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Elizabeth Wells 1676–1770

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

4 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth Wells in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 1 Jul 1676 · New Kent, New Kent, Virginia Colony
Died 21 Jul 1770 · New Kent, New Kent, Virginia Colony
Father Stephen Welles
Mother Alice Howard
Spouse William Perkins
Children William James Perkins Ii

Researchers connected through Elizabeth Wells 1676–1770

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Biography

Elizabeth Wells was born in 1676 in New Kent, New Kent, Virginia Colony, the child of stephen welles and alice howard. Elizabeth Wells married william perkins, and had children including william james perkins ii. Elizabeth Wells passed away in 1770 in New Kent, New Kent, Virginia Colony.

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Life Timeline

1676
Birth of Elizabeth Wells in New Kent, New Kent, Virginia Colony
Birth
1770
Death of Elizabeth Wells in New Kent, New Kent, Virginia Colony
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Wells

This ancestor line traces from london, Middlesex, England (1610) to Farnham, Richmond, Virginia, United States (1647) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Elizabeth Wells (1676–1770) was born in New Kent, New Kent, Virginia Colony and died in New Kent, New Kent, Virginia Colony. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth 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 2 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.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Elizabeth Wells's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Elizabeth Wells PTP
1676–1770
New Kent, New Kent, Virginia Colony
Parents
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Grandparents
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Elizabeth Wells's Descendants

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Elizabeth Wells PTP 1676–1770