THIRD GENERATION

7. James WELLS⁽²⁴⁾⁽²⁵⁾⁽²⁶⁾⁽²⁷⁾⁽¹⁴⁾⁽²⁸⁾⁽²⁹⁾⁽³⁰⁾⁽³¹⁾⁽³²⁾⁽³³⁾⁽³⁴⁾⁽³⁵⁾⁽³⁶⁾⁽³⁷⁾⁽³⁸⁾⁽³⁹⁾⁽³⁰⁾⁽⁴⁰⁾⁽¹⁷⁾⁽¹⁷⁾ was born about 1644 in York Co.,Va..⁽²⁾⁽⁵⁾⁽¹⁰⁾⁽¹⁵⁾⁽⁴¹⁾⁽¹⁷⁾⁽¹⁸⁾⁽¹⁹⁾ Greer's Va 159" John Wells and Katherine were in York Co.,Va. in 1657. They had two children John and James Welles "
Flo Montgomary " John Wells son of James Wells left will (A 53,231){WillsKT D1:46] naming children Rachel, James and John, but only Rachel wife of Alex Humphreys survived.[DeedsKT S:135] Abstract Land Records Kent Co Dl Vol S pg 135 for 3 March 1769 "lists Rachel WellsHumphreys only surviving child of John Wells."
Wells Hist 8 " John Wells,son of John and Katherine Wells removed to Whorekill (now Sussex County,Delaware about the year 1677"
MWM " John Well(e)s was born about 1620 in England. Died in 1664 in Marston Parish York Co.Va Buried in Bruton Parish Cemetery York Co.VA. He married Katherine (Elizieth) Fletcher about 1657 in York Co.Virginia Katherine (Elizieth) Fletcher was born about 1600 in England. She died in 1664 in Marston Parish York Co.Va. Buried in Bruton Parish Cemetery Youk Co.Va.They had the following children James, John born abt 1657 in York Co Va. died in 1654 in York Co Va. Buried in Bruton Parish Cemetry York Co Va."
June Richey- Ashley" Child of John Wells and Katherine Fletcher is James Fletcher- Wells, born Abt. 1644 in York Co, VA; died Bef. 17 Oct 1684 in Little Creek Hd., Kent Co, DE; married Mary Morgan Roades 1671 in Sussex Co, DE.
He died before 17 Oct 1684 in Little Creek Hd., Kent Co., DE..⁽⁴¹⁾⁽⁴²⁾⁽²⁴⁾⁽⁵⁾⁽¹⁰⁾⁽⁴⁰⁾⁽¹⁷⁾ Flo Montgomaru "17 Oct. 1684, James Wells was dead and adm. was granted to Marys Wells and Richard Mitchell (Wills and Adm.. 1683-95 page 24) [Ltrs.. of adm. on the est. of James Wells, dec'd were granted Mary Wells & Richard Mitchell, 17 Oct 1684(WellsHist ) and on that date the homeplace "where dwelled" [DeedsKT B:65/7 & K:81] was sold by Mary Mitchell, wife of Richard Mitchel of Talbot Co., MD. This was called Brecknock and same was recorded in Talbot Co. MD.(B65 & K81)
Law and Leg in Penn Pg 743 "James Welles Assembly Kent Co 1684, arrived Kent 1677
d. cer. 1 Dec 1684. m. Mary Roades, children Thomas, Katherine, m. William Morton; John. Brother in law: John Roades. Office: Whorekill: JP, 1678 -80.
Wells Hist pg 12 & ProbKT L:24 "James Wells died in October 1684/5. Letters of administration on the estate of James Wells, deceased, intestate, were granted his wife Mary Welles and Richard Mitchell, October 17 1684"
Pender 223 "Wells,James land patentee and probable militia man in Delaware in November,1688. Was appointed Justice of the Peace at the Whorekill and Dependecy, Delaware, by Gov.Edmund Andros on October 8,1678,and was a member of the first assembly under the new charter for Pennsylvania in 1684. He died in Kent County by January 20 1684/5?, When Mary Wells was recorded as his "relict". Their children were John, James and Catherine"
MWM "James Wells d. bef 17 Oct 1684 in LtCrH..,Sussec C.,Dl.
Church Lewes DE " James married Mary Roades (Rhodes) b 1650 d 1684 children, James
,John, & Kathryn"
June Richey- Ashley" James Fletcher- Wells, born Abt. 1644 in York Co, VA; died Bef. 17 Oct 1684 in Little Creek Hd., Kent Co, DE; married Mary Morgan Roades 1671 in Sussex Co, DE. Law and Leg in Penn Pg 743 "James Welles Assembly Kent Co 1684, arrived Kent 1677
d cer. 1 Dec 1684. m. Mary Roades, children Thomas, Katherine, m. William Morton; John. Brother in law: John Roades. Office: Whorekill: JP, 1678 -80. "
Law and Leg pg 636 " John Roades b. 20 Mar 1653, Southampton, Eng. arrived by 1671 from Somerset Co Md , d. Sept 1687; Father Dr John Roades d.1673 Mother Elizabeth (Roades) d. 1694; m. c. 1680 Comfort Waddilow (White); Children Elizabeth, John, Patience. Brothers-in Law James Wells, ?Thomas Branscomb.?"
A survey was made 6/26/1684 26 June 1684 for Daniel Brown on FARMER(FORMER) ELSWORTH 900 acres on the North side of Main Branch of Murther Creek and contracted to convey to James Wells who died before conveyance was made,and Brown conveyed to Mary Wells admx. Recorded in Rolls Office. Thomas Wells oldest son of James later conveyed this tract to Mark Manlove who sold it in 1735 to John Hunter,from Spring Branch White Marsh,311 acres with improvements made. Whereas William Rhodes married Mary only daughter surviving of John Hunter who is now the present owner;he wishes to take convayance from Rachel Humphreys only surviving child of John Wells,brother of Thomas Wells, who may be entitled to 1/3 land of James Wells.Whereas 30 Mar.1681 land WORCESTER surveyed for Thomas Hosgskin on the North side Murther Cr.,350 acres,Bishops Br. & Thomas Hodgakin by deed 16 Sep 1694 to James Wells father of Thomas & John Wells(DeedsKT B:47) & Thomas Wells by deed 1721 to Andrew Caldwell & deed 1722 the said WORCESTER to John Rhodes- now William son of John Rhodes to unite the two tracts of FORMER ELSWORTH & take conveyance of both together from Rachel Humphreys nee Wells.
Kent Co.Dl Deeds: 23 Jun 1684 Book B-1-112 1684 James Wells to Obadiah Jenkins. Land on West side of Jones creek. Laid out for Alexander Humphries including the dower of Mary, wife of James Wells recorded 6-23-1684 Probate Records Sussex Co Del. 1683-1695 10th month 17 -1684. Letters of adm on the estate of James Wells, deceased,were granted to Mary Wells & Richard Mitchell. Feb 15,1685/6 Mary Wells Admxx and Widow of James and her issue John and Thomas,Planters of Kent Co.and Katherine sold BETTY'S FORTUNE and SHRESBURY - "children corrobrating" - to Griffith Jones of Phil.(Book F-1 pg 98 & 99,C pg 268),apparently in payment of a debt which she was "bounden for 39,200 lbs of Tabacco on demand"
(Book F-1 pg 97). On 21 Apr 1685 Mary Wells widow and Richard Mitchell of Talbot Co.Md. admsxx of James Wells sold,Kent Co.,Pa HOWELLS LOT near DUNDEE "laid out for James Wells". Land records Kent Co.DL Book B-?- pg 12 -April 1685 Mary Wells Relic of James Wells sold to John Howell- Hoawells Lott. Book B 142 - 12 Jan 1684 - Mary Wells - relict of James Wells,Deed & Richard Mitchell of Talbott Co.Md.-Planter. Adm. of James Wells estate - HOWELLS LOTT next to DUNDEE - also owned by James Wells .Land sold to Howell. Kent Co Del Deeds Book B-1 Pg 65] 21 April 1685 Mary Wells,reclic of James & his admx'to John Howell of Stockton on Trasse, Co Durham,Eng"Howells Lott".Richard Mitchell,Co-Grantor. BookF-1-pg 97 15 Dec 1685/6 Mary Wells,widow,to Griffith Jones "Bettys Fortune",as Admz of James Wells Book F-1-12 same as above.
Land Records Kent Co.Dl. Book B pg 47 17 Dec 1685 Mary Wells Relict, sold to James Wells - BETTY'S FORTUNE to Griffith Jones to pay husbands debts. John Wells, James Thomas Wells and Catherine Wells of Kent,sons & dauthter of James Wells were party to sale. Book-97 17 Dec 1685 (Kent Co Deed Book F1,98) Mary Wells and son's Johns and James and daughter Catherine sold Betty's Fortune and Shrewsberry to Griffith Jones of Philadelphia by joint Deed 21 Aug 1701
Colonial DE Records 1681 to 1713
Kent Co.Rent Roll 1681-1713
Owner Tract Name Acres Survayed Granted
Pg 6 James Wells Howells Lot 1000 25-11-82 21-12-81
Kent Co.DL QuitRents c 1701-1713
Pg 39 Thomas England on 17.8.82 (includs ref Jas.Wells, Howels'Lott)

He was married to Mary ROADES (daughter of Dr. John ROADES Surgeon and Elizabeth (--) (Roades)) about 1671 in York Co.,Va..⁽⁵⁾⁽¹⁷⁾ ⁽⁴³⁾⁽⁴⁴⁾⁽⁴⁵⁾⁽²⁴⁾⁽⁴⁶⁾⁽⁴⁷⁾⁽⁴¹⁾⁽¹⁰⁾⁽⁴⁸⁾⁽⁴⁰⁾ Church Lewes DE " James married Mary Roades (Rhodes) b 1650 d 1684 children, James ,John, & Kathryn"
Flo Montgomary " Feb.15 1685/6 Mary Wells admxx and widow of James Welles and her issue John and Thomas , Planters of Kent Co. and Katherine, sold Betty's Fortune and Shresbury [DeedsKT B1:97,98,99 & DeedsKT O:268 ], "children corroborating" to Griffith Jones of Phila[DeedsKT B1:97,98,99] apparently in payment of a debt which she was "bowden for 39,200 pounds of Tabacco on demand" (B1/97). On 21 April 1685 Mary Wells, widow and Richard Mitchell of Talbot Co. MD. adm. of James Wells sold, in Kent Co., Pa. HOWELLS LOT [DeedsKT B1:65] near Dundee "laid out for James Wells."[DeedsKT B1:21]
Ch De " JAMES WELLS was one of orginal forunders of church in 1681 he and his wife MARY were members of th Angliean Church (see records of St Peter's Epscopalian Church, Lewes De 1681) and names children Thomas,John & Kathryn"
WellsHist Pg 11 "about the time of his arrival in the Whorekill, (1677) James Wells married Mary Roades,daughter of John Roades Surgeon, and his wife Elizabeth Thay had settled in the Whore kill in 1671"
Wells Hist pg 49 " Elizabeth Rhodes died in April 1694 and in her will dated Feb 26 1694, mentions her daughter Mary Morgan and her grandson John Wells. Mary Morgan was the wife of James Wells and after his diath in 1684 she married Henry (?) Morgan. "
Wells Hist Pg 49 " Mary Rhodes, daughter of Dr. John Rhodes and Elizabeth his wife married James Wells "
Flo Montgomaru "17 Oct. 1684, James Wells was dead and adm. was granted to Marys Wells and Richard Mitchell (Wills and Adm.. 1683-95 page 24)[Ltrs.. of adm. on the est. of James Wells, dec'd were granted Mary Wells & Richard Mitchell, 17 Oct 1684(WellsHist ) and on that date the homeplace "where dwelled" [DeedsKT B:65/7 & K:81] was sold by Mary Mitchell, wife of Richard Mitchel of Talbot Co., MD. This was called Brecknock and same was recorded in Talbot Co. MD.(B65 & K81)
Will of Elizabeth R(hodes),widow of Dr.John R(h)odes and mother of Mary Welles (Later Mary Morgan) was dated Feb 26 1693-94. In this will Elizabeth mentions her Daughter Martha Tull, granson John Tull, daughter Mary Morgan; grandson John Wells. Will was proved May 3 1694. This will proves that the wife of James Wells was Mary R(H)odes, later Mary Morgan,dau of of Elizabeth and Dr. John R(H)odes."
Pender 223 James Welles died in Kent County by January 20 1684, When Mary Wells was recorded as his "relict". Their children were John,James and Catherine
DeedsKT B1:112 "James Welles (sold) to Obadiah Jenkins.Land on west side of Jones Creed. Laid out for Alexander Humphries including the dower of Mary Roades wife of James Welles" recorded 6-23-1681 Dundee
Church Lewes DE " James married Mary Roades (Rhodes) b 1650 d 1684 children, James ,John, & Kathryn"
Quick Clain 21 Oct 1701 " John Wells and Thomas Wells both of Kent Co Pa planters and Katharine (Catharine) Wells of same place spinster, sons and dau.to James Wells late of same Co. deed"
Law and Leg in Penn Pg 743 "James Welles Assembly Kent Co 1684, arrived Kent 1677
d. cer. 1 Dec 1684. m. Mary Roades, children Thomas, Katherine, m. William Morton; John. Brother in law: John Roades. Office: Whorekill: JP, 1678 -80.
June Richey- Ashley" James Fletcher- Wells, born Abt. 1644 in York Co, VA; died Bef. 17 Oct 1684 in Little Creek Hd., Kent Co, DE; married Mary Morgan Roades 1671 in Sussex Co, DE. Law and Leg in Penn Pg 743 "James Welles Assembly Kent Co 1684, arrived Kent 1677
d. c. 1 Dec 1684. m. Mary Roades, Children Thomas, Katherine, m. William Morton; John. Brother in law: John Roades. Office: Whorekill: JP, 1678 -80. "
Law and Leg pg 636 " John Roades b. 20 Mar 1653, Southampton, Eng. arrived by 1671 from Somerset Co Md , d. Sept 1687; Father Dr John Roades d.1673 Mother Elizabeth (Roades) d. 1694; m. c. 1680 Comfort Waddilow (White); Children Elizabeth, John, Patience. Brothers-in Law James Wells, Thomas Branscomb."
Somerset MD Liber IKL ". Elizabeth Rhodes, 1664/05/02, b. to John & Elizabeth; Annamessex; John Rhodes, 1652/03/20, b. "Bramshire Co of South Hampton old England, son of John Rhoades; Martha Rhodes, 1654/03/06, b. "Southhamton in old England"; dau of John Rhoades; Robert Rhodes, 1656/06/20, b. "Southhampton in old England"; son of John Rhoades;. Timothy Rhodes, 1694/09/30, b. to Timothy and Ann; other Rhoades;
Veronia Rhodes, 1660/04/04, b. Wells Co Sommersett in old England; dau of John Rhoades; Veronia Rhodes, 1666/12/10, d&b, dau of John & Katherine?
[possibly Elizabeth]; William Rhodes, 1666/05/24, b. to John & Elizabeth; Annamessex"
From Jim Kirby 10 Nov '98 <[email protected]> Dr John Roades His son John jr. m. Comfort Waddelowe, a widow of Ambrose White and who later m. Jeremiah Scott. Comfort d. between 1698 & 1703. There son John II md Comfort Parker & 2nd m. 2 Alice Walton, a widow of John Walker and a sister of William Walton.
John II & Comfort Parker children: Comfort, Confort (m. 1726,Comelius Wiltbank,my ancesters) Patience, Agnes, (m. a Marsh) Elizabeth (m. bef 1729,Jacob Wiltbank) John III.(md Namomi Hinman)
John II & Alice Walton children: Alice William
John III & Namomi Hinman children Hinman John IV

Quote Gary E.Young Review of will of Elizabeth Roades WillsSX L:104
1) If you really study the will of Elizabeth Roades it is hard to believe she was not mother of all of the children. Of course, we must remember that in those days people used the terms son and daughter to include children, step-children, sons and daughters-in-law, etc. But
having said that, they rarely left all their property to step-children Elizabeth's first, elaborate and most complex bequests were to her "beloved daughter Martha Tull.".
Martha was definitely Dr.Roades' oldest daughter. If, for example, she was a step-daughter to Elizabeth, it means that Elizabeth would only have been close to her for less than a 10 year period after her marriage to John Roades (assuming obviously that she married Roades after the birth of Werenia). For Martha did not accompany the Roades when they left Somerset Co and moved to Delaware, for she married about that time to Richard Tull and remained in Somerset. So 20 some years later we would have the peculiar situation of a
step-mother in Delaware making extensive and primary provision for her step-daughter who had not even lived near her for 20+ years.
2) Elizabeth made provisions in her will for one of Martha's sons and for Rachel Fausett who is apparently Martha's daughter.
3) Elizabeth made extensive provisions for three of the children of John Roades Jr.(by then deceased, of course)
4) Elizabeth made extensive provisions comparable to her provision for Martha Tull was made to her Beloved daughter Mary (Wells) Morgan. Mary ROADES⁽⁴⁶⁾⁽³⁸⁾⁽⁴⁹⁾⁽⁵⁰⁾⁽⁴³⁾⁽⁵¹⁾⁽³⁴⁾⁽⁵²⁾⁽³⁵⁾⁽⁴⁵⁾⁽⁵³⁾⁽³⁷⁾⁽²⁹⁾⁽⁵⁾⁽⁴⁸⁾⁽⁵⁴⁾⁽²⁴⁾⁽⁵¹⁾⁽⁵⁵⁾⁽³²⁾⁽⁵⁶⁾⁽⁴¹⁾⁽⁵⁷⁾ was born about 1653 in Accomac Co.Va..⁽⁴⁵⁾⁽⁵⁴⁾⁽⁴⁶⁾⁽⁵⁸⁾⁽¹⁷⁾⁽⁵⁹⁾⁽¹⁰⁾⁽⁵⁾ DukeYork 58 " Doctor Roades(Rhodes) arrived in Accomack Co.Va.in 1661 & settled on a plantation called Salisbury on the Annamessex River,Maryland near the present town of North Fairmount."
Will Elizabeth Rhodes Widow of Dr. John Roades & mother of Mary Roades later Mary Welles and Mary Morgan (Will names dau Mary Morgan (Roades) and. grand son John Wells] "
DGSJ " John then have remarried,circa 1662, Elizabeth, and had dau Elizabeth b. Annemessex, Md., 2 May 1664; and son William b., 24 May 1666. another dau Mary who is named in Elizabeth's Will"
Will Elizabeth Roades The will of Elizabeth Roades,widow of Dr.John Roades and mother of Mary Wells (later Mary Morgan) was dated Febraury 26 1694/5.In this will Elizabeth mentions her daughter Martha Tull,granson John Tull ,daughter Mary Morgan,
granddaughter Rachael,wife of Charles Fausett;Sarah,daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Branscomb,both deceased;granddaughters Elizabeth and Patience Roades;grandson John Roades, grandson John Wells"
June Richey- Ashley" Child of John Roades and Elizabeth (uk) . Mary Morgan Roades, born Abt. 1653 in Accomac Co, VA; died Aft. 26 Feb 1703/04 in Murderkill Hd., Kent Co, DE; married James Fletcher- Wells 1671 in Sussex Co, DE. She died after 26 Feb 1704 in Murderkill Hd., Kent Co., DE..⁽³⁸⁾⁽⁶⁰⁾⁽¹⁰⁾⁽⁶¹⁾⁽²⁹⁾⁽⁶²⁾ DelFamClark "On Oct 1 1701 John and Thomas Wells and Catherine Wells,spinster of Kent Co. Porvince fo Pennsylvania as children of the late James Wells, make a Quit claim Deed to Griffith Jones for three tracts of land Betty's Fortune, Shrewsbrry and Simpson's Choyce, Mary Wells and Richard Mitchell as adm. had sold these tracts to Griffith Jones to pay debts on the estate of James Wells.
Wells Hist "Elizbeth Rhodes died in April 1694 and in her will [WillsSx 1694] dtd 26 Feb 1694 she mentions her daughter Mary Morgan and her grandson John Wells. Mary Morgan was the wife of James Wellsl and after his death in 1694 she married Henry (?) Morgan (see Wills and marriages Kent and Sussex Co. Delaware 1683-1695 page 155,) a copy of this will is in the Genialogical Society of Penna. The children of James Wells and Mary Rhodes were John, Thomas and Katherine (See Kent County,Delaware Deeds, Liber C-1 page 268)
MWM" Mary (Morgan)Roades died aft 26 Feb 1693 in Whorekill Hundred.Sussex Co., DL.
June Richey- Ashley" Child of John Roades and Elizabeth (uk) . Mary Morgan Roades, born Abt. 1653 in Accomac Co, VA; died Aft. 26 Feb 1703/04 in Murderkill Hd., Kent Co, DE; married James Fletcher- Wells 1671 in Sussex Co, DE. MARY RHOADES
Mary Rhoades, daughter of John Rhoades (Roades) Surgeon and Elizabeth (....) who arrived in Accomac County Va.in 1661 and later settled on a platation called Saliabury, located on the Annamessex River, Maryland, near the present town of North Fairmount. [WillsSX L:104 Elizabeth Rhoades; WellsHist 11]
She was born abt 1653 in Accomac Co.,Va. [DGSJ 7:49; DukeYork 58] and died aft 26 Feb 1703 in Murderkill Hd KT [DeedsKT C1:268, DeedsKT O:268]. She married James Welles abt. 1677 in Whorekill Sussex Co. DE.[WellsHist 11:DeedsKT F:75; Pender 223]. After death of James Welles in 1684 she married George Morgan [WillsSX L:104 Elizabeth Rhoades]. The will of Elizabeth Roades,widow of Dr.John Roades and mother of Mary Roades (later Mary Morgan) was dated Febraury 26 1694/5.In this will Elizabeth mentions her daughter Martha Tull,granson John Tull,daughter Mary Morgan, granddaughter Rachael,wife of Charles Fosit; Sarah,daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Branscomb, both deceased; granddaughters Elizabeth and Patience Roades; grandson John Roades, grandson John Wells. This will proves that the wife of James Wells was Mary Roades,later Mary Morgan,daughter of Elizabeth an Dr. John Roades:[WillsSX L:104] Mary Roades Welles in 1684 continued to have a lot of work to do straightining out her husband's estate. On Jan 20 1684 Mary Wells,relic of James Welles,deceased, and Richard Mitchell,of Talbot Co.,Planter(Md.) both administrators of James Wells,signed and indenture with John Howell,of Stockton on Tease in Bishopric of Durham,Kingdom of England,mariner. James Wells had surveyed for him on Nov 25,1683 a parcel of land called "Howell's Lott" situated on West side of Delaware Bay and west side of Jones Creek near the line of a tract called "Dundee" formerly laid out for James Welles, containing 1,000 acres. James Wells,before his death,sold the tract to Howell for 10,000 pounds of tabacco. However, James Wells died without having surveyed the Land. Witnesses to this transaction were John Brinkloo,William Southebo(?) and William Darnall.(DeedsKT B1:65; B1:12 & L:65]
On Apr 20,1686,she signed an Article of Agreement as Adm. & widow, of one part, with John Edmonton & William Dixon, of second part. She relinquished all estate (Personal & Real) execpt that which she kept for her owe use. The chief part she kept was 400 acres on South side of Mispillion Creek, Hodkins Choyce [DeedsKT F:16 ] & such moveables as goods, hogs,& horses that were mintioned in an inventory & to cause no damage, trouble, charges of cost whatsoever,They bound themselves in sum of f100 Sterling Money of Englan. Witnessed were "JOHN ROADS" and William Rodney. [DeedsKT B2:75 & F:75]
Mary Wells,on Dec 12,1685/7,paid Griffith Jones, Merchant of Phil.,39,200 lbs.of tabacco.[DeedsKT F1:97].Three days later,Dec.15,1685/6 Mary Wells as adm. of her husband's estate,in return for 16,00 lbs.of tabacco sold to Griffith Jones a tract of land called "Bettey's Fortune,"situated on the west side of Delaware Bay and on one of the three Duck Branches,500 acres the transaction being finalized by a certificate from the Surveyor's Office Two day later,Dec 17 1685/6 Mary Wells for 3,300 lbs. of tabacco,at public sale of creditors of James Wellsl,and secured by Griffith Jones,sold a tract of land called "Shrewsberry,"located on West side of Del.Bay & on north side of Little Cr.,adjacent to land of Richason called "Simpson's Choyce," of 175 acres,by certificate from the Surveyor's Office,Signed by Marry (x) Wells,and Robert Bradwell and witnesseds by John Brinkle and William Rodney.[DeedsKT F1:97] A survey was made 6/26/1684 26 June 1684 for Daniel Brown on FARMER(FORMER)ELSWORTH 900 acres on the North side of Main Branch of Murther Creek and contracted to convey to James Wells who died before conveyance was made,and Brown conveyed to Mary Wells admx. Recorded in Rolls Office.
Atlantic Co. NJ marriages and divorces 1670's
" Know all persons Whom it may conceren that Marmadike Potter, now living within the cororation of Wookbridge. In the province aforesaid appering befor me James Ballen one of his Majesties Justices of the Peace & Secretery of said Province hath declaired upon his Corporall Oath that he never was legally married to one Mary Roade now living at the Hoare Kills upon Deaware River or Bay. And that he the said Potter released the said Mary Roade from any engagement or Contract. Dated 28 Sept 1678. In the Province of New Jersey at Wookbride."
Colonial De Records P41 Srewsbury granted to Evan Davies, sold to Ja: Wells,whoes widow on 17 Dec 1685 conv'd it to Griff Jones
Sold Shrewsbury 175 acres and 400 acres Dec 17 1685 as widow to James Wells James WELLS and Mary ROADES had the following children:

+14 i. Thomas WELLS Eld..
+15 ii. John WELLS Sr..
+16 iii. Katherine WELLS.
17 iv. James Jr WELLS⁽⁶³⁾ was born about 1681 in York Co.,Va..⁽⁶³⁾⁽²⁸⁾⁽⁶⁴⁾⁽⁴¹⁾⁽¹⁰⁾ James Welles jr.
1708 Deed of the descendants of James Welles, John and James, his sons and Catherine Welles, his daughter, to Griffith Jones of Philadelphia.(See Penn.Archives Second Series,Vol, 19,page 494) (notes of Dr.Joseph Brown Turner in Wells Bible records.)
Other recordsDeedsKT B/47 Wells Bul 30 Mar 1681, DeedsKT C:268 1701, DeedsKT B f:99 1685/6 all show James sons as John and Thomas and dau K or Catherine.
to James Welles of said county to have, etc., James Welles deceasing,(died), his two sons, John and James and his daughter Catherine, being his heirs by their joyat (joint) deed dated 21 Oct, 1701,[DeedsKT C:268]
LDS FHC IGI "Wells,James Relative: Phares Wells/ male born 1684 Kent Co."
Church Lewes DE " James married Mary Roades (Rhodes) b 1650 d 1684 children, James ,John,& Kathryn"
ML " James Jr.Wel(e)s was born abt 1681 in York Co Va. He died bet 1 Apr/11 May 1721 in Kent Co., DE..⁽¹⁹⁾ Wills Kent John Wells "Wife Rachel all moveable estate except money which she is to pay to dau Rachel at 18 or marriage: to my two sons James & John, all real estate equally, at 21: Exec'x wife Rachel. Friend Thomas Wells ( his brother) " James Welles of said county to have, etc., James Welles deceasing,(died), his two sons, John and James and his daughter Catherine, being his heirs by their joyat (joint) deed dated 21 Oct, 1701,[DeedsKT C:268]