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Ernest Alvin Wells 1878–1949 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Jul 1878

Birth Location: Gervais, Marion, Oregon, USA

Death Date: 18 Sep 1949

Death Location: Manton, Tehama County, California, United States of America

Father: James Wells

Mother: Mary Walker

Spouse(s): Elsie Cunningham, Mildred Wells

Children(s): Richard Wells, Hugh Wells, Nita Wells, Evelyn Wells, Weston Wells, Millie McCollum

Ernest Alvin Wells was born in 1878 in Gervais, Marion, Oregon, USA, the child of James William Wells And Mary Ellen Walker. In 1880, Ernest Alvin Wells resided in Township 3, Amador, California, USA. Ernest Alvin Wells married Elsie M Cunningham, Mildred E Buckeridge Wells, and had children including Evelyn Grace Wells, Hugh E Wells, Millie Mccollum, Nita Inez Wells, Richard Carvel Wells, Weston L Wells. Ernest Alvin Wells passed away in 1949 in Manton, Tehama County, California, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Ernest Alvin Wells was born in 1878 in Gervais, Marion, Oregon, USA, the child of James William Wells And Mary Ellen Walker.
  • In 1880, Ernest Alvin Wells resided in Township 3, Amador, California, USA.
  • Ernest Alvin Wells married Elsie M Cunningham, Mildred E Buckeridge Wells, and had children including Evelyn Grace Wells, Hugh E Wells, Millie Mccollum, Nita Inez Wells, Richard Carvel Wells, Weston L Wells.
  • Ernest Alvin Wells passed away in 1949 in Manton, Tehama County, California, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Ernest Wells's Ancestors

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Ernest Wells
1878–1949
Birth Place: Gervais, Marion, Oregon, USA
Parents
James William Wells
1844–1921
Farmington, St Francois, Missouri, USA
Mary (Ellen) Walker
1858–1895
Pine Grove, Amador, California, USA
Grandparents
Hiram (James) Wells
1813–1847
Virginia, United States
Nancy Kelly
1825–1881
, , Virginia
Reuben (Crowder) Walker
1818–1899
Kentucky, United States
Eleanor ("Ellen") Flint
1823–1895
Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
Reverend Wells
1764–1840
Kitty White
1768–1863
William Kelly
1800–1839
Ruth Kelly
1802–1856
Richard Walker
1758–1848
Martha Crowder
1785–1843
Thomas Flint
1797–1832
Elizabeth (Dun)
1798–1848
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jesse Wells
1731–1799
Sallie Mannon
1735–1771
William QUAKER
1746–1832
Sara Bond
1745–1782
Frances Mcklewain
1760–1820
Tyra Kelly
1780–1853
Enos Walker
1730–1782
Patience Peck
1727–1795
Philip Crowder
1760–1844
Susan Parish
1764–1794

Ernest Wells's Descendants

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Ernest (Alvin) Wells (7 Jul 1878–18 Sep 1949) m. Elsie (M) Cunningham (1885–1968) m. Mildred (E Buckeridge) Wells (8 Mar 1896–25 Feb 1972)
  1. 1. Richard (Carvel) Wells 1914–1989 m. Helen (Gertude) Cavanaugh 1914–2000
  2. 2. Hugh (E) Wells 1908–1999 m. Winifred (E Smith Hicks Darby) Wells 1918–1986
  3. 3. Nita (Inez) Wells 1911–1997 m. R (Red) Carson 1910–1992
    1. 1. Elton (Reed) Cowan 1933–2006
  4. 4. Evelyn (Grace) Wells 1902–1902
  5. 5. Weston (L) Wells 1906–1934
  6. 6. Millie McCollum 1904–1982 m. Leroy (F) Spangler 1903–1953 m. Frank (B.) McCollum 1906–1967
    1. 1. Phillip (LeRoy) Spangler 1929–1997

Ernest Wells's Timeline

12 Records

1878
7 Jul 1878
Birth of Ernest Alvin Wells in Gervais, Marion, Oregon, USA
Gervais, Marion, Oregon, USA
1878
7 Jul 1878
Birth of Ernest Alvin Wells
None
1880
1880
Age 2
Ernest Alvin Wells resided here in Township 3, Amador, California, USA
Township 3, Amador, California, USA
1900
1900-1928
Age 22
Ernest Alvin Wells resided here in Tehama, California, USA
Tehama, California, USA
1910
1910
Age 32
Ernest Alvin Wells resided here in Shingletown, Shasta, California, USA
Shingletown, Shasta, California, USA
1915
28 Jun 1915
Age 37
Ernest Alvin Wells resided here in Red Bluff, California, USA
Red Bluff, California, USA
1916
1916
Age 38
Ernest Alvin Wells resided here in Chico, California, USA
Chico, California, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 39
Ernest Alvin Wells resided here in Tehama County, California, USA
Tehama County, California, USA
1920
1920
Age 42
Ernest Alvin Wells resided here in Manton, Tehama, California, USA
Manton, Tehama, California, USA
1930
1930
Age 52
Ernest Alvin Wells resided here in Red Bluff, Tehama, California, USA
Red Bluff, Tehama, California, USA
1942
1942
Age 64
Ernest Alvin Wells resided here in Tehama, California, USA
Tehama, California, USA
1949
18 Sep 1949
Age 71
Death of Ernest Alvin Wells in Shasta, California, USA
Shasta, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Jul 1878
    Event Place: Gervais, Marion, Oregon, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] California, Death Index, Date: 1949-09-18
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Manton, Tehama, California; Roll: T625_150; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 148
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Red Bluff, Tehama, California; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 2339959
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: California; Registration County: Tehama; Roll: 1544429
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Township 3, Amador, California; Roll: 63; Page: 60A; Enumeration District: 035
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Shingletown, Shasta, California; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0112; FHL microfilm: 1240112
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Shingletown, Shasta, California; Roll: T624_107; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0090; FHL microfilm: 1374120
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Jul 1878
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Township 3, Amador, California, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Township 3, Amador, California; Roll: 63; Page: 60A; Enumeration District: 035

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900-1928
    Event Place: Tehama, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Shingletown, Shasta, California; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0112; FHL microfilm: 1240112
    [2] California, Voter Registrations, 1900-1968, California State Library; Sacramento, California; Great Register of Voters, 1900-1968

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Shingletown, Shasta, California, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Shingletown, Shasta, California; Roll: T624_107; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0090; FHL microfilm: 1374120

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 28 Jun 1915
    Event Place: Red Bluff, California, USA
    Record Source: California, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Evening Sentinel; Publication Date: 28 Jun 1915; Publication Place: Red Bluff, California, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1916
    Event Place: Chico, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Tehama County, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Manton, Tehama, California, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Manton, Tehama, California; Roll: T625_150; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 148

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Red Bluff, Tehama, California, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Red Bluff, Tehama, California; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 2339959

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Tehama, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Manton
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Red Bluff Sentinel and Weekly News; Publication Date: 2 May 1924; Publication Place: Red Bluff, California, USA; ,0.81550765,0.9379572,0.8846909&

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Shingletown
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Redding Record-Searchlight and the Courier Free Press; Publication Date: 20 Sep 1949; Publication Place: Redding, California, USA; ,0.78117776,0.

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Tehama, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: California; Registration County: Tehama; Roll: 1544429

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Sep 1949
    Event Place: Shasta, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] California, Death Index, Date: 1949-09-18
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Manton, Tehama County, California, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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