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Ida Wells 1862–1935 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Apr 1862

Birth Location: Union County, Tennessee

Death Date: 16 May 1935

Death Location: Demory, Campbell, Tennessee

Father: JOHN Wells

Mother: CELIA Cagle

Spouse(s): William Shepherd

Children(s): William Jr, J Shepherd, Mary Shepherd, Celia Shepherd, Julia Shepherd, Frances Shepherd, Sarah Shepherd, Esau Shepherd, Bessie Shepherd, Jacob Shepherd, James Shepherd, Millard Shepherd

In 1862, Ida Wells entered the world in Union County, Tennessee, born to John Walker Wells And Celia Caldonia Cagle. In 1870, Ida Wells resided in District 1, Union, Tennessee, USA. In 1880, Ida Wells resided in Glenn, Campbell, Tennessee, United States. Ida Wells married William Henry Shepherd, and had children including Bessie Shepherd, Celia Shepherd, Esau S Shepherd, Frances Missouria Shepherd, J H Shepherd, Jacob Luther Jake Shepherd, James Lawton Shepherd, Julia A Shepherd, Mary Shepherd, Millard Rook Shepherd, Sarah Jane Jane Shepherd, William Bill Shepherd Jr. Ida Wells passed away in 1935 in Demory, Campbell, Tennessee.

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Biography

  • In 1862, Ida Wells entered the world in Union County, Tennessee, born to John Walker Wells And Celia Caldonia Cagle.
  • In 1870, Ida Wells resided in District 1, Union, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1880, Ida Wells resided in Glenn, Campbell, Tennessee, United States.
  • Ida Wells married William Henry Shepherd, and had children including Bessie Shepherd, Celia Shepherd, Esau S Shepherd, Frances Missouria Shepherd, J H Shepherd, Jacob Luther Jake Shepherd, James Lawton Shepherd, Julia A Shepherd, Mary Shepherd, Millard Rook Shepherd, Sarah Jane Jane Shepherd, William Bill Shepherd Jr.
  • Ida Wells passed away in 1935 in Demory, Campbell, Tennessee.

Immediate Family

Parents

JOHN Wells
1827–1913
Birth Location: Blount County, Tennessee
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CELIA Cagle
1832–1914
Birth Location: Sevier County, Tennessee
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Spouses(s)

William Shepherd
1862–1934
Birth Location: Campbell County, Tennessee
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Children(s)

William Jr
1895–1935
Birth Location: Campbell County, Tennessee
WJ
J Shepherd
1894–1934
Birth Location: Campbell County, Tennessee
JS
Mary Shepherd
1896–1934
Birth Location: Campbell County, Tennessee
MS
Celia Shepherd
1885–1977
Birth Location: La Follette, Campbell, Tennessee
CS
Julia Shepherd
1888–1939
Birth Location: Campbell County, Tennessee
JS
Frances Shepherd
1890–1968
Birth Location: Campbell County, Tennessee
FS
Sarah Shepherd
1892–
Birth Location: Campbell County, Tennessee
SS
Esau Shepherd
1894–1969
Birth Location: Campbell County, Tennessee
ES
Bessie Shepherd
1896–1934
Birth Location: Campbell County, Tennessee
BS
Jacob Shepherd
1900–1983
Birth Location: La Follette, Campbell, Tennessee
JS
James Shepherd
1903–1943
Birth Location: Campbell County, Tennessee
JS
Millard Shepherd
1906–1963
Birth Location: Campbell County, Tennessee
MS

Ida Wells's Ancestors

Self
Ida Wells
1862–1935
Birth Place: Union County, Tennessee
Parents
JOHN Walker Wells
1827–1913
Blount County, Tennessee
CELIA (Caldonia) Cagle
1832–1914
Sevier County, Tennessee
Grandparents
GEORGE Wells
1764–1858
Rowan County, Colonial North Carolina
WILLIAM (Columbus Cagle) Jr
1790–1850
Moore County, North Carolina
SARAH Brewer
1790–
Sevier County, Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
WILLIAM Sr
1754–1852
MARY Barrett
1759–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
HEINRICH Cagle
1730–1802
CATERANA (Seÿtz)
1732–1819
WILLIAM Barrett
1728–
PATIENCE
1732–1796

Ida Wells's Descendants

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Ida Wells (Apr 1862–16 May 1935) m. William (Henry) Shepherd (Jun 1862–7 Dec 1934)
  1. 1. William ('Bill' Shepherd) Jr 1895–1935
  2. 2. J (H) Shepherd 1894–1934
  3. 3. Mary Shepherd 1896–1934
  4. 4. Celia Shepherd 1885–1977 m. Gilles (Taylor) Brandenburg 1886–1949
    1. 1. Elizabeth (Esther 'Lizzie') Brandenburg 1913–2001 m. Floyd (Leon) Henderson 1900–1975 m. Shan Carroll 1918–2005
  5. 5. Julia (A) Shepherd 1888–1939 m. Mitchell (Matt) Marcum 1883–1951
    1. 1. Floyd Marcum 1925–1993 m. Linda (Lee) Magee 1940–1990
  6. 6. Frances (Missouria) Shepherd 1890–1968 m. William (S 'Sherman') Heatherly 1888–1955
    1. 1. Bessie (Marie) Heatherly 1916–1990 m. Jerry (Franklin) Campbell 1907–1960
      1. 1. James (Jerry) Campbell 1945–2021 m. Dottie (Lee) Green 1948–2006
  7. 7. Sarah (Jane 'Jane') Shepherd 1892– m. William (M) Maxwell 1888–1968
  8. 8. Esau (S) Shepherd 1894–1969 m. Mary (Jane) 'Babe' 1901–1972 m. Elizabeth ('Lizzie') Lawson 1900–1955
  9. 9. Bessie Shepherd 1896–1934
  10. 10. Jacob (Luther 'Jake') Shepherd 1900–1983 m. Edith Prater 1903–1981
    1. 1. Jack (Arnold) Shepherd 1934–2009 m. Georgia (Louise) Roberts 1936–2001
    2. 2. Winford Shepherd 1927–1990 m. Elabell ('Ella') Gillum 1922–
    3. 3. Jessie Shepherd 1938–1938
    4. 4. Cecil (Flossie) Shepherd 1925–2000 m. Stearling (Kincaid 'Stearl') Woodson 1911–1987
    5. 5. Geneva (M) Shepherd 1928–1989 m. Albert (Cecil) Bostic 1924–1991
    6. 6. Walter (Lee) Shepherd 1936–1980
    7. 7. Paul (Edward) Shepherd 1935–1935
    8. 8. Fontella Shepherd 1930–2009 m. Glen (Morgan) Hatmaker 1929–2009
  11. 11. James (Lawton) Shepherd 1903–1943 m. Bernice Thompson 1910–1987
  12. 12. Millard ('Rook') Shepherd 1906–1963 m. Lela (Virgie) Longmire 1916–2005
    1. 1. Ida (Jane) Shepherd 1950–2015 m. Gene (Theron) Aytes 1935–2007

Ida Wells's Timeline

9 Records

1862
Apr 1862
Birth of Ida Wells in Union County, Tennessee
Union County, Tennessee
1870
1870
Age 8
Ida Wells resided here in District 1, Union, Tennessee, USA
District 1, Union, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880 Federal Census
Age 18
Ida Wells resided here in Glenn, Campbell, Tennessee, United States
Glenn, Campbell, Tennessee, United States
1900
1900 Federal Census
Age 38
Ida Wells resided here in Civil District 1, Campbell, Tennessee
Civil District 1, Campbell, Tennessee
1910
1910
Age 48
Ida Wells resided here in Civil District 2, Campbell, Tennessee
Civil District 2, Campbell, Tennessee
1910
1910 Federal Census
Age 48
Ida Wells resided here in Civil District 2, Campbell, Tennessee
Civil District 2, Campbell, Tennessee
1920
1920 Federal Census
Age 58
Ida Wells resided here in Civil District 2, Campbell, Tennessee
Civil District 2, Campbell, Tennessee
1930
1930 Federal Census
Age 68
Ida Wells resided here in District 2, Campbell, Tennessee
District 2, Campbell, Tennessee
1935
16 May 1935
Age 73
Death of Ida Wells in Duff, Campbell, Tennessee
Duff, Campbell, Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Apr 1862
    Event Place: Union County, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1959
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 2, Campbell, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1730; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 39; Image: .
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 2, Campbell, Tennessee; Roll: 2235; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 9; Image: 393.0.
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Glenn, Campbell, Tennessee; Roll: 1246; Family History Film: 1255246; Page: 421D; Enumeration District: 122; Image: .
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 1, Union, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1567; Page: 206B; Image: 303089; Family History Library Film: 553066
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 1, Campbell, Tennessee; Roll: T623_1559; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 29.
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 2, Campbell, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1492; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 39; Image: 186.
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 1, Union, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 1, Union, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1567; Page: 206B; Image: 303089; Family History Library Film: 553066

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880 Federal Census
    Event Place: Glenn, Campbell, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Glenn, Campbell, Tennessee; Roll: 1246; Family History Film: 1255246; Page: 421D; Enumeration District: 122; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900 Federal Census
    Event Place: Civil District 1, Campbell, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 1, Campbell, Tennessee; Roll: T623_1559; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 29.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 2, Campbell, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 2, Campbell, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1492; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 39; Image: 186.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910 Federal Census
    Event Place: Civil District 2, Campbell, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 2, Campbell, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1492; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 39; Image: 186.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920 Federal Census
    Event Place: Civil District 2, Campbell, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 2, Campbell, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1730; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 39; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930 Federal Census
    Event Place: District 2, Campbell, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 2, Campbell, Tennessee; Roll: 2235; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 9; Image: 393.0.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 May 1935
    Event Place: Duff, Campbell, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1959
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Demory, Campbell, Tennessee
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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