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Arthur Edward Wells 1884 – 1962 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Jun 1884

Birth Location: Michigan

Death Date: 29 Nov 1962

Death Location: Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, USA

Father: Edward Wells

Mother: Caroline Birmley

Spouse(s): Cora Davis

Children(s): Edward Wells

The story of Arthur Edward Wells began in 1884 in Michigan. In 1900, Arthur Edward Wells resided in Traverse Ward 1, Grand Traverse, Michigan, USA. In 1930, Arthur Edward Wells resided in Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA. Arthur Edward Wells married Cora Hannah Davis, and had children including Edward Davis Wells. Arthur Edward Wells passed away in 1962 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, USA.

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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
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Biography

  • The story of Arthur Edward Wells began in 1884 in Michigan.
  • In 1900, Arthur Edward Wells resided in Traverse Ward 1, Grand Traverse, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1930, Arthur Edward Wells resided in Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA.
  • Arthur Edward Wells married Cora Hannah Davis, and had children including Edward Davis Wells.
  • Arthur Edward Wells passed away in 1962 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Edward Wells
1862 – 1932
Birth Location: Ontario, Canada
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Caroline Birmley
1862 – 1940
Birth Location: Grand Traverse County, Michigan, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Cora Davis
1886 – 1965
Birth Location: Ionia Ionia, Michigan
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Children(s)

Edward Wells
1911 – 2000
Birth Location: Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, United States of America
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Arthur Wells's Ancestors

Self
Arthur Wells
1884 – 1962
Birth Place: Michigan
Parents
Edward Wells
1862 – 1932
Ontario, Canada
Caroline Birmley
1862 – 1940
Grand Traverse County, Michigan, United States of America
Grandparents
Benjamin Wells
1836 – 1907
Canada
Phoebe (A) Wells
1842 – 1883
Great-Grandparents
Elias Wells
1819 – 1907
Sarah Sargent
1816 – 1898
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Simeon Wells
1787 – 1863
Olive Bryford
1786 – 1874

Arthur Wells's Descendants

1.
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Arthur (Edward) Wells (18 Jun 1884 – 29 Nov 1962) m. Cora (Hannah) Davis (Feb 15 1886 – 30 May 1965)
  1. 1. Edward (Davis) Wells (3 July 1911 – 18 Feb 2000) m. Alice (Priscilla) Smith (22 Feb 1917 – 14 Dec 1995)
    1. 1. Carolyn (Priscilla) Wells (8 Feb 1940 – 18 Mar 2018) m. Ralton (Michael) Nolan (abt 1937 – )
      1. 1. Mark (Edward) Nolan (23 Sep 1968 – ) m. Stacy (Alison) Klapper (1 Nov 1970 – )
        1. 1. Jack Nolan
      2. 2. Amy (Carolyn) Nolan (Jul 1971 – ) m. Anthony (P) Lamb (7 Dec 1962 – ) m. Steven (Curtis) Ellingson (8 Mar 1961 – 9 Feb 2006) m. Sean (Purks) McGlynn (29 Mar 1971 – )
    2. 2. Edward (Davis"Dave") Wells (13 Jun 1943 – 24 Sep 2013) m. Patricia Lobb (15 Jun 1943 – 07 Sep 1998)
      1. 1. Deborah (Rae) Wells (31 Dec 1965 – ) m. Gary (Edward) Kibby (25 Oct 1966 – 11 Oct 2005)
        1. 1. Taylor Kibby (2000 – )
        2. 2. Trevor Kibby
        3. 3. Dillon Kibby
        4. 4. Calvin Kibby
      2. 2. Laurel (Elizabeth) Wells (03 Aug 1968 – ) m. Perry (Matthew) Hagopian (12 May 1969 – )
        1. 1. Louis Hagopian

Arthur Wells's Timeline

8 Records

1884
18 Jun 1884
Birth of Arthur Edward Wells in Michigan
Michigan
1900
1900
Age 16
Arthur Edward Wells resided here in Traverse Ward 1, Grand Traverse, Michigan, USA
Traverse Ward 1, Grand Traverse, Michigan, USA
1930
1930
Age 46
Arthur Edward Wells resided here in Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA
Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA
1935
1935
Age 51
Arthur Edward Wells resided here in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan
Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan
1936
1936
Age 52
Arthur Edward Wells resided here in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
1940
1940
Age 56
Arthur Edward Wells resided here in , Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA
, Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA
1950
1950
Age 66
Arthur Edward Wells resided here in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA
Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA
1962
29 Nov 1962
Age 78
Death of Arthur Edward Wells in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, USA
Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Jun 1884
    Event Place: Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01900; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 86-102
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0060; FHL microfilm: 2340737
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Traverse Ward 1, Grand Traverse, Michigan; Roll: 712; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0039
    [4] Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 102; Film Description: 1910 Emmet-1910 Lenawee
    [5] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan; Roll: 1271; Page: 78; Enumeration District: 87-139

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Traverse Ward 1, Grand Traverse, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Traverse Ward 1, Grand Traverse, Michigan; Roll: 712; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0039

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0060; FHL microfilm: 2340737

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01900; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 86-102

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1936
    Event Place: Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: , Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01900; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 86-102

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan; Roll: 1271; Page: 78; Enumeration District: 87-139

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Grand Rapids, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 102; Film Description: 1910 Emmet-1910 Lenawee

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Nov 1962
    Event Place: Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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