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ELIJAH George Wells 1856–1946 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Jul 1856

Birth Location: Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee

Death Date: 16 Apr 1946

Death Location: Anderson County, Tennessee

Father: JOHN Wells

Mother: CELIA Cagle

Spouse(s): AMERICA Sweat, Martha Housley

Children(s): JOHN Wells, Jesse Wells, Meshach Wells, Shadrach Wells, James Wells, Abednego Wells, Bradford Wells, Mossie Wells, Letcher Wells, Foster Wells, Dewey Wells, Catherine Wells, Esker Wells, Infant Wells

ELIJAH George Wells was born in 1856 in Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee, the child of John Walker Wells And Celia Caldonia Cagle. In 1860, ELIJAH George Wells resided in District 10, Sevier, Tennessee, United States. In 1870, ELIJAH George Wells resided in Maynardville, Union, Tennessee. ELIJAH George Wells married America Sweat, Martha Ann Housley, and had children including Abednego Wells, Bradford Brad Wells, Catherine E Wells, Dewey Commodore Wells, Esker Wells, Foster Wells, Infant Daughter Wells, James Wells, Jesse Wells, John Boyd John Boy Wells, Letcher G Wells, Meshach Wells, Mossie Wells, Shadrach Wells. ELIJAH George Wells passed away in 1946 in Anderson County, Tennessee.

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Biography

  • ELIJAH George Wells was born in 1856 in Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee, the child of John Walker Wells And Celia Caldonia Cagle.
  • In 1860, ELIJAH George Wells resided in District 10, Sevier, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1870, ELIJAH George Wells resided in Maynardville, Union, Tennessee.
  • ELIJAH George Wells married America Sweat, Martha Ann Housley, and had children including Abednego Wells, Bradford Brad Wells, Catherine E Wells, Dewey Commodore Wells, Esker Wells, Foster Wells, Infant Daughter Wells, James Wells, Jesse Wells, John Boyd John Boy Wells, Letcher G Wells, Meshach Wells, Mossie Wells, Shadrach Wells.
  • ELIJAH George Wells passed away in 1946 in Anderson County, Tennessee.

Immediate Family

Parents

JOHN Wells
1827–1913
Birth Location: Blount County, Tennessee
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CELIA Cagle
1832–1914
Birth Location: Sevier County, Tennessee
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Spouses(s)

AMERICA Sweat
1860–1934
Birth Location: Lost Creek, Union, Tennessee
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Martha Housley
1850–1935
Birth Location: Fincastle, Campbell, Tennessee
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Children(s)

JOHN Wells
1889–1965
Birth Location: Lost Creek, Union, Tennessee
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Jesse Wells
1879–1879
Birth Location: Lost Creek, Union, Tennessee
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Meshach Wells
1899–1934
Birth Location: Lost Creek, Union, Tennessee
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Shadrach Wells
1899–1934
Birth Location: Lost Creek, Union, Tennessee
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James Wells
1880–1955
Birth Location: Lost Creek, Union, Tennessee
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Abednego Wells
1899–1934
Birth Location: Lost Creek, Union, Tennessee
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Bradford Wells
1883–1957
Birth Location: Lost Creek, Union, Tennessee
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Mossie Wells
1894–1938
Birth Location: Lost Creek, Union, Tennessee
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Letcher Wells
1893–1973
Birth Location: Lost Creek, Union, Tennessee
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Foster Wells
1895–1977
Birth Location: Lost Creek, Union, Tennessee
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Dewey Wells
1898–1940
Birth Location: Lost Creek, Union, Tennessee
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Catherine Wells
1902–1975
Birth Location: Lost Creek, Union, Tennessee
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Esker Wells
1895–1965
Birth Location: Lost Creek, Union, Tennessee
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Infant Wells
1902–1934
Birth Location: Lost Creek, Union, Tennessee
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ELIJAH Wells's Ancestors

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ELIJAH Wells
1856–1946
Birth Place: Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee
Parents
JOHN Walker Wells
1827–1913
Blount County, Tennessee
CELIA (Caldonia) Cagle
1832–1914
Sevier County, Tennessee
Grandparents
GEORGE Wells
1764–1858
Rowan County, Colonial North Carolina
WILLIAM (Columbus Cagle) Jr
1790–1850
Moore County, North Carolina
SARAH Brewer
1790–
Sevier County, Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
WILLIAM Sr
1754–1852
MARY Barrett
1759–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
HEINRICH Cagle
1730–1802
CATERANA (Seÿtz)
1732–1819
WILLIAM Barrett
1728–
PATIENCE
1732–1796

ELIJAH Wells's Descendants

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ELIJAH (George) Wells (18 Jul 1856–16 Apr 1946) m. AMERICA Sweat (28 Apr 1860–22 Nov 1934) m. Martha (Ann) Housley (18 Nov 1850–18 Oct 1935)
  1. 1. JOHN (Boyd 'John Boy') Wells 1889–1965 m. ELIZABETH (Ann 'Bettie Ann') Maxwell 1884–1934 m. Mary (Alice) Boruff 1881–1948
    1. 1. LONAS Wells 1908–2001 m. BEATRICE (Mary) Hogan 1906–1998 m. Jessie (Lou) Goodner 1914–1998
      1. 1. Paul (Richard) Wells 1947–2022 m. Concepcion (Maria 'Connie') Gonzales 1946–2007
      2. 2. JoAnn Wells 1933–2021 m. Earl (Monroe) Messer 1929–2011
      3. 3. Jimmie (Lee) Wells 1935–1999 m. Carol (Sue) Teague 1942–2009 m. Barbara (Jeanette 'Jeanette') Woody 1939–1986
      4. 4. Robert (Leon) Wells 1936–2018 m. Rene (Lea) Haney 1935–1979
    2. 2. Mary Wells 1911– m. Clarence (Haskel) Haney 1908–1994
    3. 3. James ('Jim\Jimmy') Wells 1918–1967
    4. 4. Ada (Caroline) Wells 1916–2003 m. Ray Wilson 1902– m. Peter (Albert) Carpenter 1919–2005
      1. 1. (ADOPTED) (Anthony F 'Tony') Carpenter 1951–2013
      2. 2. (ADOPTED) (Vaughn Theodore 'Teddy') Carpenter 1951–2020
    5. 5. Magdalene (Marie) Wells 1926–2025 m. Hugh (Barton 'Bart') Disney 1922–1996
      1. 1. Paulette Disney 1948–2018
    6. 6. Hazel Wells 1921–1934
    7. 7. Nelly Wells 1924–1924
    8. 8. John ('Johnnie' Wells) Jr 1920–1934
    9. 9. Moses Wells 1909–
    10. 10. Charles ('Charlie') Wells 1916–1934
  2. 2. Jesse Wells 1879–1879
  3. 3. Meshach Wells 1899–1934
  4. 4. Shadrach Wells 1899–1934
  5. 5. James Wells 1880–1955 m. Minta (Ann 'Minnie') Harris 1885–1938
    1. 1. Essie (Opal) Wells 1912–1999 m. Dewey (Alfred) Green 1901–1984
      1. 1. Charles (Ray) Green 1947–2019
      2. 2. Larry Green 1949–2017
      3. 3. Lonnie (Lee) Green 1946–2003
      4. 4. Bobby (Jack) Wells 1935–2015
    2. 2. Carl Wells 1914–1990 m. Irene Atkins 1919–
    3. 3. Earsel (Frances) Wells 1916–2008 m. Harley (E) Williams 1910–1962 m. James (Emmer) Shoffner 1915–1973
    4. 4. Mary (Agnes) Wells 1920–2001 m. Henry (Dudley) Summers 1900–1970
    5. 5. Milas Wells 1922–2010 m. Melvina Pennington 1926–1991
    6. 6. James (Winfred 'Winfred') Wells 1925–1994 m. Stacy (Hortense) Greene 1921–1998
    7. 7. Edward ('Edd') Wells 1926–2004
    8. 8. Ruby Wells 1930–2024
    9. 9. Maybell Wells 1919–1934
    10. 10. Conley Wells 1910–1984 m. Anna Sweat 1914–2005
      1. 1. William (Dewey) Wells 1938–2020 m. Wanda (Lucille) Standifer 1939–2005
  6. 6. Abednego Wells 1899–1934
  7. 7. Bradford ('Brad') Wells 1883–1957 m. Mossie (Lee) Elder 1893–1979
    1. 1. Geaneva Wells 1932–1934
    2. 2. Earl (Dave) Wells 1938–2018
  8. 8. Mossie Wells 1894–1938 m. Isaac Miller 1859–1929
    1. 1. Infant Miller 1918–1934
    2. 2. Elisha ((Wells)Miller) Sr 1916–1979 m. Estella (Berniece) Dial 1919–2007
      1. 1. Doris (Marie) Miller 1937–1970
      2. 2. Donald (Eugene) Miller 1941–2013
    3. 3. Clyde Miller 1922–1975 m. Novella (Gladys) Elkins 1925–2007
    4. 4. Lertie Miller 1927–2006 m. Antonio Casas 1916–2008 m. Donald (Lee) Grugel 1922–2001
    5. 5. Bertie Miller 1927–1965
    6. 6. Izoria Miller 1925–1982 m. David (W Maxwell) Jr 1925–
    7. 7. Stella Miller 1919–2012 m. Charles (Leslie) Casey 1900–1975
      1. 1. Barbara (Jane) Miller 1949–1995
    8. 8. Blaine (Henry) Miller 1920–1983 m. Orphie (Mary) Wager 1914–1967
  9. 9. Letcher (G) Wells 1893–1973 m. Rhoda (E 'Rhody') Shepherd 1893–1935
    1. 1. Elijah (A 'Eligie') Wells 1911–1972 m. Eunice (Sonie) Bridges 1916–1985
      1. 1. Geralene ('Geri') Wells 1938–2015
      2. 2. Ancil (Clayton) Wells 1942–2003
      3. 3. Edward Wells 1934–2013 m. Dora (Belle) Gann 1938–2008
    2. 2. Dewey Wells 1910–1966
    3. 3. McKinley ('Ken') Wells 1915–1986
    4. 4. Maudie Wells 1916–1935
    5. 5. Orise (Pearl) Wells 1919–1994 m. Elmer Lawson 1920–1973
      1. 1. Roy (Lee) Lawson 1948–1948
    6. 6. Lillie (May) Wells 1924–
    7. 7. Looney (Connard) Wells 1927–1999 m. Ruby Columbus 1932–2017
    8. 8. Matthew ('Matt') Wells 1926–1995 m. Beulah (Mae) Gibson 1927–2001
      1. 1. Larry (Pleasant) Wells 1950–2006
  10. 10. Foster Wells 1895–1977
  11. 11. Dewey ('Commodore') Wells 1898–1940 m. Perry (Martha) Elder 1898–1996
    1. 1. Arlene Wells 1923–1994 m. Trent (Jason) Bridges 1923–2009
    2. 2. Arlis (Burton) Wells 1925–2020 m. Joy (M) Gilmer 1930–2010
    3. 3. Donald Wells 1927–2001 m. Thelma (Francis) Nelson 1926–2000
    4. 4. William (Lee 'Billy') Wells 1933–2004 m. Willa (Jo) Cook 1934–2018
  12. 12. Catherine (E) Wells 1902–1975 m. Grant (U) Prater 1901–1969 m. Lafayette ('Fate') Brewer 1910–1981 m. John Miller 1892–1952
    1. 1. Clifford Miller 1920–1973 m. Ernestine Edwards 1921–1969
      1. 1. Kathleen (Ann) Miller 1944–2011
      2. 2. Charles (L) Miller 1946–2003
      3. 3. Clifford (Roy) Miller 1948–1996
  13. 13. Esker Wells 1895–1965 m. Harriet (Manerva 'Hattie') Elder 1895–1993
    1. 1. Gladys (Arlene) Wells 1920–2009 m. James (Carson) Melton 1921–1983
      1. 1. David (Lee) Melton 1951–2019 m. Laura (Annette 'Ann') Queener 1950–2010
    2. 2. Dennis (Hobert) Wells 1917–1963
    3. 3. Mattie (Mae) Wells 1918–1935
    4. 4. Jesse (James) Wells 1923–1968
    5. 5. Juanita (Jean) Wells 1931–1935
    6. 6. Esker (Wells) Jr 1935–1935
    7. 7. Albert (Thornton) Wells 1925–2018 m. Imogene (Lucille) Patton 1928–1995
  14. 14. Infant (Daughter) Wells 1902–1934

ELIJAH Wells's Timeline

11 Records

1856
18 Jul 1856
Birth of ELIJAH George Wells in Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee
Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee
1860
1860
Age 4
ELIJAH George Wells resided here in District 10, Sevier, Tennessee, United States
District 10, Sevier, Tennessee, United States
1870
1870
Age 14
ELIJAH George Wells resided here in Maynardville, Union, Tennessee
Maynardville, Union, Tennessee
1880
1880
Age 24
ELIJAH George Wells resided here in Glenn, Campbell, Tennessee, United States
Glenn, Campbell, Tennessee, United States
1900
1900
Age 44
ELIJAH George Wells resided here in Lost Creek, Union, Tennessee
Lost Creek, Union, Tennessee
1910
1910
Age 54
ELIJAH George Wells resided here in Civil District 5, Union, Tennessee
Civil District 5, Union, Tennessee
1920
1920
Age 64
ELIJAH George Wells resided here in Civil District 5, Union, Tennessee
Civil District 5, Union, Tennessee
1930
1930
Age 74
ELIJAH George Wells resided here in District 5, Union, Tennessee
District 5, Union, Tennessee
1934
15 Aug 1934
Age 78
ELIJAH George Wells resided here in Campbell Co, Tennessee
Campbell Co, Tennessee
1946
14 Apr 1946
Age 90
Death of ELIJAH George Wells in Oliver Springs, Anderson, Tennessee
Oliver Springs, Anderson, Tennessee
1946
16 Apr 1946
Age 90
Burial of ELIJAH George Wells in Anderson County, Tennessee
Anderson County, Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Jul 1856
    Event Place: Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1959
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] U.S., Tennessee Valley, Family Removal and Population Readjustment Case Files
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 5, Union, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1768; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 192; Image: 1194.
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 5, Union, Tennessee; Roll: 2280; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 9; Image: 518.0.
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Glenn, Campbell, Tennessee; Roll: T9_1246; Family History Film: 1255246; Page: 421.4000; Enumeration District: 122; Image: .
    [7] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 1, Union, Tennessee; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 12, Union, Tennessee; Roll: T623_1602; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 161.
    [9] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 10, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: ; Image: .
    [10] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 5, Union, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1523; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 184; Image: 1155.
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [12] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1796-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 10, Sevier, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 10, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Maynardville, Union, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 1, Union, Tennessee; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Glenn, Campbell, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Glenn, Campbell, Tennessee; Roll: T9_1246; Family History Film: 1255246; Page: 421.4000; Enumeration District: 122; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Lost Creek, Union, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 12, Union, Tennessee; Roll: T623_1602; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 161.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 5, Union, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 5, Union, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1523; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 184; Image: 1155.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 5, Union, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 5, Union, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1768; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 192; Image: 1194.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 5, Union, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 5, Union, Tennessee; Roll: 2280; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 9; Image: 518.0.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 15 Aug 1934
    Event Place: Campbell Co, Tennessee
    Record Source: U.S., Tennessee Valley, Family Removal and Population Readjustment Case Files

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Apr 1946
    Event Place: Oliver Springs, Anderson, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1959
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1796-2011

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 16 Apr 1946
    Event Place: Anderson County, Tennessee
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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