Who was Thomas Wells?

Thomas Wells (1539–1605) was born in Malden, Essex, England and died in Malden, Essex, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Thomas Wells 1539–1605

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 11 Jun 1539 · Malden, Essex, England

Died 15 Jun 1605 · Malden, Essex, England

Father John Wells Ii

Mother Joan Pease

Spouse Elizabeth Nn Wife Of Thomas Wells 1539 1605

Children Christopher Wells

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Wells Ii

Joan Pease

Spouse(s)

Elizabeth Nn Wife Of Thomas Wells 1539 1605

Children

Christopher Wells

Biography

Thomas Wells was born in 1539 in Malden, Essex, England, the child of john wells ii and joan pease. Thomas Wells married elizabeth nn wife of thomas wells 1539 1605, and had children including christopher wells. Thomas Wells passed away in 1605 in Malden, Essex, England.

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1539

Birth of Thomas Wells in Malden, Essex, England

Birth

1553

Thomas Wells was married in Warwick, USA

Marriage

1605

Death of Thomas Wells in Malden, Essex, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Wells

This ancestor line traces from Great Baddow, Chelmsford Borough, Essex, England (1485) to Malden, Essex, England (1539) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Thomas Wells (1539–1605) was born in Malden, Essex, England and died in Malden, Essex, England. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas 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 3 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.
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