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David Wells 1798–1863 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 December 1798

Birth Location: Duplin, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 20 November 1863

Death Location: Harrells, Sampson County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Jacob III

Mother: Ann Boney

Spouse(s): Mary Newton

Children(s): Alice Wells, Ann Wells, Daniel Wells, David Wells, Ellen Wells, Enoch Wells, George Wells, Jacob Wells, John Wells, Margaret Wells, Martha Wells, Mary Wells, Samuel Wells, Sarah Wells, Susan Wells

In 1798, David Wells entered the world in Duplin, North Carolina, USA, born to Jacob Henry Wells Iii And Ann Nancy Boney. In 1840, David Wells resided in Upper Black River, New Hanover, North Carolina, US. In 1850, David Wells resided in New Hanover, North Carolina, USA. David Wells married Mary Mosley Newton, and had children including Alice Rebecca Wells, Ann Jane Wells, Daniel White Wells, David James Wells, Ellen Frances Wells, Enoch Wells, George Wells, Jacob Wells, John William Wells, Margaret Eliza Wells, Martha Priscilla Wells, Mary Caroline Wells, Samuel Franklin Wells, Sarah Catherine Wells, Susan Amanda Wells. David Wells passed away in 1863 in Harrells, Sampson County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1798, David Wells entered the world in Duplin, North Carolina, USA, born to Jacob Henry Wells Iii And Ann Nancy Boney.
  • In 1840, David Wells resided in Upper Black River, New Hanover, North Carolina, US.
  • In 1850, David Wells resided in New Hanover, North Carolina, USA.
  • David Wells married Mary Mosley Newton, and had children including Alice Rebecca Wells, Ann Jane Wells, Daniel White Wells, David James Wells, Ellen Frances Wells, Enoch Wells, George Wells, Jacob Wells, John William Wells, Margaret Eliza Wells, Martha Priscilla Wells, Mary Caroline Wells, Samuel Franklin Wells, Sarah Catherine Wells, Susan Amanda Wells.
  • David Wells passed away in 1863 in Harrells, Sampson County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

David Wells's Ancestors

Self
David Wells
1798–1863
Birth Place: Duplin, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Jacob Henry Wells III
1763–1826
Rockfish Creek, Duplin, North Carolina, United States
Ann (Nancy) Boney
1767–1833
Rockfish Creek, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Jacob (A) Wells
1724–1808
Roxbury
Mary Wright
1735–1805
Duplin County, North Carolina, USA
Weinbert (Weimberk Wimberk Wimbirck Boney) Boni
1731–1801
Frenkendorf, Basel-Country, Switzerland
Catherine (Teachey) Tetsche
1745–1826
Island Creek, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Jacob Wells
1690–1756
Mary Bowser
1702–1756
Edward Wright
1699–1747
Martha Kennerley
1703–1744
Joggi (Boney)
1680–1761
Eva Zeller
1683–1760
Daniel Sr
1706–1794
Ann Wells
1719–1796
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jacob Boni
1655–1710
Elsbeth Landold
1643–1705
Jacob Wells
1690–1756
Mary Bowser
1702–1756

David Wells's Descendants

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David Wells (20 December 1798–20 November 1863) m. Mary (Mosley) Newton (15 November 1809–13 November 1883)
  1. 1. Alice (Rebecca) Wells 1852–1920
  2. 2. Ann (Jane) Wells 1831–1893
  3. 3. Daniel (White) Wells 1842–1915
  4. 4. David (James) Wells 1833–1911
  5. 5. Ellen (Frances) Wells 1850–1929
  6. 6. Enoch Wells 1827–1854
  7. 7. George Wells 1839–
  8. 8. Jacob Wells 1829–1903
  9. 9. John (William) Wells 1837–1855
  10. 10. Margaret (Eliza) Wells 1835–1905
  11. 11. Martha (Priscilla) Wells 1846–1919
  12. 12. Mary (Caroline) Wells 1841–1904
  13. 13. Samuel (Franklin) Wells 1848–1855
  14. 14. Sarah (Catherine) Wells 1839–1895
  15. 15. Susan (Amanda) Wells 1844–1896

David Wells's Timeline

5 Records

1798
20 December 1798
Birth of David Wells in Duplin, North Carolina, USA
Duplin, North Carolina, USA
1840
1840
Age 42
David Wells resided here in Upper Black River, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA
Upper Black River, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 52
David Wells resided here in New Hanover, North Carolina, USA
New Hanover, North Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 62
David Wells resided here in Colvins Creek, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA
Colvins Creek, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA
1863
20 November 1863
Age 65
Death of David Wells in Wells Chapel, North Carolina, USA
Wells Chapel, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 December 1798
    Event Place: Duplin, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Upper Black River, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Upper Black River, New Hanover, North Carolina; Roll: 366; Page: 34; Family History Library Film: 0018096

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: New Hanover, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 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: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: New Hanover, North Carolina; Roll: 638; Page: 372b

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Colvins Creek, New Hanover, North Carolina, 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: New Hanover, North Carolina; Roll: M653_907; Page: 950; Family History Library Fi

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 November 1863
    Event Place: Wells Chapel, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Harrells, Sampson County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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