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Clifton John Wells 1899–1938

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2 researchers on YourRoots have Clifton Wells in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 12 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 22 Feb 1899 · Maclean, New South Wales, Australia
Died 10 Feb 1938 · Brisbane, Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia
Father William Wells
Mother Laura Mabel May Parkinson
Spouse Annie Hughes
Children Athol Clifton James Wells, Lorna Mary Wells, Melba Jean Wells
Siblings Helen Wells
Records
1910 United States Federal Census 1920 United States Federal Census 1950 United States Federal Census Australia, Birth Index, 1788-1922 Australia, Death Index, 1787-1985 Australia, Marriage Index, 1788-1950 Australia and New Zealand, Find … Australia and New Zealand, Find … Findagrave
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
Annie Hughes

Biography

In 1899, Clifton John Wells entered the world in Maclean, New South Wales, Australia, born to william wells and laura mabel may parkinson. Clifton John Wells married annie hughes, and had children including athol clifton james wells, lorna mary wells, melba jean wells. Clifton John Wells passed away in 1938 in Brisbane, Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia.

Sources

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    Census 1910 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1920 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1950 United States Federal Census

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    Birth Records Australia, Birth Index, 1788-1922

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    Death Records Australia, Death Index, 1787-1985

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    Marriage Records Australia, Marriage Index, 1788-1950

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    Burial Records Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave Index

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    Record Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave® Index, 1800s-Current

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    Record Findagrave

Life Timeline

1899
Birth of Clifton John Wells in Maclean, New South Wales, Australia
Birth
1938
Death of Clifton John Wells in Sandgate Rd, Virginia, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Clifton Wells

This ancestor line traces from England (1565) to Maclean, New South Wales, Australia (1899) across 12 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Clifton Wells (1899–1938) was born in Maclean, New South Wales, Australia and died in Brisbane, Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia. 2 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
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Related Records

William Wells
Father
Laura Mabel May Parkinson
Mother

Clifton Wells's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Clifton John Wells PTP
1899–1938
Maclean, New South Wales, Australia
Parents
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Grandparents
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Clifton Wells's Descendants

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Clifton John Wells PTP 1899–1938