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Dorothy J Wells 1921–2007 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Mar 1921

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 3 April 2007

Death Location: Rocky Mount, Edgecombe County, North Carolina, USA

Father: Thomas Jackson

Mother: Thulia Lee

Spouse(s): John Jr

Children(s):

In 1921, Dorothy J Wells entered the world in North Carolina, born to Thomas A Jackson And Thulia Lee. In 1930, Dorothy J Wells resided in Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA. In 1935, Dorothy J Wells resided in Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina. Dorothy J Wells married John Jackson Wells Jr, and had children including John J Wells Iii, Judy Lee Wells. Dorothy J Wells passed away in 2007 in Rocky Mount, Edgecombe County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1921, Dorothy J Wells entered the world in North Carolina, born to Thomas A Jackson And Thulia Lee.
  • In 1930, Dorothy J Wells resided in Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1935, Dorothy J Wells resided in Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina.
  • Dorothy J Wells married John Jackson Wells Jr, and had children including John J Wells Iii, Judy Lee Wells.
  • Dorothy J Wells passed away in 2007 in Rocky Mount, Edgecombe County, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Jackson
1885–1963
Birth Location: North Carolina
TJ
Thulia Lee
1888–1962
Birth Location: North Carolina
TL

Spouses(s)

John Jr
1917–2005
Birth Location: Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
JJ

Children(s)

Dorothy Wells's Ancestors

Self
Dorothy Wells
1921–2007
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
Thomas A Jackson
1885–1963
North Carolina
Thulia Lee
1888–1962
North Carolina
Grandparents
Wily (F.) Jackson
1855–1905
Edgecombe County, NC
Mary (D) Proctor
1853–1919
Nash Co., NC
Edwin (Pointset "Sett" (E. P.)) Lee
1866–1915
North Carolina, United States
Missouri Lee
1860–1930
Wayne County, North Carolina, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
John Jackson
1835–1916
Sallie Jackson
1830–1902
Frank Proctor
1823–1859
Harriet Thomas
1826–1895
Dorsey Lee
1828–
Jane Faithful
1829–1860
H Oakley
1816–1875
Rebecca Vaughan
1827–1907
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Alfred Jackson
1814–1854
Elizabeth Fairless
1814–1886
Jacob Proctor
1792–1860
Temperance Gay
1796–1879
Theophilus Sr.
1786–1850
Nancy Thomas
1787–1860
William Leigh\lee
1787–1872
lucinda Bullock?
1800–1870
David? Faithful
1800–
Mourning Faithful
1803–1868
Thomas Oakley
1780–1837
Joanna Wood
1784–1850
Arris Vaughn
1789–1856
Polley Obrian
1796–1873

Dorothy Wells's Timeline

7 Records

1921
2 Mar 1921
Birth of Dorothy J Wells in North Carolina
North Carolina
1930
1930
Age 9
Dorothy J Wells resided here in Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 14
Dorothy J Wells resided here in Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina
Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 19
Dorothy J Wells resided here in Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
1958
1958
Age 37
Dorothy J Wells resided here in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, USA
Rocky Mount, North Carolina, USA
1960
1960
Age 39
Dorothy J Wells resided here in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, USA
Rocky Mount, North Carolina, USA
2007
3 April 2007
Age 86
Death of Dorothy J Wells in Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina
Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Mar 1921
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2906; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 33-39
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina; Roll: 1688; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0030; Image: 1017.0; FHL microfilm: 2341422
    [5] North Carolina, Birth Indexes
    [6] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Issue State: North Carolina; Issue Date: Before 1951

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina; Roll: 1688; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0030; Image: 1017.0; FHL microfilm: 2341422

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2906; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 33-39

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2906; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 33-39

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1958
    Event Place: Rocky Mount, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1960
    Event Place: Rocky Mount, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 April 2007
    Event Place: Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Issue State: North Carolina; Issue Date: Before 1951

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Rocky Mount, Edgecombe County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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