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Simon Peter Wells 1810–1884

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
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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

3 researchers on YourRoots have Simon Wells in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 9 Jan 1810 · Dungannon, Scott, Virginia, USA
Died 9 Feb 1884 · Danleyton, Greenup County, Kentucky, USA
Father Richard Wells
Mother Susannah Zanner Hutchinson
Spouse Mary Hager
Children Commodore William Perry Wells Sr

Researchers connected through Simon Wells 1810–1884

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Biography

In 1810, Simon Peter Wells entered the world in Dungannon, Scott, Virginia, USA, born to richard wells and susannah zanner hutchinson. Simon Peter Wells married mary hager, and had children including commodore william perry wells sr. Simon Peter Wells passed away in 1884 in Danleyton, Greenup County, Kentucky, USA.

Sources

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

Life Timeline

1810
Birth of Simon Peter Wells in Dungannon, Scott, Virginia, USA
Birth
1833
Simon Peter Wells was married in Floyd Co. KY now Martin Co. KY
Marriage
1884
Death of Simon Peter Wells in Danleyton, Greenup County, Kentucky, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Simon Wells

This ancestor line traces from Queen Anne, Talbot, Maryland, United States (1680) to Dungannon, Scott, Virginia, USA (1810) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Simon Wells (1810–1884) was born in Dungannon, Scott, Virginia, USA and died in Danleyton, Greenup County, Kentucky, USA. 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 Simon 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.
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.

Simon Wells's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Simon Peter Wells PTP
1810–1884
Dungannon, Scott, Virginia, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Simon Wells's Descendants

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Simon Peter Wells PTP 1810–1884