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Florence Wells 1875 – 1958 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 April 1875

Birth Location: Tennessee

Death Date: 21 Oct 1958

Death Location: Cleveland, Bradley, Tennessee

Father: James Wells

Mother: Caroline Holston

Spouse(s): William Gentry

Children(s): Oscar Gentry, Arthur Gentry, Frank Gentry, Jesse Gentry, Julius Gentry, Coty Gentry, David Gentry, Herbert Gentry, Martha Gentry

In 1875, Florence Wells entered the world in Tennessee, born to James B. Wells and Caroline Holston. In 1880, Florence Wells resided in District 10, Bradley, Tennessee, United States. In 1910, Florence Wells resided in Civil District 2, Bradley, Tennessee, USA. Florence Wells married William Sanford "Bill" Gentry, and had children including Oscar Gentry, Arthur Gentry, Frank Gentry, Jesse Lee Gentry, Julius Gentry, Coty Gentry, David Emmett Gentry, Herbert D. Gentry, Martha Ann Gentry. Florence Wells passed away in 1958 in Cleveland, Bradley, Tennessee.

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Biography

  • In 1875, Florence Wells entered the world in Tennessee, born to James B. Wells and Caroline Holston.
  • In 1880, Florence Wells resided in District 10, Bradley, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1910, Florence Wells resided in Civil District 2, Bradley, Tennessee, USA.
  • Florence Wells married William Sanford "Bill" Gentry, and had children including Oscar Gentry, Arthur Gentry, Frank Gentry, Jesse Lee Gentry, Julius Gentry, Coty Gentry, David Emmett Gentry, Herbert D. Gentry, Martha Ann Gentry.
  • Florence Wells passed away in 1958 in Cleveland, Bradley, Tennessee.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Florence Wells's Ancestors

Self
Florence Wells
1875 – 1958
Birth Place: Tennessee
Parents
James B. Wells
1835 – 1911
Lincoln, Tennessee
Caroline Holston
1835 – 1912
Tennessee
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Florence Wells's Descendants

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Florence Wells (30 April 1875 – 21 Oct 1958) m. William (Sanford "Bill") Gentry (24 Jul 1875 – 4 May 1948)
  1. 1. Oscar Gentry (1898 – )
  2. 2. Arthur Gentry (1898 – )
  3. 3. Frank Gentry (1901 – )
  4. 4. Jesse (Lee) Gentry (26 Apr 1904 – )
  5. 5. Julius Gentry (1906 – )
  6. 6. Coty Gentry (1908 – )
  7. 7. David (Emmett) Gentry (5 May 1910 – 23 Feb 1989) m. Elsie (Marie) Ramsey (1 Oct 1912 – Jan 1995) m. Irene (Elizabeth) Kempton (24 Apr 1924 – )
    1. 1. Joel (Enis) Gentry (14 Oct 1930 – 22 Dec 2000)
    2. 2. Lamar Gentry (abt 1935 – )
    3. 3. Wayne Gentry (abt 1936 – )
    4. 4. Stephen (David "Steve") Gentry (20 Dec 1954 – ) m. Lisa Beckler (27 Jan 1960 – )
  8. 8. Herbert (D.) Gentry (15 Feb 1912 – 11 Aug 1997)
  9. 9. Martha (Ann) Gentry

Florence Wells's Timeline

4 Records

1875
30 April 1875
Birth of Florence Wells in Tennessee
Tennessee
1880
1880
Age 5
Florence Wells resided here in District 10, Bradley, Tennessee, United States
District 10, Bradley, Tennessee, United States
1910
1910
Age 35
Florence Wells resided here in Civil District 2, Bradley, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 2, Bradley, Tennessee, USA
1958
21 Oct 1958
Age 83
Death of Florence Wells in Cleveland, Bradley, Tennessee
Cleveland, Bradley, Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 April 1875
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 2, Bradley, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1491; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 1375504
    [2] Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1958, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959
    [3] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2012
    [4] Web: BillionGraves.com Burial Index
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 10, Bradley, Tennessee; Roll: 1245; Family History Film: 1255245; Page: 329A; Enumeration District: 008

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 10, Bradley, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 10, Bradley, Tennessee; Roll: 1245; Family History Film: 1255245; Page: 329A; Enumeration District: 008

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Oct 1958
    Event Place: Cleveland, Bradley, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1958, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959
    [2] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2012
    [3] Web: BillionGraves.com Burial Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 2, Bradley, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 2, Bradley, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1491; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 1375504

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