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Elizabeth "Lizzy" "Betsy" Wells 1838 – 1908 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 July 1838

Birth Location: Greensburg, Decatur, Indiana USA

Death Date: 7 June 1908

Death Location: Davis, Iowa, United States

Father: John Wells

Mother: Achsah Tanner

Spouse(s): Mozingo None, James Mozingo

Children(s): E Mozingo, Minerva Mozingo, E Mozingo, Minerva Mozingo

In 1838, Elizabeth "Lizzy" "Betsy" Wells entered the world in Greensburg, Decatur, Indiana USA, born to John Haston Wells and Achsah "Axy" Jane WELLS Tanner. In 1850, Elizabeth "Lizzy" "Betsy" Wells resided in Clay, Decatur, Indiana. In 1860, Elizabeth "Lizzy" "Betsy" Wells resided in Grove, Davis, Iowa, United States. Elizabeth "Lizzy" "Betsy" Wells married Mozingo, James Harvey Mozingo, and had children including E J Mozingo, Minerva Mozingo, E J Mozingo, Minerva Alice MUIR Mozingo. Elizabeth "Lizzy" "Betsy" Wells passed away in 1908 in Davis, Iowa, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1838, Elizabeth "Lizzy" "Betsy" Wells entered the world in Greensburg, Decatur, Indiana USA, born to John Haston Wells and Achsah "Axy" Jane WELLS Tanner.
  • In 1850, Elizabeth "Lizzy" "Betsy" Wells resided in Clay, Decatur, Indiana.
  • In 1860, Elizabeth "Lizzy" "Betsy" Wells resided in Grove, Davis, Iowa, United States.
  • Elizabeth "Lizzy" "Betsy" Wells married Mozingo, James Harvey Mozingo, and had children including E J Mozingo, Minerva Mozingo, E J Mozingo, Minerva Alice MUIR Mozingo.
  • Elizabeth "Lizzy" "Betsy" Wells passed away in 1908 in Davis, Iowa, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Wells
1801 – 1880
Birth Location: Henry, Kentucky, United States
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Achsah Tanner
1814 – 1886
Birth Location: Oldham, Henry, Kentucky, United States
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Spouses(s)

Mozingo None
Birth Location: –
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James Mozingo
1837 – 1910
Birth Location: Decatur County, Indiana, United States of America
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Children(s)

E Mozingo
1860 –
Birth Location: Iowa, USA
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Minerva Mozingo
1863 –
Birth Location: Iowa, USA
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E Mozingo
1860 –
Birth Location: Iowa, USA
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Minerva Mozingo
1863 – 1885
Birth Location: Davis County, Iowa, United States of America
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Elizabeth Wells's Ancestors

Self
Elizabeth Wells
1838 – 1908
Birth Place: Greensburg, Decatur, Indiana USA
Parents
John Haston Wells
1801 – 1880
Henry, Kentucky, United States
Achsah ("Axy" Jane WELLS) Tanner
1814 – 1886
Oldham, Henry, Kentucky, United States
Grandparents
Richard (J) Wells
1770 – 1835
Frederick County, Virginia, USA
Nancy (Elizabeth or Ann "Polly" WELLS) Hardesty
1778 – 1813
Virginia, United States
Lucius (Josiah) Tanner
1764 – 1842
South Carolina Colony
Martha ("Patsy" BRANHAM) Tanner
1777 – 1851
near Kings Mt., York County, South Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Tunis Wills
1746 – 1809
Sarah WELLS
1749 – 1785
Elisha Hardesty
1753 – 1847
Sarah Wells
1760 –
Josiah Tanner
1754 – 1807
Martha Wootten
1756 – 1851
Josiah Tanner
1754 – 1807
Martha Wooton
1756 – 1851
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Wells
1720 – 1767
Mary Holliday
1711 – 1746
Matthew Tanner
1730 – 1806
Lucy Haskins
1735 – 1809
Samuel Wooten
1726 – 1814
Sarah Callaway
1729 – 1761

Elizabeth Wells's Descendants

1.
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Elizabeth ("Lizzy" "Betsy") Wells (22 July 1838 – 7 June 1908) m. Mozingo m. James (Harvey) Mozingo (13 December 1837 – 17 January 1910)
  1. 1. E (J) Mozingo (abt 1860 – )
  2. 2. Minerva Mozingo (Abt 1863 – )
  3. 3. E (J) Mozingo (abt 1860 – )
  4. 4. Minerva (Alice MUIR) Mozingo (Abt 1863 – 26 February 1885) m. Marim (Franklin) Muir (Abt 1855 – )
    1. 1. Muir (12 Dec 1883 – )

Elizabeth Wells's Timeline

9 Records

1838
22 July 1838
Birth of Elizabeth "Lizzy" "Betsy" Wells in Greensburg, Decatur, Indiana USA
Greensburg, Decatur, Indiana USA
1850
1850
Age 12
Elizabeth "Lizzy" "Betsy" Wells resided here in Clay, Decatur, Indiana
Clay, Decatur, Indiana
1860
1860
Age 22
Elizabeth "Lizzy" "Betsy" Wells resided here in Grove, Davis, Iowa, United States
Grove, Davis, Iowa, United States
1870
1870
Age 32
Elizabeth "Lizzy" "Betsy" Wells resided here in Grove, Davis, Iowa, United States
Grove, Davis, Iowa, United States
1880
1880
Age 42
Elizabeth "Lizzy" "Betsy" Wells resided here in Grove, Davis, Iowa, United States
Grove, Davis, Iowa, United States
1885
1885
Age 47
Elizabeth "Lizzy" "Betsy" Wells resided here in Davis, Iowa
Davis, Iowa
1900
1900
Age 62
Elizabeth "Lizzy" "Betsy" Wells resided here in Grove, Davis, Iowa, USA
Grove, Davis, Iowa, USA
1908
7 June 1908
Age 70
Death of Elizabeth "Lizzy" "Betsy" Wells in Davis, Iowa, United States
Davis, Iowa, United States
1908
7 June 1908
Age 70
Death of Elizabeth "Lizzy" "Betsy" Wells in Davis, Iowa, United States
Davis, Iowa, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 July 1838
    Event Place: Greensburg, Decatur, Indiana USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Grove, Davis, Iowa; Roll: 336; Family History Film: 1254336; Page: 161B; Enumeration District: 053; Image: 0103.
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Grove, Davis, Iowa; Roll: M593_386; Page: 80B; Image: 166; Family History Library Film: 545885
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Grove, Davis, Iowa; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 1240427
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Grove, Davis, Iowa; Roll: M653_317; Page: 1000; Image: 488; Family History Library Film: 803317
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Clay, Decatur, Indiana; Roll: M432_142; Page: 34B; Image: 73
    [7] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [9] Web: Missouri, Find A Grave Index, 1812-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Clay, Decatur, Indiana
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Clay, Decatur, Indiana; Roll: M432_142; Page: 34B; Image: 73

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Grove, Davis, Iowa, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Grove, Davis, Iowa; Roll: M653_317; Page: 1000; Image: 488; Family History Library Film: 803317

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Grove, Davis, Iowa, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Grove, Davis, Iowa; Roll: M593_386; Page: 80B; Image: 166; Family History Library Film: 545885

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Grove, Davis, Iowa, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Grove, Davis, Iowa; Roll: 336; Family History Film: 1254336; Page: 161B; Enumeration District: 053; Image: 0103.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1885
    Event Place: Davis, Iowa
    Record Source: Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Grove, Davis, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Grove, Davis, Iowa; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 1240427

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 June 1908
    Event Place: Davis, Iowa, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 June 1908
    Event Place: Davis, Iowa, United States
    Record Source: Web: Missouri, Find A Grave Index, 1812-2011

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Barker Cemetery, Hitt, Scotland County, Missouri, USA

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hitt, Scotland County, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: Web: Missouri, Find A Grave Index, 1812-2011

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hitt, Scotland County, Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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