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Duncan Wells 1812–1881 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 DEC 1812

Birth Location: Guysborough, Nova Scotia, Canada

Death Date: 16 MAY 1881

Death Location: Guysborough, Nova Scotia, Canada

Father: Michael Wells

Mother: Mary McCullum

Spouse(s): Anastasia MacKay

Children(s): Michael Wells, James Wells, Thomas Wells, Bridgett Wells, Anastasia Wells, Mary Wells, William Wells

The story of Duncan Wells began in 1812 in Guysborough, Nova Scotia, Canada. In 1838, Duncan Wells resided in Guysborough Township, Guysborough, Nova Scotia, Ca. In 1861, Duncan Wells resided in Guysborough, Nova Scotia, Canada. Duncan Wells married Anastasia Mackay, Annie Mackey, and had children including Anastasia Wells, Bridgett Wells, James Wells, Mary Wells, Michael Wells, Thomas Wells, William Wells. Duncan Wells passed away in 1881 in Guysborough, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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Biography

  • The story of Duncan Wells began in 1812 in Guysborough, Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • In 1838, Duncan Wells resided in Guysborough Township, Guysborough, Nova Scotia, Ca.
  • In 1861, Duncan Wells resided in Guysborough, Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • Duncan Wells married Anastasia Mackay, Annie Mackey, and had children including Anastasia Wells, Bridgett Wells, James Wells, Mary Wells, Michael Wells, Thomas Wells, William Wells.
  • Duncan Wells passed away in 1881 in Guysborough, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Duncan Wells's Ancestors

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Duncan Wells
1812–1881
Birth Place: Guysborough, Nova Scotia, Canada
Parents
Michael Wells
1780–1838
Wexford, Ireland
Mary (Alice) McCullum
1782–1842
Scotland
Grandparents
Malcolm McCullum
1843–
Kilchalomowell, argyleshire
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Duncan Wells's Descendants

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Duncan Wells (16 DEC 1812–16 MAY 1881) m. Anastasia MacKay (BEF 1812–BET 1861 AND 1870)
  1. 1. Michael Wells 1835–1894
  2. 2. James Wells 1836–1865
  3. 3. Thomas Wells 1837–1887
  4. 4. Bridgett Wells 1838–
  5. 5. Anastasia Wells 1846–
  6. 6. Mary Wells 1840–1902
  7. 7. William Wells 1842–1901 m. Isabella Chisholm 1846–1916
    1. 1. Jessie (C) Foley 1877–1909 m. Thomas Foley 1866–
    2. 2. Laura (B) Wells 1880–1920 m. Sidney (Burrill) Moore 1863–1916
    3. 3. Johana Wells 1885–1918
    4. 4. William (M T) Wells 1887–1958
    5. 5. Maryann Wells 1876–1954
    6. 6. james wells 1875–1875
    7. 7. MIchael (J Wells [William &) Bella] 1876–1876
    8. 8. jessie (c) wells 1879–
    9. 9. John ("Jack") Wells 1882–1936 m. Phoebe Laplante 1898–1988
      1. 1. Ralph (William) Wells 1926–1972 m. Martha (Louise) Robillard 1926–

Duncan Wells's Timeline

6 Records

1812
16 DEC 1812
Birth of Duncan Wells in Guysborough, Nova Scotia, Canada
Guysborough, Nova Scotia, Canada
1838
1838
Age 26
Duncan Wells resided here in Guysborough Township, Guysborough, Nova Scotia, Canada
Guysborough Township, Guysborough, Nova Scotia, Canada
1861
1861
Age 49
Duncan Wells resided here in Guysborough, Nova Scotia, Canada
Guysborough, Nova Scotia, Canada
1871
1871
Age 59
Duncan Wells resided here in Guysborough, Guysborough, Nova Scotia, Canada
Guysborough, Guysborough, Nova Scotia, Canada
1881
1881
Age 69
Duncan Wells resided here in Guysborough, Guysborough, Nova Scotia, Canada
Guysborough, Guysborough, Nova Scotia, Canada
1881
16 MAY 1881
Age 69
Death of Duncan Wells in Guysborough, Nova Scotia, Canada
Guysborough, Nova Scotia, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 DEC 1812
    Event Place: Guysborough, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: Massachusetts, Death Records, New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vital Records, 1840–1911

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1838
    Event Place: Guysborough Township, Guysborough, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: Nova Scotia, Canada, Census, Assessment and Poll Tax Records, 1770-1795, 1827, 1838

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Guysborough, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1861 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Guysborough, Guysborough, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1871 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Guysborough, Guysborough, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1881 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 MAY 1881
    Event Place: Guysborough, Nova Scotia, Canada

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