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Edward Carter Wells 1914–1948 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Dec 1914

Birth Location: Troy, Obion County, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 23 Jun 1948

Death Location: Troy, Obion County, Tennessee, USA

Father: Edward Wells

Mother: Susie Wells

Spouse(s): Daisy Wells

Children(s): Peggy Wells

The story of Edward Carter Wells began in 1914 in Troy, Obion County, Tennessee, USA. In 1920, Edward Carter Wells resided in Obion, Tennessee. Edward Carter Wells married Daisy Wells, and had children including Peggy Sue Wells. Edward Carter Wells passed away in 1948 in Troy, Obion County, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Edward Carter Wells began in 1914 in Troy, Obion County, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1920, Edward Carter Wells resided in Obion, Tennessee.
  • Edward Carter Wells married Daisy Wells, and had children including Peggy Sue Wells.
  • Edward Carter Wells passed away in 1948 in Troy, Obion County, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Edward Wells
1884–1951
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Susie Wells
1881–1943
Birth Location: Obion County, Tennessee, USA
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Spouses(s)

Daisy Wells
1916–1991
Birth Location: –
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Children(s)

Peggy Wells
1937–2014
Birth Location: Union City, Obion County, Tennessee, USA
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Edward Wells's Ancestors

Self
Edward Wells
1914–1948
Birth Place: Troy, Obion County, Tennessee, USA
Parents
Edward Earl Wells
1884–1951
Tennessee
Susie (M) Wells
1881–1943
Obion County, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
John (VanBuren) Carter
1843–1924
Tennessee, USA
Susan (Victoria) Marshall
1846–1883
Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
John Carter
1816–1841
Lydia Meadows
1818–1878
William Marshall
1811–1851
Sarah Cochran
1816–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Ezekiel Carter
1786–1841
Joseph Meadows
1785–1836
Jane Bedford
1795–1850
Alexander Marshall
1769–1844
Jane Webb
1792–1851
Job Robinson
1732–1805
Charity Spencer
1744–1817

Edward Wells's Descendants

1.
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Edward (Carter) Wells (9 Dec 1914–23 Jun 1948) m. Daisy Wells (1 Oct 1916–16 May 1991)
  1. 1. Peggy (Sue) Wells 1937–2014

Edward Wells's Timeline

6 Records

1914
9 Dec 1914
Birth of Edward Carter Wells in Troy, Obion County, Tennessee, USA
Troy, Obion County, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 6
Edward Carter Wells resided here in Obion, Tennessee
Obion, Tennessee
1930
1930
Age 16
Edward Carter Wells resided here in District 06, Obion, Tennessee, United States
District 06, Obion, Tennessee, United States
1940
1940
Age 26
Edward Carter Wells resided here in Troy, Obion, Tennessee, United States
Troy, Obion, Tennessee, United States
1943
1943
Age 29
Edward Carter Wells was employed in United States
United States
1948
23 Jun 1948
Age 34
Death of Edward Carter Wells in Troy, Obion County, Tennessee, USA
Troy, Obion County, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Dec 1914
    Event Place: Troy, Obion County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] US Census 1920 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 94348167; Record set: Us Census 1920; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: Americas, United States
    [2] US Census 1930 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 1134598877; NARA roll: 2267; NARA series: T626; Record set: Us Census 1930; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: Americas, United States
    [3] US Census 1940 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 37341234; SheetNumberLetter: 4B; EdCode: 66-8; Enumeration Description: Civil District 6, Troy Town; NARA roll: 3925; NARA series: T627; Record set: Us Census 1940; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: Americas, United States
    [4] Social Security Death Index - Findmypast, Record set: Social Security Death Index; Subcategory: Civil Deaths & Burials; Category: Birth, Marriage & Death (Parish Registers); Collections from: Americas, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Jun 1948
    Event Place: Troy, Obion County, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Obion, Tennessee
    Record Source: US Census 1920 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 94348167; Record set: Us Census 1920; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: Americas, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1920
    Event Place: Obion, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: US Census 1920 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 94348167; Record set: Us Census 1920; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: Americas, United States

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1930
    Event Place: District 06, Obion, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] US Census 1930 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 1134598877; NARA roll: 2267; NARA series: T626; Record set: Us Census 1930; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: Americas, United States
    [2] US Census 1930 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 1134598877; NARA roll: 2267; NARA series: T626; Record set: Us Census 1930; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: Americas, United States
    [3] US Census 1930 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 1134598877; NARA roll: 2267; NARA series: T626; Record set: Us Census 1930; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: Americas, United States

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Troy, Obion, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: US Census 1940 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 37341234; SheetNumberLetter: 4B; EdCode: 66-8; Enumeration Description: Civil District 6, Troy Town; NARA roll: 3925; NARA series: T627; Record set: Us Census 1940; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: Americas, United States

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1943
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source:
    [1] World War II Army Enlistment Records - Findmypast, Source: Civil Life; Record set: World War II Army Enlistment Records; Subcategory: Second World War; Category: Military Service & Conflict; Collections from: Americas, United States
    [2] World War 2 Allies Collection - Findmypast, Record set: World War 2 Allies Collection; Subcategory: Second World War; Category: Military Service & Conflict; Collections from: Americas, Australia & New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, United States, Overseas Unknown

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1943
    Record Source: World War II Army Enlistment Records - Findmypast, Source: Civil Life; Record set: World War II Army Enlistment Records; Subcategory: Second World War; Category: Military Service & Conflict; Collections from: Americas, United States

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source:
    [1] US Census 1940 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 37341234; SheetNumberLetter: 4B; EdCode: 66-8; Enumeration Description: Civil District 6, Troy Town; NARA roll: 3925; NARA series: T627; Record set: Us Census 1940; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: Americas, United States
    [2] US Census 1930 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 1134598877; NARA roll: 2267; NARA series: T626; Record set: Us Census 1930; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: Americas, United States
    [3] World War II Army Enlistment Records - Findmypast, Source: Civil Life; Record set: World War II Army Enlistment Records; Subcategory: Second World War; Category: Military Service & Conflict; Collections from: Americas, United States

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 06, Obion, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: US Census 1930 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 1134598877; NARA roll: 2267; NARA series: T626; Record set: Us Census 1930; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: Americas, United States

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Troy, Obion, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: US Census 1940 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 37341234; SheetNumberLetter: 4B; EdCode: 66-8; Enumeration Description: Civil District 6, Troy Town; NARA roll: 3925; NARA series: T627; Record set: Us Census 1940; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: Americas, United States

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 23 Jun 1943
    Record Source: World War 2 Allies Collection - Findmypast, Record set: World War 2 Allies Collection; Subcategory: Second World War; Category: Military Service & Conflict; Collections from: Americas, Australia & New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, United States, Overseas Unknown
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