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James William Wells 1844–1921 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Apr 1844

Birth Location: Farmington, St Francois, Missouri, USA

Death Date: 7 Feb 1921

Death Location: Manton, Tehama County, California, United States of America

Father: Hiram Wells

Mother: Nancy Kelly

Spouse(s): Mary Walker, Martha Breckenridge

Children(s): Ernest Wells, Ellen Wells, Winona Wells

In 1844, James William Wells entered the world in Farmington, St Francois, Missouri, USA, born to Hiram James Wells And Nancy Kelly. In 1850, James William Wells resided in District 1, Caldwell, Kentucky, USA. In 1860, James William Wells resided in Wilson, Audrain, Missouri, USA. James William Wells married Martha E Breckenridge, Mary Ellen Walker, and had children including Ellen Wells, Ernest Alvin Wells, Winona Winnie Laura Wells. James William Wells passed away in 1921 in Manton, Tehama County, California, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1844, James William Wells entered the world in Farmington, St Francois, Missouri, USA, born to Hiram James Wells And Nancy Kelly.
  • In 1850, James William Wells resided in District 1, Caldwell, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1860, James William Wells resided in Wilson, Audrain, Missouri, USA.
  • James William Wells married Martha E Breckenridge, Mary Ellen Walker, and had children including Ellen Wells, Ernest Alvin Wells, Winona Winnie Laura Wells.
  • James William Wells passed away in 1921 in Manton, Tehama County, California, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Hiram Wells
1813–1847
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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Nancy Kelly
1825–1881
Birth Location: , , Virginia
NK

Spouses(s)

Mary Walker
1858–1895
Birth Location: Pine Grove, Amador, California, USA
MW
Martha Breckenridge
1852–
Birth Location: Kentucky
MB

Children(s)

Ernest Wells
1878–1949
Birth Location: Gervais, Marion, Oregon, USA
EW
Ellen Wells
1876–1947
Birth Location: California
EW
Winona Wells
1882–1959
Birth Location: California, USA
WW

James Wells's Ancestors

Self
James Wells
1844–1921
Birth Place: Farmington, St Francois, Missouri, USA
Parents
Hiram James Wells
1813–1847
Virginia, United States
Nancy Kelly
1825–1881
, , Virginia
Grandparents
Reverend (David) Wells
1764–1840
Rockbridge County, Virginia, USA
Kitty White
1768–1863
Virginia
William Kelly
1800–1839
Virginia
Ruth (Ann) Kelly
1802–1856
, , Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Jesse Wells
1731–1799
Sallie Mannon
1735–1771
William QUAKER
1746–1832
Sara Bond
1745–1782
Frances Mcklewain
1760–1820
Tyra Kelly
1780–1853
2nd-Great-Grandparents
David Wells
1708–1759
Sarah Wellcome
1715–1760
Patience Wells
1707–1756
Thomas Price
1730–1792

James Wells's Descendants

1.
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James (William) Wells (30 Apr 1844–7 Feb 1921) m. Mary (Ellen) Walker (1858–20 Jan 1895) m. Martha (E) Breckenridge (abt 1852–)
  1. 1. Ernest (Alvin) Wells 1878–1949 m. Elsie (M) Cunningham 1885–1968 m. Mildred (E Buckeridge) Wells 1896–1972
    1. 1. Richard (Carvel) Wells 1914–1989 m. Helen (Gertude) Cavanaugh 1914–2000
    2. 2. Hugh (E) Wells 1908–1999 m. Winifred (E Smith Hicks Darby) Wells 1918–1986
    3. 3. Nita (Inez) Wells 1911–1997 m. R (Red) Carson 1910–1992
      1. 1. Elton (Reed) Cowan 1933–2006
    4. 4. Evelyn (Grace) Wells 1902–1902
    5. 5. Weston (L) Wells 1906–1934
    6. 6. Millie McCollum 1904–1982 m. Leroy (F) Spangler 1903–1953 m. Frank (B.) McCollum 1906–1967
      1. 1. Phillip (LeRoy) Spangler 1929–1997
  2. 2. Ellen Wells 1876–1947 m. Jesse (David) Stump 1869–1918 m. Joseph (Francis) Arnol 1884–1953 m. Frank (Peter) Hansen 1874–1916
    1. 1. Clifford Hansen 1898–1898
    2. 2. Alvin Hansen 1887–1898
    3. 3. Alvin (J) Hansen 1898–1966
      1. 1. Robert (Alvin) Hansen 1929–2010
    4. 4. Juanda (Bell) Graham 1900–1948
    5. 5. Fredia (G) Hansen 1896–1978
    6. 6. Albert (E) Hansen 1902– m. Gladys Hansen 1899–
  3. 3. Winona ("Winnie" Laura) Wells 1882–1959 m. Perry Vilas 1877–1919 m. Samuel (Aaron) Kenoyer 1874–1957
    1. 1. Verna (J.) Matthay 1905–1982
    2. 2. Craig (W) Vilas 1907–
    3. 3. Camilla Vilas 1911–

James Wells's Timeline

12 Records

1844
30 Apr 1844
Birth of James William Wells in Farmington, St Francois, Missouri, USA
Farmington, St Francois, Missouri, USA
1850
1850
Age 6
James William Wells resided here in District 1, Caldwell, Kentucky, USA
District 1, Caldwell, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 16
James William Wells resided here in Wilson, Audrain, Missouri, USA
Wilson, Audrain, Missouri, USA
1880
1880
Age 36
James William Wells resided here in Township 3, Amador, California, USA
Township 3, Amador, California, USA
1883
4 Aug 1883
Age 39
James William Wells resided here in Redding, California, USA
Redding, California, USA
1888
1888
Age 44
James William Wells resided here in Shasta, California, United States
Shasta, California, United States
1892
13 Jan 1892
Age 48
James William Wells resided here in Plateau, Shasta, California, United States
Plateau, Shasta, California, United States
1900
1900
Age 56
James William Wells resided here in Plateau, Shasta, California, USA
Plateau, Shasta, California, USA
1903
1 Jul 1903
Age 59
James William Wells resided here in Shasta, California, USA
Shasta, California, USA
1910
1910
Age 66
James William Wells resided here in Sierra, Tehama, California, USA
Sierra, Tehama, California, USA
1920
1920
Age 76
James William Wells resided here in Manton, Tehama, California, USA
Manton, Tehama, California, USA
1921
7 Feb 1921
Age 77
Death of James William Wells in Manton, Tehama, California, USA
Manton, Tehama, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Apr 1844
    Event Place: Farmington, St Francois, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Army, Register of Enlistments
    [2] California, Voter Registers, California State Library, California History Section; Great Registers, 1866-1898; Collection Number: 4 - 2A; CSL Roll Number: 128; FHL Roll Number: 978582
    [3] California, Death Index, 1905-1939
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Manton, Tehama, California; Roll: T625_150; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 148
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Shingletown, Shasta, California; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0112; FHL microfilm: 1240112
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Wilson, Audrain, Missouri; Roll: M653_606; Page: 643; Family History Library Film: 803606
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sierra, Tehama, California; Roll: T624_108; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0131; FHL microfilm: 1374121
    [8] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 1, Caldwell, Kentucky; Roll: M432_194; Page: 333A; Image: 243
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 1, Caldwell, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 1, Caldwell, Kentucky; Roll: M432_194; Page: 333A; Image: 243

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Wilson, Audrain, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Wilson, Audrain, Missouri; Roll: M653_606; Page: 643; Family History Library Film: 803606

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Township 3, Amador, California, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Township 3, Amador, California; Roll: 63; Page: 60A; Enumeration District: 035

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 4 Aug 1883
    Event Place: Redding, California, USA
    Record Source: California, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Republican Free Press; Publication Date: 4 Aug 1883; Publication Place: Redding, California, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1888
    Event Place: Shasta, California, United States
    Record Source: California, Voter Registers, California State Library, California History Section; Great Registers, 1866-1898; Collection Number: 4 - 2A; CSL Roll Number: 128; FHL Roll Number: 978582

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 13 Jan 1892
    Event Place: Plateau, Shasta, California, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Plateau, Shasta, California, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Shingletown, Shasta, California; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0112; FHL microfilm: 1240112

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jul 1903
    Event Place: Shasta, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Register of Civil, Military, and Naval Service, 1863-1959

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Sierra, Tehama, California, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sierra, Tehama, California; Roll: T624_108; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0131; FHL microfilm: 1374121

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Manton, Tehama, California, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Manton, Tehama, California; Roll: T625_150; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 148

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Feb 1921
    Event Place: Manton, Tehama, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] California, Death Index, 1905-1939
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Manton, Tehama County, California, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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