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James Wells 1693 – 1771 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Aug 1693

Birth Location: Queen Anne's, Maryland, United States

Death Date: 1 July 1771

Death Location: Gwinns Falls, Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Father: John Wells

Mother: Margaret McClain

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The story of James Wells began in 1693 in Queen Anne's, Maryland, United States, with parents John (Big Wells) Wells and Margaret WELLS McClain. James Wells's life came to an end in 1771 in Gwinns Falls, Baltimore, Maryland, United States.

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John Wells
1674 – 1721
Birth Location: Maryland, United States
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Margaret McClain
1681 – 1702
Birth Location: Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: 5 Aug 1693
    Event Place: Queen Anne's, Maryland, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: 1 July 1771
    Event Place: Gwinns Falls, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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