YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Ellen Lydia Wells 1848–1927 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Feb 1848

Birth Location: Saxmundham, Suffolk, England

Death Date: 12 Oct 1927

Death Location: Auckland, Auckland Council, Auckland, New Zealand

Father: James Wells

Mother: Frances Seaman

Spouse(s): Ebenezer Fitness

Children(s): Thornton Fitness

Ellen Lydia Wells was born in 1848 in Saxmundham, Suffolk, England, the child of James Wells And Frances Seaman. Ellen Lydia Wells married Ebenezer Fitness, and had children including Thornton Stevenson Fitness. Ellen Lydia Wells passed away in 1927 in Auckland, Auckland Council, Auckland, New Zealand.

Find more search results for Ellen Wells
EW

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Ellen Lydia Wells was born in 1848 in Saxmundham, Suffolk, England, the child of James Wells And Frances Seaman.
  • Ellen Lydia Wells married Ebenezer Fitness, and had children including Thornton Stevenson Fitness.
  • Ellen Lydia Wells passed away in 1927 in Auckland, Auckland Council, Auckland, New Zealand.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Ellen Wells's Ancestors

Self
Ellen Wells
1848–1927
Birth Place: Saxmundham, Suffolk, England
Parents
James Wells
1801–1869
Dennington, Suffolk Coastal District, Suffolk, England
Frances Seaman
1806–1897
Suffolk, England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Ellen Wells's Descendants

1.
EW
Ellen (Lydia) Wells (26 Feb 1848–12 Oct 1927) m. Ebenezer Fitness (9 Aug 1843–17 Jul 1927)
  1. 1. Thornton (Stevenson) Fitness 1893–1960 m. Ivy (Esther) Keats 1894–1983
    1. 1. Muriel (Dulcie) Fitness 1920–2012 m. Harold (Francis) Goldup 1916–1993

Ellen Wells's Timeline

4 Records

1848
26 Feb 1848
Birth of Ellen Lydia Wells in Saxmundham, Suffolk, England
Saxmundham, Suffolk, England
1866
15 May 1866
Age 18
Ellen Lydia Wells was married in Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand
1870
08 Feb 1870
Age 22
Ellen Lydia Wells was married in Baptist Tabernacle, Queen St, Auckland, New Zealand
Baptist Tabernacle, Queen St, Auckland, New Zealand
1927
12 Oct 1927
Age 79
Death of Ellen Lydia Wells in Drury, Auckland, New Zealand
Drury, Auckland, New Zealand

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Feb 1848
    Event Place: Saxmundham, Suffolk, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [2] New Zealand, Cemetery Records, New Zealand Society of Genealogists Incorporated; Auckland, New Zealand; New Zealand Cemetery Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 15 May 1866
    Event Place: Auckland, New Zealand

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 08 Feb 1870
    Event Place: Baptist Tabernacle, Queen St, Auckland, New Zealand

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Oct 1927
    Event Place: Drury, Auckland, New Zealand
    Record Source:
    [1] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [2] New Zealand, Cemetery Records, New Zealand Society of Genealogists Incorporated; Auckland, New Zealand; New Zealand Cemetery Records

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Auckland, Auckland Council, Auckland, New Zealand
    Record Source:
    [1] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [2] New Zealand, Cemetery Records, New Zealand Society of Genealogists Incorporated; Auckland, New Zealand; New Zealand Cemetery Records

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE