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James Wells 1820–1870 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Apr 1820

Birth Location: North Carolina, USA

Death Date: Before 1870

Death Location: Tx.

Father: John Wells

Mother: Frances Crittenden

Spouse(s): Susan Davis

Children(s): Henortta WELLS, Hetunah WELLS, Philix WELLS, Emma WELLS, Susan WELLS, Nancy Wells, Cintha Denney, John Wells, Margaret Wells, Mary Wells

In 1820, James Wells entered the world in North Carolina, USA, born to John Wells And Frances Crittenden. In 1850, James Wells resided in Fannin, Texas. In 1860, James Wells resided in Denton, Texas. James Wells married Susan Davis, and had children including Cintha Rebecca Denney, Emma Jane Wells, Henortta Wells, Hetunah Wells, John W Wells, Margaret M E Wells, Mary Frances Wells, Nancy Wells, Philix Wells, Susan Sally Wells. James Wells passed away in 1870 in Tx..

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Biography

  • In 1820, James Wells entered the world in North Carolina, USA, born to John Wells And Frances Crittenden.
  • In 1850, James Wells resided in Fannin, Texas.
  • In 1860, James Wells resided in Denton, Texas.
  • James Wells married Susan Davis, and had children including Cintha Rebecca Denney, Emma Jane Wells, Henortta Wells, Hetunah Wells, John W Wells, Margaret M E Wells, Mary Frances Wells, Nancy Wells, Philix Wells, Susan Sally Wells.
  • James Wells passed away in 1870 in Tx..

Immediate Family

Parents

John Wells
1795–1873
Birth Location: Rowan, North Carolina, United States
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Frances Crittenden
1790–1822
Birth Location: Rowan, North Carolina, United States
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Spouses(s)

Susan Davis
1824–1878
Birth Location: Franklin, Tennessee, United States
SD

Children(s)

Henortta WELLS
1853–1854
Birth Location: Texas USA
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Hetunah WELLS
1855–
Birth Location: –
HW
Philix WELLS
1859–
Birth Location: –
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Emma WELLS
1861–
Birth Location: Texas USA
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Susan WELLS
1864–1954
Birth Location: Texas, USA
SW
Nancy Wells
1854–
Birth Location: Fannin County, Texas, USA
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Cintha Denney
1851–1939
Birth Location: Texas, United States
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John Wells
1848–
Birth Location: Tx.
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Margaret Wells
1846–
Birth Location: Fannin County, Texas, USA
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Mary Wells
1844–1909
Birth Location: Texas
MW

James Wells's Ancestors

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James Wells
1820–1870
Birth Place: North Carolina, USA
Parents
John Wells
1795–1873
Rowan, North Carolina, United States
Frances Crittenden
1790–1822
Rowan, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
James WELLS
1750–1820
Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Rachel Horn
1750–1830
Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Wells's Descendants

1.
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James Wells (1 Apr 1820–Before 1870) m. Susan Davis (3 Jan 1824–14 Jun 1878)
  1. 1. Henortta WELLS 1853–1854
  2. 2. Hetunah WELLS 1855–
  3. 3. Philix WELLS 1859–
  4. 4. Emma (Jane) WELLS 1861–
  5. 5. Susan ("Sally") WELLS 1864–1954 m. John (C) Johnson 1859–
    1. 1. James (R) Johnson 1886–1955
    2. 2. Havana (Grace) McDowell 1888–1971 m. Harry (Bernard) McDowell 1884–1968
    3. 3. Thomas Johnson 1893–
    4. 4. Harry Johnson 1895–
    5. 5. Andrew Johnson 1898–
  6. 6. Nancy Wells 1854–
  7. 7. Cintha (Rebecca) Denney 1851–1939 m. E.P. Denny 1846–1927 m. Elisha (Peter) Denney 1845–1927
    1. 1. Sallie (Susan) Denny 1873–1958 m. Milton Lamb 1871–1940
      1. 1. George (Stanley) Lam 1892–1976
      2. 2. Vera (Pearl) Lam 1894–1979
      3. 3. Harry (Franklin "Pete") Lam 1900–1976
      4. 4. Tommy (Otis "Ode") Lamb 1898–1961
      5. 5. Thurman (Paul) Lam 1907–1995
      6. 6. Elmer (Matt) Lam 1904–1970
      7. 7. Velma (Iva) Lam 1896–1981
      8. 8. Thalia (Christine) Lam 1911–1988
      9. 9. Infant Lam 1890–1890
      10. 10. Sarah Lam 1893–
      11. 11. Lssy Lam 1895–
      12. 12. Fred (Elmo) Lam 1908–1962
    2. 2. William (Harry) Denney 1879–1949
    3. 3. John (Wesley) Denny 1875–1940
      1. 1. Genevieve (Rebecca) Denny 1913–1987 m. Samuel (Kuykendall) Sr. 1903–1973
        1. 1. Samuel (Kirk Kuykendall) Jr 1930–1957
        2. 2. Rita (Dolores) Kuykendall 1933–2000 m. Clarence Rollins –1983
    4. 4. Myrtle Denny 1882–1960 m. James (Euclid) Jones 1876–
      1. 1. Lynn (Denny) Jones 1913–1987
      2. 2. Herschel Jones 1902–1983
      3. 3. F (P) Jones 1905–
      4. 4. Harry (Judson) Jones 1907–1951
      5. 5. James (Feno) Jones 1909–1941
      6. 6. Ray Jones 1912–
      7. 7. Reba Jones 1916–
      8. 8. Mattie (Ruth) Jones 1917–
    5. 5. Mary Denny 1885–1970
    6. 6. Mattie Denny 1888–1974
  8. 8. John (W.) Wells 1848–
  9. 9. Margaret (M.E.) Wells 1846– m. John Henderson 1841–
    1. 1. James (A.J.) Henderson 1864–
    2. 2. Arvona (T.) Henderson 1866–
    3. 3. Hulda (G.) Henderson 1868–
    4. 4. L.Z. Henderson 1875–
    5. 5. L.V. Henderson 1875–
    6. 6. Francis (E.) Henderson 1877–
  10. 10. Mary (Frances) Wells 1844–1909 m. Jesse (Campbell) Owens 1845–1937
    1. 1. James (E.) Owens 1872–
    2. 2. Ida Owens 1874–
    3. 3. Florance Owens 1876–
    4. 4. James (Edgar) Owens 1872–
    5. 5. James (Edwin) Owens 1872–1969
    6. 6. Ida Owens 1874–1961
    7. 7. Florence Owens 1876–1956
    8. 8. Jonathan Owens 1879–1961 m. Allie (Rena) Reeves 1883–1965
      1. 1. Orville (Arlton) Owens 1905–1969
      2. 2. Rheford (Newland) Owens 1913–1997
      3. 3. Francis (Caroline) Owens 1923–1923
      4. 4. Ovel (Alton) Owens 1903–1987
      5. 5. Maggie (Faye) Owens 1915–1996
    9. 9. Rosie (Bird) Owens 1881–1974
    10. 10. Annie (Bell) Owens 1889–1932 m. Jesse (Monroe) Young 1888–1956
      1. 1. Alma (Larue) Young 1911–1999 m. Cecil (Samuel) Chandler 1909–1975
      2. 2. Lois (Viola) Young 1917–2004 m. Clarence (Griffin) Edwards 1916–2006
      3. 3. Jessie (B) Young 1921–
      4. 4. Alice (Fay) Young 1924–
      5. 5. Marion (Paul) Young 1926–

James Wells's Timeline

4 Records

1820
1 Apr 1820
Birth of James Wells in North Carolina, USA
North Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 30
James Wells resided here in Fannin, Texas
Fannin, Texas
1860
1860
Age 40
James Wells resided here in Denton, Texas
Denton, Texas
1870
Before 1870
Age 50
Death of James Wells in Tx.
Tx.

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1820
    Event Place: North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: , Fannin, Texas; Roll: M432_910; Page: 164; Image: 321.
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: , Denton, Texas; Roll: M653_1292; Page: 410; Image: 295.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Fannin, Texas
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: , Fannin, Texas; Roll: M432_910; Page: 164; Image: 321.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Denton, Texas
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: , Denton, Texas; Roll: M653_1292; Page: 410; Image: 295.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Before 1870
    Event Place: Tx.
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