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Elihu Wells 1862–1937 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 January 1862

Birth Location: Kentucky, United States of America

Death Date: 1 Nov 1937

Death Location: Fowler, Otero County, Colorado, United States of America

Father: Larkin Wells

Mother: Catharine Wells

Spouse(s): Synthia Wells

Children(s): Katie Wells, Rubie Wells, S Wells

The story of Elihu Wells began in 1862 in Kentucky, United States of America. In 1870, Elihu Wells resided in Maggard, Hazard, Perry, Kentucky, USA. In 1880, Elihu Wells resided in Crab Orchard, Lincoln, Kentucky, USA. Elihu Wells married Synthia A Wells, and had children including Katie Wells, Rubie Wells, S B Wells. Elihu Wells passed away in 1937 in Fowler, Otero County, Colorado, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Elihu Wells began in 1862 in Kentucky, United States of America.
  • In 1870, Elihu Wells resided in Maggard, Hazard, Perry, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1880, Elihu Wells resided in Crab Orchard, Lincoln, Kentucky, USA.
  • Elihu Wells married Synthia A Wells, and had children including Katie Wells, Rubie Wells, S B Wells.
  • Elihu Wells passed away in 1937 in Fowler, Otero County, Colorado, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Larkin Wells
1840–1929
Birth Location: Wise County, Virginia, USA
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Catharine Wells
1843–1923
Birth Location: Harlan, Harlan County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Synthia Wells
1866–1938
Birth Location: Lincoln County, Kentucky, United States of America
SW

Children(s)

Katie Wells
1893–1971
Birth Location: Kentucky
KW
Rubie Wells
1898–1986
Birth Location: Kentucky
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S Wells
1890–1957
Birth Location: Crab Orchard, Kentucky, USA
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Elihu Wells's Ancestors

Self
Elihu Wells
1862–1937
Birth Place: Kentucky, United States of America
Parents
Larkin K. Wells
1840–1929
Wise County, Virginia, USA
Catharine Wells
1843–1923
Harlan, Harlan County, Kentucky, United States of America
Grandparents
Henry (M) Lewis
1819–1875
Harlan, Kentucky, United States
Clarinda Lewis
1824–1896
Harlan County, Kentucky, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Wilson Lewis
1841–
Margaret Mcdonald
1795–1850
Simeon Sr
1800–1865
Nancy Wilson
1798–1876
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Lewis
1810–1880
Martha Fields
1810–1880
Henry MacDonald
1770–1796
Sarah HICKLIN
1768–1850

Elihu Wells's Descendants

1.
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Elihu Wells (31 January 1862–1 Nov 1937) m. Synthia (A) Wells (9 December 1866–15 January 1938)
  1. 1. Katie Wells 1893–1971 m. Robert Holmes 1888–1975 m. Charles (C Wells) Jr 1893–1957
    1. 1. Robert (Stewart) Holmes 1924–1985 m. Adair (J.) Krupiika 1924–2008
    2. 2. James (Reid) Holmes 1928–1988
    3. 3. Dolly (Catherine) Little 1922–1981 m. Eugene (N) Little 1921–1985
      1. 1. Katherine (Ann) Little 1943–1952
  2. 2. Rubie Wells 1898–1986 m. Leslie Twiford 1900–1952
    1. 1. Cecile Shurtleff 1924–2004 m. Daniel (Duward) Shurtleff –1997
    2. 2. Phyllis Allison 1929–2000 m. Harold (E.) Allison 1930–1998
    3. 3. Betty Dunham 1919–2004 m. James Dunham 1923–2016
      1. 1. Robert (Craig) Dunham 1946–2004
  3. 3. S (B) Wells 1890–1957 m. Mable Wells 1908–1987
    1. 1. Paul (Lee) Wells 1926–2010 m. Patricia (Ann) McDowell 1935–2010
    2. 2. Lewis (Eugene) Wells 1928–2015 m. Mary (Claire) Wilson 1932–2020
      1. 1. Kay McKenna 1951–2021
    3. 3. Charles (W) Wells 1930–1992 m. Bernice (Irene) Moll 1919–2015

Elihu Wells's Timeline

13 Records

1862
31 January 1862
Birth of Elihu Wells in Kentucky, United States of America
Kentucky, United States of America
1870
1870
Age 8
Elihu Wells resided here in Maggard, Hazard, Perry, Kentucky, USA
Maggard, Hazard, Perry, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 18
Elihu Wells resided here in Crab Orchard, Lincoln, Kentucky, USA
Crab Orchard, Lincoln, Kentucky, USA
1885
1 Mar 1885
Age 23
Elihu Wells resided here in Belleville, Republic, Kansas, USA
Belleville, Republic, Kansas, USA
1892
26 Feb 1892
Age 30
Elihu Wells resided here in Stanford, Kentucky, USA
Stanford, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 38
Elihu Wells resided here in Crab Orchard, Lincoln, Kentucky, USA
Crab Orchard, Lincoln, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 48
Elihu Wells resided here in Oak Dale, Noble, Oklahoma, USA
Oak Dale, Noble, Oklahoma, USA
1920
1920
Age 58
Elihu Wells resided here in Lost Creek, Garden, Nebraska, USA
Lost Creek, Garden, Nebraska, USA
1923
15 Feb 1923
Age 61
Elihu Wells resided here in Lewellen, Nebraska, USA
Lewellen, Nebraska, USA
1924
4 Sep 1924
Age 62
Elihu Wells resided here in Osceola, Missouri, USA
Osceola, Missouri, USA
1928
1928
Age 66
Elihu Wells resided here in Covington, Kentucky, USA
Covington, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 68
Elihu Wells resided here in Johnson, Johnson, Polk, Missouri, USA
Johnson, Johnson, Polk, Missouri, USA
1937
1 Nov 1937
Age 75
Death of Elihu Wells
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 January 1862
    Event Place: Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Tree, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1885 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: KS1885_113; Line: 24
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lost Creek, Garden, Nebraska; Roll: T625_991; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 122
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Johnson, Polk, Missouri; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0010; FHL microfilm: 2340954
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Crab Orchard, Lincoln, Kentucky; Roll: 428; Page: 218a; Enumeration District: 068
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Maggard, Perry, Kentucky; Roll: M593_494; Page: 582A
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Crab Orchard, Lincoln, Kentucky; Roll: 538; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0034
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Oak Dale, Noble, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1264; Page: 8b; Enumeration District: 0145; FHL microfilm: 1375277
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Maggard, Hazard, Perry, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Maggard, Perry, Kentucky; Roll: M593_494; Page: 582A

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Crab Orchard, Lincoln, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Crab Orchard, Lincoln, Kentucky; Roll: 428; Page: 218a; Enumeration District: 068

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Mar 1885
    Event Place: Belleville, Republic, Kansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1885 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: KS1885_113; Line: 24
    [2] U.S., Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; Record of Appointment of Postmasters, 1832-Sept. 30, 1971; Record Group: Records of the Post Office Department; Record Group Number: 28; Series: M841; Roll Number: 45
    [3] U.S., Register of Civil, Military, and Naval Service, 1863-1959

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 26 Feb 1892
    Event Place: Stanford, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Interior Journal; Publication Date: 26 Feb 1892; Publication Place: Stanford, Kentucky, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Crab Orchard, Lincoln, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Crab Orchard, Lincoln, Kentucky; Roll: 538; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0034

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Oak Dale, Noble, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Oak Dale, Noble, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1264; Page: 8b; Enumeration District: 0145; FHL microfilm: 1375277

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lost Creek, Garden, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lost Creek, Garden, Nebraska; Roll: T625_991; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 122

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 15 Feb 1923
    Event Place: Lewellen, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: Nebraska, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Lewellen Optimist; Publication Date: 15 Feb 1923; Publication Place: Lewellen, Nebraska, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 4 Sep 1924
    Event Place: Osceola, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: Missouri, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, St. Clair County Democrat; Publication Date: 4 Sep 1924; Publication Place: Osceola, Missouri, USA

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1928
    Event Place: Covington, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Johnson, Johnson, Polk, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Johnson, Polk, Missouri; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0010; FHL microfilm: 2340954

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Nov 1937
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Fowler, Otero County, Colorado, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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