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Benjamin Wells 1836 – 1907 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Sep 1836

Birth Location: Canada

Death Date: 29 Dec 1907

Death Location: Elmwood, Leelanau, Michigan, USA

Father: Elias Wells

Mother: Sarah Sargent

Spouse(s): Phoebe Wells, Florilla Huffman, Jenette Bucher

Children(s): Edward Wells, Essie Wells

In 1836, Benjamin Wells entered the world in Canada, born to Elias H Wells and Sarah A Sargent. In 1861, Benjamin Wells resided in Reach, Ontario, Canada West, Canada. In 1880, Benjamin Wells resided in East Bay, Grand Traverse, Michigan, USA. Benjamin Wells married Phoebe A Wells, Florilla Huffman, Jenette Bucher, and had children including Edward Wells, Essie A. Wells. Benjamin Wells passed away in 1907 in Elmwood, Leelanau, Michigan, USA.

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  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • In 1836, Benjamin Wells entered the world in Canada, born to Elias H Wells and Sarah A Sargent.
  • In 1861, Benjamin Wells resided in Reach, Ontario, Canada West, Canada.
  • In 1880, Benjamin Wells resided in East Bay, Grand Traverse, Michigan, USA.
  • Benjamin Wells married Phoebe A Wells, Florilla Huffman, Jenette Bucher, and had children including Edward Wells, Essie A. Wells.
  • Benjamin Wells passed away in 1907 in Elmwood, Leelanau, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Elias Wells
1819 – 1907
Birth Location: Stanbridge, Brome, Quebec, Canada
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Sarah Sargent
1816 – 1898
Birth Location: Stanbridge, Brome, Quebec, Canada
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Spouses(s)

Phoebe Wells
1842 – 1883
Birth Location: –
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Florilla Huffman
1850 – 1872
Birth Location: Onondaga, Brant, Ontario, Canada
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Jenette Bucher
1829 – 1900
Birth Location: Kingston, Jamaica
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Children(s)

Edward Wells
1862 – 1932
Birth Location: Ontario, Canada
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Essie Wells
1870 – 1941
Birth Location: –
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Benjamin Wells's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Wells
1836 – 1907
Birth Place: Canada
Parents
Elias H Wells
1819 – 1907
Stanbridge, Brome, Quebec, Canada
Sarah (A) Sargent
1816 – 1898
Stanbridge, Brome, Quebec, Canada
Grandparents
Simeon ((Robert)) Wells
1787 – 1863
Colchester, New London, Connecticut, USA
Olive (C) Bryford
1786 – 1874
U.S.
Great-Grandparents
Asahel Wells
1772 – 1829
Catherine Weld
1759 – 1847
Joseph Bryford
1760 –
Sarah Spears
1760 –
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Wells
1742 – 1818
Olive Newton
1747 – 1837
Noah Weld
1725 – 1794
Eleanor Ellis
1729 – 1779

Benjamin Wells's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin Wells (23 Sep 1836 – 29 Dec 1907) m. Phoebe (A) Wells (1842 – 1883) m. Florilla Huffman (1850 – 10 Jun 1872) m. Jenette Bucher (2 Aug 1829 – 3 May 1900)
  1. 1. Edward Wells (6 Feb 1862 – 3 Jul 1932) m. Caroline Birmley (12 Jun 1862 – 18 Dec 1940)
    1. 1. 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 – )
        2. 2. Edward (Davis"Dave") Wells (13 Jun 1943 – 24 Sep 2013) m. Patricia Lobb (15 Jun 1943 – 07 Sep 1998)
    2. 2. Ralph (Birmley) Wells (1 Mar 1897 – 13 May 1966) m. Helen (Flournoy) Hitch (22 January 1899 – 5 Oct 1983)
      1. 1. Edward (P) Wells (abt 1940 – ) m. Dorothea Hamlin (abt 1948 – )
        1. 1. Edward (Hamlin) Wells
        2. 2. Robert (Aldrich) Wells
  2. 2. Essie (A.) Wells (1870 – 1941)

Benjamin Wells's Timeline

4 Records

1836
23 Sep 1836
Birth of Benjamin Wells in Canada
Canada
1861
1861
Age 25
Benjamin Wells resided here in Reach, Ontario, Canada West, Canada
Reach, Ontario, Canada West, Canada
1880
1880
Age 44
Benjamin Wells resided here in East Bay, Grand Traverse, Michigan, USA
East Bay, Grand Traverse, Michigan, USA
1907
29 Dec 1907
Age 71
Death of Benjamin Wells in Elmwood, Leelanau, Michigan, USA
Elmwood, Leelanau, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Sep 1836
    Event Place: Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] 1861 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Census Returns For 1861; Roll: C-1058
    [2] Michigan, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: East Bay, Grand Traverse, Michigan; Roll: 578; Page: 429B; Enumeration District: 080
    [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: 3; Film Description: 1869 Calhoun-1869 Wayne
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
    [7] Michigan, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1822-1940

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Reach, Ontario, Canada West, Canada
    Record Source: 1861 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Census Returns For 1861; Roll: C-1058

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: East Bay, Grand Traverse, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: East Bay, Grand Traverse, Michigan; Roll: 578; Page: 429B; Enumeration District: 080

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: East Bay
    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: 3; Film Description: 1869 Calhoun-1869 Wayne

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Michigan, United States
    Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Dec 1907
    Event Place: Elmwood, Leelanau, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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