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Edith Wells 1906–1986 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Jul 1906

Birth Location: Mayfield, Sussex, England

Death Date: 27 May 1986

Death Location: Hastings, East Sussex, England

Father: Harry Wells

Mother: Betsy Bennett

Spouse(s): William Miles

Children(s): John Wells, Minnie Wells, Peter Miles, Molly Miles, Peter Miles, David Miles

The story of Edith Wells began in 1906 in Mayfield, Sussex, England. In 1911, Edith Wells resided in Mayfield, Sussex, England. Edith Wells married George W Chapman, Unknown Gad, William Miles, and had children including David Miles, John Wells, Minnie Georgina Betsy Wells, Molly Irene Miles, Peter Miles. Edith Wells passed away in 1986 in Hastings, East Sussex, England.

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Biography

  • The story of Edith Wells began in 1906 in Mayfield, Sussex, England.
  • In 1911, Edith Wells resided in Mayfield, Sussex, England.
  • Edith Wells married George W Chapman, Unknown Gad, William Miles, and had children including David Miles, John Wells, Minnie Georgina Betsy Wells, Molly Irene Miles, Peter Miles.
  • Edith Wells passed away in 1986 in Hastings, East Sussex, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Edith Wells's Ancestors

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Edith Wells
1906–1986
Birth Place: Mayfield, Sussex, England
Parents
Harry Wells
1860–1939
Mayfield, Sussex, England
Betsy Bennett
1864–1938
Old Clapper House Heathfield, Sussex, England
Grandparents
William Bennett
1819–1906
Hellingly, Sussex, England
Harriet Haffenden
1823–1887
Heathfield, Sussex, England
Great-Grandparents
Marqick Haffenden
1782–1867
Sarah Holmes
1791–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Haffenden
1749–1833
Mary Mepham
1746–1813

Edith Wells's Descendants

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Edith Wells (29 Jul 1906–27 May 1986) m. William Miles (16 Jun 1886–)
  1. 1. John Wells 1928–2007
  2. 2. Minnie (Georgina Betsy) Wells 1924–2016 m. William (Ronald) Hipworth 1918–1977 m. Robert (Joseph) Durney 1930–2009
  3. 3. Peter Miles 1939–1939
  4. 4. Molly (Irene) Miles 1935–2009
  5. 5. Peter Miles 1939–1939
  6. 6. David Miles 1942–1942

Edith Wells's Timeline

5 Records

1906
29 Jul 1906
Birth of Edith Wells in Mayfield, Sussex, England
Mayfield, Sussex, England
1906
5 Aug 1906
Edith Wells was baptized in Mayfield, Sussex, England
Mayfield, Sussex, England
1911
1911
Age 5
Edith Wells resided here in Mayfield, Sussex, England
Mayfield, Sussex, England
1939
1939
Age 33
Edith Wells resided here in Sussex, England
Sussex, England
1986
27 May 1986
Age 80
Death of Edith Wells in Hastings, East Sussex, England
Hastings, East Sussex, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Jul 1906
    Event Place: Mayfield, Sussex, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1911 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911
    [2] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007, General Register Office; United Kingdom; Volume: 18; Page: 1031
    [3] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index
    [4] 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 1012564A

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 5 Aug 1906
    Event Place: Mayfield, Sussex, England
    Record Source: East Sussex, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, East Sussex Record Office; Brighton, England; Sussex Parish Registers; Reference Number: PAR 422124

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Mayfield, Sussex, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Sussex, England
    Record Source: 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 101/2564A

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 May 1986
    Event Place: Hastings, East Sussex, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007, General Register Office; United Kingdom; Volume: 18; Page: 1031

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