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Jeremiah Wells 1813–1880 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt. 1813

Birth Location: Pennington Gap, Lee, Virginia, USA

Death Date: Abt. 1880

Death Location: Eolia, Letcher, Kentucky, USA

Father: William Wells

Mother: Susannah Ward

Spouse(s): Mary Day

Children(s): Joseph Wells

The story of Jeremiah Wells began in 1813 in Pennington Gap, Lee, Virginia, USA. In 1850, Jeremiah Wells resided in District 31, Lee, Virginia, USA. Jeremiah Wells married Mary Polly Day, and had children including Joseph E Wells. Jeremiah Wells passed away in 1880 in Eolia, Letcher, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Jeremiah Wells began in 1813 in Pennington Gap, Lee, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1850, Jeremiah Wells resided in District 31, Lee, Virginia, USA.
  • Jeremiah Wells married Mary Polly Day, and had children including Joseph E Wells.
  • Jeremiah Wells passed away in 1880 in Eolia, Letcher, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Wells
1779–1850
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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Susannah Ward
1776–1861
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Mary Day
1814–1914
Birth Location: Scott, Virginia, USA
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Children(s)

Joseph Wells
1838–1918
Birth Location: Carter, Kentucky
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Jeremiah Wells's Ancestors

Self
Jeremiah Wells
1813–1880
Birth Place: Pennington Gap, Lee, Virginia, USA
Parents
William Wells
1779–1850
Virginia, USA
Susannah Ward
1776–1861
Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Zachariah Wells
1745–1825
Virginia
Elizabeth (Abigail) Osborne
1757–1844
Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Richard Wells
1722–1816
James Osborne
1735–1821
Mary Whittaker
1737–1821
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Jeremiah Wells's Descendants

1.
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Jeremiah Wells (Abt. 1813–Abt. 1880) m. Mary (Polly) Day (13 Oct 1814–30 Apr 1914)
  1. 1. Joseph (E.) Wells 1838–1918 m. Sarah Sturgill 1838–1906
    1. 1. Diniah Richardson 1882– m. Edd Richardson 1877–1920
      1. 1. Augustas Richardson 1908–
      2. 2. William Richardson 1909–
      3. 3. Vivian Richardson 1911–
      4. 4. Cole (Anderson) Richardson 1912–
      5. 5. Lilian Richardson 1914–
      6. 6. Letty Richardson 1917–
      7. 7. Arlee Richardson 1919–2005 m. Marjorie (Marie) Blair 1923–1983
    2. 2. Nancy Wells 1878–
    3. 3. Peggy Wells 1875–
    4. 4. Preston Weles 1872–1945 m. Mary (Jane) Weles 1881–
      1. 1. Stady Wells 1903–
      2. 2. Duey Wells 1902–1961
      3. 3. Mabelle Caudell 1907–
      4. 4. Martha Hensey 1910–1967 m. Lawrence Hemsley 1904–
        1. 1. Billy Hensley 1933–1987 m. Beulah (Joyce) Fee 1939–2015 m. Patricia (Sue) Brown 1936–2018
      5. 5. James (Paul) Wells 1911– m. Ruth (Patton) Slone 1921–
      6. 6. Oma Wells 1914–
      7. 7. Dona Wells 1901–
    5. 5. William (J.) Wells 1871–
    6. 6. Elizabeth Wells 1866–1928 m. John (D.) Caudill 1866–1944
      1. 1. James Caudill 1907–
      2. 2. Jennie Caudill 1904–
      3. 3. Leonard Caudill 1898–1914
      4. 4. Nannie (B. Annie) Caudill 1896–
      5. 5. William (P. Willie) Caudill 1893–
      6. 6. Maggie Caudill 1891–1950 m. Frank Creech 1888–1943
        1. 1. Maudie Creech 1906–
        2. 2. Colonia Creech 1909–1999 m. Ralph (Daniel) Bewley 1905–1988 m. Lipton 1900–
        3. 3. Lana Creech 1910–
        4. 4. Willie Creech 1912–
        5. 5. James Creech 1917–
        6. 6. Leonard Creech 1919–
        7. 7. Darthy Creech 1916–
        8. 8. Pauline Creech 1920–
        9. 9. Patian Creech 1921–
    7. 7. Letishey Wells 1862–1936
      1. 1. Susan Halcomb 1888–
        1. 1. Arizona (Halcomb) Rice 1907–1950 m. Pleas Mosley 1900–
        2. 2. Otis Rice 1909–
      2. 2. Rebecca (Jane) Halcomb 1879–1903
    8. 8. Jane (Rebecca) Wells 1860–1911 m. William (W.) Jenkins 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–
    9. 9. Polly Wells 1858–1885 m. Phillip Boggs 1858–1888
      1. 1. W (G) Boggs 1885–1958 m. Matilda Hampton 1887–1955
        1. 1. Nettie Boggs 1907– m. Delmar (Dellmon) Williams 1900–
        2. 2. Ernest Boggs 1908–1910
        3. 3. Winsten Boggs 1931–2011
        4. 4. Earl (Herset) Boggs 1928–1991 m. Claudette (Delorse) Stamper 1928–2007
        5. 5. Riley Boggs 1921–1982 m. Minerva (Iris) Ware 1921–2000
        6. 6. Burr Boggs 1919–1995
        7. 7. Bill Boggs 1918–
        8. 8. Dairl Bogg 1913–2006 m. Elizabeth Corn 1917–2002
        9. 9. Oscar Boggs 1905–1943
        10. 10. Essie Boggs 1911–1982 m. Lina Sumpter 1912–
      2. 2. Letisha Boggs 1880–
      3. 3. Sarah Boggs 1878–1954 m. William Raleigh 1874–1960
        1. 1. Alvin Raleigh 1922–1993 m. Elvena 1924–1998
        2. 2. Barner (Bernard Bernie) Raleigh 1919–
        3. 3. Bernice (Berna) Raleigh 1919–1991
        4. 4. Steve (Lester) Raleigh 1916–1995 m. Arkey Halcomb 1925–1996
        5. 5. Margaret (Ethel) Raleigh 1914–
        6. 6. Samuel (Clinton) Raleigh 1911–1990 m. Onita (Bell) Buchanan 1919–1990
        7. 7. John (David) Raleigh 1908–1996
        8. 8. Finley Raleigh 1905–1920
        9. 9. Ocie Raleigh 1904–1975 m. William (Riley) Walden 1896–1953
        10. 10. Hiram (P.) Raleigh 1901–1962 m. Dora Rutherford 1910–
        11. 11. Malisha Raleigh 1898–
        12. 12. Louisa Raleigh 1896–1976

Jeremiah Wells's Timeline

3 Records

1813
Abt. 1813
Birth of Jeremiah Wells in Pennington Gap, Lee, Virginia, USA
Pennington Gap, Lee, Virginia, USA
1850
1850
Age 37
Jeremiah Wells resided here in District 31, Lee, Virginia, USA
District 31, Lee, Virginia, USA
1880
Abt. 1880
Age 67
Death of Jeremiah Wells in Eolia, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Eolia, Letcher, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt. 1813
    Event Place: Pennington Gap, Lee, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 31, Lee, Virginia; Roll: 955; Page: 329a

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 31, Lee, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 31, Lee, Virginia; Roll: 955; Page: 329a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Abt. 1880
    Event Place: Eolia, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
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