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Jane Rebecca Wells 1860–1911 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt. 1860

Birth Location: Letcher, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 20 Feb 1911

Death Location: Letcher, Kentucky

Father: Joseph Wells

Mother: Sarah Sturgill

Spouse(s): William Jenkins

Children(s): Maggie Jenkins, Joseph Jenkins, Eliza Jenkins

In 1860, Jane Rebecca Wells entered the world in Letcher, Kentucky, USA, born to Joseph E Wells And Sarah Sturgill. In 1860, Jane Rebecca Wells resided in District, Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky, USA. In 1870, Jane Rebecca Wells resided in Precinct 6, Letcher, Kentucky, USA. Jane Rebecca Wells married William W Jenkins, and had children including Eliza Leishey Ann Jenkins, Joseph Jenkins, Maggie Jenkins. Jane Rebecca Wells passed away in 1911 in Letcher, Kentucky.

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Biography

  • In 1860, Jane Rebecca Wells entered the world in Letcher, Kentucky, USA, born to Joseph E Wells And Sarah Sturgill.
  • In 1860, Jane Rebecca Wells resided in District, Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1870, Jane Rebecca Wells resided in Precinct 6, Letcher, Kentucky, USA.
  • Jane Rebecca Wells married William W Jenkins, and had children including Eliza Leishey Ann Jenkins, Joseph Jenkins, Maggie Jenkins.
  • Jane Rebecca Wells passed away in 1911 in Letcher, Kentucky.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Jane Wells's Ancestors

Self
Jane Wells
1860–1911
Birth Place: Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Joseph E. Wells
1838–1918
Carter, Kentucky
Sarah Sturgill
1838–1906
Kentucky, United States of America
Grandparents
Jeremiah Wells
1813–1880
Pennington Gap, Lee, Virginia, USA
Mary (Polly) Day
1814–1914
Scott, Virginia, USA
Francis Sturgill
1804–1845
North Carolina
Becky Wells
1819–1880
Virginia
Great-Grandparents
William Wells
1779–1850
Susannah Ward
1776–1861
James Sturgill
1781–1855
Mary Herrin
1781–1864
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Zachariah Wells
1745–1825
Elizabeth Osborne
1757–1844
Francis Sturgill
1755–1807
Rebecca Hash
1754–1841

Jane Wells's Descendants

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Jane (Rebecca) Wells (Abt. 1860–20 Feb 1911) m. William (W.) Jenkins (Nov 1859–)
  1. 1. Maggie Jenkins 1895–
  2. 2. Joseph Jenkins 1891–
  3. 3. Eliza (Leishey Ann) Jenkins 1884–1952 m. Enoch Creech 1881–1956
    1. 1. Mable Creech 1917–
    2. 2. Polly Creech 1913–

Jane Wells's Timeline

5 Records

1860
Abt. 1860
Birth of Jane Rebecca Wells in Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Jane Rebecca Wells resided here in District, Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
District, Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 10
Jane Rebecca Wells resided here in Precinct 6, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Precinct 6, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 20
Jane Rebecca Wells resided here in Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1911
20 Feb 1911
Age 51
Death of Jane Rebecca Wells in Letcher, Kentucky
Letcher, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt. 1860
    Event Place: Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: 428; Page: 567D; Enumeration District: 063
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 6, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: M593_481; Page: 398A; Family History Library Film: 545980
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District, Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 6, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 6, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: M593_481; Page: 398A; Family History Library Film: 545980

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: 428; Page: 567D; Enumeration District: 063

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Feb 1911
    Event Place: Letcher, Kentucky

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