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Francis Nelson Wells 1886–1964 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Nov 1886

Birth Location: Bedford, Lawrence, Indiana, USA

Death Date: 11 February 1964

Death Location: Lakewood, Pierce County, Washington, United States of America

Father: Sa Wells

Mother: Mary Wells

Spouse(s): Oakie Lively, Clara Kanouse

Children(s): Francis Wells, Hazel Wells, Wila Wells, Nora Wells, Infant Wells, Uila Wells

In 1886, Francis Nelson Wells entered the world in Bedford, Lawrence, Indiana, USA, born to Sa Wells And Mary C Wells. In 1900, Francis Nelson Wells resided in Shawswick, Lawrence, Indiana, USA. Francis Nelson Wells married Clara Mae Kanouse, Oakie Capitola Lillie Wells Lively, and had children including Francis J Wells, Hazel Wells, Infant Wells, Nora Wells, Uila Oakey Catherine Wells, Wila Wells. Francis Nelson Wells passed away in 1964 in Lakewood, Pierce County, Washington, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1886, Francis Nelson Wells entered the world in Bedford, Lawrence, Indiana, USA, born to Sa Wells And Mary C Wells.
  • In 1900, Francis Nelson Wells resided in Shawswick, Lawrence, Indiana, USA.
  • Francis Nelson Wells married Clara Mae Kanouse, Oakie Capitola Lillie Wells Lively, and had children including Francis J Wells, Hazel Wells, Infant Wells, Nora Wells, Uila Oakey Catherine Wells, Wila Wells.
  • Francis Nelson Wells passed away in 1964 in Lakewood, Pierce County, Washington, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Sa Wells
1860–1918
Birth Location: Michigan
SW
Mary Wells
1861–1940
Birth Location: Indiana
MW

Spouses(s)

Oakie Lively
1889–1927
Birth Location: Lincoln, Johnson, Nebraska, United States
OL
Clara Kanouse
1901–
Birth Location: Whitehall, Jefferson, Montana
CK

Children(s)

Francis Wells
1910–2003
Birth Location: Montana
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Hazel Wells
1913–2007
Birth Location: Livingston, Montana, USA
HW
Wila Wells
1916–
Birth Location: Montana
WW
Nora Wells
1918–1983
Birth Location: Montana
NW
Infant Wells
1927–1927
Birth Location: Montana
IW
Uila Wells
1915–1996
Birth Location: Laurel, Montana
UW

Francis Wells's Ancestors

Self
Francis Wells
1886–1964
Birth Place: Bedford, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
Parents
Sa Wells
1860–1918
Michigan
Mary (C) Wells
1861–1940
Indiana
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Francis Wells's Descendants

1.
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Francis (Nelson) Wells (3 Nov 1886–11 February 1964) m. Oakie (Capitola Lillie Wells) Lively (16 Aug 1889–5 Apr 1927) m. Clara (Mae) Kanouse (abt 1901–)
  1. 1. Francis (J.) Wells 1910–2003
  2. 2. Hazel Wells 1913–2007
  3. 3. Wila Wells 1916–
  4. 4. Nora Wells 1918–1983
  5. 5. Infant Wells 1927–1927
  6. 6. Uila (Oakey Catherine) Wells 1915–1996

Francis Wells's Timeline

12 Records

1886
3 Nov 1886
Birth of Francis Nelson Wells in Bedford, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
Bedford, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
1900
1900
Age 14
Francis Nelson Wells resided here in Shawswick, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
Shawswick, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
1909
Abt 1909
Age 23
Francis Nelson Wells was married in Gallatin, Montana, USA
Gallatin, Montana, USA
1910
1910
Age 24
Francis Nelson Wells resided here in Livingston Ward 1, Park, Montana, USA
Livingston Ward 1, Park, Montana, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 31
Francis Nelson Wells resided here in Park County, Montana, USA
Park County, Montana, USA
1920
1920
Age 34
Francis Nelson Wells resided here in Livingston Ward 1, Park, Montana, USA
Livingston Ward 1, Park, Montana, USA
1927
1927
Age 41
Francis Nelson Wells resided here in Livingston, Montana, USA
Livingston, Montana, USA
1930
1930
Age 44
Francis Nelson Wells resided here in Livingston, Livingston, Park, Montana, USA
Livingston, Livingston, Park, Montana, USA
1935
1935
Age 49
Francis Nelson Wells resided here in Livingston, Park, Montana
Livingston, Park, Montana
1940
1940
Age 54
Francis Nelson Wells resided here in , Livingston, Park, Montana, USA
, Livingston, Park, Montana, USA
1950
1950
Age 64
Francis Nelson Wells resided here in Seattle, King, Washington, USA
Seattle, King, Washington, USA
1964
11 February 1964
Age 78
Death of Francis Nelson Wells in Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, USA
Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Nov 1886
    Event Place: Bedford, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Montana; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 63
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Livingston, Park, Montana; Roll: m-t0627-02226; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 34-3
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Livingston, Park, Montana; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2340994
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Montana; Registration County: Park County
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Shawswick, Lawrence, Indiana; Roll: 385; Page: 25; Enumeration District: 0076
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Montana, U.S., County Marriage Records
    [10] Montana, U.S., County Marriages, Montana State Historical Society; Helena, Montana; Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1950
    [11] Montana, U.S., Birth Records
    [12] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Seattle, King, Washington; Roll: 199; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 40-99

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: Abt 1909
    Event Place: Gallatin, Montana, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Shawswick, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Shawswick, Lawrence, Indiana; Roll: 385; Page: 25; Enumeration District: 0076

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Livingston Ward 1, Park, Montana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Park County, Montana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Montana; Registration County: Park County

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Livingston Ward 1, Park, Montana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1927
    Event Place: Livingston, Montana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Livingston, Livingston, Park, Montana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Livingston, Park, Montana; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2340994

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Livingston, Park, Montana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Livingston, Park, Montana; Roll: m-t0627-02226; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 34-3

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: , Livingston, Park, Montana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Livingston, Park, Montana; Roll: m-t0627-02226; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 34-3

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Seattle, King, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Seattle, King, Washington; Roll: 199; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 40-99

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Livingston Park, Montana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Montana; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 63

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 February 1964
    Event Place: Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lakewood, Pierce County, Washington, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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