, Wayne, Pike and Monroe ..., Page 1277.
History of Susquehanna County,Emily C. Blackman, page 390.

Mary 'Polly' Wells^1,2

F, #18675, b. 28 August 1789, d. before 1887

Father*: James Wells^1,2 b. 23 Dec 1750, d. 27 Jun 1839
Mother*: Catherine Van Auken^1,2 b. 1762, d. 23 Feb 1831
Father: Capt. James Wells³ b. 18 Sep 1783, d. 21 Dec 1861
Mother: Polly 'Mary' Oakley³ b. 31 May 1782, d. 12 Aug 1864

Reference: W019 ID267

Birth*: 28 August 1789; prob., Northampton Co., Pennsylvania, USA^1,4,2
(Bride) Marriage*: circa 1810^1,4,2
(Deceased) Death*: before 1887^1,5,2

Married Name: circa 1810; Mrs. Phinn (Wells)
Married Name: circa 1830; Mrs. Finn (Wells)

Citations

Personal experience or recollection as cited,Ann Younggreen Sullivan.
Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
Unknown author, GEDCOM File C:UsersBonnieDocumentsThe Master Genealogist v8GedcomsNY-Misc.ged imported on 2013/06/22 at 21:04:34.
''Commemorative Biographical Record of Northeastern Pennsylvaniaincluding the Counties of Susquehanna, Wayne, Pike and Monroe ..., Page 1277.
Centennial History of Susquehanna County,Rhamanthus M. Stocker, Clifford Township Page 794.

Hugh Wells^1,2

M, #18676, b. circa 1800

Father*: Isaac Wells^1,2 b. 1 Sep 1779, d. 21 Oct 1849
Mother*: Mary _____^1,2 b. 18 Oct 1785, d. 18 Feb 1845

Reference: W019 ID267

Birth*: circa 1800; New York, USA^1,3,2
(Groom) Marriage*: between 1825 and 1828; now Morrow Co., Delaware Co., Ohio, USA; Bride=Polly Vining^1,4,2
(Groom) Marriage*: between 1833 and 1834; Ohio, USA; (2nd Wife)^1,2
(Groom) Marriage*: 29 November 1852; Ogle Co., Illinois, USA; WELLS, HUGH PHILLIPS, LUCRETIA 1852-11-29 00C/ 893 OGLE; Bride=Lucretia Phillips^1,5,2

(Head of Household) Census: 1830; now Morrow Co., Bennington Twp., Morrow Co., Ohio, USA; identified as Hugh Wills.^1,2
(Head of Household) Census: 1840; now Morrow Co., Bennington Twp., Delaware Co., Ohio, USA; 1840 United States Federal Census
about Hugh Wells
Name: Hugh Wells
Birth Year: abt 1809
Age: [30/40]
Township: Bennington
County: Delaware
State: Ohio
^1,6,2
(Head of Household) Census: 1850; Brookyn, Ogle Co., Illinois, USA^1,7,2
(Head of Household) Census*: 1860; East Waterloo Twp., Black Hawk Co., Iowa, USA; age 49, merchant, born NY.^1,8,2
(Head of Household) Census: 1870; Rock Island, Rock Island Co., Illinois, USA; age 64, born NY.^1,9,10,2

Citations

Personal experience or recollection as cited,Ann Younggreen Sullivan.
Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
Wells, Roy B., correspondence with Ann Y. Sullivan as noted incitation, Letter 17 Dec 2001.
Tombstone Inscriptions and Other Records,E. W. Powell, Page 313.
Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900, on line data base,Illinois State Archives, WELLS, HUGH m. PHILLIPS, LUCRETIA OGLE 11/29/1852 00C/ 00000893.
1840 Census OH Delaware Co., Page 4.
1850 Federal Census of Brooklin, Ogle Co., IL, Page 104.
1860 Census of Black Hawk Co., IA, Post Office Cedar Falls, Page 1, Dwelling No. 2, Family No. 2.
Wells, Roy B., correspondence with Ann Y. Sullivan as noted incitation, Letter, 31 December 2001.
1870 Fedral Census of Rock Island, IL, transcription from Ancestry.comImages Online, 2nd Ward of the city of Rock Island, Series M593 Roll 273, page 321(left), line 36, Dwelling 181, Family 180.

William Wells^1,2

M, #18677, b. 7 April 1793, d. before 1887

Father*: James Wells^1,2 b. 23 Dec 1750, d. 27 Jun 1839
Mother*: Catherine Van Auken^1,2 b. 1762, d. 23 Feb 1831

Reference: W019 ID267

Birth*: 7 April 1793; prob., Northampton Co., Pennsylvania, USA^1,3,2
(Groom) Marriage*: circa 1813; prob., Pennsylvania, USA^1,4,2
(Deceased) Death*: before 1887^1,4,2

Occupation*: circa 1820; Dundaff, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania, USA; millwright He lived at Dundaff, PA.^1,4,2

Family:

Sidney B Wells^1,2 b. c 1820

Citations

Personal experience or recollection as cited,Ann Younggreen Sullivan.
Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
''Commemorative Biographical Record of Northeastern Pennsylvaniaincluding the Counties of Susquehanna, Wayne, Pike and Monroe ..., Page 1277.
Centennial History of Susquehanna County,Rhamanthus M. Stocker, Page 794.

Eliza Jane Wells^1,2

F, #18678, b. 25 October 1795, d. after 1887

Father*: James Wells^1,2 b. 23 Dec 1750, d. 27 Jun 1839
Mother*: Catherine Van Auken^1,2 b. 1762, d. 23 Feb 1831

Reference: W019 ID267

Birth*: 25 October 1795; prob., Northampton Co., Pennsylvania, USA^1,3,2
(Deceased) Death*: after 1887^1,4,2
(Deceased) Death: 1888; Alice Hubbard wrote that she lived 93 years.^1,5,2

Married Name: Mrs. Coyle Or Coil (Wells)
Married Name: Mrs. Stevens (Wells)

Citations

Personal experience or recollection as cited,Ann Younggreen Sullivan.
Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
''Commemorative Biographical Record of Northeastern Pennsylvaniaincluding the Counties of Susquehanna, Wayne, Pike and Monroe ..., Page 1277.
Centennial History of Susquehanna County,Rhamanthus M. Stocker, Page 794.
Corresp., research notes and compiled genealogy,Alice Flora Lowry Hubbard, Wells genealogy.

Phebe Wells^1,2

F, #18679, b. 13 December 1798, d. 7 July 1880

Father*: James Wells^1,2 b. 23 Dec 1750, d. 27 Jun 1839
Mother*: Catherine Van Auken^1,2 b. 1762, d. 23 Feb 1831

Reference: W019 ID267

Birth*: 13 December 1798; prob., Northampton Co., Pennsylvania, USA^1,3,2
(Bride) Marriage*: 26 December 1813^1,3,4,5,6,2
(Witness) Burial*: 7 July 1880; Elkdale Baptist Cemetery, Elkdale, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania, USA^1,2
(Deceased) Death*: 7 July 1880; Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania, USA^1,5,2

Married Name: 26 December 1813; Mrs. Halstead (Wells)

Citations

Personal experience or recollection as cited,Ann Younggreen Sullivan.
Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
''Commemorative Biographical Record of Northeastern Pennsylvaniaincluding the Counties of Susquehanna, Wayne, Pike and Monroe ..., Page 1277.
Centennial History of Susquehanna County,Rhamanthus M. Stocker, Clifford Township Pages 790, 795.
"Lineage Book: National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution", Volume LI (50001-51000), 1904, Washington, DC 1919, DAR Lineage Book, Vol 98, p 203, No. 97653 Mrs. Mary Hallstead Whittemore.
History of Luzerne County Pennsylvania,H. C. Bradsby, Page ____.

Betsey Wells^1,2

F, #18680, b. 14 February 1800, d. before 1887

Father*: James Wells^1,2 b. 23 Dec 1750, d. 27 Jun 1839
Mother*: Catherine Van Auken^1,2 b. 1762, d. 23 Feb 1831

Reference: W019 ID267

Birth*: 14 February 1800; Pennsylvania, USA^1,3,2
(Bride) Marriage*: circa 1825; Pennsylvania, USA^1,3,2
(Deceased) Death*: before 1887^1,4,2

Married Name: circa 1825; Mrs. Button (Wells)

Citations

Personal experience or recollection as cited,Ann Younggreen Sullivan.
Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
''Commemorative Biographical Record of Northeastern Pennsylvaniaincluding the Counties of Susquehanna, Wayne, Pike and Monroe ..., Page 1277.
Centennial History of Susquehanna County,Rhamanthus M. Stocker, Page 794.

Nathaniel Wells^1,2

M, #18681, b. 6 September 1802, d. before 1887

Father*: James Wells^1,2 b. 23 Dec 1750, d. 27 Jun 1839
Mother*: Catherine Van Auken^1,2 b. 1762, d. 23 Feb 1831

Reference: W019 ID267

Birth*: 6 September 1802; Pennsylvania, USA^1,3,2
(Deceased) Death*: before 1887^1,4,2

Citations

Personal experience or recollection as cited,Ann Younggreen Sullivan.
Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
''Commemorative Biographical Record of Northeastern Pennsylvaniaincluding the Counties of Susquehanna, Wayne, Pike and Monroe ..., Page 1277.
Centennial History of Susquehanna County,Rhamanthus M. Stocker, Page 794.

Eliphalet Wells^1,2

M, #18682, b. 28 May 1806, d. after 1887

Father*: James Wells^1,2 b. 23 Dec 1750, d. 27 Jun 1839
Mother*: Catherine Van Auken^1,2 b. 1762, d. 23 Feb 1831

Reference: W019 ID267

Birth*: 28 May 1806; Pennsylvania, USA^1,3,2
(Groom) Marriage*: circa 1830; Bride=Emily _____
(Deceased) Death*: after 1887^1,4,2

(Head of Household) Census: 1840; Clifford Twp., Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania, USA; 1840 United States Federal Census
about Eliphalet Wells
Name: Eliphalet Wells
Township: Clifford
County: Susquehanna
State: Pennsylvania
(Head of Household) Census*: 1850; Clifford Twp., Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania, USA;
1850 United States Federal Census
about Eliphalet Wells
Name: Eliphalet Wells
Age: 44
Estimated birth year: abt 1806
Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Gender: Male
Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Clifford, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
Family Number: 177
Household Members: Name Age
Eliphalet Wells 44
Emily Wells 41
Mary M Wells 18
Julia Ann Wells 16
Harriet Emma Wells 13

; Household Member=Mary M Wells, Household Member=Julia Ann Wells, Household Member=Harriet Emma Wells, Household Member=Emily _____
(Head of Household) Census: 1860; Carbondale, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, USA;
1860 United States Federal Census
about Eliphalet Wells
Name: Eliphalet Wells
Age in 1860: 52
Birth Year: abt 1808
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1860: Carbondale, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Gender: Male
Post Office: Carbondale
Value of real estate: View image
Household Members: Name Age
Eliphalet Wells 52
Emeline Wells 50
Julia Wells 22
Harriet Wells 20; Household Member=Julia Ann Wells, Household Member=Harriet Emma Wells, Household Member=Emily _____
(Head of Household) Census: 1870; Carbondale, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, USA;
1870 United States Federal Census
about Elipholet Wells
Name: Elipholet Wells
Birth Year: abt 1808
Age in 1870: 62
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1870: Carbondale, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Gender: Male
Value of real estate: View image
Post Office: Carbondale
Household Members: Name Age
Elipholet Wells 62
Emily Wells 55
Hattie Wells 25

; Household Member=Harriet Emma Wells, Household Member=Emily _____
(Head of Household) Census: 1880; Carbondale, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, USA;
1880 United States Federal Census
about Elephalet Wells
Name: Elephalet Wells
Home in 1880: Carbondale, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania
Age: 74
Estimated birth year: abt 1806
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
Spouse's name: Emily
Father's birthplace: New York
Mother's birthplace: New York
Neighbors: View others on page
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
:

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Household Members: Name Age
Elephalet Wells 74
Emily Wells 71
Julia Wells 40
Harriet E. Wells 35
Emma Clark 13 (grand-dau -- Mary's)
Jane Kilpatrick 19 (servant)

; Household Member=Emily _____, Household Member=Julia Ann Wells, Household Member=Harriet Emma Wells

Family: Emily _____ b. 1809

Citations

Personal experience or recollection as cited,Ann Younggreen Sullivan.
Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
''Commemorative Biographical Record of Northeastern Pennsylvaniaincluding the Counties of Susquehanna, Wayne, Pike and Monroe ..., Page 1277.
Centennial History of Susquehanna County,Rhamanthus M. Stocker, Page 794.

Anna Marie Miller^1,2

F, #18683, b. 12 June 1796, d. 4 May 1875

Reference: W999 ID267

Birth*: 12 June 1796; Hopbottom Twp., Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania, USA; from NSDAR application^1,3,2
(Bride) Marriage*: 14 November 1813; Clifford Twp., Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania, USA; Groom=John W Wells^1,3,2
(Deceased) Death*: 4 May 1875; Clifford Twp., Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania, USA^1,3,2
(Witness) Burial*: 8 May 1875; Elkdale Baptist Cemetery, Elkdale, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania, USA^1,2

Married Name: 14 November 1813; Mrs. Wells (Miller)

Family: John W Wells b. 5 Feb 1788, d. 28 Dec 1843

Adam Wells+^1,2 b. 9 May 1815, d. 10 Jan 1869
Eleanor Wells^1,2 b. 11 May 1817, d. b 1900
Mary A Wells^1,2 b. 15 May 1819, d. b 1900
Charles Wells^1,2 b. 27 Apr 1821, d. a 1900
Elvira Wells^1,2 b. 23 Feb 1823, d. 3 Mar 1905
Eliphalet Wells^1,2 b. 27 Aug 1825, d. a 1900
Jeremiah Wells^1,2 b. 12 Sep 1827, d. b 1900
Catherine Wells^1,2 b. 15 May 1830, d. a 1900
James Wells^1,2 b. 12 Sep 1832, d. a 1900
Jesse Wells^1,2 b. 7 Sep 1835, d. 13 May 1864

Citations

Personal experience or recollection as cited,Ann Younggreen Sullivan.
Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
''Commemorative Biographical Record of Northeastern Pennsylvaniaincluding the Counties of Susquehanna, Wayne, Pike and Monroe ..., Page 1277.

Ernest George Wells^1,2

M, #18684, b. 7 April 1869, d. 27 December 1937

Father*: William Marion Wells^1,2 b. 23 Dec 1842, d. 16 Mar 1929
Mother*: Catherine Reese^1,2 b. 18 Nov 1847, d. 19 Mar 1916

Reference: W019 ID267

Birth*: 7 April 1869; prob., Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois, USA^1,2
(Groom) Marriage*: 26 October 1901; Logan, Cache Co., Utah, USA; Bride=Lydia Anna Ottily Bergener^1,2
(Deceased) Death*: 27 December 1937; Salem, Columbiana Co., Ohio, USA^1,2
(Witness) Burial*: 27 December 1937; Bunker Hill Cemetery, Salem, Columbiana Co., Ohio, USA^1,3,2

Living*: 1916; Salem, Columbiana Co., Ohio, USA^1,2

Family: Lydia Anna Ottily Bergener b. 24 Jan 1878, d. 13 Oct 1931

Peter M Wells+^1,2 b. 21 Sep 1902, d. 1 Mar 1981
1Sgt. Noble William Wells^1,2 b. 29 Nov 1909, d. 24 Oct 1944

Citations

Personal experience or recollection as cited,Ann Younggreen Sullivan.
Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
LDS Ancestral Files - AF93-100616, AF93-101418, AF88-002285,Bryan submitters: Bergener, Robert R. Eddington and and others, Ernest G. WELLS (AFN: B2BX-2P).

Wilbur Adelbert Wells^1,2

M, #18685, b. 10 November 1884, d. 17 June 1970

Father*: William Marion Wells^1,2 b. 23 Dec 1842, d. 16 Mar 1929
Mother*: Catherine Reese^1,2 b. 18 Nov 1847, d. 19 Mar 1916

Reference: W019 ID267

Birth*: 10 November 1884; Manson, Calhoun Co., Iowa, USA^1,3,2
(Groom) Marriage*: 18 October 1918; Garner, Hancock Co., Iowa, USA; Bride=Lois Eva Jahn^1,2
(Groom) Marriage*: before 1970; Bride=Minnie Beaber^1,2
(Deceased) Death*: 17 June 1970; Mount Pleasant, Henry Co., Iowa, USA^1,3,2
(Witness) Burial*: 17 June 1970; Forest Home Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, Henry Co., Iowa, USA^1,4,2

Milt-Event*: 1942; Mount Pleasant, Henry Co., Iowa, USA; U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
Name:      Wilbur Adelbert Wells
Gender:      Male
Residence Age:      57
Birth Date:      Nov 1884
Birth Place:      Manson, Iowa, USA
Residence Date:      1942
Residence Place:      Mount Pleasant, Iowa

Family 1: Lois Eva Jahn b. 15 May 1892, d. 5 May 1925

Family 2: Minnie Beaber b. 1893, d. 9 May 1963

Citations

Personal experience or recollection as cited,Ann Younggreen Sullivan.
Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
Social Security Death Index,Social Security Administration Death Master File, SSN 484-64-8747.
Wells, Roy B., correspondence with Ann Y. Sullivan as noted incitation, Letter, 27 Jan 2002.

Lois Eva Jahn^1,2

F, #18686, b. 15 May 1892, d. 5 May 1925

Reference: W999 ID267

Birth*: 15 May 1892; Cherokee, Cherokee Co., Iowa, USA^1,2
(Bride) Marriage*: 18 October 1918; Garner, Hancock Co., Iowa, USA; Groom=Wilbur Adelbert Wells^1,2
(Witness) Burial*: 5 May 1925; Oakland Cemetery, Fort Dodge, Webster Co., Iowa, USA^1,3,2
(Deceased) Death*: 5 May 1925; Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa, USA; Iowa, Death Records, 1920-1940
View Iowa, Death Records, 1920-1940

Report issue

Name:      Lois Eva Wells
[Lois Eva Jahn]
Gender:      Female
Age:      32
Birth Year:      abt 1893
Death Date:      5 May 1925
Death Place:      Algona, Kossuth, Iowa, USA
Father:      Evan Jahn
Mother:      Maggie Maccabee
Spouse:      Wilbur A Wells^1,4,2

Married Name: 18 October 1918; Mrs. Wells (Jahn)

Family: Wilbur Adelbert Wells b. 10 Nov 1884, d. 17 Jun 1970

Citations

Personal experience or recollection as cited,Ann Younggreen Sullivan.
Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
Personal experience or recollection as cited,Ann Younggreen Sullivan, Cemetery visit 6 Aug 2002, Lois Wells buried adjacent to William M. &Catherine Wells.
Wells, Roy B., correspondence with Ann Y. Sullivan as noted incitation, Letter, 27 Jan 2002.

Carrie May Campbell^1,2

F, #18688, b. 4 September 1895, d. 22 June 1955

Reference: W999 ID267

Birth*: 4 September 1895; Iowa, USA^1,3,2
(Bride) Marriage*: 22 May 1915; Calhoun Co., Iowa, USA; Groom=Irvin Rueben Wells^1,4,5,2
(Deceased) Death*: 22 June 1955; Somers, Calhoun Co., Iowa, USA^1,3,2
(Witness) Burial*: 24 June 1955; Greenfield Cemetery, Knierim, Calhoun Co., Iowa, USA^1,6,2

Married Name: 22 May 1915; Mrs. Wells (Campbell)

Family: Irvin Rueben Wells b. 12 Feb 1890, d. 25 Feb 1974

Irene Wells^1,2 b. c 1917, d. bt 1994 - 1995

Citations

Personal experience or recollection as cited,Ann Younggreen Sullivan.
Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
Hampton, Shirley Edwards, correspondence with Ann Y. Sullivan andextracted records as cited., Report 8/13/02 citing Calhoun Co., IA death record.
Hampton, Shirley Edwards, correspondence with Ann Y. Sullivan andextracted records as cited., Report 8/13/02, citing Calhoun Co., IA marriage record.
Wells, Roy B., correspondence with Ann Y. Sullivan as noted incitation, Letter, 27 Jan 2002.
Hampton, Shirley Edwards, correspondence with Ann Y. Sullivan andextracted records as cited., Report 8/13/02.

Irene Wells^1,2

F, #18689, b. circa 1917, d. between 1994 and 1995

Father*: Irvin Rueben Wells^1,2 b. 12 Feb 1890, d. 25 Feb 1974
Mother*: Carrie May Campbell^1,2 b. 4 Sep 1895, d. 22 Jun 1955

Reference: W019 ID267

Birth*: circa 1917; Iowa, USA^1,3,2
(Deceased) Death*: between 1994 and 1995^1,4,2

Citations

Personal experience or recollection as cited,Ann Younggreen Sullivan.
Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
Hampton, Shirley Edwards, correspondence with Ann Y. Sullivan andextracted records as cited., Report 8/13/02.
Wells, Roy B., correspondence with Ann Y. Sullivan as noted incitation, Letter, 27 Jan 2002.

Lydia Anna Ottily Bergener^1,2

F, #18692, b. 24 January 1878, d. 13 October 1931

Reference: W999 ID267

(Witness) Burial*: Bunker Hill Cemetery, Salem, Columbiana Co., Ohio, USA^1,3,2
Birth*: 24 January 1878; Berlin, Brandenburg, Prussia, Germany^1,3,2
(Bride) Marriage*: 26 October 1901; Logan, Cache Co., Utah, USA; Groom=Ernest George Wells^1,2
(Deceased) Death*: 13 October 1931; Greenville, Mercer Co., Pennsylvania, USA; (Cited Wells Family Data indicates she died in Salem, OH.)
^1,4,2

Married Name: 26 October 1901; Mrs. Wells (Bergener)

Family: Ernest George Wells b. 7 Apr 1869, d. 27 Dec 1937

Peter M Wells+^1,2 b. 21 Sep 1902, d. 1 Mar 1981
1Sgt. Noble William Wells^1,2 b. 29 Nov 1909, d. 24 Oct 1944

Citations

Personal experience or recollection as cited,Ann Younggreen Sullivan.
Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
LDS Ancestral Files - AF93-100616, AF93-101418, AF88-002285,Bryan submitters: Bergener, Robert R. Eddington and and others, Lydia Anna Ottily BERGENER (AFN: 2DND-49).
LDS Ancestral Files - AF93-100616, AF93-101418, AF88-002285,Bryan submitters: Bergener, Robert R. Eddington and and others, Lydia Anna Ottily BERGENER (AFN: 2DND-49) , Death: 13 Oct 1951Greenville, Mercer, Pennsylvania.

Abigail Dixon^1,2

F, #18693, b. 1784, d. 1 August 1853

Reference: FAG

Birth*: 1784^1,3,2
(Bride) Marriage*: circa 1799; prob., Pennsylvania, USA; Groom=Abraham Wells^1,3,2
Burial*: 1 August 1853; Burnside Cemetery, Galena, Delaware Co., Ohio, USA; Wife of Abraham Wells
(Deceased) Death*: 1 August 1853; Ohio, USA^1,2

Married Name: circa 1799; Mrs. Wells (Dixon)
(Head of Household) Census*: 1850; Genoa Twp., Delaware Co., Ohio, USA; in the household of her son George W. Wells.^1,4,2
(Household Member) Census: 1850; Genoa Twp., Delaware Co., Ohio, USA;
1850 United States Federal Census
about George Wells
Name: George Wells
Age: 38
Estimated birth year: abt 1812
Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Gender: Male
Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Genoa, Delaware, Ohio
Family Number: 348
Household Members: Name Age
George Wells 38
Margarett Wells 41
Clark Wells 18
James Wells 15
Nathaniel Wells 14
Polly Wells 9
Abagail Wells 71; Head of Household=George W Wells^1,4,2

Family: Abraham Wells b. 12 Dec 1770, d. 15 May 1842

James Wilson Wells+^1,2 b. 29 Sep 1800, d. 20 Oct 1854
Abraham Wells+^1,2 b. 25 Feb 1801, d. 1874
Wealthy Wells b. 26 Mar 1805, d. 27 Sep 1887
Hiram Wells+^1,2 b. 28 May 1807, d. 24 Jan 1885
Rosalinda Wells^1,2 b. 29 Jul 1809, d. 22 Sep 1878
George W Wells+^1,2 b. 14 Sep 1811, d. a 1881
Polly Wells^1,2 b. 1 Sep 1817, d. 11 Aug 1838

Citations

Personal experience or recollection as cited,Ann Younggreen Sullivan.
Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
History of Delaware and Ohio, Page 697.
1850 Federal Census of Delaware Co. OH, transcription by Ann Sullivanfrom Ancestry.com Images Online, Genoa Twp. ,Roll #M432_675 Page 119, image #11.

Rosalinda Wells^1,2

F, #18694, b. 29 July 1809, d. 22 September 1878

Father*: Abraham Wells^1,2 b. 12 Dec 1770, d. 15 May 1842
Mother*: Abigail Dixon^1,2 b. 1784, d. 1 Aug 1853

Reference: W019 ID267

(Witness) Burial*: Potter Valley, Mendocino Co., California, USA^1,2
Birth*: 29 July 1809; Pennsylvania, USA; (Floyd Barney's genealogy and 1850 Census shows her born New York, NYbut other census records and Ohio history indicate birthplace PA forchildren of Abraham Wells. Cemetery list shows birthdate 22 July1809.)

^1,2
(Bride) Marriage*: 5 April 1829; prob., Delaware Co., Ohio, USA^1,2
(Deceased) Death*: 22 September 1878; Mendicino Co., California, USA^1,2

Married Name: 5 April 1829; Mrs. Carner (Wells)
(Head of Household) Census*: 1850; Precinct, Elizabeth, Jo Daviess Co., Illinois, USA; Ambrose Carner is absent from the
1850 Census of Jo Daviess Co., IL.^1,3,2

Citations

Personal experience or recollection as cited,Ann Younggreen Sullivan.
Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
1850 Census of Jo Daviess Co., IL, Page 176, Ancestry.com Image # 7.

George W Wells^1,2

M, #18695, b. 14 September 1811, d. after 1881

Father*: Abraham Wells^1,2 b. 12 Dec 1770, d. 15 May 1842
Mother*: Abigail Dixon^1,2 b. 1784, d. 1 Aug 1853

Reference: W019 ID267

Birth*: 14 September 1811; Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, USA^1,2
(Groom) Marriage*: 2 February 1833; Delaware Co., Ohio, USA; Bride=Margaret Williams^1,3,2
Death*: after 1881
(Witness) Burial*: after 1881; Bon Aire - Burnside Cemetery, Genoa Twp., Delaware Co., Ohio, USA^1,4,2

(Head of Household) Census*: 1850; Genoa Twp., Delaware Co., Ohio, USA;
1850 United States Federal Census
about George Wells
Name: George Wells
Age: 38
Estimated birth year: abt 1812
Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Gender: Male
Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Genoa, Delaware, Ohio
Family Number: 348
Household Members: Name Age
George Wells 38
Margarett Wells 41
Clark Wells 18
James Wells 15
Nathaniel Wells 14
Polly Wells 9
Abagail Wells 71; Household Member=Abigail Dixon, Household Member=Clark Wells, Household Member=Margaret Williams, Household Member=James Wells, Household Member=Nathaniel Wells, Household Member=Polly Wells^1,5,2
Occupation*: between 1850 and 1880; Galena, Delaware Co., Ohio, USA; farmer and raised livestock, grain and flaxseed^1,2
Occupation: between August 1878 and 1880; Galena, Delaware Co., Ohio, USA; partner in a general drug business^1,2
(Head of Household) Census: 1880; Genoa Twp., Delaware Co., Ohio, USA;
1880 United States Federal Census
about George W. Wells
Name: George W. Wells
Home in 1880: Galena, Delaware, Ohio
Age: 68
Estimated birth year: abt 1812
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
Spouse's name: Margaret
Father's birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's birthplace: Pennsylvania
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Grocer
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
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Household Members: Name Age
George W. Wells 68
Margaret Wells 70
Janes Wells 40
Nate Wells 38
Charles Wells 26
Sarah Smith 22

; Household Member=Margaret Williams, Household Member=James Wells, Household Member=Nathaniel Wells, Household Member=Charles Wells
Living*: 1880; P.O., Galena, Delaware Co., Ohio, USA^1,2

Family: Margaret Williams b. Sep 1809, d. 9 Jun 1880

Clark Wells^1,2 b. 1832, d. a 1880
Mary Wells^1,2 b. c 1835, d. 1 Jun 1878
James Wells^1,2 b. 1835, d. a 1880
Nathaniel Wells^1,2 b. 1836, d. a 1880
Polly Wells^1,2 b. 1841, d. b 1880
Charles Wells^1,2 b. 1854, d. a 1880

Citations

Personal experience or recollection as cited,Ann Younggreen Sullivan.
Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
History of Delaware and Ohio, Page 697.
Roy B. Wells Cemetery Readings,Roy B., dates as noted in citation Wells, Letter, 29 June 2002.
1850 Federal Census of Delaware Co. OH, transcription by Ann Sullivanfrom Ancestry.com Images Online, Genoa Twp. ,Roll #M432_675 Page 119, image #11.

Margaret Williams^1,2

F, #18696, b. September 1809, d. 9 June 1880

Reference: W999 ID267

(Witness) Burial*: Bon Aire - Burnside Cemetery, Genoa Twp., Delaware Co., Ohio, USA^1,3,2
Birth*: September 1809^1,2
(Bride) Marriage*: 2 February 1833; Delaware Co., Ohio, USA; Groom=George W Wells^1,4,2
Burial: 9 June 1880; Galena Cemetery, Galena, Delaware Co., Ohio, USA
Death*: 9 June 1880

Married Name: 2 February 1833; Mrs. Wells (Williams)
(Household Member) Census: 1850; Genoa Twp., Delaware Co., Ohio, USA;
1850 United States Federal Census
about George Wells
Name: George Wells
Age: 38
Estimated birth year: abt 1812
Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Gender: Male
Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Genoa, Delaware, Ohio
Family Number: 348
Household Members: Name Age
George Wells 38
Margarett Wells 41
Clark Wells 18
James Wells 15
Nathaniel Wells 14
Polly Wells 9
Abagail Wells 71; Head of Household=George W Wells^1,5,2
(Head of Household) Census*: 1850; Genoa Twp., Delaware Co., Ohio, USA^1,5,2
(Household Member) Census: 1880; Genoa Twp., Delaware Co., Ohio, USA;
1880 United States Federal Census
about George W. Wells
Name: George W. Wells
Home in 1880: Galena, Delaware, Ohio
Age: 68
Estimated birth year: abt 1812
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
Spouse's name: Margaret
Father's birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's birthplace: Pennsylvania
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Grocer
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
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Household Members: Name Age
George W. Wells 68
Margaret Wells 70
Janes Wells 40
Nate Wells 38
Charles Wells 26
Sarah Smith 22

; Head of Household=George W Wells

Family: George W Wells b. 14 Sep 1811, d. a 1881

Clark Wells^1,2 b. 1832, d. a 1880
Mary Wells^1,2 b. c 1835, d. 1 Jun 1878
James Wells^1,2 b. 1835, d. a 1880
Nathaniel Wells^1,2 b. 1836, d. a 1880
Polly Wells^1,2 b. 1841, d. b 1880
Charles Wells^1,2 b. 1854, d. a 1880

Citations

Personal experience or recollection as cited,Ann Younggreen Sullivan.
Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
Roy B. Wells Cemetery Readings,Roy B., dates as noted in citation Wells, Letter, 29 June 2002.
History of Delaware and Ohio, Page 697.
1850 Federal Census of Delaware Co. OH, transcription by Ann Sullivanfrom Ancestry.com Images Online, Genoa Twp. ,Roll #M432_675 Page 119, image #11.

Charles Wells^1,2

M, #18697, b. 1854, d. after 1880

Father*: George W Wells^1,2 b. 14 Sep 1811, d. a 1881
Mother*: Margaret Williams^1,2 b. Sep 1809, d. 9 Jun 1880

Reference: W019 ID267

Birth*: 1854; Delaware Co., Ohio, USA^1,3,2
(Deceased) Death*: after 1880^1,2

Occupation*: businessman In about 1880 he was managing a general drug business in Galena, OHthat was owned by his father and a Dr. Utley.^1,4,2
(Household Member) Census: 1880; Genoa Twp., Delaware Co., Ohio, USA;
1880 United States Federal Census
about George W. Wells
Name: George W. Wells
Home in 1880: Galena, Delaware, Ohio
Age: 68
Estimated birth year: abt 1812
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
Spouse's name: Margaret
Father's birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's birthplace: Pennsylvania
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Grocer
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
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Household Members: Name Age
George W. Wells 68
Margaret Wells 70
Janes Wells 40
Nate Wells 38
Charles Wells 26
Sarah Smith 22

; Head of Household=George W Wells

Citations

Personal experience or recollection as cited,Ann Younggreen Sullivan.
Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
1880 Census Database, FHL Film No. 1255012, NA Film No. T9-1012, Page 429A.
History of Delaware and Ohio, Page 697.

Clark Wells^1,2

M, #18698, b. 1832, d. after 1880

Father*: George W Wells^1,2 b. 14 Sep 1811, d. a 1881
Mother*: Margaret Williams^1,2 b. Sep 1809, d. 9 Jun 1880

Reference: W019 ID267

Birth*: 1832; prob., Genoa Twp., Delaware Co., Ohio, USA^1,3,2
(Deceased) Death*: after 1880^1,2

(Household Member) Census: 1850; Genoa Twp., Delaware Co., Ohio, USA;
1850 United States Federal Census
about George Wells
Name: George Wells
Age: 38
Estimated birth year: abt 1812
Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Gender: Male
Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Genoa, Delaware, Ohio
Family Number: 348
Household Members: Name Age
George Wells 38
Margarett Wells 41
Clark Wells 18
James Wells 15
Nathaniel Wells 14
Polly Wells 9
Abagail Wells 71; Head of Household=George W Wells^1,4,2
Milit-Beg*: circa 1865; Civil War, USA^1,2
Occupation*: circa 1880; Missouri, USA; farmer^1,2

Citations

Personal experience or recollection as cited,Ann Younggreen Sullivan.
Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
1850 Federal Census of Delaware Co. OH, transcription by Ann Sullivanfrom Ancestry.com Images Online, Roll #M432_675 Page 119, image #11.
1850 Federal Census of Delaware Co. OH, transcription by Ann Sullivanfrom Ancestry.com Images Online, Genoa Twp. ,Roll #M432_675 Page 119, image #11.

James Wells^1,2

M, #18699, b. 1835, d. after 1880

Father*: George W Wells^1,2 b. 14 Sep 1811, d. a 1881
Mother*: Margaret Williams^1,2 b. Sep 1809, d. 9 Jun 1880

Reference: W019 ID267

Birth*: 1835; Delaware Co., Ohio, USA; according to the 1880 History of Delaware Co. OH, but the 1880 censusshows his age as 40, so he may have been born about 1840.^1,3,2
(Groom) Marriage*: circa 1859; Delaware Co., Ohio, USA; Bride=Lucy Allen^1,2
(Deceased) Death*: after 1880^1,2

(Household Member) Census: 1850; Genoa Twp., Delaware Co., Ohio, USA;
1850 United States Federal Census
about George Wells
Name: George Wells
Age: 38
Estimated birth year: abt 1812
Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Gender: Male
Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Genoa, Delaware, Ohio
Family Number: 348
Household Members: Name Age
George Wells 38
Margarett Wells 41
Clark Wells 18
James Wells 15
Nathaniel Wells 14
Polly Wells 9
Abagail Wells 71; Head of Household=George W Wells^1,3,2
(Head of Household) Census*: 1860; Berkshire, Delaware Co., Ohio, USA;
1860 United States Federal Census
about James Wells
Name: James Wells
Age in 1860: 24
Birth Year: abt 1836
Birthplace: Ohio
Home in 1860: Berkshire, Delaware, Ohio
Gender: Male
Post Office: Berkshire
Value of real estate: View image
Household Members: Name Age
James Wells 24
Lucy Wells 18

; Household Member=Lucy Allen
(Household Member) Census: 1880; Genoa Twp., Delaware Co., Ohio, USA;
1880 United States Federal Census
about George W. Wells
Name: George W. Wells
Home in 1880: Galena, Delaware, Ohio
Age: 68
Estimated birth year: abt 1812
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
Spouse's name: Margaret
Father's birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's birthplace: Pennsylvania
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Grocer
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
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Household Members: Name Age
George W. Wells 68
Margaret Wells 70
Janes Wells 40
Nate Wells 38
Charles Wells 26
Sarah Smith 22

; Head of Household=George W Wells
Occupation*: 1880; Galena, Delaware Co., Ohio, USA; cattle buyer according to the 1880 census.^1,4,2

Family: Lucy Allen b. c 1835, d. b 1880

Citations

Personal experience or recollection as cited,Ann Younggreen Sullivan.
Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
1850 Federal Census of Delaware Co. OH, transcription by Ann Sullivanfrom Ancestry.com Images Online, Genoa Twp. ,Roll #M432_675 Page 119, image #11.
1880 Census Database, FHL Film No. 1255012, NA Film No. T9-1012, Page 429A.

Mary Wells^1,2

F, #18700, b. circa 1835, d. 1 June 1878

Father*: George W Wells^1,2 b. 14 Sep 1811, d. a 1881
Mother*: Margaret Williams^1,2 b. Sep 1809, d. 9 Jun 1880

Reference: W019 ID267

Birth*: circa 1835; Delaware Co., Ohio, USA^1,2
(Deceased) Death*: 1 June 1878; Delaware Co., Ohio, USA^1,2

Citations

Personal experience or recollection as cited,Ann Younggreen Sullivan.
Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.

Nathaniel Wells^1,2

M, #18701, b. 1836, d. after 1880

Father*: George W Wells^1,2 b. 14 Sep 1811, d. a 1881
Mother*: Margaret Williams^1,2 b. Sep 1809, d. 9 Jun 1880

Reference: W019 ID267

Birth*: 1836; prob., Genoa Twp., Delaware Co., Ohio, USA^1,3,2
(Deceased) Death*: after 1880^1,2

(Household Member) Census: 1850; Genoa Twp., Delaware Co., Ohio, USA;
1850 United States Federal Census
about George Wells
Name: George Wells
Age: 38
Estimated birth year: abt 1812
Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Gender: Male
Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Genoa, Delaware, Ohio
Family Number: 348
Household Members: Name Age
George Wells 38
Margarett Wells 41
Clark Wells 18
James Wells 15
Nathaniel Wells 14
Polly Wells 9
Abagail Wells 71; Head of Household=George W Wells^1,3,2
(Household Member) Census: 1880; Genoa Twp., Delaware Co., Ohio, USA;
1880 United States Federal Census
about George W. Wells
Name: George W. Wells
Home in 1880: Galena, Delaware, Ohio
Age: 68
Estimated birth year: abt 1812
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
Spouse's name: Margaret
Father's birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's birthplace: Pennsylvania
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Grocer
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
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Household Members: Name Age
George W. Wells 68
Margaret Wells 70
Janes Wells 40
Nate Wells 38
Charles Wells 26
Sarah Smith 22

; Head of Household=George W Wells
Occupation*: 1880; Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, USA; merchant engaged in the organ and sewing machine business
^1,2

Citations

Personal experience or recollection as cited,Ann Younggreen Sullivan.
Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
1850 Federal Census of Delaware Co. OH, transcription by Ann Sullivanfrom Ancestry.com Images Online, Genoa Twp. ,Roll #M432_675 Page 119, image #11.