YourRoots Logo
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

Hugh Wells 1625 – 1678 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Jan 1625

Birth Location: Colchester, Essex, England

Death Date: 22 Dec 1678

Death Location: Weathersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Father: Hugh WELLES

Mother: Frances BELCHER

Spouse(s): Mary Rusco

Children(s): Mercy Welles, James Wells, Mary Wells, Rebecca Wells, Sarah Wells, John Wells

In 1625, Hugh Wells lll entered the world in Colchester, Essex, England, born to Hugh Thomas WELLS or WELLES and Frances BELCHER. Hugh Wells lll married Mary Rusco, and had children including Mercy Welles, James Wells, Mary Wells, Rebecca Wells, Sarah Wells, John Wells. Hugh Wells lll passed away in 1678 in Weathersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.

Find more search results for Hugh Wells
HW

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1625, Hugh Wells lll entered the world in Colchester, Essex, England, born to Hugh Thomas WELLS or WELLES and Frances BELCHER.
  • Hugh Wells lll married Mary Rusco, and had children including Mercy Welles, James Wells, Mary Wells, Rebecca Wells, Sarah Wells, John Wells.
  • Hugh Wells lll passed away in 1678 in Weathersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Hugh WELLES
1590 – 1645
Birth Location: Colchester, Essex, England
HW
Frances BELCHER
1598 – 1678
Birth Location: Colchester, Essex, England
FB

Spouses(s)

Mary Rusco
1628 – 1678
Birth Location: Bellevica, Essex, England
MR

Children(s)

Mercy Welles
1647 – 1650
Birth Location: Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
MW
James Wells
1648 – 1682
Birth Location: Wellstown, Somerset, England
JW
Mary Wells
1649 – 1688
Birth Location: Connecticut, United States
MW
Rebecca Wells
1652 – 1673
Birth Location: Connecticut, United States
RW
Sarah Wells
1654 – 1668
Birth Location: Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
SW
John Wells
1667 –
Birth Location: Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
JW

Hugh Wells's Ancestors

Self
Hugh Wells
1625 – 1678
Birth Place: Colchester, Essex, England
Parents
Hugh Thomas WELLS or WELLES
1590 – 1645
Colchester, Essex, England
Frances BELCHER
1598 – 1678
Colchester, Essex, England
Grandparents
Christian (Dabridgecourt) Belcher
1580 – 1598
Essex, Lancashire, England
Elizabeth FISHER
1582 – 1598
Essex, England
Great-Grandparents
William Belcher
1550 – 1609
Christian DeBridgecourt
1558 – 1609
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Belcher
1529 – 1580
Elizabeth Randes
Thomas Dabridgecourt
1531 – 1601
Alice Greswold
1550 – 1563

Hugh Wells's Descendants

1.
HW
Hugh Wells (10 Jan 1625 – 22 Dec 1678) m. Mary Rusco (1628 – 22 Dec 1678)
  1. 1. Mercy Welles (1647 – 15 Oct 1650)
  2. 2. James Wells (29 Oct 1648 – 22 Feb 1682-86) m. Sara (Elizabeth) Clark (1644 – 24 Jan 1712)
    1. 1. Stephen Wells (1652-1662 – 31 Oct 1712) m. Alice Howard (1647 – 31 Oct 1712)
      1. 1. Stephen Wells (1678 – 3 Oct 1722) m. Elizabeth Williams (1661 – 10 Feb 1724)
        1. 1. Ann (Elizabeth) Wells (1700 – 1770)
        2. 2. Stephen Wells (1700 – 1773)
        3. 3. Absalom Wells (1708 – 9 Mar 1769)
        4. 4. Sarah Wells
        5. 5. Solomon Wells
        6. 6. Thomas (Williams) Wells
      2. 2. Mary Wells (1680 – 1712)
      3. 3. Absalom Wells (1697 – 9 Mar 1769)
      4. 4. Barnabas Wells (1704 – 1779)
      5. 5. John Wells ( – 1730)
      6. 6. Thomas Wells
      7. 7. George Wells ( – 1761)
    2. 2. Sarah Wells (1667 – )
    3. 3. James Wells (27 Nov 1668 – 21 Dec 1744) m. Rebecca Selden (1678 – 1764)
      1. 1. Rebecca WELLS (21 Jan 1698 – 9 Nov 1727)
      2. 2. Susannah Wells (6 May 1701 – )
      3. 3. Mary WELLS (8 Oct 1703 – 9 Feb 1707)
      4. 4. James WELLS (7 Jan 1706 – 25 Jun 1757)
      5. 5. Joseph WELLS (24 Mar 1708 – Jul 1777)
      6. 6. Martha WELLS (15 Jun 1710 – 1796)
      7. 7. Elizabeth Wells (9 Feb 1713 – 29 Oct 1739)
      8. 8. Mary WELLS (5 Apr 1715 – 21 Jul 1810)
      9. 9. Lydia WELLS (15 Aug 1718 – )
    4. 4. Joseph Wells (1672 – 24 Apr 1699)
    5. 5. Elizabeth (Alice) Wells (1672 – 8 Jul 1742)
    6. 6. Mary Wells (1673 – 4 Dec 1714)
    7. 7. Thomas Wells (1683 – 1683)
    8. 8. Robert Wells (5 Aug 1693 – 1771)
    9. 9. William Wells (1702 – 1767)
  3. 3. Mary Wells (14 Aug 1649 – 27 Jul 1688)
  4. 4. Rebecca Wells (20 Jan 1652 – 15 Oct 1673)
  5. 5. Sarah Wells (1654 – 26 Jul 1668)
  6. 6. John Wells (Jan 1667 – )

Hugh Wells's Timeline

3 Records

1625
10 Jan 1625
Birth of Hugh Wells lll in Colchester, Essex, England
Colchester, Essex, England
1678
22 Dec 1678
Age 53
Death of Hugh Wells lll in Weathersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Weathersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
1678
20 Nov 1678
Age 53
Hugh Wells lll - Probate in Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Jan 1625
    Event Place: Colchester, Essex, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Births
    [2] Millennium File
    [3] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 1589.027; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1
    [4] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1635
    Event Place: Massachusetts
    Record Source: Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Massachusetts; Year: 1635; Page Number: 72

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Dec 1678
    Event Place: Weathersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
    [2] Family Data Collection - Deaths
    [3] Millennium File
    [4] Connecticut, Wills and Probate Records, 1609-1999, Probate Records, 1649-1932; Author: Connecticut. Probate Court (Hartford District); Probate Place: Hartford, Connecticut
    [5] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current
    [6] Web: Connecticut, Find A Grave Index, 1636-2011

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Wethersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current
    [2] Web: Connecticut, Find A Grave Index, 1636-2011

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 20 Nov 1678
    Event Place: Hartford, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: Connecticut, Wills and Probate Records, 1609-1999, Probate Records, 1649-1932; Author: Connecticut. Probate Court (Hartford District); Probate Place: Hartford, Connecticut
Find more search results for Hugh Wells

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like “Trace Back To Me” instantly map your family’s migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond “end-of-line” automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans “end-of-line” ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you’re away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches’ maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you’ll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE