YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Captain Samuel Wells 1682–1716 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Dec 1682

Birth Location: Warwick, Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 21 Jun 1716

Death Location: Egerton, Kent, England

Father: John Wells

Mother: Elizabeth Pate

Spouse(s): Eleanor Virginia

Children(s): Capt.Samuel Wells, Charles Wells, John Wells, Carty Wells

The story of Captain Samuel Wells began in 1682 in Warwick, Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA. Captain Samuel Wells married Eleanor Mccarty Wells Of Saint Pauls Parish Stafford Virginia, and had children including Capt Samuel F Wells, Carty Wells, Charles Wells, John Wells. Captain Samuel Wells passed away in 1716 in Egerton, Kent, England.

Find more search results for Captain Wells
CW

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Captain Samuel Wells began in 1682 in Warwick, Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA.
  • Captain Samuel Wells married Eleanor Mccarty Wells Of Saint Pauls Parish Stafford Virginia, and had children including Capt Samuel F Wells, Carty Wells, Charles Wells, John Wells.
  • Captain Samuel Wells passed away in 1716 in Egerton, Kent, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Captain Wells's Ancestors

Self
Captain Wells
1682–1716
Birth Place: Warwick, Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA
Parents
John Wells
1644–1721
Warwick, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth Pate
1648–1721
Warwick, Isle of Wight, Virginia
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Captain Wells's Descendants

1.
CW
Captain (Samuel) Wells (24 Dec 1682–21 Jun 1716) m. Eleanor (McCarty Wells, of Saint Pauls Parish, Stafford,) Virginia (Abt. 1687–15 Dec 1729)
  1. 1. Capt.Samuel (F) Wells 1702– m. Susanna Brandison 1705–
    1. 1. Elizabeth (Wells) Forbis 1745–1800 m. Jas (R) Forbis 1740–1805
      1. 1. James (Forbis) Jr 1758–1834 m. Elizabeth (or Betsy) McGee 1775–1855 m. Phebe Bryan 1750–
        1. 1. Margaret Forbis 1814–1880 m. Aaron (J) Jewell 1813–1891
        2. 2. Josephine Forbis 1823–
        3. 3. Logan Forbis 1810–
        4. 4. Jesse (F) Forbis 1815–
        5. 5. Elizabeth Forbis 1781–
        6. 6. James Forbis 1798–
        7. 7. Ann Forbis 1806–
        8. 8. Mary Forbis 1784–1872
        9. 9. James (Brown) Forbis 1819–1910
        10. 10. Joel Forbis 1799–1850
        11. 11. Kerry (M) Forbis 1806–1854
        12. 12. Henry (Magee) Forbis 1807–1855
        13. 13. Sarah (Anne) Forbis 1797–1863
        14. 14. Moses Forbis 1796–1866
        15. 15. Rosanna Forbis 1803–1893
        16. 16. Sarah (Sally) Forbis 1791–1833
      2. 2. Missouri (Rachel) Wilcoxson 1865–1944
  2. 2. Charles Wells 1712–1765
  3. 3. John Wells 1700–1716
  4. 4. Carty Wells 1713–1781

Captain Wells's Timeline

5 Records

1682
24 Dec 1682
Birth of Captain Samuel Wells in Warwick, Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA
Warwick, Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA
1700
1700
Age 18
Captain Samuel Wells was married in Virginia, United States
Virginia, United States
1710
ABT 1710
Age 28
Captain Samuel Wells was married In St. Paul's Parish, Stafford, Virginia, USA
St. Paul's Parish, Stafford, Virginia, USA
1716
9 Sep 1716
Age 34
Death of Captain Samuel Wells in St Pauls Parish, Stafford, Virginia, United States
St Pauls Parish, Stafford, Virginia, United States
1716
21 Jun 1716
Age 34
Burial of Captain Samuel Wells in Egerton, Kent, England
Egerton, Kent, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Dec 1682
    Event Place: Warwick, Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1700
    Event Place: Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: ABT 1710
    Event Place: St. Paul's Parish, Stafford, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Sep 1716
    Event Place: St Pauls Parish, Stafford, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 21 Jun 1716
    Event Place: Egerton, Kent, England
    Record Source: England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE