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David H Wells 1852–1919 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 June 1852

Birth Location: Marion County, Indiana, United States of America

Death Date: 3 Aug 1919

Death Location: Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: Thomas Wells

Mother: Emely Keith

Spouse(s): Nettie Tiffany

Children(s): Emma Tripp, Franklin Wells, Emma Wells, May Wells

In 1852, David H Wells entered the world in Marion County, Indiana, United States of America, born to Thomas Wells And Emely Emma Keith. In 1860, David H Wells resided in Franklin, Marion, Indiana, USA. In 1870, David H Wells resided in Boone, Madison, Indiana, USA. David H Wells married Nettie Tiffany, and had children including Emma E Wells, Emma Tripp, Franklin Wells, May E Wells. David H Wells passed away in 1919 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1852, David H Wells entered the world in Marion County, Indiana, United States of America, born to Thomas Wells And Emely Emma Keith.
  • In 1860, David H Wells resided in Franklin, Marion, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1870, David H Wells resided in Boone, Madison, Indiana, USA.
  • David H Wells married Nettie Tiffany, and had children including Emma E Wells, Emma Tripp, Franklin Wells, May E Wells.
  • David H Wells passed away in 1919 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

David Wells's Ancestors

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David Wells
1852–1919
Birth Place: Marion County, Indiana, United States of America
Parents
Thomas Wells
1802–1899
Henry County, Kentucky, United States of America
Emely (Emma) Keith
1819–1900
Nicholas County, Kentucky, United States of America
Grandparents
Richard Wells
1770–1840
Frederick County, Virginia, United States of America
Nancy (Elizabeth) Hardesty
1775–1813
Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Tunis Wells
1747–1809
Sarah Wells
1759–1783
Elisha Hardesty
1753–1847
Sarah Wells
1760–1786
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Wells
1708–1767
Lydia Alsford
–1785
George Wells
1729–
Margaret Erwin
1706–

David Wells's Descendants

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David (H) Wells (5 June 1852–3 Aug 1919) m. Nettie Tiffany (Abt 1856–)
  1. 1. Emma Tripp 1878–
  2. 2. Franklin Wells 1874–
  3. 3. Emma (E.) Wells 1877–
  4. 4. May (E.) Wells 1880–

David Wells's Timeline

7 Records

1852
5 June 1852
Birth of David H Wells in Marion County, Indiana, United States of America
Marion County, Indiana, United States of America
1860
1860
Age 8
David H Wells resided here in Franklin, Marion, Indiana, USA
Franklin, Marion, Indiana, USA
1870
1870
Age 18
David H Wells resided here in Boone, Madison, Indiana, USA
Boone, Madison, Indiana, USA
1880
1880
Age 28
David H Wells resided here in Kent, Warren, Indiana, USA
Kent, Warren, Indiana, USA
1900
27 Oct 1900
Age 48
David H Wells was married in Madison
Madison
1910
1910
Age 58
David H Wells resided here in Lafayette Ward 3, Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA
Lafayette Ward 3, Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA
1919
3 Aug 1919
Age 67
Death of David H Wells in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 June 1852
    Event Place: Marion County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Indiana, Marriage Index, Madison County, Indiana; Index to Supplemental Record Marriage Transcript 1, W. P. A. Original Record Located County Clerk's Of; Book: W-5; Page: 9
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Kent, Warren, Indiana; Roll: 320; Page: 121D; Enumeration District: 066
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Boone, Madison, Indiana; Roll: M593_336; Page: 86B; Family History Library Film: 545835
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Franklin, Marion, Indiana; Roll: M653_280; Page: 895; Family History Library Film: 803280
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lafayette Ward 3, Tippecanoe, Indiana; Roll: T624_382; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0161; FHL microfilm: 1374395
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1919; Roll: 14

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 27 Oct 1900
    Event Place: Madison
    Record Source: Indiana, Marriage Index, Madison County, Indiana; Index to Supplemental Record Marriage Transcript 1, W. P. A. Original Record Located County Clerk's Of; Book: W-5; Page: 9

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Franklin, Marion, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Franklin, Marion, Indiana; Roll: M653_280; Page: 895; Family History Library Film: 803280

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Boone, Madison, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Boone, Madison, Indiana; Roll: M593_336; Page: 86B; Family History Library Film: 545835

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Kent, Warren, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Kent, Warren, Indiana; Roll: 320; Page: 121D; Enumeration District: 066

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Lafayette Ward 3, Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lafayette Ward 3, Tippecanoe, Indiana; Roll: T624_382; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0161; FHL microfilm: 1374395

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Aug 1919
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1919; Roll: 14

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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