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George Osborn Wells 1860–1931 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Jun 1860

Birth Location: Maine

Death Date: 4 Mar 1931

Death Location: Charlestown, New Hampshire, USA

Father: Elisha Wells

Mother: Mary Leighton

Spouse(s): Emma Swift

Children(s): Harry Wells, Linwod Wells, Grace Wells

The story of George Osborn Wells began in 1860 in Maine. In 1870, George Osborn Wells resided in Mount Vernon, Kennebec, Maine, USA. In 1880, George Osborn Wells resided in Mount Vernon, Kennebec, Maine, USA. George Osborn Wells married Emma Almira Swift, and had children including Grace M Wells, Harry Osborn Wells, Linwod Newall Wells. George Osborn Wells passed away in 1931 in Charlestown, New Hampshire, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of George Osborn Wells began in 1860 in Maine.
  • In 1870, George Osborn Wells resided in Mount Vernon, Kennebec, Maine, USA.
  • In 1880, George Osborn Wells resided in Mount Vernon, Kennebec, Maine, USA.
  • George Osborn Wells married Emma Almira Swift, and had children including Grace M Wells, Harry Osborn Wells, Linwod Newall Wells.
  • George Osborn Wells passed away in 1931 in Charlestown, New Hampshire, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Elisha Wells
1831–1909
Birth Location: Mount Vernon Maine
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Mary Leighton
1830–1918
Birth Location: Mount Vernon Maine
ML

Spouses(s)

Emma Swift
1858–
Birth Location: Maine
ES

Children(s)

Harry Wells
1880–
Birth Location: Maine
HW
Linwod Wells
1887–
Birth Location: Maine
LW
Grace Wells
1891–
Birth Location: Maine
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George Wells's Ancestors

Self
George Wells
1860–1931
Birth Place: Maine
Parents
Elisha Wells
1831–1909
Mount Vernon Maine
Mary (Elizabeth) Leighton
1830–1918
Mount Vernon Maine
Grandparents
Simeon Leighton
1809–1883
Mary Kimball
1799–
Hallowell, Kennebec, Maine, USA
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Leighton
1779–1851
Hannah Pearle
1783–1866
Jesse Kimball
1770–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Leighton
1748–1849
Sarah Berry
1750–1799
Simeon Pearle
1740–1806

George Wells's Descendants

1.
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George (Osborn) Wells (24 Jun 1860–4 Mar 1931) m. Emma (Almira) Swift (Nov 1858–)
  1. 1. Harry (Osborn) Wells 1880– m. Lena (Dell) Allen 1882–
    1. 1. George (H) Wells 1903–
    2. 2. Venora (E) Wells 1905–
    3. 3. Alverna (C) Wells 1906–2001 m. Millard (S. Parlin) Sr 1897–1988
      1. 1. Robert (E.) Parlin 1925–2014 m. Alice Hagerstrom 1927–2013
    4. 4. Marion (I) Wells 1909–
    5. 5. Bernice (Irene) Merrill 1911– m. Maurice (Avil) Merrill 1903–
    6. 6. Esther (M) Wells 1913– m. Roland (C) Fletcher 1920–
    7. 7. Emma (J) Wells 1914–1994
    8. 8. Sylvia (Evelyn) Wells 1916–2011 m. Irving (C) Holbrook 1906–
    9. 9. Frances (R) Wells 1919–2004
  2. 2. Linwod (Newall) Wells 1887– m. Rebecca (Elnora) Wilber 1897–
  3. 3. Grace (M) Wells 1891– m. Waldo (George) White 1891–
    1. 1. Evelyn (Grace) White 1912–
    2. 2. Marion (Emma) White 1913–1979 m. Merle Goucher 1910–1971
      1. 1. Theodore (Waldo) Goucher 1934–1997

George Wells's Timeline

5 Records

1860
24 Jun 1860
Birth of George Osborn Wells in Maine
Maine
1870
1870
Age 10
George Osborn Wells resided here in Mount Vernon, Kennebec, Maine, USA
Mount Vernon, Kennebec, Maine, USA
1880
1880
Age 20
George Osborn Wells resided here in Mount Vernon, Kennebec, Maine, USA
Mount Vernon, Kennebec, Maine, USA
1900
1900
Age 40
George Osborn Wells resided here in Mount Vernon, Kennebec, Maine, USA
Mount Vernon, Kennebec, Maine, USA
1931
4 Mar 1931
Age 71
Death of George Osborn Wells in Charlestown, New Hampshire, USA
Charlestown, New Hampshire, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Jun 1860
    Event Place: Maine
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Mount Vernon, Kennebec, Maine; Roll: 481; Page: 340B; Enumeration District: 100
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Mount Vernon, Kennebec, Maine; Roll: M593_547; Page: 402B; Family History Library Film: 552046
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Mount Vernon, Kennebec, Maine; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0124; FHL microfilm: 1240594
    [4] New Hampshire, U.S., Death Records, New Hampshire Archives and Records Management; Concord, New Hampshire; New Hampshire Death Records, 1650-1969
    [5] New Hampshire, U.S., Marriage Records, New Hampshire Department of Health; Concord, New Hampshire; New Hampshire Marriage Records, 1700-1969

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Mount Vernon, Kennebec, Maine, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Mount Vernon, Kennebec, Maine; Roll: M593_547; Page: 402B; Family History Library Film: 552046

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Mount Vernon, Kennebec, Maine, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Mount Vernon, Kennebec, Maine; Roll: 481; Page: 340B; Enumeration District: 100

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Mount Vernon, Kennebec, Maine, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Mount Vernon, Kennebec, Maine; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0124; FHL microfilm: 1240594

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Mar 1931
    Event Place: Charlestown, New Hampshire, USA
    Record Source: New Hampshire, U.S., Death Records, New Hampshire Archives and Records Management; Concord, New Hampshire; New Hampshire Death Records, 1650-1969
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