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Joseph II Wells 1729–1804

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Wells in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 20 Jul 1729 · Queen Anne, Prince George's, Maryland, USA
Died 30 Sep 1804 · Snow Camp, Alamance County, North Carolina, United States of America
Father Joseph Hyatt Wheeless Wells
Spouse Charity Mollie Carrington
Children Nathaniel Nathan Wells

Researchers connected through Joseph Wells 1729–1804

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Biography

The story of Joseph II Wells began in 1729 in Queen Anne, Prince George's, Maryland, USA. Joseph II Wells married charity mollie carrington, and had children including nathaniel nathan wells. Joseph II Wells passed away in 1804 in Snow Camp, Alamance County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Life Timeline

1729
Birth of Joseph II Wells in Queen Anne, Prince George's, Maryland, USA
Birth
1804
Death of Joseph II Wells in Cane Creek, Orange County, North Carolina, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Wells

This ancestor line traces from Livingston, New York, USA (1637) to Queen Anne, Prince George's, Maryland, USA (1729) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Wells (1729–1804) was born in Queen Anne, Prince George's, Maryland, USA and died in Snow Camp, Alamance County, North Carolina, United States of America. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph 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 4 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.

Joseph Wells's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph II Wells PTP
1729–1804
Queen Anne, Prince George's, Maryland, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Joseph Wells's Descendants

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Joseph II Wells PTP 1729–1804