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Fred Wells 1894–1942 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 05 Nov 1894

Birth Location: Edgbaston, Birmingham

Death Date: 29 Mar 1942

Death Location: Birmingham, Metropolitan Borough of Birmingham, West Midlands, England

Father: George Upton

Mother:

Spouse(s): Edith Hanson

Children(s): Harold Wells, Frederick Wells, Thomas Wells, Alfred Wells

Fred Wells was born in 1894 in Edgbaston, Birmingham, the child of George Upton And Frances Chapel. In 1901, Fred Wells resided in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England. Fred Wells married Edith Hanson, and had children including Alfred Charles Wells, Frederick Wells, Harold Wells, Thomas Upton Wells. Fred Wells passed away in 1942 in Birmingham, Metropolitan Borough of Birmingham, West Midlands, England.

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Biography

  • Fred Wells was born in 1894 in Edgbaston, Birmingham, the child of George Upton And Frances Chapel.
  • In 1901, Fred Wells resided in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.
  • Fred Wells married Edith Hanson, and had children including Alfred Charles Wells, Frederick Wells, Harold Wells, Thomas Upton Wells.
  • Fred Wells passed away in 1942 in Birmingham, Metropolitan Borough of Birmingham, West Midlands, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Upton
1875–1953
Birth Location: –
GU

Spouses(s)

Edith Hanson
1896–1981
Birth Location: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
EH

Children(s)

Harold Wells
1922–1978
Birth Location: 4 back 116 Carver Street, Birmingham
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Frederick Wells
1920–1998
Birth Location: 53 North Road, Bournebrook, Birmingham
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Thomas Wells
1924–2009
Birth Location: Carver Street
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Alfred Wells
1929–2016
Birth Location: –
AW

Fred Wells's Ancestors

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Fred Wells
1894–1942
Birth Place: Edgbaston, Birmingham
Parents
George Upton
1875–1953
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Fred Wells's Descendants

1.
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Fred Wells (05 Nov 1894–29 Mar 1942) m. Edith Hanson (1896–21 Dec 1981)
  1. 1. Harold Wells 1922–1978 m. Kathleen (Brenda) Brookes 1931–2025
  2. 2. Frederick Wells 1920–1998 m. Alma (Rosina) Beddows 1925–1991
  3. 3. Thomas (Upton) Wells 1924–2009 m. Rita (May) Harris 1932–1981
  4. 4. Alfred (Charles) Wells 1929–2016

Fred Wells's Timeline

14 Records

1894
5 Nov 1894
Birth of Fred Wells in 185 Bell Barn Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
185 Bell Barn Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
1894
05 Nov 1894
Birth of Fred Wells in Edgbaston, Birmingham
Edgbaston, Birmingham
1901
1901
Age 7
Fred Wells resided here in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
1901
1901
Age 7
Fred Wells resided here in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
1911
02 Apr 1911
Age 17
Fred Wells resided here in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
1920
1920
Age 26
Fred Wells resided here in Birmingham, West Midlands, England
Birmingham, West Midlands, England
1921
1921
Age 27
Fred Wells resided here in Smethwick, Worcestershire, England
Smethwick, Worcestershire, England
1922
1922
Age 28
Fred Wells resided here in 4H Court 33 Carver Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, England
4H Court 33 Carver Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, England
1925
1925
Age 31
Fred Wells resided here in Birmingham, West Midlands, England
Birmingham, West Midlands, England
1927
1927
Age 33
Fred Wells resided here in Birmingham, West Midlands, England
Birmingham, West Midlands, England
1930
1930
Age 36
Fred Wells resided here in Birmingham, West Midlands, England
Birmingham, West Midlands, England
1935
1935
Age 41
Fred Wells resided here in Birmingham, West Midlands, England
Birmingham, West Midlands, England
1939
1939
Age 45
Fred Wells resided here in Warwickshire, England
Warwickshire, England
1942
29 Mar 1942
Age 48
Death of Fred Wells in Stirchley, Birmingham
Stirchley, Birmingham

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Nov 1894
    Event Place: 185 Bell Barn Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 18010
    [2] Birmingham, England, Marriages and Banns, 1754-1937, Library of Birmingham; Birmingham, England, UK; Birmingham Church of England Parish Registers; Reference Number: EP 21236
    [3] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007
    [4] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 2829; Folio: 17; Page: 26
    [5] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
    [6] 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 1015600A
    [7] 1921 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; 1921 Census Returns; Reference: RG 1513814, RD 383 RS 1 ED 50; Book: 13814

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 05 Nov 1894
    Event Place: Edgbaston, Birmingham
    Record Source:
    [1] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 2829; Folio: 17; Page: 26
    [2] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 2829; Folio: 17; Page: 26

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 2829; Folio: 17; Page: 26

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 02 Apr 1911
    Event Place: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 18010

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Birmingham, West Midlands, England

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1921
    Event Place: Smethwick, Worcestershire, England
    Record Source: 1921 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; 1921 Census Returns; Reference: RG 1513814, RD 383 RS 1 ED 50; Book: 13814

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1922
    Event Place: 4H Court 33 Carver Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, England
    Record Source: Midlands, England, Electoral Registers, 1832-1955, Midlands Historical Data; Solihull, West Midlands; Midlands Electoral Rolls 1832-1955

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Birmingham, West Midlands, England
    Record Source: Midlands, England, Electoral Registers, 1832-1955, Midlands Historical Data; Solihull, West Midlands; Midlands Electoral Rolls 1832-1955

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1927
    Event Place: Birmingham, West Midlands, England
    Record Source: Midlands, England, Electoral Registers, 1832-1955, Midlands Historical Data; Solihull, West Midlands; Midlands Electoral Rolls 1832-1955

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Birmingham, West Midlands, England
    Record Source: Midlands, England, Electoral Registers, 1832-1955, Midlands Historical Data; Solihull, West Midlands; Midlands Electoral Rolls 1832-1955

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Birmingham, West Midlands, England
    Record Source: Midlands, England, Electoral Registers, 1832-1955, Midlands Historical Data; Solihull, West Midlands; Midlands Electoral Rolls 1832-1955

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Warwickshire, England
    Record Source: 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 101/5600A

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland
    Record Source: British Army WWI Medal Rolls Index Cards

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Mar 1942
    Event Place: Stirchley, Birmingham
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations)
    [2] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007
    [3] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Birmingham, Metropolitan Borough of Birmingham, West Midlands, England
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
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