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Thomas Wells 1605–1666

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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 9 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 9 trees
Death year and location consistent across 9 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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9 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas 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: A — verified across 9 independent trees, with linked records

Born 11 Dec 1605 · Colchester, Essex, England
Died 26 Oct 1666 · Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Father Thomas Wells
Mother Ann
Siblings Abraham Wells, Anne Wells, Cornelius Wells, Daniel Wells, Elizabeth Wells, George Welles, Hugh Thomas Wells, Humphrey Welles Wells, Isaac Wells, Jane Wells, John Welles, Jonathan Wells, Joseph Wells, Mary Wells, Nathaniel Welles, Nathaniel Wells, Richard Welles, William Welles
Records
Family Data Collection - Deaths Millennium File U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … Massachusetts Census Essex, Massachusetts Probate Records, 1638-1840 Findagrave.com OneWorldTree
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1605, Thomas Wells entered the world in Colchester, Essex, England, born to thomas wells and ann. Thomas Wells passed away in 1666 in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

  2. 2
    Record Millennium File

  3. 3
    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

  4. 4
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  5. 5
    Census Massachusetts Census

  6. 6
    Record Essex, Massachusetts Probate Records, 1638-1840

  7. 7
    Record Findagrave.com

  8. 8
    Record OneWorldTree

Life Timeline

1605
Birth of Thomas Wells in Colchester, Essex, England
Birth
1666
Death of Thomas Wells in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Wells

This ancestor line traces from Essex, Lancashire, , England (1566) to Colchester, Essex, England (1605) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Wells (1605–1666) was born in Colchester, Essex, England and died in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 9 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 9 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 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.

Related Records

Thomas Wells
Father
Ann
Mother
Thomas Wells in the US Census
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Thomas Wells's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Wells PTP
1605–1666
Colchester, Essex, England
Parents
Thomas Wells PTP
1605–1666
Colchester, Essex, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Thomas Wells PTP
1605–1666
Colchester, Essex, England
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Thomas Wells's Descendants

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Thomas Wells PTP 1605–1666