Who was Christopher Wells?

Christopher Wells (1567–1567) was born in Howden, Yorkshire, England and died in Howden, Yorkshire, England. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Christopher in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 5 generations of this lineage.

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Christopher Wells 1567–1567

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 10 May 1567 · Howden, Yorkshire, England

Died 22 May 1567 · Howden, Yorkshire, England

Father Walter Wells

Mother Jennet Jane Antrobus Lawtie

Siblings Anne Wells, Daniel Willes, Elizabeth Wells, Isabel Wells Tuttle, John James Wells, John Welles Y Dna Halpogroup R M269, Phillipa Wells, Rev William Wells, Thomas Wells, Walter Welles

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Immediate Family

Parents

Walter Wells

Jennet Jane Antrobus Lawtie

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

The story of Christopher Wells began in 1567 in Howden, Yorkshire, England. Christopher Wells passed away in 1567 in Howden, Yorkshire, England.

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Birth of Christopher Wells in Howden, Yorkshire, England

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Death of Christopher Wells in Howden, Yorkshire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Christopher Wells

This ancestor line traces from Welle,Lincolnshire,England (1450) to Howden, Yorkshire, England (1567) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Christopher Wells (1567–1567) was born in Howden, Yorkshire, England and died in Howden, Yorkshire, England. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Christopher in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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