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Eliza Wells^1,2

• Father*: Stephen Wells^1,2 b. 20 Jan 1777
• Mother*: Lois Hubbard^1,2 b. 1777

• Reference: W002 ID788

• Birth*: 9 June 1804; Lenox, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts, USA^1,2
• (Bride) Marriage*: 2 January 1826; Washington, Stark Co., Ohio, USA^1,2
• (Bride) Marriage*: 27 June 1826; Shelburne (not found), New York, USA^1,2
• (Deceased) Death*: 1918^1,2

• Married Name: 2 January 1826; Mrs. Covey (Wells)
• Married Name: 27 June 1826; Mrs. Smith (Wells)

Mary Wells^1,2

• Father*: Stephen Wells^1,2 b. 20 Jan 1777
• Mother*: Lois Hubbard^1,2 b. 1777

• Reference: W002 ID788

• Birth*: 25 January 1807; Lenox, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts, USA^1,2
• (Bride) Marriage*: 3 August 1831; (cousins)^1,2
• (Deceased) Death*: 8 September 1898; Fredonia, Chautauqua Co., New York, USA

• Married Name: 3 August 1831; Mrs. Hubbard (Wells)

Luke Wells (1)^1,2

• Father*: Stephen Wells^1,2 b. 20 Jan 1777
• Mother*: Lois Hubbard^1,2 b. 1777

• Reference: W002 ID788

• Birth*: 1812; Albany, Albany Co., New York, USA^1,2
• (Deceased) Death*: before 1815; prob., Albany, Albany Co., New York, USA

Luke Wells (2)^1,2

• Father*: Stephen Wells^1,2 b. 20 Jan 1777
• Mother*: Lois Hubbard^1,2 b. 1777

• Reference: W002 ID788

• (Child) Baptism: 19 March 1815; prob., Albany, Albany Co., New York, USA
• Birth*: 19 March 1815; prob., Albany, Albany Co., New York, USA^1,2
• (Witness) Burial*: 12 August 1821; Lenox, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts, USA^1,2
• (Deceased) Death*: 12 August 1821; Richford, Tioga Co., New York, USA^1,2

Frank Henry Wells Sr.¹

• Father*: George Erwin Wells^2,3 b. 2 Nov 1870, d. 2 Aug 1951
• Mother*: Blanche Ethel Millard^2,3 b. 7 Jan 1884, d. 2 Mar 1970

• Reference: W002 ID056

• Birth*: 26 June 1906; Sacramento, Sacramento Co., California, USA^2,3
• Burial*: 5 October 1998; Glen Oaks Memorial Park, Chico, Butte Co., California, USA
• (Deceased) Death*: 5 October 1998; Kent, King Co., Washington, USA^2,3

John Wells^1,2

• Reference: W999 ID788

• Birth*: 1676^1,2

Samuel Wells^1,2

• Father*: Peter Welles^1,2 b. 1630, d. 1715

• Reference: W010 ID788

• Birth*: circa 1650

James Wells^1,2

• Father*: Peter Welles^1,2 b. 1630, d. 1715

• Reference: W010 ID788

• Birth*: circa 1655

Peter Wells^1,2

• Father*: John Wells^1,2 b. 1676

• Reference: W999 ID788

• Birth*: circa 1700

Gratia Sheldon^1,2

• Reference: W999 ID061

• Birth*: 1768^3,2
• (Bride) Marriage*: 1790; Groom=Richard Welles^1,2
• (Deceased) Death*: 1838; East Farnham, Brome-Missisquoi Co., Quebec, Canada^3,2

• Nam-Std: Mrs. Wells (Sheldon)
• Married Name: 1790; Mrs. Welles (Sheldon)

Oscar E Wells^1,2

• Reference: W999 ID788

• (Witness) Burial*: Civil War, Hillsdale, Hillsdale Co., Michigan, USA^1,2
• Birth*: 1828^1,2
• Death*: circa 1864

Susan Belle Langdon^1,2

• Reference: W015 ID788

• Birth*: November 1852; Pennsylvania, USA
• (Bride) Marriage*: 2 December 1883; Worthington, Nobles Co., Minnesota, USA; Groom=John Emmett Welles^1,2

• Nam-Std: Mrs. Wells (Langdon)
• Married Name: circa 1870; Mrs. Church (Langdon)
• Married Name: 2 December 1883; Mrs. Welles (Langdon)
• (Household Member) Census: 1900; Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, USA;
  1900 United States Federal Census
  about John E Wells
  Name: John E Wells
  Home in 1900: Los Angeles Ward 6, Los Angeles, California
  Age: 38
  Birth Date: Dec 1861
  Birthplace: New York
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
  Relationship to Head of House: Head
  Father's Birthplace: New York
  Mother's Birthplace: New York
  Spouse's name: Susan B
  Marriage Year: 1884
  Marital Status: Married
  Years Married: 16
  Residence : Los Angeles City, Los Angeles, California
  Occupation: View on Image
  Neighbors: View others on page
  Household Members: Name Age
  John E Wells 38
  Susan B Wells 47
  Chas S Church 20
  Don Wells 15
  Mary E Wells 14
  Trent Wells 11
  Lillie E Wells 9
  Chas Biedel 23
  Wm Langdon 48
  
  ; Head of Household=John Emmett Welles
• (Household Member) Census: 1910; Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, USA;
  1910 United States Federal Census
  about John E Wells
  Name: John E Wells
  Age in 1910: 49
  Estimated birth year: abt 1861
  Birthplace: New York
  Relation to Head of House: Head
  Father's Birth Place: New York
  Mother's Birth Place: New York
  Spouse's name: Susan
  Home in 1910: Los Angeles Assembly District 71, Los Angeles, California
  Marital Status: Married
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
  Neighbors: View others on page
  Household Members: Name Age
  John E Wells 49
  Susan Wells 53
  Trent Wells 21
  Lilly Wells 19
  Merriam Calahan 23 (daughter)
  Ruth Calahan 3 (granddaughter); Head of Household=John Emmett Welles
• (Head of Household) Census: 1920; Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, USA; 1920 United States Federal Census
  about John E Wells
  Name: John E Wells
  Home in 1920: Los Angeles Assembly District 63, Los Angeles, California
  Age: 59
  Estimated Birth Year: abt 1861
  Birthplace: New York
  Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
  [Head]
  Spouse's Name: Susan B Wells
  Father's Birth Place: New York
  Mother's Birth Place: New York
  Marital Status: Married
  Race: White
  Sex: Male
  Home owned: Rent
  Able to read: Yes
  Able to Write: Yes
  Neighbors: View others on page
  Household Members: Name Age
  John E Wells 59
  Susan B Wells 67
  Lily E Macklin 29
  
  ; Head of Household=John Emmett Welles
• (Head of Household) Census: 1930; Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, USA; 1930 United States Federal Census
  about John E Wells
  Name: John E Wells
  Home in 1930: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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  Age: 69
  Estimated Birth Year: abt 1861
  Birthplace: New York
  Relation to Head of House: Head
  Spouse's Name: Susan B Wells
  Race: White
  Occupation:
  
  Education:
  
  Military Service:
  
  Rent/home value:
  
  Age at first marriage:
  
  Parents' birthplace: View image
  Neighbors: View others on page
  Household Members: Name Age
  John E Wells 69
  Susan B Wells 75
  
  ; Head of Household=John Emmett Welles

Mary Burnett Ford^1,2

• Reference: W015 ID788

• Birth*: 12 August 1803; prob., Canterbury, Windham Co., Connecticut, USA; daughter of Dyer and Esther (Burnett) Ford
• Birth: 12 August 1803; Hampton, Windham Co., Connecticut, USA
• (Bride) Marriage*: 6 December 1826; Canterbury, Windham Co., Connecticut, USA; by Israel G. Rose; Groom=Benjamin Welles³
• (Bride) Marriage*: 27 October 1870; Henry Co., Illinois, USA; Illinois Marriages, 1851-1900
  about Jonas Hale
  Name: Jonas Hale
  Gender: Male
  Spouse Name: Mary B. Wells
  Marriage Date: Oct 27, 1870
  Marriage County: Henry
  Comments: This record can be found at the County Court Records, Film # 1435944 - 1435945.
• (Deceased) Death*: 21 September 1886; prob., Geneseo, Henry Co., Illinois, USA

• Nam-Std: Mrs. Wells (Ford)
• Married Name: 6 December 1826; Mrs. Welles (Ford)
• (Household Member) Census: 1850; Vernon, Tolland Co., Connecticut, USA;
  1850 United States Federal Census
  about Benjamin Wells
  Name: Benjamin Wells
  Age: 46
  Estimated birth year: abt 1804
  Birth Place: Connecticut
  Gender: Male
  Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Vernon, Tolland, Connecticut
  Family Number: 406
  Household Members: Name Age
  Benjamin Wells 46
  Mary B Wells 47
  Harriet N Wells 15
  John N Wells 13
  
  ; Head of Household=Benjamin Welles
• (Head of Household) Census: 1860; Geneseo, Henry Co., Illinois, USA;
  1860 United States Federal Census
  about Benj Wells
  Name: Benj Wells
  Age in 1860: 56
  Birth Year: abt 1804
  Birthplace: Connecticut
  Home in 1860: Geneseo, Henry, Illinois
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
  Post Office: Geneseo
  Value of real estate: View image
  Household Members: Name Age
  Benj Wells 56
  Mary Wells 56
  Wm Ward 28
  Philena Kidder 26
  Almira Osborne 26
  
  ; Head of Household=Benjamin Welles
• Married Name: 27 October 1870; Mrs. Hale (Ford)

Hector B Wells^1,2

• Reference: W999 ID788

• Birth*: 1816; Harwinton, Litchfield Co., Connecticut, USA^1,2
• (Groom) Marriage*: 17 July 1839; Harwinton, Litchfield Co., Connecticut, USA; Bride=Eleanor M Peck
• (Groom) Marriage*: 3 March 1844; Glastonbury, Hartford Co., Connecticut, USA; Connecticut Town Marriage Records, pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)
  about Hector Welles
  Name: Hector Welles
  [Hector Wells, Weell]
  Residence Location: Harwington
  Marriage Date: 3 Mar 1844
  Marriage Location: Glastonbury
  Spouse: Elenor Dickenson
  Spouse Residence Location: Hartford
  ; Bride=Ellen Dickenson
• Burial*: 24 March 1852; Princeville Township Cemetery, Princeville, Peoria Co., Illinois, USA; 1st husband of Eleanor Dickinson.
  
  
  
  AE 35 yrs (33 yrs? hard to read)
  
  Gravesite Details b. abt 1817?, hard to read
• Death*: 24 March 1852; Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois, USA

• (Head of Household) Census*: 1850; Vernon, Tolland Co., Connecticut, USA;
  1850 United States Federal Census
  about Hector Wells
  Name: Hector Wells
  Age: 34
  Estimated birth year: abt 1816
  Birth Place: Connecticut
  Gender: Male
  Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Vernon, Tolland, Connecticut
  Family Number: 156
  Household Members: Name Age
  Hector Wells 34
  Ellen Wells 26
  Adalaide Palmer 12
  
  ; Household Member=Ellen Dickenson

Roxena Wells^1,2

• Father*: Jacob C Wells^3,2 b. 23 Nov 1777, d. 15 Jan 1857
• Mother*: Sarah 'Sally' Rutter^3,2 b. 1783, d. 27 Nov 1869

• Reference: W004 ID788

• Birth*: 1818; Washington Co., Ohio, USA^1,2

• Name Variation: Rockseyvena Wells; weird spelling found^3,2
• Married Name: 2 August 1838; Mrs. Woodruff (Wells); George Woodruff

Maria Wells^1,2

• Father*: Count De Alanson Wells^1,2 b. 1806, d. 27 Nov 1857
• Mother*: Julia Ann Stevens^1,2 b. 1809

• Reference: W031 ID788

• Birth*: 1830; prob., Mentz, Cayuga Co., New York, USA^1,2
• (Bride) Marriage*: circa 1850^1,2

• Married Name: circa 1850; Mrs. King (Wells)

Alice Wells^1,2

• Father*: Count De Alanson Wells^1,2 b. 1806, d. 27 Nov 1857
• Mother*: Julia Ann Stevens^1,2 b. 1809

• Reference: W031 ID788

• Birth*: 1832; prob., Mentz, Cayuga Co., New York, USA^1,2

• (Household Member) Census: 1850; Mentz, Cayuga Co., New York, USA;
  1850 United States Federal Census
  about C D Bells
  Name: C D Bells
  [C D A Wells]
  Age: 44
  Estimated birth year: abt 1806
  Birth Place: New York
  Gender: Male
  Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Mentz, Cayuga, New York
  Family Number: 1403
  Household Members: Name Age
  C D Bells 44
  Julia Bells 41
  Allice Bells 18
  Thomas Bells 16
  Samuel Bells 14
  Rachael Bells 11
  Almira Bells 7
  Ann Bells 5
  Ann Stevens 19; Head of Household=Count De Alanson Wells

Rachael Wells^1,2

• Father*: Count De Alanson Wells^1,2 b. 1806, d. 27 Nov 1857
• Mother*: Julia Ann Stevens^1,2 b. 1809

• Reference: W031 ID122

• Birth*: 1839; Mentz, Port Byron, Cayuga Co., New York, USA^3,2

• (Household Member) Census: 1850; Mentz, Cayuga Co., New York, USA;
  1850 United States Federal Census
  about C D Bells
  Name: C D Bells
  [C D A Wells]
  Age: 44
  Estimated birth year: abt 1806
  Birth Place: New York
  Gender: Male
  Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Mentz, Cayuga, New York
  Family Number: 1403
  Household Members: Name Age
  C D Bells 44
  Julia Bells 41
  Allice Bells 18
  Thomas Bells 16
  Samuel Bells 14
  Rachael Bells 11
  Almira Bells 7
  Ann Bells 5
  Ann Stevens 19; Head of Household=Count De Alanson Wells

Ann Wells^1,2

• Father*: Count De Alanson Wells^1,2 b. 1806, d. 27 Nov 1857
• Mother*: Julia Ann Stevens^1,2 b. 1809

• Reference: W031 ID788

• Birth*: 1845; Mentz, Cayuga Co., New York, USA^1,2

• (Household Member) Census: 1850; Mentz, Cayuga Co., New York, USA;
  1850 United States Federal Census
  about C D Bells
  Name: C D Bells
  [C D A Wells]
  Age: 44
  Estimated birth year: abt 1806
  Birth Place: New York
  Gender: Male
  Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Mentz, Cayuga, New York
  Family Number: 1403
  Household Members: Name Age
  C D Bells 44
  Julia Bells 41
  Allice Bells 18
  Thomas Bells 16
  Samuel Bells 14
  Rachael Bells 11
  Almira Bells 7
  Ann Bells 5
  Ann Stevens 19; Head of Household=Count De Alanson Wells
• (Household Member) Census: 1860; Mentz, Cayuga Co., New York, USA;
  1850 United States Federal Census
  about C D Bells
  Name: C D Bells
  [C D A Wells]
  Age: 44
  Estimated birth year: abt 1806
  Birth Place: New York
  Gender: Male
  Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Mentz, Cayuga, New York
  Family Number: 1403
  Household Members: Name Age
  C D Bells 44
  Julia Bells 41
  Allice Bells 18
  Thomas Bells 16
  Samuel Bells 14
  Rachael Bells 11
  Almira Bells 7
  Ann Bells 5
  Ann Stevens 19; Head of Household=Julia Ann Stevens
• (Household Member) Census: 1870; Port Byron, Cayuga Co., New York, USA;
  1870 United States Federal Census
  about Julia A Wells
  Name: Julia A Wells
  Birth Year: abt 1809
  Age in 1870: 61
  Birthplace: New York
  Home in 1870: Port Byron, Cayuga, New York
  Race: White
  Gender: Female
  Value of real estate: View image
  Post Office: Port Byron
  Household Members: Name Age
  Julia A Wells 61
  Thos B Wells 36
  Ann Wells 25; Head of Household=Julia Ann Stevens

Delia Wells^1,2

• Father*: Quartus Welles^1,2 b. 26 Jul 1764, d. 27 Apr 1824
• Mother*: Rhoda Benjamin^1,2 b. 1768, d. 18 Jul 1815

• Reference: W001 ID788

• (Witness) Burial*: First Congregational Church^1,2
• Birth*: May 1803; Deerfield (Greenfield), Franklin Co., Massachusetts, USA^1,2

Hannah Wells^1,2

• Reference: W999 ID788

• Birth*: circa 1680
• (Bride) Marriage*: 1 July 1701^1,2

• Married Name: 1 July 1701; Mrs. Carter (Wells)

Sarah Strong^1,2

• Reference: W999 ID788

• Birth: 4 March 1656³
• Birth*: 1658; Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut, USA^4,5,2
• (Bride) Marriage: 19 December 1675; Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut, USA^4,2
• (Bride) Marriage*: 23 September 1698; Deerfield, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, USA; Massachusetts Marriages, 1633-1850
  about Capt. Jonathan Wells
  Name: Capt. Jonathan Wells
  Gender: Male
  Spouse: Mrs. Sarah Bernard
  Marriage Date: 23 Sep 1698
  City: Deerfield
  County: Franklin
  Source: Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT, Film # 0760648 & 1887384.
  ; Groom=Capt. Jonathan Welles^6,2
• Burial*: 10 February 1733; Old Deerfield Burying Ground, Deerfield, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, USA
• (Deceased) Death*: 10 February 1732/33; Deerfield, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, USA;
  
  Her first husband was Joseph Barnard, married at Northampton,MA on Jan 13,1675.
  
  Her second husband, as his second wife, was Jonathan Wells, married Sep 23,1698.
  
  Children(by first marriage): John Barnard, Sarah Barnard Wells, Joseph Barnard, Joseph Barnard Jr, Thomas Barnard, Samuel Barnard, Hannah Barnard Childs, Rebecca Barnard Wells, Abigail Barnard Wells, Thankful Barnard Sheldon, and Ebenezer Barnard.
  
  Children(by second marriage): David Wells.
  
  Bio by: Kevin Avery^7,8,2

• Nam-Std: Mrs. Wells (Strong)
• Married Name: 19 December 1675; Mrs. Barnard (Strong); Joseph Barnard
• Married Name: 23 September 1698; Mrs. Welles (Strong)

Keziah Wells

• Reference: W999 ID788

• Birth*: circa 1780; Greenfield, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, USA^1,2
• (Bride) Marr Int*: 11 September 1802; Deerfield, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, USA
• (Bride) Marriage: 16 October 1802; Greenfield, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, USA

• Married Name: 11 September 1802; Mrs. Childs (Wells)

Richard Wells^1,2

• Reference: W999 ID788

• Birth*: circa 1780; Greenfield, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, USA^1,2
• (Groom) Marriage: 4 January 1812; Deerfield, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, USA; Bride=Elizabeth Blackler
• (Groom) Marriage*: 4 January 1812; Greenfield, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, USA; Bride=Elizabeth Blackler^1,2

Elizabeth Blackler^1,2

• Reference: W999 ID788

• Birth*: circa 1790
• (Bride) Marriage*: 4 January 1812; Deerfield, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, USA; Groom=Richard Wells
• (Bride) Marriage*: 4 January 1812; Greenfield, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, USA; Groom=Richard Wells^1,2

• Married Name: 4 January 1812; Mrs. Wells (Blackler)

Rudolphus Wells^1,2

• Mother*: Catherine A Bigelow b. c 1760

• Reference: W999 ID788

• Birth*: circa 1780; Greenfield, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, USA^2,1
• (Groom) Marriage License*: 29 March 1806; Greenfield, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, USA; FRINK, Polly Staunton of Deerfield and Rodolphus Wells, int. Mar. 29, 1806.; Principal=Mary Frink
• (Groom) Marriage*: 16 April 1806; Deerfield, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, USA; Bride=Mary Frink
• (Deceased) Death*: 6 October 1828; Conway, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, USA; Wells      Rhodolphus                Oct. 6     1828                                   

• (Head of Household) Census*: 1820; Conway, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, USA; 1820 United States Federal Census
  about Rudolphus Wills
  Name: Rudolphus Wills
  Home in 1820 (City, County, State): Conway, Franklin, Massachusetts
  Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
  Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 1
  Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 15: 2
  Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44: 1
  Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 2
  Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 15: 1
  Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44: 1
  Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture: 1
  Free White Persons - Under 16: 6
  Free White Persons - Over 25: 2
  Total Free White Persons: 8
  Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 8
  

Mary Frink^1,2

• Reference: W999 ID788

• Birth*: 22 November 1784; Deerfield, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, USA
• Marriage License: 29 March 1806; Greenfield, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, USA; FRINK, Polly Staunton of Deerfield and Rodolphus Wells, int. Mar. 29, 1806.; Groom=Rudolphus Wells
• (Bride) Marriage*: 16 April 1806; Deerfield, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, USA; Groom=Rudolphus Wells
• (Deceased) Death*: 15 October 1827; Conway, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, USA; Wells      _wife      w. Rhodolphus           Oct. 15     1827                                   

• Married Name: before 1806; Mrs. Staunton (Frink)
• Married Name: 16 April 1806; Mrs. Wells (Frink)

Sarah Wells^1,2

• Reference: W999 ID788

• Birth*: circa 1732
• (Bride) Marriage*: 11 October 1752; Deerfield, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, USA

• Married Name: 11 October 1752; Mrs. Metcalf (Wells)

Sarah Welles^1,2,3

• Father*: John Welles^4,3 b. 9 Jun 1700, d. 10 Mar 1746
• Mother*: Sarah Allen^4,3 b. 1704, d. Apr 1761

• Reference: W001 ID404

• Birth*: 16 March 1732; Deerfield, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, USA^4,3
• (Bride) Marriage*: 1755; Fort Massachusetts, Massachusetts, USA^5,3

• Name Variation: Sarah Wells^6,3
• Married Name: 1755; Mrs. Weyman (Wells)

Mary Nixon^1,2

• Reference: W999 ID788

• Birth*: 2 August 1840; Michigan, USA
• (Bride) Marriage*: 1864; Erie Co., Pennsylvania, USA; Groom=Charles E Wells^1,2
• Death*: 20 November 1911; Delta Center Cemetery, Grand Ledge, Eaton Co., Michigan, USA; Birth:      Aug. 2, 1840
  Michigan, USA
  Death:      Nov. 20, 1911
  Delta Township
  Eaton County
  Michigan, USA
  
  
  Family links:
  Parents:
  John Nixon (1807 - 1887)
  Jane Jackson Nixon (1815 - 1893)
  
  Spouse:
  Charles E Wells (1841 - 1876)*
  
  Children:
  Myrtle E Wells Simpson (1869 - 1953)*
  Charles Frank Wells (1875 - 1937)*
  
  Sibling:
  Isabelle Nixon Huddleston (1834 - 1918)*
  Mary Nixon Wells (1840 - 1911)
  
  *Calculated relationship
  
  Burial:
  Delta Center Cemetery
  Grand Ledge
  Eaton County
  Michigan, USA
  Plot: Section B2, Lot 36, Grave 2
  
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  Created by: dialynna
  Record added: Sep 28, 2011
  Find A Grave Memorial# 77249634

• Married Name: 1864; Mrs. Wells (Nixon)