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Garrett Wells 1871–1965 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Sep 1871

Birth Location: Mississippi, USA

Death Date: Nov 1965

Death Location: Tillman, Claiborne County, Mississippi, United States of America

Father: Floyd Wells

Mother: Margaret Wells

Spouse(s): Mary Wells, Mary Brown, Mary Wells

Children(s): Charlotte Wells, Eliza Wells, Floyd Wells, Flora Wells, L Wells, Herman Wells, Taft Wells, Roosevelt Wells, Willie Wells, Mary Wells, Willie Wells, Vardaman Wells, Brownie Wells, Fade Wells, Willie Wells, Vardaman Wells, Willie Wells, Franklin Wells, Fred *1920c, Ruby 💚, Eliza Wells, Willie Wells, Franklin Wells, Herman Sells, Fade Wells, Vardaman Wells

In 1871, Garrett Wells entered the world in Mississippi, USA, born to Floyd Wells And Margaret A Wells. In 1870, Garrett Wells resided in Township 9, Jefferson, Mississippi, USA. Garrett Wells married Mary Brown, Mary Brown Wells, Mary Wells, and had children including Brownie Wells, Charlotte Wells, Eliza Wells, Fade Wells, Flora Wells, Floyd Wells, Franklin Roosevelt Wells, Fred Wills 1920C, Herman Sells, Herman Wells, L Gayette Wells, Mary Wells, Roosevelt Wells, Ruby Wells, Taft Wells, Vardaman Wells, Willie B Wells, Willie Earnest Wells, Willie Taft Wells, Willie Wells. Garrett Wells passed away in 1965 in Tillman, Claiborne County, Mississippi, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1871, Garrett Wells entered the world in Mississippi, USA, born to Floyd Wells And Margaret A Wells.
  • In 1870, Garrett Wells resided in Township 9, Jefferson, Mississippi, USA.
  • Garrett Wells married Mary Brown, Mary Brown Wells, Mary Wells, and had children including Brownie Wells, Charlotte Wells, Eliza Wells, Fade Wells, Flora Wells, Floyd Wells, Franklin Roosevelt Wells, Fred Wills 1920C, Herman Sells, Herman Wells, L Gayette Wells, Mary Wells, Roosevelt Wells, Ruby Wells, Taft Wells, Vardaman Wells, Willie B Wells, Willie Earnest Wells, Willie Taft Wells, Willie Wells.
  • Garrett Wells passed away in 1965 in Tillman, Claiborne County, Mississippi, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Floyd Wells
1847–1940
Birth Location: Jefferson, Mississippi, United States
FW
Margaret Wells
1845–1920
Birth Location: Brandywine, Claiborne, Mississippi, USA
MW

Spouses(s)

Mary Wells
1876–1926
Birth Location: Mississippi
MW
Mary Brown
1872–
Birth Location: Mississippi
MB
Mary Wells
1875–1926
Birth Location: Port Gibson, Claiborne County, Mississippi
MW

Children(s)

Charlotte Wells
1894–1981
Birth Location: Jefferson County, Mississippi, USA
CW
Eliza Wells
1895–1991
Birth Location: Mississippi
EW
Floyd Wells
1897–1963
Birth Location: works Vicksburg MS
FW
Flora Wells
1899–1993
Birth Location: Mississippi
FW
L Wells
1904–
Birth Location: Mississippi
LW
Herman Wells
1907–1974
Birth Location: Mississippi
HW
Taft Wells
1910–1940
Birth Location: Mississippi
TW
Roosevelt Wells
1910–1992
Birth Location: Mississippi
RW
Willie Wells
1910–
Birth Location: Fayette, Mississippi, USA
WW
Mary Wells
1912–1997
Birth Location: Mississippi
MW
Willie Wells
1911–1965
Birth Location: Fayette, Mississippi, USA
WW
Vardaman Wells
1910–
Birth Location: Mississippi
VW
Brownie Wells
1902–1955
Birth Location: Red Lick, Jefferson, Mississippi, USA
BW
Fade Wells
1904–
Birth Location: Port Gibson, Claiborne County, Mississippi
FW
Willie Wells
1909–
Birth Location: Mississippi
WW
Vardaman Wells
1910–
Birth Location: Port Gibson, Claiborne County, Mississippi
VW
Willie Wells
1890–
Birth Location: Port Gibson, Claiborne County, Mississippi
WW
Franklin Wells
1910–1992
Birth Location: Red Lick, Jefferson, Mississippi, USA
FW
Fred *1920c
1901–
Birth Location: Red Lick, Jefferson, Mississippi, USA
F*
Ruby 💚
1898–
Birth Location: Mississippi
R💚
Eliza Wells
1895–1991
Birth Location: Mississippi
EW
Willie Wells
1909–1940
Birth Location: Mississippi
WW
Franklin Wells
1910–1992
Birth Location: Mississippi
FW
Herman Sells
1910–
Birth Location: Mississippi
HS
Fade Wells
1904–
Birth Location: Mississippi
FW
Vardaman Wells
1910–
Birth Location: Mississippi
VW

Garrett Wells's Ancestors

Self
Garrett Wells
1871–1965
Birth Place: Mississippi, USA
Parents
Floyd Wells
1847–1940
Jefferson, Mississippi, United States
Margaret (A.) Wells
1845–1920
Brandywine, Claiborne, Mississippi, USA
Grandparents
Harry Wells
1801–1900
Kentucky
Effie (Ann) White
1818–1900
Kentucky, United States
Harry Wells
1801–1900
Kentucky
Effie (Ann) White
1818–1900
Kentucky, United States
Great-Grandparents
Peter WELLS
1783–1822
Abigail SWEET
1785–1835
Peter WELLS
1783–1822
Abigail SWEET
1785–1835
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thompson Wells
1746–1811
Thompson Wells
1746–1811
Isaiah Swett
1762–1840
Elizabeth Niles
1765–1835
Thompson Wells
1746–1811
Thompson Wells
1746–1811
Isaiah Swett
1762–1840
Elizabeth Niles
1765–1835

Garrett Wells's Descendants

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Garrett Wells (Sep 1871–Nov 1965) m. Mary Wells (abt 1876–24 Apr 1926) m. Mary Brown (abt 1872–) m. Mary (Brown) Wells (5 Sep 1875–24 Apr 1926)
  1. 1. Charlotte Wells 1894–1981
  2. 2. Eliza Wells 1895–1991 m. Lee (Grant Buster) Shorter 1895–1969 m. Lee (Grant "Buster") Shorter 1896–1969 m. Dock Gray 1876–1932 m. Charlie Shorter 1897–1973 m. Thomas (Linson -) Luiston 1894– m. Gabriel (Gabe) Webb 1890–
    1. 1. Lewis Gray 1905–1980
    2. 2. Sarah Gray 1908–1995
    3. 3. Estella Gray 1912–
    4. 4. Mary Gray 1915–
    5. 5. Martha Gray 1919–
    6. 6. Johnie Gray 1903–
    7. 7. Sara Gray 1911–
    8. 8. Johnie Grey 1901–
    9. 9. Sam Gray 1904– m. Segannah Gray 1912–
    10. 10. Lonie Grey 1905–
    11. 11. Jesse Grey 1908–
    12. 12. Louis Gray 1905–1980 m. Mary Gray 1911–1989
    13. 13. Estella Gray 1912–
    14. 14. Mary Gray 1915–
    15. 15. Martha Gray 1919–
    16. 16. Eddie Shorter 1912–1982 m. Myrtie Shorter 1920–
    17. 17. Joe Shorter 1917–
    18. 18. Clara Shorter 1926–
    19. 19. Lee (Shorter) Jr 1932–2003
    20. 20. Sylvia ((pee wee)) Shorter 1927–2009
    21. 21. Selina Shorter 1921–1994
    22. 22. Estella Gray 1912–1971 m. Albert Gray 1908–1948
    23. 23. Johnie Gray 1903–
    24. 24. Luie Gray 1905–1980
    25. 25. Jessie (B) Gray 1911–1947
    26. 26. Clara Gray 1913–1998
      1. 1. Wylie (Conners) Jr 1935–1990 m. Beverly (Ann) Holt 1940–2003
    27. 27. Albert Gray 1917–1984 m. rosa (L) crook 1910– m. mabel buttler 1929–1970
    28. 28. Mary Gray 1915–
    29. 29. Martha Gray 1919–
    30. 30. J (B) Gray 1920–
    31. 31. Luie Gray 1908–
    32. 32. Sara Gray 1911–
    33. 33. Clara Gray 1913–
    34. 34. Mary Gray 1916–2001
    35. 35. Abbot Gray 1917–
    36. 36. Martha Gray 1919–
    37. 37. Johnie Gray 1903–
    38. 38. Sara Gray 1911–
    39. 39. Clara Gray 1913–
    40. 40. Mary Gray 1916–
    41. 41. Abbot Gray 1917–
    42. 42. Martha Gray 1919–
    43. 43. Lewis Gray 1905–
    44. 44. Sarah Gray 1908–
    45. 45. Estella Gray 1912–
    46. 46. Mary Gray 1915–
    47. 47. Martha Gray 1919–
    48. 48. Albert Gray 1917–1984 m. Rosa (Lee) Ray 1910– m. mabel buttler 1929–1970 m. Mable (Joan) Butler 1929–1970
    49. 49. Hester Noble 1937–1971
    50. 50. L (J) Tillman 1917–
    51. 51. Eddie Shorter 1912–1982
    52. 52. Hester Noble 1937–1971
    53. 53. Joe Shorter 1917–
    54. 54. Famie Shorter 1919–
    55. 55. Samuel Shorter 1919–1992
    56. 56. Jessie Gray 1910–1947
  3. 3. Floyd Wells 1897–1963 m. Leola Stocks 1898–1981
    1. 1. Leola (Mae) Wells 1940–2005 m. Houston Brown 1909–1986
    2. 2. Floyd (Wells) Jr 1928–1976 m. Ruby Boston 1927–1990
      1. 1. Eddie Boston 1943–1976
    3. 3. Ernest Wells 1929–1992
    4. 4. Harold Wells 1936–1989
    5. 5. Odell Wells 1920–1968 m. Sam (Canada) Sr. 1917–
    6. 6. Herman Wells 1921–
    7. 7. Elliott Wells 1923–
    8. 8. John Wells 1926–1955
  4. 4. Flora Wells 1899–1993 m. Adam Marshal 1895–1967
    1. 1. Vernon Marshal 1920–1997
    2. 2. Benjiman Marshal 1922–1944
    3. 3. Munce (Lee) Marshall 1928–2021 m. William (Madison) Pender –2017
    4. 4. Hazel (May) Marshall 1930–2012 m. Fred (L) Dixon 1922–2006
    5. 5. James (A) Marshall 1935–2019
    6. 6. Archie (Jean) Marshall 1937–2012
    7. 7. Carrie (Lee) Marshall 1918–1985 m. Nathaniel (Lemos) Louisville 1914–1995
      1. 1. Marshal Louisville 1938–1999
      2. 2. Florine Louisville 1935–2013 m. Nolden Roberson 1932–2004
        1. 1. Novel (Charles) Henderson 1951–2018
      3. 3. Sherry Louisville 1946–2020
      4. 4. Oris (Dean) Louisville 1936–2005 m. Jessie (K) Hayes 1940–2016
      5. 5. Nathaniel Louisville 1950–1976
      6. 6. Oris (Dean) Louisville 1936–2005 m. Jessie (K) Hays 1944–2016
    8. 8. Thomas (Jefferson "T J" Marshall *1910c *1930c) *1930c 1918–1997 m. Viola (Johnson) Mrs. 1923–1995
    9. 9. Everett Marshall 1939–1975
    10. 10. Adam (S) Marshal 1924–1939
  5. 5. L (Gayette) Wells 1904–
  6. 6. Herman Wells 1907–1974 m. Reta Wells 1911–
  7. 7. Taft Wells 1910–1940
  8. 8. Roosevelt Wells 1910–1992
  9. 9. Willie (Earnest) Wells 1910–
  10. 10. Mary Wells 1912–1997
    1. 1. Percy (L Wells) Sr 1930–2003
      1. 1. Percy (Lee Wells) Jr –2018
  11. 11. Willie (Earnest) Wells 1911–1965 m. Katy Wells 1912–
    1. 1. Rubie (Lee) Wells 1926–
  12. 12. Vardaman Wells 1910–
  13. 13. Brownie Wells 1902–1955
  14. 14. Fade Wells 1904–
  15. 15. Willie Wells 1909– m. Katy Sells 1912–
    1. 1. Rubie (Lee) Sells 1926–
  16. 16. Vardaman Wells 1910–
  17. 17. Willie (B) Wells 1890–
  18. 18. Franklin (Roosevelt) Wells 1910–1992
  19. 19. Fred (Wills) *1920c 1901–
  20. 20. Ruby (Wells) 💚 1898–
  21. 21. Eliza Wells 1895–1991 m. Dock Gray 1876–1932
    1. 1. Albert Gray 1917–1984
    2. 2. Sara Gray 1911–
    3. 3. Mary (Ann) Gray 1917–2001 m. Claudie (L) Cogburn 1920–
    4. 4. Martha Gray 1919–
    5. 5. J (B) Gray 1920–
    6. 6. Estella Gray 1912–1971
    7. 7. Louis Gray 1905–1980
    8. 8. Sam Gray 1904–
    9. 9. Clara Gray 1913–1998
    10. 10. Johnie Gray 1903–
  22. 22. Willie (Taft) Wells 1909–1940
  23. 23. Franklin (Roosevelt) Wells 1910–1992
  24. 24. Herman Sells 1910–
  25. 25. Fade Wells 1904–
  26. 26. Vardaman Wells 1910–

Garrett Wells's Timeline

18 Records

1870
1870
Birth of Garrett Wells in Mississippi, USA
Mississippi, USA
1870
1870
Garrett Wells resided here in Township 9, Jefferson, Mississippi, USA
Township 9, Jefferson, Mississippi, USA
1871
Sep 1871
Birth of Garrett Wells in Mississippi
Mississippi
1871
Sep 1871
Birth of Garrett Wells in Mississippi, USA
Mississippi, USA
1880
1880
Age 9
Garrett Wells resided here in Beat 2, Jefferson, Mississippi, USA
Beat 2, Jefferson, Mississippi, USA
1881
5 Sep 1881
Age 10
Birth of Garrett Wells in Red Lick, Jefferson, Mississippi, USA
Red Lick, Jefferson, Mississippi, USA
1900
1900
Age 29
Garrett Wells resided here in Red Lick, Jefferson, Mississippi, USA
Red Lick, Jefferson, Mississippi, USA
1900
1900
Age 29
Garrett Wells resided here in Red Lick, Jefferson, Mississippi, USA
Red Lick, Jefferson, Mississippi, USA
1910
1910
Age 39
Garrett Wells resided here in Beat 2, Jefferson, Mississippi, USA
Beat 2, Jefferson, Mississippi, USA
1910
1910
Age 39
Garrett Wells resided here in Beat 2, Jefferson, Mississippi, USA
Beat 2, Jefferson, Mississippi, USA
1920
1920
Age 49
Garrett Wells resided here in Beat 1, Jefferson, Mississippi, USA
Beat 1, Jefferson, Mississippi, USA
1930
1930
Age 59
Garrett Wells resided here in Beat 1, Beat 1, Claiborne, Mississippi, USA
Beat 1, Beat 1, Claiborne, Mississippi, USA
1935
1935
Age 64
Garrett Wells resided here in Rural, Claiborne, Mississippi
Rural, Claiborne, Mississippi
1940
1940
Age 69
Garrett Wells resided here in Beat 2, Washington, Mississippi, USA
Beat 2, Washington, Mississippi, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 80
Garrett Wells resided here in Mississippi
Mississippi
1965
Nov 1965
Age 94
Death of Garrett Wells in Red Lick, Jefferson, Mississippi, USA
Red Lick, Jefferson, Mississippi, USA
1965
Nov 1965
Age 94
Death of Garrett Wells
None
1965
Nov 1965
Age 94
Death of Garrett Wells
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Sep 1881
    Event Place: Red Lick, Jefferson, Mississippi, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Mississippi, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Beat 1, Jefferson, Mississippi; Roll: T625_880; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 75
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Beat 2, Jefferson, Mississippi; Roll: 651; Page: 178A; Enumeration District: 061
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 9, Jefferson, Mississippi; Roll: M593_733; Page: 132A; Family History Library Film: 552232
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Red Lick, Jefferson, Mississippi; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 0082; FHL microfilm: 1240812
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beat 2, Jefferson, Mississippi; Roll: T624_744; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0071; FHL microfilm: 1374757
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Sep 1871
    Event Place: Mississippi

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Sep 1871
    Event Place: Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Red Lick, Jefferson, Mississippi; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 0082; FHL microfilm: 1240812

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 9, Jefferson, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 9, Jefferson, Mississippi; Roll: M593_733; Page: 132A; Family History Library Film: 552232

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Beat 2, Jefferson, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Beat 2, Jefferson, Mississippi; Roll: 651; Page: 178A; Enumeration District: 061

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Red Lick, Jefferson, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Red Lick, Jefferson, Mississippi; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 0082; FHL microfilm: 1240812

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Red Lick, Jefferson, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Red Lick, Jefferson, Mississippi; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 0082; FHL microfilm: 1240812

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Beat 2, Jefferson, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beat 2, Jefferson, Mississippi; Roll: T624_744; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0071; FHL microfilm: 1374757

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Beat 2, Jefferson, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beat 2, Jefferson, Mississippi; Roll: T624_744; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0071; FHL microfilm: 1374757

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Beat 1, Jefferson, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Beat 1, Jefferson, Mississippi; Roll: T625_880; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 75

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Beat 1, Beat 1, Claiborne, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Beat 1, Claiborne, Mississippi; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 2340877

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Claiborne, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, Mississippi; Roll: m-t0627-02075; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 76-7

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Beat 2, Washington, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, Mississippi; Roll: m-t0627-02075; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 76-7

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Mississippi
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Nov 1965
    Event Place: Red Lick, Jefferson, Mississippi, USA

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Nov 1965
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Nov 1965

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Tillman, Claiborne County, Mississippi, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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