Wells DNA Surname Study Merge Database

Thomas Duckett Wells¹

M, #24813, b. 5 September 1653, d. 26 September 1718

Father*: Thomas Wells^2,3 b. 1619, d. 1685
Mother*: Elizabeth Mellows b. 1620, d. c 1682
Father: _ID270 B187 _W006³ b. 270

Reference: W006 ID075

Birth*: 5 September 1653; Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, USA
Birth: 5 September 1653; prob., Somerset, England^2,3
(Groom) Marriage*: 1678; Maryland, USA; Bride=Frances Smith^4,5,3
Burial*: 26 September 1718; Saint Pauls Episcopal Cemetery, Baden, Prince Georges Co., Maryland, USA
(Deceased) Death*: 26 September 1718; Herring Creek Hundred, Prince Georges Co., Maryland, USA^4,5,3
Probate*: after 26 September 1718; 1718 when the
will of Thomas Wells Sr. was written wherein he leaves his plantation
property to all his children EXCEPT George who was given 5 shillings implying to many that George was in disfavor with his father
at that time.; Principal=George Wells

Name Variation: Thomas Wells; middle name of Duckett removed per Orin Wells^3,6,7
Immigration*: 1679; from England to, Maryland, USA; Thomas Sr. the current information has him being transported as an indentured servant by one Robert Conant to MD in 1679.
Occupation: Planter^6,3
(Deceased) Will Prov*: 26 September 1718; Prince Georges Co., Maryland, USA; Will proved^6,3

Family: Frances Smith b. 1657, d. 31 Oct 1733

Thomas Wells+^2,3 b. 1685, d. 25 Jun 1751
George Wells+^2,3 b. 1 Jan 1685, d. 31 Dec 1764
Frances Wells^2,3 b. c 1687
Mary Wells^2,3 b. c 1689
Robert Wells+^2,3 b. 5 Aug 1693, d. 1771
Nathan Wells+ b. 1695, d. 1770
Joseph Wells+^2,3 b. 30 Sep 1697
Sarah Wells^2,3 b. 30 Sep 1697
Elizabeth Wells^2,3 b. 11 May 1699

Citations

Unknown author, FINDAGRAVE.COM, Record Type: CEMETERY.
Carol Williams, as submitted in GEDCOM file C:DOCUME~1BONITAMYDOCU~1WELLS-~1DNADON~1W028-O~1ID075_~1.GED and imported on 07/25/2008 at 11:21:57.,_ID009+Id075+Id087 _Researcher.
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Billy Ralph Wells as submitted in GEDCOM file C:TMGWDNADON~1ID185.GED and imported on 04/26/2008 at 13:16:12.
New wells.ged, Date of Import: 6 Jul 2005.
Viola Jean Holden Wells as submitted in GEDCOM file C:TMGWBACKUPSID7862~2.GED and imported on 08/16/2008 at 12:53:44.,_ID7861 _Researcher.
Cavaliers & Pioners 1632-1666 VA Land Patents and Land Grants, 434 acres in York CO VA: Nell Marion Nuget Virginia land office, Richmond VA Vol. 1 published 1969..

Jerusha _____^1,2

F, #24814

Reference: W999 ID075

(Bride) Marriage*: circa 1849; Groom=Thomas Wells^1,2

Married Name: circa 1849; Mrs. Wells (_____)

Family: Thomas Wells b. 9 Sep 1819, d. 20 Aug 1845

Citations

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Martha Hughes^1,2

F, #24815

Reference: W999 ID075

(Bride) Marriage*: 30 April 1846; Groom=John P Wells^1,2

Married Name: 30 April 1846; Mrs. Wells (Hughes)

Family: John P Wells b. 12 Jan 1822, d. 25 Jul 1877

Citations

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Thomas Wells^1,2

M, #24816, b. 28 January 1710/11

Father*: Thomas Wells^1,2 b. 1685, d. 25 Jun 1751
Mother*: Martha Boyd^1,2 b. 1688, d. 1721

Reference: W006 ID075

Birth*: 28 January 1710/11; Queen Annes Parish, Prince Georges Co., Maryland, USA^1,2

Citations

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Mckinley Wells^1,2

M, #24817, b. circa 1806, d. 2 August 1881

Father*: Andrew Wells^1,2 b. 16 May 1755, d. 16 Feb 1834
Mother*: Eve Houk^1,2 b. 1781, d. 19 Jul 1840

Reference: W006 ID075

Birth*: circa 1806
(Deceased) Death*: 2 August 1881; Pettis Co., Missouri, USA^1,2

Citations

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Anna Schrader^1,2

F, #24818, b. 1819, d. before 1900

Reference: W999 ID075

Birth*: 1819; Tennessee, USA³
(Bride) Marriage*: between 1839 and 1840; Sevier Co., Tennessee, USA; Groom=Levi Wells^2,1
(Deceased) Death*: before 1900; Sevier Co., Tennessee, USA³

Name Variation: Anna Shrader^4,2
Married Name: between 1839 and 1840; Mrs. Wells (Schrader)
(Head of Household) Census: 1870; Sevier Co., Tennessee, USA; 1870 United States Federal Census
about Levi Wells
Name: Levi Wells
Birth Year: abt 1814
Age in 1870: 56
Home in 1870: District 3, Sevier, Tennessee
Race: White
Gender: Male
Value of real estate: View image
Household Members: Name Age
Levi Wells 56
Anny Wells 55
Mahala Wells 30
George W Wells 19
William B Wells 15
Levi M Wells 6; Head of Household=Levi Wells

Family: Levi Wells b. 30 Oct 1815, d. c 1900

Mahala Wells^4,2 b. 1841, d. 22 Nov 1924
Martha Wells^4,2 b. Nov 1842
Henry Harrison Wells^4,2 b. c 10 Oct 1844
Christopher Wells^4,2 b. 1846, d. 1860
George Washington Wells+^4,2 b. 16 Dec 1851, d. 30 Oct 1923
William Bradley Wells^4,2 b. 1855
Levi M Wells^4,2 b. 1864

Citations

Carol Williams, as submitted in GEDCOM file C:DOCUME~1BONITAMYDOCU~1WELLS-~1DNADON~1W028-O~1ID075_~1.GED and imported on 07/25/2008 at 11:21:57.,_ID009+Id075+Id087 _Researcher.
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_ID107 _Researcher, Orin R. Wells, Wells Family Research Association, P. O. Box 5427, Kent, Washington 98064-5427 as submitted in GEDCOM file I:TMGWGEDCOMSW288ID107C.GED and imported on 08/07/2011 at 11:00:31.
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John Wells^1,2

M, #24819, b. 26 October 1712

Father*: Thomas Wells^1,2 b. 1685, d. 25 Jun 1751
Mother*: Martha Boyd^1,2 b. 1688, d. 1721

Reference: W006 ID075

Birth*: 26 October 1712; Queen Annes Parish, Prince Georges Co., Maryland, USA^1,2

Citations

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Elizabeth _____^1,2

F, #24820, b. 1580

Reference: W999 ID075

Birth*: 1580; Norwich, Norwalk, England^1,2
(Bride) Marriage*: 13 April 1600; St. Dunstan, Stepney, London, England; Groom=William Wells^1,2

Married Name: 13 April 1600; Mrs. Wells (_____)

Family: William Wells b. 1565

John James Wells+^1,2 b. 1595

Citations

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Thomas J Lewis Wells^1,2

M, #24821, b. 1858

Father*: Robert Wells^1,2 b. 1816, d. 30 Aug 1878
Mother*: Cassandra Davis^1,2 b. 1820, d. 1 Mar 1900

Reference: W006 ID075

Birth*: 1858; Harden Twp., Pike Co., Illinois, USA^1,2

Citations

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Francis M Wells

M, #24822, b. 6 September 1853, d. 16 October 1882

Father*: Robert Wells^1,2 b. 1816, d. 30 Aug 1878
Mother*: Cassandra Davis^1,2 b. 1820, d. 1 Mar 1900

Reference: W006 ID075

Birth*: 6 September 1853; Pike Co., Illinois, USA
(Groom) Marriage*: 3 May 1874; Pike Co., Illinois, USA; Illinois, County Marriage Records, 1800-1940

Name:      Susan E. Watson
Gender:      Female
Marriage Date:      1874
Marriage Place:      Pike, Illinois, USA
Spouse:      Francis M. Wells
Film Number:      001315805; Bride=Emily Watson
Burial*: 16 October 1882; Watson Cemetery, Pittsfield, Pike Co., Illinois, USA
(Deceased) Death*: 16 October 1882; Pittsfield, Pike Co., Illinois, USA

Name Variation: Frank Wells^1,2
(Head of Household) Census*: 1880; Hardin, Pike Co., Illinois, USA; 1880 United States Federal Census
about Francis M. Wells
Name: Francis M. Wells
Age: 26
Birth Year: abt 1854
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1880: Hardin, Pike, Illinois
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Emily Wells
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members: Name Age
Francis M. Wells 26
Emily Wells 26
Oley Wells 5
Claude Wells 3
Margaret Grimes 17; Household Member=Oley Lee Wells, Household Member=Emily Watson, Household Member=Claude Joseph Wells

Family: Emily Watson b. 6 Oct 1855, d. 16 Feb 1919

Oley Lee Wells b. 20 Jul 1875, d. 6 May 1887
Claude Joseph Wells b. 19 Aug 1878, d. 12 Mar 1956

Citations

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Robert Elbridge Wells^1,2

M, #24823, b. 22 May 1824, d. before 1830

Father*: Robert Wells^1,2 b. 19 Nov 1788, d. 19 Sep 1868
Mother*: Mary _____^1,2 b. 1795, d. 2 Apr 1947

Reference: W006 ID075

Birth*: 22 May 1824; Warren Twp., Marion Co., Indiana, USA^1,2
(Deceased) Death*: before 1830; Warren Twp., Marion Co., Indiana, USA^1,2

Citations

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Phillip Albert Wells^1,2

M, #24824, b. 20 December 1855, d. 14 January 1936

Father*: Robert Wells^1,2 b. 1816, d. 30 Aug 1878
Mother*: Cassandra Davis^1,2 b. 1820, d. 1 Mar 1900

Reference: W006 ID075

Birth*: 20 December 1855; Milton, Pike Co., Illinois, USA
(Groom) Marriage*: 29 May 1884; Rushville, Schuyler Co., Illinois, USA; Illinois, County Marriage Records, 1800-1940

Name:      Anna Mary Jewett
Gender:      Female
Age:      19
Birth Date:      abt 1865
Marriage Date:      29 May 1884
Marriage Place:      Rushville, Schuyler, Illinois, USA
Spouse:      Philip A. Wells
Film Number:      001311549; Bride=Annie Mary Jewett
Burial*: 14 January 1936; Ripley Cemetery, Ripley, Brown Co., Illinois, USA
(Deceased) Death*: 14 January 1936; Mason Co., Illinois, USA

Name Variation: Albert Wells
(Household Member) Census: 1870; Hardin, Pike Co., Illinois, USA; 1870 United States Federal Census
about Cassandra Wells
Name: Cassandra Wells
Age in 1870: 49
Birth Year: abt 1821
Birthplace: Ohio
Home in 1870: Hardin, Pike, Illinois
Race: White
Gender: Female
Post Office: Time
Value of real estate: View image
Household Members: Name Age
Cassandra Wells 49
Robert Wells 20
Wranus Wells 18
Philip Wells 15
Thomas Wells 12
William Wells 12

; Head of Household=Cassandra Davis
(Head of Household) Census*: 1900; Woodstock, Schuyler Co., Illinois, USA; 1900 United States Federal Census

Name:      Philip A Wells
[Philip Wells]
Age:      44
Birth Date:      Dec 1855
Birthplace:      Illinois
Home in 1900:      Woodstock, Schuyler, Illinois
Sheet Number:      7
Number of Dwelling in Order of Visitation:      1
Family Number:      1
Race:      White
Gender:      Male
Relation to Head of House:      Head
Marital status:      Married
Spouse's name:      Annie M Wells
Marriage Year:      1884
Father's Birthplace:      Ohio
Mother's Birthplace:      Ohio
Occupation:      Farm Labor
Months Not Employed:      6
Can Read:      Yes
Can Write:      Yes
Can Speak English:      Yes
House Owned or Rented:      R
Farm or House:      H
Neighbors:
Household Members:
Name      Age
Philip A Wells      44
Annie M Wells      35
Essie E Wells      12
Charles R Wells      9
Allie M Wells      6
Fredie S Wells      3; Witness=Annie Mary Jewett, Witness=Charles R Wells, Witness=Frederick L Wells

Family: Annie Mary Jewett b. 20 Jun 1864, d. 25 Oct 1935

Charles Ruark Wells+ b. 16 Jun 1889, d. 16 Dec 1958
Charles R Wells+ b. 11 Aug 1890, d. 21 Apr 1970
Frederick L Wells b. Apr 1897
James Albert Wells b. 7 Jan 1903, d. 14 Apr 1991

Citations

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Sarah Waller^1,2

F, #24825

Reference: W999 ID075

(Bride) Marriage*: circa 1895; Groom=William M Wells^1,2

Married Name: circa 1895; Mrs. Wells (Waller)

Family: William M Wells b. 27 Jul 1831, d. 15 Nov 1907

Citations

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Sarah Plummer^1,2

F, #24827, b. circa 1750, d. before 5 September 1811

Reference: W999 ID999

Birth*: circa 1750
(Bride) Marriage*: circa 1750; Groom=George or John Wells
(Deceased) Death*: before 5 September 1811; Jan. 10, 1811 - The Prince George's Co., Md. will of Sarah Wells, probated Sep. 5, 1811, leaves:
--to son James Wells, 25 acres of land being part of tract called "Bachelor's Choice" whereon the testatrix now lives and to be laid off between the testatrix's dwelling house and the land where Zephaniah Cissell now lives and which land is to be his full share of the estate.
--to son Benjamin Wells and daughter Mary Wells, all of the testatrix's personal estate, to be divided equally between them share and share alike.
--to son Richard Wells, he and Benjamin and Mary to have the rest of the testatrix's land called "Bachelor's Choice" and as they are the residuary legatees, they are to pay the debts and expenses and then to divide the remainder between them reserving to Benjamin and Mary that part of the land where the mansion house now stands.
Executors: Richard and Benjamin.
Witnesses: Zephaniah Cissell, James Beall, Richard Jones.
Source: Keddie, Leslie & Neil, "Prince George's County, Maryland Wills, 1808-1812," p. 48.

Married Name: circa 1750; Mrs. Wells (Plummer)

Family: George or John Wells b. c 1720, d. 1764

Benjamin Wells b. c 1780
Richard Wells b. c 1780

Citations

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Eliza Gadberry^1,2

F, #24828, b. 1814

Reference: W999 ID075

Birth*: 1814; Ohio, USA^1,2
(Bride) Marriage*: circa 1835; Groom=Nathaniel Wells^1,2

Married Name: circa 1835; Mrs. Wells (Gadberry)

Family: Nathaniel Wells b. 28 Feb 1815, d. 3 Mar 1895

Citations

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Robert Wells^1,2

M, #24829, b. 5 August 1693, d. 1771

Father*: Thomas Duckett Wells^1,2 b. 5 Sep 1653, d. 26 Sep 1718
Mother*: Frances Smith^1,2 b. 1657, d. 31 Oct 1733

Reference: W006 ID075

Birth*: 5 August 1693; Queen Annes Parish, Prince Georges Co., Maryland, USA^1,2
(Groom) Marriage*: circa 1716; Prince Georges Co., Maryland, USA; Bride=Ann Lackland^2,3,4
(Witness) Burial*: 1771; Frederick Co., Maryland, USA^1,2
(Deceased) Death*: 1771; Frederick Co., Maryland, USA^1,2

Family 1: Ann Lackland b. 1693

Thomas Wells^5,2 b. 2 Dec 1717
Mary Wells^5,2 b. 29 Jan 1718/19
Nathan Wells^5,2 b. 27 Dec 1722
Lindar ''Lucinda' Wells^5,2 b. 1724
Jeremiah Wells+^1,2 b. 20 Jul 1732, d. 1804
Margaret Wells^5,2 b. 13 Aug 1734
Joseph Wells^5,2 b. 1735
Benjamin Wells^1,2 b. 1738

Family 2:

William Wells^1,2 b. 7 Jan 1730

Citations

Carol Williams, as submitted in GEDCOM file C:DOCUME~1BONITAMYDOCU~1WELLS-~1DNADON~1W028-O~1ID075_~1.GED and imported on 07/25/2008 at 11:21:57.,_ID009+Id075+Id087 _Researcher.
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Billy Ralph Wells as submitted in GEDCOM file C:TMGWDNADON~1ID185.GED and imported on 04/26/2008 at 13:16:12.
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Patrick N. Wells, as submitted in GEDCOM file C:TMGWGEDCOMSXID055~1.GED and imported on 06/30/2008 at 17:37:37.,_ID055 _Researcher.

Della West^1,2

F, #24830

Reference: W999 ID075

(Bride) Marriage*: before 1986; Groom=Wilson Langford Wells^1,2

Married Name: before 1986; Mrs. Wells (West)

Family: Wilson Langford Wells b. 5 Jul 1898, d. 21 Feb 1986

Citations

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Rachel Wells^1,2

F, #24831, b. 27 March 1720

Father*: Joseph Wells^1,2 b. 30 Sep 1697
Mother*: Rachel _____^1,2 d. b 1721

Reference: W006 ID075

Birth*: 27 March 1720; Prince Georges Co., Maryland, USA^1,2
(Child) Christening: 12 July 1721; All Hallows Parish, Davidsonville, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, USA^1,2

Citations

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Artimus Wells^1,2

M, #24832, b. circa 1760

Father*: Jeremiah Wells^1,2 b. 20 Jul 1732, d. 1804
Mother*: Rezin _____^1,2 b. c 1730

Reference: W006 ID075

Birth*: circa 1760; prob., Maryland, USA

Citations

Carol Williams, as submitted in GEDCOM file C:DOCUME~1BONITAMYDOCU~1WELLS-~1DNADON~1W028-O~1ID075_~1.GED and imported on 07/25/2008 at 11:21:57.,_ID009+Id075+Id087 _Researcher.
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Sarah Wells^1,2

F, #24833, b. 30 September 1697

Father*: Thomas Duckett Wells^1,2 b. 5 Sep 1653, d. 26 Sep 1718
Mother*: Frances Smith^1,2 b. 1657, d. 31 Oct 1733

Reference: W006 ID075

Birth*: 30 September 1697; Queen Annes Parish, Prince Georges Co., Maryland, USA^1,2
(Bride) Marriage*: 23 October 1729^1,2

Married Name: 23 October 1729; Mrs. Gather (Wells)

Citations

Carol Williams, as submitted in GEDCOM file C:DOCUME~1BONITAMYDOCU~1WELLS-~1DNADON~1W028-O~1ID075_~1.GED and imported on 07/25/2008 at 11:21:57.,_ID009+Id075+Id087 _Researcher.
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Frances Wells^1,2

F, #24834, b. circa 1687

Father*: Thomas Duckett Wells^1,2 b. 5 Sep 1653, d. 26 Sep 1718
Mother*: Frances Smith^1,2 b. 1657, d. 31 Oct 1733

Reference: W006 ID075

Birth*: circa 1687; Queen Ann, Prince Georges Co., Maryland, USA^1,2
(Bride) Marriage*: circa 1710^1,2

Married Name: circa 1710; Mrs. Sweany (Wells)

Citations

Carol Williams, as submitted in GEDCOM file C:DOCUME~1BONITAMYDOCU~1WELLS-~1DNADON~1W028-O~1ID075_~1.GED and imported on 07/25/2008 at 11:21:57.,_ID009+Id075+Id087 _Researcher.
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Mary Jane Wells^1,2

F, #24835, b. between 25 April 1854 and 1855, d. 10 May 1926

Father*: Mason Lee Wells^1,2 b. 21 Mar 1821, d. 14 Jul 1899
Mother*: Luticia Martha Record^1,2 b. 1828, d. c 1865

Reference: W006 ID075

Birth*: between 25 April 1854 and 1855; Rushville, Schuyler Co., Illinois, USA^1,2
(Bride) Marriage*: 24 March 1874; Schuyler Co., Illinois, USA; WELLS, MARY JANE EDWARDS, JOHN LEWIS 1874-03-24 00C/0082 6127 SCHUYLER^1,2
(Witness) Burial*: 10 May 1926; Edward's Cemetery, Roodhouse, Greene Co., Illinois, USA^1,2
(Deceased) Death*: 10 May 1926; Roodhouse, Greene Co., Illinois, USA^1,2

Married Name: 24 March 1874; Mrs. Edwards (Wells)

Citations

Carol Williams, as submitted in GEDCOM file C:DOCUME~1BONITAMYDOCU~1WELLS-~1DNADON~1W028-O~1ID075_~1.GED and imported on 07/25/2008 at 11:21:57.,_ID009+Id075+Id087 _Researcher.
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Jeremiah Wells^1,2

M, #24836, b. 20 July 1732, d. 1804

Father*: Robert Wells^1,2 b. 5 Aug 1693, d. 1771
Mother*: Ann Lackland^3,2 b. 1693

Reference: W006 ID075

Birth*: 20 July 1732; St Barnabas, Queen Annes Parish, Prince Georges Co., Maryland, USA^1,2
(Groom) Marriage*: circa 1749; Bride=Rezin _____^1,2
(Groom) Marriage*: circa 1770; prob., Washington Co., Maryland, USA; Bride=Jeanetta Mary Mahaffey
(Deceased) Death*: 1804^1,2

Family 1: Rezin _____ b. c 1730

Amelia Wells^1,2 b. c 1750
Mary Wells^1,2 b. c 1760
Rezin Wells^1,2 b. c 1760
Aaron Wells^1,2 b. c 1760
Eleanor Wells^1,2 b. c 1760
Cazen Wells^1,2 b. c 1760
Artimus Wells^1,2 b. c 1760

Family 2: Jeanetta Mary Mahaffey b. c 1735

Pvt. Aaron Wells+ b. 1772, d. 25 Jul 1818

Citations

Carol Williams, as submitted in GEDCOM file C:DOCUME~1BONITAMYDOCU~1WELLS-~1DNADON~1W028-O~1ID075_~1.GED and imported on 07/25/2008 at 11:21:57.,_ID009+Id075+Id087 _Researcher.
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Jim Fredlock, , as submitted in GEDCOM file C:TMGWGEDCOMSID702_~1.GED and imported on 09/04/2008 at 17:24:14.,_ID702 _Researcher.

Susannah Swanson^1,2,3

F, #24837, b. 1696, d. 1 January 1750

Reference: W999 ID075

Birth*: 1696; South River Hundred, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, USA; daughter of Francis Swanson and Susannah Plummer^4,3
(Bride) Marriage*: before 10 December 1714; prob., Queen Annes Co., Maryland, USA
(Deceased) Death*: before 14 April 1720; Maryland, USA^1,3
(Bride) Marriage*: 16 June 1725; Queen Annes Parish, Prince Georges Co., Maryland, USA; 16 Jun 1725 George Wells and Susanna Ward were married by the Rev Jacob Henderson -; Groom=George Wells^4,3
(Deceased) Death: 1 January 1750; Swanson's Lot, Calvert, Cecil Co., Maryland, USA
(Deceased) Death*: 1 January 1750; Swanson's Lot, Calvert, Cecil Co., Maryland, USA

Note*: 10 December 1714; Prince George's Land Records 1710-1717 - Liber F -folio 428 o Indenture, 10 Dec 1714
From: James Ward, planter of Prince George's County, and Susannah his wife lately called Susannah Swanson
To: George Wells, planter of Prince George's County
For 2 pounds of tobacco James Ward and Susannah his wife acknowledged the right of George Wells to ownership of a parcel called Swansea's Lot Signed: James Ward (seal), Susannah Ward (seal) Witnessed: Richard Rose, William Housbin (mark)
(Deed book #, pp 331-332 MD. Hall of Records).
Married Name: before 10 December 1714; Mrs. Ward (Swanson)
Note: 30 March 1719; Prince Georges Co., Maryland, USA; 30 Mar 1719 Ordered that the clerk summon George Wells and Susanna Ward to attend the vestry on Sunday the 12th April after the sermon touching their living lewdly and uncontinently together.; Principal=George Wells
Note: 12 April 1719; Prince Georges Co., Maryland, USA; 12 April 1719 Then appeared George Wells and Susanna Ward and were admonished by the vestry not to cohabit together nor frequent each others
company; Principal=George Wells
Married Name: 16 June 1725; Mrs. Wells (Swanson)

Family: George Wells b. 1 Jan 1685, d. 31 Dec 1764

George Wells b. c 1725
Jacob Wells b. b 1750

Citations

Viola Jean Holden Wells as submitted in GEDCOM file C:TMGWBACKUPSID7862~2.GED and imported on 08/16/2008 at 12:53:44.,_ID7861 _Researcher.
Journal of the North Carolina Friends Historical Society, The Maryland Acestors of Rachel Wells by Richard M. Kelly.
Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
Carol Williams, as submitted in GEDCOM file C:DOCUME~1BONITAMYDOCU~1WELLS-~1DNADON~1W028-O~1ID075_~1.GED and imported on 07/25/2008 at 11:21:57.,_ID009+Id075+Id087 _Researcher.

Susanna Gorrell^1,2

F, #24838, b. circa 1730

Reference: W999 ID075

Birth*: circa 1730
(Bride) Marriage*: circa 1750; Groom=John Duckett Wells^1,2

Married Name: circa 1750; Mrs. Wells (Gorrell)

Family: John Duckett Wells b. 2 Jan 1733, d. 1808

Thomas Wells b. c 1751
Pvt. Richard Duckett Wells+ b. 22 Mar 1752, d. 13 Apr 1833
William Wells b. c 1753
Martha Wells b. c 1756

Citations

Carol Williams, as submitted in GEDCOM file C:DOCUME~1BONITAMYDOCU~1WELLS-~1DNADON~1W028-O~1ID075_~1.GED and imported on 07/25/2008 at 11:21:57.,_ID009+Id075+Id087 _Researcher.
Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.

Thomas Wells^1,2

M, #24839, b. 1685, d. 25 June 1751

Father*: Thomas Duckett Wells^3,2 b. 5 Sep 1653, d. 26 Sep 1718
Mother*: Frances Smith^3,2 b. 1657, d. 31 Oct 1733

Reference: W006 ID075

Birth*: 1685; Queen Ann, Prince Georges Co., Maryland, USA^1,2
(Groom) Marriage*: 1710/11; Bride=Martha Boyd^3,2
(Groom) Marriage: 1722; Bride=Mary Hopkins
Burial*: 25 June 1751; Saint Pauls Episcopal Cemetery, Baden, Prince Georges Co., Maryland, USA;

Thomas Wells was born abt 1680 in Queen Annes Town, St Pauls Parish, Prince George County, Maryland, USA. His parents were Thomas Duckett Wells (1653-1718) and Frances (Smith) Wells (1657-1733).

Thomas married Mary Hopkins (1685-1765) on 9 Aug 1705 in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Mary Hopkins is the daughter of Gerard William Hopkins (1650-1692) and Thomasine (Baxter) Hopkins (1657-1716).

Thomas and Mary Wells are the parents of the following known children: Mary Wells 1706, Elizabeth Wells 1707-1731, Sarah Wells 1710-1782, Cavenah Wells 1712, Luranah Wells 1712, Thomas Wells 1715, William Wells 1718, Anne Wells 1721-1753, Cassandra Wells 1723 and Samuel Wells 1725.

In the book: "Founders of Anne Arundel and Howard Counties" on page 376, "Alexander Warfield married Mary Harwood, whose mother was Elizabeth Stockett of Thomas and Mary Noble, daughter of Captain Thomas and Mary Wells, whose father was Major Richard Wells of the Puritan Council.

Thomas died Bef 25 Jun 1751 in Prince Georges County, Maryland.
Death*: 25 June 1751

Family: Martha Boyd b. 1688, d. 1721

Thomas Wells^3,2 b. 28 Jan 1710/11
John Wells^3,2 b. 26 Oct 1712
Mary Wells^3,2 b. 12 Aug 1715

Citations

JOHN EMILUS WELLS,as submitted in GEDCOM file C:TMGWDNADON~1CID294~1.GED and imported on 06/22/2008 at 15:14:31.,_ID933 _Researcher.
Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
Carol Williams, as submitted in GEDCOM file C:DOCUME~1BONITAMYDOCU~1WELLS-~1DNADON~1W028-O~1ID075_~1.GED and imported on 07/25/2008 at 11:21:57.,_ID009+Id075+Id087 _Researcher.

Charles O Wells^1,2

M, #24840, b. 1862

Father*: Mason Lee Wells^1,2 b. 21 Mar 1821, d. 14 Jul 1899
Mother*: Luticia Martha Record^1,2 b. 1828, d. c 1865

Reference: W006 ID075

Birth*: 1862^1,2

Citations

Carol Williams, as submitted in GEDCOM file C:DOCUME~1BONITAMYDOCU~1WELLS-~1DNADON~1W028-O~1ID075_~1.GED and imported on 07/25/2008 at 11:21:57.,_ID009+Id075+Id087 _Researcher.
Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.

Mary Wells^1,2

F, #24841, b. circa 1689

Father*: Thomas Duckett Wells^1,2 b. 5 Sep 1653, d. 26 Sep 1718
Mother*: Frances Smith^1,2 b. 1657, d. 31 Oct 1733

Reference: W006 ID075

Birth*: circa 1689; Queen Ann, Prince Georges Co., Maryland, USA^1,2

Citations

Carol Williams, as submitted in GEDCOM file C:DOCUME~1BONITAMYDOCU~1WELLS-~1DNADON~1W028-O~1ID075_~1.GED and imported on 07/25/2008 at 11:21:57.,_ID009+Id075+Id087 _Researcher.
Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.

_ID002 B393 _W029A¹

M, #24843, b. 002

Reference: W029 ID002

Birth*: 002^1,2

Citations

Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
Richard H Wells, ID331_W029_B029, e-mail address as submitted in GEDCOM file C:TMGWGEDCOMSID331X~1.GED and imported on 07/02/2008 at 22:16:55.,_ID331 _Researcher.

Manuel Baldwin Wells^1,2

M, #24845, b. 20 February 1891, d. 29 March 1970

Father*: Joseph Wells^1,2 b. 29 Mar 1854, d. 21 Oct 1912
Mother*: Annie Torode Daisy Baldwin^1,2 b. 10 Jan 1859, d. 2 Mar 1933

Reference: W029 ID002

Birth*: 20 February 1891; Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, USA; Birth Certificate Notes: Name of mother is incorrectly stated. Married name given, not maiden name. Affidavit signed by Francis G Burgess attesting to Birth. Signed at St. Louis, MO on March 2, 1942. Francis G. Burgess relationship is a 3rd Cousin. From an old book page, he was born at 7:30 AM, Feb 20, 1891, in Chicago.
^1,3,4,2
(Groom) Marriage*: 9 November 1916; Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, USA; Her name is shown as Marie on the Marriage License.; Bride=Mary Elizabeth 'Marie' Randolph^1,5,2
(Deceased) Death*: 29 March 1970; Van Nuys, Los Angeles Co., California, USA; Died at 3:15 PM, at Valley Presbyterian Hospital, Van Nuys, California. Died of Salmonella Type B, causing Renal Shutdown and Pulmonary Edema.
^1,6,7,8,2
(Witness) Burial*: 1 April 1970; Chatsworth, Los Angeles Co., California, USA; Oakwood Memorial Park Memorial Service was held at Meyer & Mitchell Funeral Home, Van Nuys,California, at 1:30 PM, April 1, 1970.^1,6,8,2

SSN*: 324-12-7892^1,2
Occupation: 1907; Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, USA; McClury's Book Store^1,9,2
Occupation: 1909; Michigan, USA; (Office) Hardinge Bros. Machinery^1,9,2
Occupation: 1910; Banker Corn Exchange Bank^1,9,2
Occupation: 1919; Bank Clerk^1,10,2
(Head of Household) Census*: 1920; Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, USA; 1914 Cornelia Ave Name shown as Manuill. Actual address was 1914 Cornelia Ave. Resided with wife and son. Mother and sister lived in other family unit.^1,11,2
Occupation: 1920; Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, USA; Bank Teller^1,11,2
(Head of Household) Census: 1930; Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, USA; 1930 United States Federal Census

Name:      Manuel B Wells
Birth Year:      abt 1892
Gender:      Male
Race:      White
Birthplace:      Illinois
Marital status:      Married
Relation to Head of House:      Head
Home in 1930:      Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Map of Home:      View Map
Street address:      Winnemac Avenue
Ward of City:      50
Block:      80
House Number:      2553
Dwelling Number:      123
Family Number:      359
Home Owned or Rented:      Owned
Home Value:      10500
Radio Set:      No
Lives on Farm:      No
Age at first Marriage:      26
Attended School:      No
Able to Read and Write:      Yes
Father's Birthplace:      England
Mother's Birthplace:      Illinois
Able to Speak English:      Yes
Occupation:      Contractor
Industry:      Roofing
Class of Worker:      Employer
Employment:      Yes
Household Members:
Name      Age
Manuel B Wells      38
Mary E Wells      40
Manuel B Wells      10
Rosemary Wells      8
Louisa Smith      51
Florence Okerberg      21; Witness=Manuel Baldwin Wells, Witness=Mary Elizabeth 'Marie' Randolph
(Head of Household) Census: 1930; Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, USA; 2553 Winnemac Ave^1,12,2
Occupation: 1930; Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, USA; Roofing Contractor^1,12,2
(Head of Household) Census: 1940; Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, USA; 1940 United States Federal Census

Name:      Manuel Wells
Age:      48
Estimated birth year:      abt 1892
Gender:      Male
Race:      White
Birthplace:      Illinois
Marital status:      Married
Relation to Head of House:      Head
Home in 1940:      Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Map of Home in 1940:      View Map
Street:      W Berteau Avenue
House Number:      1751
Farm:      No
Inferred Residence in 1935:      Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Residence in 1935:      Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Resident on farm in 1935:      No
Sheet Number:      8B
Number of Household in Order of Visitation:      208
Occupation:      Vacuum Salesman
House Owned or Rented:      Rented
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented:      45
Attended School or College:      No
Highest Grade Completed:      Elementary school, 8th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census:      48
Class of Worker:      Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939:      52
Income:      527
Income Other Sources:      No
Neighbors:
Household Members:
Name      Age
Manuel Wells      48
Mary E Wells      51
Manuel Wells      20
Rose Mary Wells      18
Gerhard Tollefson      20; Witness=Manuel Baldwin Wells, Witness=Mary Elizabeth 'Marie' Randolph
(Witness) Milit-Beg: 16 October 1940; Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, USA; U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947

Name:      Manuel Baldwin Wells
Race:      White
Age:      21
Relationship to Draftee:      Self (Head)
Birth Date:      1 Aug 1919
Birth Place:      Chicago, Illinois, USA
Residence Place:      Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Registration Date:      16 Oct 1940
Registration Place:      Illinois, USA
Employer:      Federal Reserve Bank
Weight:      148
Complexion:      Light
Eye Color:      Brown
Hair Color:      Black
Height:      5 10
Next of Kin:      Manuel Baldwin Wells
Household Members:
Name      Relationship
Manuel Baldwin Wells      Self (Head)
Manuel Baldwin Wells      Father; Principal=Manuel Baldwin Wells
Relocated*: 1942; left Chicago, Illinois to, Los Angeles Co., California, USA^1,2
Residence*: after 1943; Bellflower, Los Angeles Co., California, USA^1,2
Occupation*: circa 1950; Real Estate Broker^1,2
Residence: before 1970; Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles Co., California, USA; 15128 Hartsook St.^1,13,14,2

Family: Mary Elizabeth 'Marie' Randolph b. 3 Dec 1887, d. 5 Sep 1965

(Groom) Marriage*: 9 November 1916; Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, USA; Her name is shown as Marie on the Marriage License.; Bride=Mary Elizabeth 'Marie' Randolph^1,5,2

Joseph R Wells^1,2 b. 24 Apr 1918, d. 24 Apr 1918
Manuel Baldwin Wells+^1,2 b. 1 Aug 1919, d. 13 Feb 2008

Citations

Dick Wells, Conifer, CO as submitted in GEDCOM file C:TMGWDNADON~1ID002_~1.GED and imported on 06/14/2008 at 10:14:58.,Dick Wells _Researcher.
Wells Surname DNA Study,Orin Wells, Wells Surname DNA Study.
Birth Certificate, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois., Number 127949, Issued Mar 11, 1942, Recorded Mar 2, 1942..
Pocket Diary from Emma Baldwin to Annie Baldwin., Entry for 1/16/1883 - Manuel Balwin Wells Born on Friday Feb 20 1891 at 7:30 AM in Chicago Ill. Entry for 2/20/1883 - Manuel Baldwin Wells Born at 7:30 AM on Friday Feb 20th 1891..
Marriage License, Cook County, Illinois., Number 746243, dated 11/9/1916..
Death Certificate, Los Angeles County, California., Number 7097-012600. Certified Copy 19-011802, issued September 12, 1995..
Social Security Death Index, 1995 CD ROM copy..
Memorial Notice, Memorial Notice, April 1, 1970, Meyer & Mitchell Chapel, Van Nuys, California..
Information received from M. B. Wells, Jr., Biographical notes for family.
Birth Certificate, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois., M B Wells Jr, Number 24619..
1920 Census - Illinois (US Govt), See image Wells - Manuel B Sr 1920.sid.
1930 Census - Illinois (US Govt), See image Wells - Manuel B Sr. 1930.jpg.
Death Certificate, Los Angeles County, California., See image Death Cert - Manuel B Wells Sr.jpg.
Death Certificate, State of California., Manuel B Wells Sr.