YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Christopher Wells 1828–1899 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1828

Birth Location: Ny

Death Date: 29 May 1899

Death Location: Kearny, Hudson County, New Jersey, United States of America

Father: James Wells

Mother: Gertrude Wells

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Thomas

Children(s): Sidney Wells, Robert Wells, Martha Wells, John Wells, Frederick Wells, Margeret Wells

Christopher Wells was born in 1828 in Ny, the child of James Wells And Gertrude Wells. In 1855, Christopher Wells resided in Kingston, New York, USA. In 1860, Christopher Wells resided in Kingston, Kingston, Ulster, New York, USA. Christopher Wells married Elizabeth Thomas, and had children including Frederick E Wells, John W Wells, Margeret A Wells, Martha E Wells, Robert C Wells, Sidney B Wells. Christopher Wells passed away in 1899 in Kearny, Hudson County, New Jersey, United States of America.

Find more search results for Christopher 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

  • Christopher Wells was born in 1828 in Ny, the child of James Wells And Gertrude Wells.
  • In 1855, Christopher Wells resided in Kingston, New York, USA.
  • In 1860, Christopher Wells resided in Kingston, Kingston, Ulster, New York, USA.
  • Christopher Wells married Elizabeth Thomas, and had children including Frederick E Wells, John W Wells, Margeret A Wells, Martha E Wells, Robert C Wells, Sidney B Wells.
  • Christopher Wells passed away in 1899 in Kearny, Hudson County, New Jersey, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Christopher Wells's Ancestors

Self
Christopher Wells
1828–1899
Birth Place: Ny
Parents
James Wells
1792–1866
Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana, USA
Gertrude Wells
1793–
New York
Grandparents
William (F) Wells
1770–1812
Jacobs Creek, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Sweet (Breeze Wanagapeth Wakapanka) Meshikinakwa
1773–1805
Ohio, Ohio, USA
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Wells
1734–1781
Elizabeth Hayden
1740–1781
Chief Meshikinakwa
1752–1812
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Charles Wells
1712–1765
Mary Edwards
1715–1768
Aquenackqua
1709–1753

Christopher Wells's Descendants

1.
CW
Christopher Wells (1828–29 May 1899) m. Elizabeth Thomas (abt 1831–09 Jul 1911)
  1. 1. Sidney (B.) Wells 1861–1884
  2. 2. Robert (C.) Wells 1864–1896
  3. 3. Martha (E.) Wells 1853–1934 m. Albert (A Poland) Jr 1846–1909
    1. 1. Christopher (A) Poland 1879–1945
    2. 2. Edna (F) Turvey 1883–1972
    3. 3. Frederick (O) Poland 1880–
    4. 4. Anna (Gertude) Poland 1876–1956 m. Charles (R) Christie 1875–1949
      1. 1. Beatrice Christie 1901–1944 m. Eugene (F) Petrick 1898–1957
        1. 1. Helen (Gertrude) Petrick 1926–2005 m. William Westphal 1923–
        2. 2. Eugene (Frederick) Petrick 1923–1990
      2. 2. Helen Christie 1905–1925 m. James (Matthew) Griffin 1904–1984
        1. 1. Martha (Gloria) Griffin 1925–1971
  4. 4. John (W) Wells 1858–
  5. 5. Frederick (E.) Wells 1866–
  6. 6. Margeret (A.) Wells 1868–

Christopher Wells's Timeline

8 Records

1828
1828
Birth of Christopher Wells in Ny
Ny
1855
1855
Age 27
Christopher Wells resided here in Kingston, New York, USA
Kingston, New York, USA
1860
1860
Age 32
Christopher Wells resided here in Kingston, Kingston, Ulster, New York, USA
Kingston, Kingston, Ulster, New York, USA
1863
1 July 1863
Age 35
Christopher Wells resided here in Rondout, New York, United States
Rondout, New York, United States
1865
1865
Age 37
Christopher Wells resided here in Kingston, Ulster, New York, USA
Kingston, Ulster, New York, USA
1870
1870
Age 42
Christopher Wells resided here in Jersey City Ward 4, Jersey, Hudson, New Jersey, USA
Jersey City Ward 4, Jersey, Hudson, New Jersey, USA
1880
1880
Age 52
Christopher Wells resided here in Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey, USA
Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey, USA
1899
29 May 1899
Age 71
Death of Christopher Wells in Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey
Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1828
    Event Place: Ny
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha
    [2] New Jersey, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1798-1971
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey; Roll: 783; Page: 516B; Enumeration District: 018
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Jersey City Ward 4, Hudson, New Jersey; Roll: M593_866; Page: 265A
    [5] New York, U.S., State Census, 1855, New York State Archives; Albany, NY, USA; Census of the state of New York, 1855
    [6] New York, U.S., State Census, 1865
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Kingston, Ulster, New York; Roll: M653_870; Page: 744; Family History Library Fil
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Kingston, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, 1855, New York State Archives; Albany, NY, USA; Census of the state of New York, 1855

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Kingston, Kingston, Ulster, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Kingston, Ulster, New York; Roll: M653_870; Page: 744; Family History Library Fil

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Rondout, New York, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1865
    Event Place: Kingston, Ulster, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, 1865

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Jersey City Ward 4, Jersey, Hudson, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Jersey City Ward 4, Hudson, New Jersey; Roll: M593_866; Page: 265A

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey; Roll: 783; Page: 516B; Enumeration District: 018

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: E.d. 3, Kingston
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, 1855, New York State Archives; Albany, NY, USA; Census of the state of New York, 1855

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 May 1899
    Event Place: Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey
    Record Source:
    [1] New Jersey, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1798-1971
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Kearny, Hudson County, New Jersey, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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