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Edward 'Edd' Wells 1926–2004 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Dec 1926

Birth Location: La Follette, Campbell, Tennessee

Death Date: 7 Apr 2004

Death Location: Demory, Campbell, Tennessee

Father: James Wells

Mother: Minta Harris

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1926, Edward 'Edd' Wells entered the world in La Follette, Campbell, Tennessee, born to James Wells And Minta Ann Minnie Harris. In 1930, Edward 'Edd' Wells resided in District 1, Campbell, Tennessee. In 1935, Edward 'Edd' Wells resided in Campbell, Tennessee. Edward 'Edd' Wells married Helen Riggs, Levella King. Edward 'Edd' Wells passed away in 2004 in Demory, Campbell, Tennessee.

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Biography

  • In 1926, Edward 'Edd' Wells entered the world in La Follette, Campbell, Tennessee, born to James Wells And Minta Ann Minnie Harris.
  • In 1930, Edward 'Edd' Wells resided in District 1, Campbell, Tennessee.
  • In 1935, Edward 'Edd' Wells resided in Campbell, Tennessee.
  • Edward 'Edd' Wells married Helen Riggs, Levella King.
  • Edward 'Edd' Wells passed away in 2004 in Demory, Campbell, Tennessee.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Wells
1880–1955
Birth Location: Lost Creek, Union, Tennessee
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Minta Harris
1885–1938
Birth Location: Campbell County, Tennessee
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Edward Wells's Ancestors

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Edward Wells
1926–2004
Birth Place: La Follette, Campbell, Tennessee
Parents
James Wells
1880–1955
Lost Creek, Union, Tennessee
Minta (Ann 'Minnie') Harris
1885–1938
Campbell County, Tennessee
Grandparents
ELIJAH (George) Wells
1856–1946
Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee
AMERICA Sweat
1860–1934
Lost Creek, Union, Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
JOHN Wells
1827–1913
CELIA Cagle
1832–1914
JOHN Sr
1819–1934
MARY McCarty
1820–1934
2nd-Great-Grandparents
GEORGE Wells
1764–1858
WILLIAM Jr
1790–1850
SARAH Brewer
1790–
WILLIAM Sweat
1776–1873
LUCINDA Goins
1790–1860
DABNEY McCarty
1795–1850
CATHERINE
1798–1881

Edward Wells's Timeline

5 Records

1926
9 Dec 1926
Birth of Edward 'Edd' Wells in La Follette, Campbell, Tennessee
La Follette, Campbell, Tennessee
1930
1930
Age 4
Edward 'Edd' Wells resided here in District 1, Campbell, Tennessee
District 1, Campbell, Tennessee
1935
1935
Age 9
Edward 'Edd' Wells resided here in Campbell, Tennessee
Campbell, Tennessee
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 14
Edward 'Edd' Wells resided here in Campbell, Tennessee, USA
Campbell, Tennessee, USA
2004
7 Apr 2004
Age 78
Death of Edward 'Edd' Wells in La Follette, Campbell, Tennessee
La Follette, Campbell, Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Dec 1926
    Event Place: La Follette, Campbell, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Campbell, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3876; Page: 25A; Enumeration District: 7-4
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 367-30-4925; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 1, Campbell, Tennessee; Roll: 2235; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 7; Image: 327.0.
    [4] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication Date: 04 19 2004; Publication Place: West Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [7] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016
    [8] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1796-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 1, Campbell, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 1, Campbell, Tennessee; Roll: 2235; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 7; Image: 327.0.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Campbell, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Campbell, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3876; Page: 25A; Enumeration District: 7-4

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Campbell, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Campbell, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3876; Page: 25A; Enumeration District: 7-4

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Apr 2004
    Event Place: La Follette, Campbell, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 367-30-4925; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication Date: 04 19 2004; Publication Place: West Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [5] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016
    [6] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1796-2011

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Demory, Campbell, Tennessee
    Record Source: Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1796-2011
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