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Elizabeth Elen 'Betty' Wells 1858–1925 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 Aug 1858

Birth Location: Sevier County, Tennessee

Death Date: 7 Dec 1925

Death Location: Wofford, Whitley, Kentucky

Father: JOHN Wells

Mother: CELIA Cagle

Spouse(s): John Chapman

Children(s): Joseph Wells, Mincey Wells, Millard Chapman, John Chapman, Mary Chapman, Maynard Chapman, Della Chapman, Parley Chapman

Elizabeth Elen 'Betty' Wells was born in 1858 in Sevier County, Tennessee, the child of John Walker Wells And Celia Caldonia Cagle. In 1860, Elizabeth Elen 'Betty' Wells resided in District 10, Sevier, Tennessee, United States. In 1870, Elizabeth Elen 'Betty' Wells resided in District 1, Union, Tennessee, United States. Elizabeth Elen 'Betty' Wells married John Chapman, and had children including Della Chapman, John Henry Henry Chapman, Joseph Wells, Mary Margaret Maggie Chapman, Maynard Chapman, Millard Chapman, Mincey Jane Janey Wells, Parley Chapman, Unknown Chapman. Elizabeth Elen 'Betty' Wells passed away in 1925 in Wofford, Whitley, Kentucky.

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Biography

  • Elizabeth Elen 'Betty' Wells was born in 1858 in Sevier County, Tennessee, the child of John Walker Wells And Celia Caldonia Cagle.
  • In 1860, Elizabeth Elen 'Betty' Wells resided in District 10, Sevier, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1870, Elizabeth Elen 'Betty' Wells resided in District 1, Union, Tennessee, United States.
  • Elizabeth Elen 'Betty' Wells married John Chapman, and had children including Della Chapman, John Henry Henry Chapman, Joseph Wells, Mary Margaret Maggie Chapman, Maynard Chapman, Millard Chapman, Mincey Jane Janey Wells, Parley Chapman, Unknown Chapman.
  • Elizabeth Elen 'Betty' Wells passed away in 1925 in Wofford, Whitley, Kentucky.

Immediate Family

Parents

JOHN Wells
1827–1913
Birth Location: Blount County, Tennessee
JW
CELIA Cagle
1832–1914
Birth Location: Sevier County, Tennessee
CC

Spouses(s)

John Chapman
1858–1935
Birth Location: Campbell County, Tennessee
JC

Children(s)

Joseph Wells
1881–1976
Birth Location: Habersham, Campbell, Tennessee
JW
Mincey Wells
1883–1968
Birth Location: Campbell County, Tennessee
MW
Millard Chapman
1888–1968
Birth Location: Campbell County, Tennessee
MC
John Chapman
1891–1936
Birth Location: Fincastle, Campbell, Tennessee
JC
Mary Chapman
1893–1983
Birth Location: Campbell County, Tennessee
MC
Maynard Chapman
1897–1983
Birth Location: Well Spring, Campbell, Tennessee
MC
Della Chapman
1900–1998
Birth Location: Campbell County, Tennessee
DC
Parley Chapman
1900–2002
Birth Location: Campbell County, Tennessee
PC

Elizabeth Wells's Ancestors

Self
Elizabeth Wells
1858–1925
Birth Place: Sevier County, 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

Elizabeth Wells's Descendants

1.
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Elizabeth (Elen 'Betty') Wells (31 Aug 1858–7 Dec 1925) m. John Chapman (23 Feb 1858–7 Dec 1935)
  1. 1. Joseph Wells 1881–1976 m. Kissah ('Kizzy') Sharp 1886–1919 m. Birdie Housley 1898–1946
    1. 1. Floy (Augusta Wells) Sr 1906–1984 m. Flora Bridges 1903–1999
    2. 2. Archie (Venvert) Wells 1909–1978 m. Minnie (Marie) Campbell 1904–1977
    3. 3. Alonzo Wells 1914–1971
    4. 4. Grace Wells 1911–1948 m. Everette (Cecil) Lowe 1911–1983
    5. 5. Anna (Mae) Wells 1933–1997 m. Barton (B Bowman) Sr 1924–2002 m. James (Milton) Lee 1922–
    6. 6. R (L) Wells 1926–1992 m. Freda (Joyce) Caldwell 1929–2002
    7. 7. Everett (L) Wells 1935–2000 m. Eva (Mae) Brown 1936–2014
    8. 8. Roy (Earl) Wells 1937–2018
    9. 9. James (Mac) Wells 1928–2010 m. Margaret (Mary) Howlett 1927–1997
    10. 10. Floyd (Hugh) Wells 1931–2009 m. Mildred (I.) Simpson 1934–2008
    11. 11. Joe (Boy Wells) Jr 1921–1923
  2. 2. Mincey (Jane 'Janey') Wells 1883–1968 m. Mitchell (C 'Mike') Miller 1875–1957
    1. 1. Unknown Miller 1900–
    2. 2. Unknown Miller 1910–
    3. 3. Leonard Miller 1904–1981 m. Willmida Foust 1907–1997
    4. 4. Carl Miller 1909–1962
    5. 5. Lee (Otis) Miller 1917–1997 m. Kathryn ('Kay') Wright 1926–1979
    6. 6. Oscar (Miller) Sr 1900–1968 m. Helen (Almeda) Ault 1905–1989
  3. 3. Millard Chapman 1888–1968 m. Rosa Goins 1891–1991
    1. 1. James (Elbert) Chapman 1915–2000 m. Adra (Arizona) Whited 1915–1988
  4. 4. John (Henry 'Henry') Chapman 1891–1936 m. Nancy (Lou 'Lou') Baxter 1895–1920 m. Grace (Kathleen 'Gracie') Evans 1899–1969
    1. 1. Pansy (Marie 'Marie') Chapman 1924–2015 m. Alex (Monroe) Harris 1922–1983
  5. 5. Mary (Margaret 'Maggie') Chapman 1893–1983 m. William (Wheeler 'Wheeler') Sharp 1889–1970
    1. 1. Verna (Dean) Sharp 1917–1999 m. Henry (Alex) Jackson 1920–
      1. 1. Henrietta Jackson 1942–1998
    2. 2. Hazel (Marie) Sharp 1923–2002 m. Thomas (Henry Lewis) Sr 1921–1988
  6. 6. Maynard Chapman 1897–1983 m. Clara Robinson 1908–1980
    1. 1. Mary (Lou) Chapman 1931–2005 m. John Finley 1931–1985 m. Paul Dacko 1893–1963
  7. 7. Della Chapman 1900–1998 m. William (Walter) Lampkin 1881–1937 m. W (Guy) Lewis 1898–1966
  8. 8. Parley Chapman 1900–2002 m. James (S) Solomon 1878–1963
    1. 1. Marie Solomon 1923–2020 m. Roderick (Waring 'Roddie') Edmonds 1919–1985 m. Kenneth (Lee) Smith 1923–2014

Elizabeth Wells's Timeline

7 Records

1858
31 Aug 1858
Birth of Elizabeth Elen 'Betty' Wells in Sevier County, Tennessee
Sevier County, Tennessee
1860
1860 Federal Census
Age 2
Elizabeth Elen 'Betty' Wells resided here in District 10, Sevier, Tennessee, United States
District 10, Sevier, Tennessee, United States
1870
1870 Federal Census Maynardville
Age 12
Elizabeth Elen 'Betty' Wells resided here in District 1, Union, Tennessee, United States
District 1, Union, Tennessee, United States
1880
1880
Age 22
Elizabeth Elen 'Betty' Wells resided here in Glenn, Campbell, Tennessee, United States
Glenn, Campbell, Tennessee, United States
1910
1910
Age 52
Elizabeth Elen 'Betty' Wells resided here in Gatliff, Campbell, Tennessee
Gatliff, Campbell, Tennessee
1920
1920
Age 62
Elizabeth Elen 'Betty' Wells resided here in Civil District 5, Campbell, Tennessee
Civil District 5, Campbell, Tennessee
1925
7 Dec 1925
Age 67
Death of Elizabeth Elen 'Betty' Wells in Wofford, Whitley, Kentucky
Wofford, Whitley, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 Aug 1858
    Event Place: Sevier County, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 5, Campbell, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1730; Page: 34B; Enumeration District: 49; Image: .
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Glenn, Campbell, Tennessee; Roll: 1246; Family History Film: 1255246; Page: 421D; Enumeration District: 122; Image: .
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 1, Union, Tennessee; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 10, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: 340; Image: 179.
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Gatliff, Campbell, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1492; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 49; Image: 494.
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Kentucky, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860 Federal Census
    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: 340; Image: 179.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870 Federal Census Maynardville
    Event Place: District 1, Union, Tennessee, United States
    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: 1246; Family History Film: 1255246; Page: 421D; Enumeration District: 122; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Gatliff, Campbell, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Gatliff, Campbell, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1492; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 49; Image: 494.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 5, Campbell, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 5, Campbell, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1730; Page: 34B; Enumeration District: 49; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Dec 1925
    Event Place: Wofford, Whitley, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Kentucky, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Wofford, Whitley, Kentucky
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