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Alta Evelyn Wells 1893 – 1966 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Aug 1893

Birth Location: East Bay, Grand Traverse, Michigan, USA

Death Date: 15 May 1966

Death Location: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA

Father: Lester Wells

Mother: Helen Hinkson

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The story of Alta Evelyn Wells began in 1893 in East Bay, Grand Traverse, Michigan, USA. In 1966, Alta Evelyn Wells resided in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA. Alta Evelyn Wells passed away in 1966 in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Alta Evelyn Wells began in 1893 in East Bay, Grand Traverse, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1966, Alta Evelyn Wells resided in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA.
  • Alta Evelyn Wells passed away in 1966 in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA.

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Alta Wells's Ancestors

Self
Alta Wells
1893 – 1966
Birth Place: East Bay, Grand Traverse, Michigan, USA
Parents
Lester Wells
1856 – 1941
Canada
Helen (Lavanchie) Hinkson
1858 – 1915
Michigan
Grandparents
Elias (H) Wells
1819 – 1907
Stanbridge, Brome, Quebec, Canada
Sarah (A) Sargent
1816 – 1898
Stanbridge, Brome, Quebec, Canada
Great-Grandparents
Simeon Wells
1787 – 1863
Olive Bryford
1786 – 1874
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Asahel Wells
1772 – 1829
Catherine Weld
1759 – 1847
Joseph Bryford
1760 –
Sarah Spears
1760 –

Alta Wells's Timeline

3 Records

1893
9 Aug 1893
Birth of Alta Evelyn Wells in East Bay, Grand Traverse, Michigan, USA
East Bay, Grand Traverse, Michigan, USA
1966
Abt 1966
Age 73
Alta Evelyn Wells resided here in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
1966
15 May 1966
Age 73
Death of Alta Evelyn Wells in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
Houston, Harris, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Aug 1893
    Event Place: East Bay, Grand Traverse, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, 1903-1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1966
    Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, 1903-1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 May 1966
    Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, 1903-1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982

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