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Joseph E. Wells 1838–1918 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt 1838

Birth Location: Carter, Kentucky

Death Date: Abt. 1918

Death Location: Partridge, Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Jeremiah Wells

Mother: Mary Day

Spouse(s): Sarah Sturgill

Children(s): Diniah Richardson, Nancy Wells, Peggy Wells, Preston Weles, William Wells, Elizabeth Wells, Letishey Wells, Jane Wells, Polly Wells

In 1838, Joseph E. Wells entered the world in Carter, Kentucky, born to Jeremiah Wells And Mary Polly Day. In 1850, Joseph E. Wells resided in District 31, Lee, Virginia, USA. Joseph E. Wells married Sarah Sturgill, and had children including Diniah Richardson, Elizabeth Wells, Jane Rebecca Wells, Letishey Wells, Nancy Wells, Peggy Wells, Polly Wells, Preston Weles, William J Wells. Joseph E. Wells passed away in 1918 in Partridge, Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1838, Joseph E. Wells entered the world in Carter, Kentucky, born to Jeremiah Wells And Mary Polly Day.
  • In 1850, Joseph E. Wells resided in District 31, Lee, Virginia, USA.
  • Joseph E. Wells married Sarah Sturgill, and had children including Diniah Richardson, Elizabeth Wells, Jane Rebecca Wells, Letishey Wells, Nancy Wells, Peggy Wells, Polly Wells, Preston Weles, William J Wells.
  • Joseph E. Wells passed away in 1918 in Partridge, Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jeremiah Wells
1813–1880
Birth Location: Pennington Gap, Lee, Virginia, USA
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Mary Day
1814–1914
Birth Location: Scott, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Sturgill
1838–1906
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States of America
SS

Children(s)

Diniah Richardson
1882–
Birth Location: Letcher, Kentucky
DR
Nancy Wells
1878–
Birth Location: Letcher, Kentucky
NW
Peggy Wells
1875–
Birth Location: Letcher, Kentucky
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Preston Weles
1872–1945
Birth Location: Letcher, Kentucky
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William Wells
1871–
Birth Location: Letcher, Kentucky
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Elizabeth Wells
1866–1928
Birth Location: Letcher, Kentucky
EW
Letishey Wells
1862–1936
Birth Location: Letcher, Kentucky
LW
Jane Wells
1860–1911
Birth Location: Letcher, Kentucky, USA
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Polly Wells
1858–1885
Birth Location: Letcher, Kentucky, USA
PW

Joseph Wells's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Wells
1838–1918
Birth Place: Carter, Kentucky
Parents
Jeremiah Wells
1813–1880
Pennington Gap, Lee, Virginia, USA
Mary (Polly) Day
1814–1914
Scott, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
William Wells
1779–1850
Virginia, USA
Susannah Ward
1776–1861
Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Zachariah Wells
1745–1825
Elizabeth Osborne
1757–1844
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Wells
1722–1816
James Osborne
1735–1821
Mary Whittaker
1737–1821

Joseph Wells's Descendants

1.
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Joseph (E.) Wells (Abt 1838–Abt. 1918) m. Sarah Sturgill (18 Jul 1838–6 Mar 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–
        1. 1. Margaret (Louise) Bewley 1935–2000
        2. 2. Donald (Duane) Bewley 1940–2017
        3. 3. R. (C.) Lipton 1927–1970 m. Wanda (Louise) Worthington 1928–2006
      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–
        1. 1. Carl (P.) Williams 1923–
        2. 2. Thelma Williams 1924–
      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
        1. 1. Frederick (Earl) Boggs 1947–1973
      5. 5. Riley Boggs 1921–1982 m. Minerva (Iris) Ware 1921–2000
        1. 1. Terrell (Victor) Boggs 1942–1942
        2. 2. Phillip (Ware) Boggs 1943–2013
      6. 6. Burr Boggs 1919–1995
        1. 1. James (Burr) Boggs 1948–2009
      7. 7. Bill Boggs 1918–
      8. 8. Dairl Bogg 1913–2006 m. Elizabeth Corn 1917–2002
        1. 1. Darrel Boggs 1935–1935
        2. 2. William (Frank) Boggs 1937–2000
      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
        1. 1. Kyle Raleigh 1942–2009 m. Sandra (Lee) Bates 1946–2007
      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–
        1. 1. Vertie (Gladys) Raleigh 1921–2006 m. William (David) Owens 1920–
        2. 2. Marie Raleigh 1924–
        3. 3. Charles (C.) Raleigh 1943–1973
        4. 4. Everette (B.) Raleigh 1933–2003
        5. 5. Elmer Raleigh 1929–1993
      11. 11. Malisha Raleigh 1898–
      12. 12. Louisa Raleigh 1896–1976

Joseph Wells's Timeline

8 Records

1838
Abt 1838
Birth of Joseph E. Wells in Carter, Kentucky
Carter, Kentucky
1839
Abt. 1839
Age 1
Birth of Joseph E. Wells in Carter, Kentucky, USA
Carter, Kentucky, USA
1850
1850
Age 12
Joseph E. Wells resided here in District 31, Lee, Virginia, USA
District 31, Lee, Virginia, USA
1856
Abt 1856
Age 18
Joseph E. Wells resided here in Letcher
Letcher
1860
1860
Age 22
Joseph E. Wells resided here in District, Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
District, Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 32
Joseph E. Wells resided here in Precinct 6, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Precinct 6, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 42
Joseph E. Wells resided here in Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1918
Abt. 1918
Age 80
Death of Joseph E. Wells in Kentucky, USA
Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt. 1839
    Event Place: Carter, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Marriage Records, 1852-1914, Kentucky Department For Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Kentucky Birth, Marriage and Death Records - Microfilm (1852-1910); Roll: 994045
    [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, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: District, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: M653_381; Page: 698; Family History Library Fi
    [4] 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
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt 1838
    Event Place: Carter, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: 428; Page: 567D; Enumeration District: 063

    Genealogy Event 3
    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 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1856
    Event Place: Letcher
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Marriage Records, 1852-1914, Kentucky Department For Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Kentucky Birth, Marriage and Death Records - Microfilm (1852-1910); Roll: 994045

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District, Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 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: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: District, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: M653_381; Page: 698; Family History Library Fi

    Genealogy Event 6
    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 7
    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 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Abt. 1918
    Event Place: Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Partridge, Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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