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Carl Wells 1914–1990 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Apr 1914

Birth Location: La Follette, Campbell, Tennessee

Death Date: 9 Oct 1990

Death Location: Grimsley, Fentress, Tennessee

Father: James Wells

Mother: Minta Harris

Spouse(s): Irene Atkins

Children(s):

In 1914, Carl Wells entered the world in La Follette, Campbell, Tennessee, born to James Wells And Minta Ann Minnie Harris. In 1920, Carl Wells resided in Civil District 1, Campbell, Tennessee. In 1930, Carl Wells resided in District 1, Campbell, Tennessee. Carl Wells married Irene Atkins, and had children including Joy Jean Dna Jean Kelso Wells, Wells. Carl Wells passed away in 1990 in Grimsley, Fentress, Tennessee.

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Biography

  • In 1914, Carl Wells entered the world in La Follette, Campbell, Tennessee, born to James Wells And Minta Ann Minnie Harris.
  • In 1920, Carl Wells resided in Civil District 1, Campbell, Tennessee.
  • In 1930, Carl Wells resided in District 1, Campbell, Tennessee.
  • Carl Wells married Irene Atkins, and had children including Joy Jean Dna Jean Kelso Wells, Wells.
  • Carl Wells passed away in 1990 in Grimsley, Fentress, Tennessee.

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Children(s)

Carl Wells's Ancestors

Self
Carl Wells
1914–1990
Birth Place: La Follette, Campbell, Tennessee
Parents
James Wells
1880–1955
Lost Creek, Union, Tennessee
Minta (Ann 'Minnie') Harris
1885–1938
Campbell County, Tennessee
Grandparents
ELIJAH (George) Wells
1856–1946
Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee
AMERICA Sweat
1860–1934
Lost Creek, Union, Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
JOHN Wells
1827–1913
CELIA Cagle
1832–1914
JOHN Sr
1819–1934
MARY McCarty
1820–1934
2nd-Great-Grandparents
GEORGE Wells
1764–1858
WILLIAM Jr
1790–1850
SARAH Brewer
1790–
WILLIAM Sweat
1776–1873
LUCINDA Goins
1790–1860
DABNEY McCarty
1795–1850
CATHERINE
1798–1881

Carl Wells's Timeline

4 Records

1914
19 Apr 1914
Birth of Carl Wells in La Follette, Campbell, Tennessee
La Follette, Campbell, Tennessee
1920
1920
Age 6
Carl Wells resided here in Civil District 1, Campbell, Tennessee
Civil District 1, Campbell, Tennessee
1930
1930
Age 16
Carl Wells resided here in District 1, Campbell, Tennessee
District 1, Campbell, Tennessee
1990
9 Oct 1990
Age 76
Death of Carl Wells in Grimsley, Fentress, Tennessee
Grimsley, Fentress, Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Apr 1914
    Event Place: La Follette, Campbell, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 710-05-3171; Issue State: Railroad Board (Issued Through); Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 1, Campbell, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1730; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 37; Image: .
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 1, Campbell, Tennessee; Roll: 2235; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 7; Image: 327.0.
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 1, Campbell, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 1, Campbell, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1730; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 37; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 1, Campbell, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 1, Campbell, Tennessee; Roll: 2235; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 7; Image: 327.0.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Oct 1990
    Event Place: Grimsley, Fentress, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 710-05-3171; Issue State: Railroad Board (Issued Through); Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

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