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Dora Belle Wells 1881–1955 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Oct 1881

Birth Location: Johnson County, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 13 Aug 1955

Death Location: Keith, Harlan, Kentucky, USA

Father: Charles Wells

Mother: Susannah Dingus

Spouse(s): Melvin Smith, Crit Mongomery

Children(s): James Smith, Charles Smith, Willie Smith, Anna Smith, Jesse Smith, Virgil Smith, Susan Smith, Audrey Smith, Everett Smith, Mary Smith, Beatrice Smith

In 1881, Dora Belle Wells entered the world in Johnson County, Kentucky, USA, born to Charles Morgan Wells And Susannah D Dingus. In 1900, Dora Belle Wells resided in Magisterial District 3, Dick Creek, Floyd, Kentuck. In 1910, Dora Belle Wells resided in District 2, Johnson, Kentucky. Dora Belle Wells married Crit Mongomery, Melvin Monroe Smith, and had children including Anna Lee Smith, Audrey M Smith, Beatrice Goldie Smith, Charles Smith, Everett Arthur Smith, James Ollie Smith, Jesse Smith, Mary Ruth Smith, Susan Jane Smith, Virgil Smith, Willie Smith. Dora Belle Wells passed away in 1955 in Keith, Harlan, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1881, Dora Belle Wells entered the world in Johnson County, Kentucky, USA, born to Charles Morgan Wells And Susannah D Dingus.
  • In 1900, Dora Belle Wells resided in Magisterial District 3, Dick Creek, Floyd, Kentuck.
  • In 1910, Dora Belle Wells resided in District 2, Johnson, Kentucky.
  • Dora Belle Wells married Crit Mongomery, Melvin Monroe Smith, and had children including Anna Lee Smith, Audrey M Smith, Beatrice Goldie Smith, Charles Smith, Everett Arthur Smith, James Ollie Smith, Jesse Smith, Mary Ruth Smith, Susan Jane Smith, Virgil Smith, Willie Smith.
  • Dora Belle Wells passed away in 1955 in Keith, Harlan, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Charles Wells
1838–1914
Birth Location: Johnson County, Kentucky, USA
CW
Susannah Dingus
1844–1912
Birth Location: Scott County, Virginia, USA
SD

Spouses(s)

Melvin Smith
1875–1924
Birth Location: Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
MS
Crit Mongomery
1861–1951
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
CM

Children(s)

James Smith
1899–1934
Birth Location: Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
JS
Charles Smith
1911–1933
Birth Location: Johnson County, Kentucky, USA
CS
Willie Smith
1902–
Birth Location: Johnson County, Kentucky
WS
Anna Smith
1903–1924
Birth Location: Johnson County, Kentucky, USA
AS
Jesse Smith
1906–
Birth Location: Johnson County, Kentucky
JS
Virgil Smith
1909–
Birth Location: Johnson County, Kentucky, USA
VS
Susan Smith
1913–2004
Birth Location: Johnson County, Kentucky, USA
SS
Audrey Smith
1915–1993
Birth Location: Johnson County, Kentucky, USA
AS
Everett Smith
1917–1979
Birth Location: Odds, Johnson, Kentucky, USA
ES
Mary Smith
1919–1940
Birth Location: Johnson County, Kentucky, USA
MS
Beatrice Smith
1924–1976
Birth Location: Johnson County, Kentucky, USA
BS

Dora Wells's Ancestors

Self
Dora Wells
1881–1955
Birth Place: Johnson County, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Charles Morgan Wells
1838–1914
Johnson County, Kentucky, USA
Susannah (D.) Dingus
1844–1912
Scott County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Moses Wells
1804–1878
Russell County, Virginia, USA
Margaret (Elizabeth) Hillman
1807–1878
Montgomery County, Virginia, USA
George (B. Dingus) *
1811–1875
Russell County, Virginia, USA
Margaret (Addington) *
1814–1876
Russell County, Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Richard Jr.
1760–1838
Susanna Hutchinson
1780–1862
William Hillman
1764–1835
Margaret Burton
1774–1842
John *
1774–1831
Nancy *
1778–1845
Charles *
1777–1882
Anna *
1784–1828
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Sr.
1722–1816
Nancy Brown
1725–1808
John *
1743–1785
Anna Kelker
1745–1814
George *
1729–1793
Regina *
1750–1830
William *
1750–1805
Margaret *
1756–1830

Dora Wells's Descendants

1.
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Dora (Belle) Wells (9 Oct 1881–13 Aug 1955) m. Melvin (Monroe) Smith (04 Feb 1875–19 Sep 1924) m. Crit Mongomery (1 May 1861–22 Dec 1951)
  1. 1. James (Ollie) Smith 1899–1934 m. Alice Durbin 1900–1923 m. Mary (Annette) Lewis 1905–1992
    1. 1. James (Edward) Smith 1919–1981 m. Martha (D.) Warner 1924–2014 m. LaVerne Luka 1918–1984
    2. 2. Wanda (Jean) Smith 1926–2016 m. Serguis (Wayne) Leach 1914–1986 m. Edwin (Walter Moran) Rev. 1921–1963
    3. 3. Charles (Paul) Smith 1928–2021
  2. 2. Charles Smith 1911–1933
  3. 3. Willie Smith 1902–
  4. 4. Anna (Lee) Smith 1903–1924 m. Blaine Fraley 1900–
    1. 1. Inez (F.) Fraley 1923–
  5. 5. Jesse Smith 1906–
  6. 6. Virgil Smith 1909–
  7. 7. Susan (Jane) Smith 1913–2004 m. Proctor (Howell) May 1912–1986 m. Thomas (James) Stewart 1894–1975 m. John (Frank) Smith 1885–1959
    1. 1. Harold (G) May 1934–1994
  8. 8. Audrey (M.) Smith 1915–1993 m. W. (M.) Douglas 1894–
  9. 9. Everett (Arthur) Smith 1917–1979 m. Edith (Mae) Patrick 1920–1991
  10. 10. Mary (Ruth) Smith 1919–1940
  11. 11. Beatrice (Goldie) Smith 1924–1976

Dora Wells's Timeline

9 Records

1881
9 Oct 1881
Birth of Dora Belle Wells in Johnson County, Kentucky, USA
Johnson County, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 19
Dora Belle Wells resided here in Magisterial District 3, Dick Creek, Floyd, Kentucky
Magisterial District 3, Dick Creek, Floyd, Kentucky
1910
1910
Age 29
Dora Belle Wells resided here in District 2, Johnson, Kentucky
District 2, Johnson, Kentucky
1920
1920
Age 39
Dora Belle Wells resided here in Van Lear, Johnson, Kentucky
Van Lear, Johnson, Kentucky
1930
1930
Age 49
Dora Belle Wells resided here in Prestonsburg, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Prestonsburg, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 54
Dora Belle Wells resided here in Rural, Floyd, Kentucky
Rural, Floyd, Kentucky
1940
1940
Age 59
Dora Belle Wells resided here in Mag Dist 1, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Mag Dist 1, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
1950
1950
Age 69
Dora Belle Wells resided here in Prestonsburg, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Prestonsburg, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
1955
13 Aug 1955
Age 74
Death of Dora Belle Wells in Harlan County, Kentucky, USA
Harlan County, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Oct 1881
    Event Place: Johnson County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01305; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 36-7
    [3] Kentucky Death Index
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Van Lear, Johnson, Kentucky; Roll: T625_583; Page: 26A; Enumeration District: 32; Image: .
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Prestonsburg, Floyd, Kentucky; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2340479
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Dick Creek, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: T623_520; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 32.
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: District 2, Johnson, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Prestonsburg, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: 4588; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 36-3

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Magisterial District 3, Dick Creek, Floyd, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Dick Creek, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: T623_520; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 32.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: District 2, Johnson, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: District 2, Johnson, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Van Lear, Johnson, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Van Lear, Johnson, Kentucky; Roll: T625_583; Page: 26A; Enumeration District: 32; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Prestonsburg, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Prestonsburg, Floyd, Kentucky; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2340479

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Floyd, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01305; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 36-7

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Mag Dist 1, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01305; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 36-7

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Prestonsburg, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Prestonsburg, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: 4588; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 36-3

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Aug 1955
    Event Place: Harlan County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky Death Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Keith, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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