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Francis Wells 1733–1812 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 May 1733

Birth Location: Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States

Death Date: Aug 1812

Death Location: Muhlenberg, Kentucky, United States

Father: Francis Wells

Mother: Margaret Charles

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Lewis

Children(s): Wyatt Wells, Josiah Wells, Micajah Wells, Courtney Wells, Francis Wells, Ann Wells, John Wells

In 1733, Francis Wells entered the world in Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States, born to Francis Wells And Margaret Charles. In 1790, Francis Wells resided in Franklin, North Carolina, United States. In 1810, Francis Wells resided in Greenville, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, United States. Francis Wells married Elizabeth Annesly Lewis, and had children including Ann Wells, Courtney Wells, Francis Wells, John Wells, Josiah Wells, Micajah Wells, Wyatt Wells. Francis Wells passed away in 1812 in Muhlenberg, Kentucky, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1733, Francis Wells entered the world in Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States, born to Francis Wells And Margaret Charles.
  • In 1790, Francis Wells resided in Franklin, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1810, Francis Wells resided in Greenville, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, United States.
  • Francis Wells married Elizabeth Annesly Lewis, and had children including Ann Wells, Courtney Wells, Francis Wells, John Wells, Josiah Wells, Micajah Wells, Wyatt Wells.
  • Francis Wells passed away in 1812 in Muhlenberg, Kentucky, United States.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

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Francis Wells's Ancestors

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Francis Wells
1733–1812
Birth Place: Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
Parents
Francis Wells
1705–1812
Perquimans, Perquimans, North Carolina
Margaret Charles
1705–1773
Perquimans, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Francis Wells's Descendants

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Francis Wells (8 May 1733–Aug 1812) m. Elizabeth (Annesly) Lewis (1750–8 Jan 1825)
  1. 1. Wyatt Wells 1785–1860 m. Nancy Ganes 1780–1850
    1. 1. Edmond (James Riley) Wells 1824–1869 m. Mary (Ann Polly) Grace 1826–1908
      1. 1. Martha (Angeline) Wells 1852–1932 m. Thomas (Washington) Davis 1856–1944
        1. 1. Mary (Emily) Davis 1878–1963 m. William Wells 1874–1933
        2. 2. Mildred (Rosetta) Davis 1880–1954 m. James (W) Lemons 1888–1960 m. James (Arkley) Lile 1873–1931
        3. 3. Armindy (Frances) Davis 1882–1955 m. Medley Pennington 1874–
        4. 4. Pearl (Mae) Davis 1886–1971 m. Monroe (Eugene) Overton 1882–1953
        5. 5. Nealie (Jane) Davis 1890–1966 m. Robert (Leslie) Overton 1891–1971
        6. 6. Joseph (E.) Davis 1875–1918 m. Leavie (S.) Winsett 1875–1910
      2. 2. Mary (A E) Wells 1848–1891 m. John (Louis) Wells 1842–
        1. 1. William Wells 1874–1933 m. Mary (Emily) Davis 1878–1963
      3. 3. William (Henry) Wells 1851–1928
      4. 4. Susan (Priscellia) WELLS 1855–1914
        1. 1. Dora Lamb 1886–1953 m. Novie (D.) Wells 1884–1973
      5. 5. Samuel (Wyatt "Baldy") Wells 1856–1946 m. Mary (Eliza) Dillingham 1863–1933
        1. 1. Maude (Dolman) Wells 1892–1940 m. Volonia (Anthony) Coombs 1890–1928
        2. 2. Novie (D.) Wells 1884–1973 m. Dora Lamb 1886–1953
      6. 6. Frances (L "Fanny") Wells 1859–1916
      7. 7. Sarah (Emma) Wells 1859–
      8. 8. Margaret (C Tinie) Wells 1863–1949
      9. 9. S (E) Wells 1863–
      10. 10. Neelie (C) WELLS 1867–1944
      11. 11. James (Riley) Wells 1869–1953
    2. 2. Alfred (G) Wells 1803–1877
    3. 3. Mary Wells 1805–1898
    4. 4. Wells 1806–
    5. 5. Elizabeth (Bertie) Wells 1807–1857
    6. 6. Engram Wells 1809–1856
    7. 7. Lurany Wells 1809–1896 m. Mosley (P.) Wells 1798–1867
      1. 1. Henry (C. "Doc") Wells 1851–1919 m. Mary (Malinda Mollie) Coombs 1852–
        1. 1. Pearl Wells 1884–1965 m. Tom (F) Wagner 1882–1965
        2. 2. Finis (C.) Wells 1888–1902
        3. 3. Taylor (Harold) Wells 1889–1969 m. Rosie (Ann) Jamison 1896–
        4. 4. David (Wallace) Wells 1894–1972 m. Etha Hill 1897–1974
    8. 8. Noah Wells 1812–1860
    9. 9. James Wells 1814–1853
    10. 10. Nancy Wells 1819–1902
    11. 11. Micajah Wells 1820–1895
      1. 1. John (Louis) Wells 1842– m. Mary (A E) Wells 1848–1891
    12. 12. Wells 1825–
  2. 2. Josiah Wells 1758–1800
  3. 3. Micajah Wells 1772–1851
    1. 1. Noah Wells 1812–1860 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Dukes 1815–1870
      1. 1. Zilphia (Ann Elizabeth) Wells 1831–1877 m. Starling (Benton) Duke 1832–1900
        1. 1. UK 1870–1918 m. John Farmer 1870–1933
    2. 2. Mosley (P.) Wells 1798–1867 m. Lurany Wells 1809–1896
  4. 4. Courtney Wells 1773–1854
  5. 5. Francis Wells 1775–1869
  6. 6. Ann Wells 1777–
  7. 7. John Wells 1780–1847

Francis Wells's Timeline

4 Records

1733
8 May 1733
Birth of Francis Wells in Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
1790
1790
Age 57
Francis Wells resided here in Franklin, North Carolina, United States
Franklin, North Carolina, United States
1810
1810
Age 77
Francis Wells resided here in Greenville, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, United States
Greenville, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, United States
1812
Aug 1812
Age 79
Death of Francis Wells in Muhlenberg, Kentucky, United States
Muhlenberg, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 May 1733
    Event Place: Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
    Record Source: Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Franklin, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: , Franklin, North Carolina; Roll: ; Image:

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Greenville, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Greenville, Muhlenberg, Kentucky; Roll: 7; Page: 403; Family History Number: 0181352; Image: 00414.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Aug 1812
    Event Place: Muhlenberg, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

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