Wells Family History

1630-1966

Originally complied in 1942 by Jesse William Wells
from family records and correspondence.

Typed and brought up to date by daughter Edith Wells Frazee in 1966

2) (x) Ann Maria Fortune, b. Feb. 19, 1837, d. July 5, 1930

2) Fanny Fortune, b. Oct. 18, 1839

2) Mary Jane Fortune, b. Dec. 17, 1841

• William Hannaman b. Nov. 17, 1763
• Mary Hannaman "borned" Dec. 17, 1768
• Elizabeth""Jan. 23, 1791
• Christopher""Sept. 29, 1798
• Franklin""Feb. 11, 1802
• William ""Aug. 1, 1806
• Thomas""July 26, 1812
• Mary Statto "Sept. 18, 1772 (no explanation who this is)

I have Civil War Discharge "by reason of disability," for John Fortune, Private in the 99^th Company, Regiment of Illinois Volunteers, dated August 14, 1863 at Vicksburg, Miss.

Vernon William Wells, Sr. has his sword. Statistics on John were as stated: "Born in Nelson County, State of Virginia, aged 58 years, 5 feet 9 ½ inches tall, sandy complexion, blue eyes.

Signed by the Paymaster at Memphis, Tenn. Aug. 1, 1863, by O. W. McLean (or McCann?)
"Paid in Full on Final Statements"

However, my grandmother, Ann Maria Fortune Wells, said her father was known as a travelling doctor and dentist, and my father, Jesse William Wells had many tools of these trades, which had been his grandfather's. He gave the mortar and pestle to his grandson, Dr. James R. Wells, but I don't know what became of the rest….