Who was William Wells?

William Wells (1808–1871) was born in Amite, Mississippi, USA and died in Mississippi, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Morrow Wells 1808–1871

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 27 Jun 1808 · Amite, Mississippi, USA

Died 08 May 1871 · Mississippi, USA

Father Major Nathaniel Wells

Mother Elizabeth Simmons

Siblings Anna Wells, Christopher Columbus Wells, Ebenezer Miller Wells, George Washington Wells, Mary Vashti Wells, Nathaniel Wells, Robert A Wells, Rosalba Wells, Sabrina Wells, Thomas Wells

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Immediate Family

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Major Nathaniel Wells

Elizabeth Simmons

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Children

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Biography

In 1808, William Morrow Wells entered the world in Amite, Mississippi, USA, born to major nathaniel wells and elizabeth simmons. William Morrow Wells passed away in 1871 in Mississippi, USA.

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Birth of William Morrow Wells in Amite, Mississippi, USA

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1871

Death of William Morrow Wells in Mississippi, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Wells

This ancestor line traces from ,,,France (1670) to Amite, Mississippi, USA (1808) across 6 generations.

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: William Wells (1808–1871) was born in Amite, Mississippi, USA and died in Mississippi, USA. 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 William 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.
: 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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