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

James Wells 1833 – 1892 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Jul 1833

Birth Location: Jefferson, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: 10 Jun 1892

Death Location: Jefferson, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Joseph Wells

Mother: Anna Shaw

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

James Wells was born in 1833 in Jefferson, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States, the child of Joseph B Wells and Anna WELLS Shaw. James Wells passed away in 1892 in Jefferson, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA.

Find more search results for James Wells
JW

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:
C
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

  • James Wells was born in 1833 in Jefferson, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States, the child of Joseph B Wells and Anna WELLS Shaw.
  • James Wells passed away in 1892 in Jefferson, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Wells's Ancestors

Self
James Wells
1833 – 1892
Birth Place: Jefferson, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
Joseph B Wells
1803 – 1877
Washington, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
Anna (WELLS) Shaw
1808 – 1893
Columbus Ohio
Grandparents
Tunis (Tunes Tunas Tunnis T. Wells Welles) Wills
1746 – 1809
Frederick, Virginia, United States
Margaret Williams
1767 – 1845
Pennsylvania, United States
Issachar Shaw
1770 – 1824
Sarah SHAW
1775 – 1832
Great-Grandparents
Richard Wells
1720 – 1767
Mary Holliday
1711 – 1746
Wesley Williams
Shaw
1750 –
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Wells
1617 – 1661
Eleanor Robinson
1628 – 1696

James Wells's Timeline

2 Records

1833
15 Jul 1833
Birth of James Wells in Jefferson, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
Jefferson, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
1892
10 Jun 1892
Age 59
Death of James Wells in Jefferson, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Jefferson, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Jul 1833
    Event Place: Jefferson, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Jun 1892
    Event Place: Jefferson, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA

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