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Emma Alice Long Wells 1860 – 1946 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Jun 1860

Birth Location: Shellsburg, Benton, Iowa, United States

Death Date: 1 January 1946

Death Location: Fairview, Major, Oklahoma, USA

Father: Simpson Wells

Mother: Jane Douglass

Spouse(s): Christopher Long

Children(s): Leon Long

The story of Emma Alice Long Wells began in 1860 in Shellsburg, Benton, Iowa, United States. In 1870, Emma Alice Long Wells resided in Fayette, Linn, Iowa, United States. In 1882, Emma Alice Long Wells established residence. Emma Alice Long Wells married Christopher Ware "Chris" Long, and had children including Leon David Long. Emma Alice Long Wells passed away in 1946 in Fairview, Major, Oklahoma, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Emma Alice Long Wells began in 1860 in Shellsburg, Benton, Iowa, United States.
  • In 1870, Emma Alice Long Wells resided in Fayette, Linn, Iowa, United States.
  • In 1882, Emma Alice Long Wells established residence.
  • Emma Alice Long Wells married Christopher Ware "Chris" Long, and had children including Leon David Long.
  • Emma Alice Long Wells passed away in 1946 in Fairview, Major, Oklahoma, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Simpson Wells
1832 – 1919
Birth Location: Greensburg, Decatur County, Indiana
SW
Jane Douglass
1829 – 1930
Birth Location: Decatur, Indiana, United States
JD

Spouses(s)

Christopher Long
1860 – 1940
Birth Location: Centerville, Appanoose, Iowa, USA
CL

Children(s)

Leon Long
1882 – 1882
Birth Location: Marion, Linn, Iowa, USA
LL

Emma Wells's Ancestors

Self
Emma Wells
1860 – 1946
Birth Place: Shellsburg, Benton, Iowa, United States
Parents
Simpson Tanner Wells
1832 – 1919
Greensburg, Decatur County, Indiana
Jane (Acsah (L.F.) WELLS) Douglass
1829 – 1930
Decatur, Indiana, United States
Grandparents
John (Haston) Wells
1801 – 1880
Henry, Kentucky, United States
Achsah ("Axy" Jane WELLS) Tanner
1814 – 1886
Oldham, Henry, Kentucky, United States
Leander (Ferguson) Douglass
1805 – 1853
Montgomery, Kentucky, USA
Sarah (Sally) DOUGLASS
1807 – 1863
Montgomery County, Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
Richard Wells
1770 – 1835
Nancy Hardesty
1778 – 1813
Lucius Tanner
1764 – 1842
Martha Tanner
1777 – 1851
William Douglass
1785 – 1832
Mary Barksdale
1790 – 1872
David Douglass
1781 – 1850
Catherine (Schneider)
1782 – 1855
2nd-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
John Douglas
1748 – 1828
Mary Barksdale
1746 –
John Douglass
1755 – 1782
Mary Bryan
1758 – 1830

Emma Wells's Descendants

1.
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Emma (Alice Long) Wells (29 Jun 1860 – 1 January 1946) m. Christopher (Ware "Chris") Long (11 Jan 1860 – 4 Mar 1940)
  1. 1. Leon (David) Long (10 Nov 1882 – 1882)

Emma Wells's Timeline

12 Records

1860
29 Jun 1860
Birth of Emma Alice Long Wells in Shellsburg, Benton, Iowa, United States
Shellsburg, Benton, Iowa, United States
1870
1870
Age 10
Emma Alice Long Wells resided here in Fayette, Linn, Iowa, United States
Fayette, Linn, Iowa, United States
1882
abt 1882
Age 22
Emma Alice Long Wells resided here
None
1885
1885
Age 25
Emma Alice Long Wells resided here in Glidden, Carroll, Iowa, USA
Glidden, Carroll, Iowa, USA
1895
1895
Age 35
Emma Alice Long Wells resided here in Brooklyn, Poweshiek, Iowa
Brooklyn, Poweshiek, Iowa
1900
1900
Age 40
Emma Alice Long Wells resided here in Crowell, Woods, Oklahoma, USA
Crowell, Woods, Oklahoma, USA
1910
1910
Age 50
Emma Alice Long Wells resided here in Fairview Ward 4, Major, Oklahoma, USA
Fairview Ward 4, Major, Oklahoma, USA
1920
1920
Age 60
Emma Alice Long Wells resided here in Fairview, Major, Oklahoma, USA
Fairview, Major, Oklahoma, USA
1930
1930
Age 70
Emma Alice Long Wells resided here in Fairview, Major, Oklahoma, USA
Fairview, Major, Oklahoma, USA
1946
1 Jan 1946
Age 86
Death of Emma Alice Long Wells in Fairview, Major, Oklahoma, USA
Fairview, Major, Oklahoma, USA
1946
01 Jan 1946
Age 86
Death of Emma Alice Long Wells in Fairview, Major, Oklahoma, USA
Fairview, Major, Oklahoma, USA
1946
1 January 1946
Age 86
Death of Emma Alice Long Wells in Fairview, Major, Oklahoma, USA
Fairview, Major, Oklahoma, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Jun 1860
    Event Place: Shellsburg, Benton, Iowa, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Fairview, Major, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1472; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 158; Image: 195
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Fairview, Major, Oklahoma; Roll: 1914; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0010; Image: 696.0; FHL microfilm: 2341648
    [4] Iowa, State Census 1885
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Fayette, Linn, Iowa; Roll: M593_405; Page: 167B; Image: 375; Family History Library Film: 545904
    [6] Iowa State Census, 1895
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Crowell, Woods, Oklahoma; Roll: 1343; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0219; FHL microfilm: 1241343
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Fairview Ward 4, Major, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1262; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0174; FHL microfilm: 1375275
    [9] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current
    [10] Iowa, U.S., Births (series) 1880-1904, 1921-1944 and Delayed Births (series), 1856-1940, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Title: Iowa Birth Records, 1888-1904
    [11] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [12] Web: Oklahoma, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Fayette, Linn, Iowa, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Fayette, Linn, Iowa; Roll: M593_405; Page: 167B; Image: 375; Family History Library Film: 545904

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1882
    Record Source: Iowa, U.S., Births (series) 1880-1904, 1921-1944 and Delayed Births (series), 1856-1940, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Title: Iowa Birth Records, 1888-1904

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1885
    Event Place: Glidden, Carroll, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925
    [2] Iowa, State Census 1885

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1895
    Event Place: Brooklyn, Poweshiek, Iowa
    Record Source: Iowa State Census, 1895

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Crowell, Woods, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Crowell, Woods, Oklahoma; Roll: 1343; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0219; FHL microfilm: 1241343

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Fairview Ward 4, Major, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Fairview Ward 4, Major, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1262; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0174; FHL microfilm: 1375275

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Fairview, Major, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Fairview, Major, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1472; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 158; Image: 195

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Fairview, Major, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Fairview, Major, Oklahoma; Roll: 1914; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0010; Image: 696.0; FHL microfilm: 2341648

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1946
    Event Place: Fairview, Major, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 01 Jan 1946
    Event Place: Fairview, Major, Oklahoma, USA

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 January 1946
    Event Place: Fairview, Major, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: Web: Oklahoma, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Rusk Cemetery, Fairview Township, Major County, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current
    [2] Web: Oklahoma, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012
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