James Loftus Wells 1854–1934
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3 researchers on YourRoots have James Wells in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through James Wells 1854–1934
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of James Loftus Wells began in 1854 in Forest, Circular Head, Tasmania, Australia. James Loftus Wells married ellen currie. James Loftus Wells passed away in 1934 in Cooee, Burnie City, Tasmania, Australia.
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1Burial Records Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave Index
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from James Wells
This ancestor line traces from Laughton, Sussex, England (1681) to Forest, Tasmania, Australia (1854) across 6 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- James Wells (1854–1934) was born in Forest, Circular Head, Tasmania, Australia and died in Cooee, Burnie City, Tasmania, Australia. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have James 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 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
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James Wells's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record