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Laura Ann Wells 1842–1922 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Oct 1842

Birth Location: Upton, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: 1922

Death Location: Upton, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA

Father: James Wells

Mother: Elizabeth Kinsman

Spouse(s): Thomas Sellon

Children(s): Florence Sellon, Nettie Sellon, Chester Sellon, Frank Sellon, Ida Sellon, Jeanette Sellon

Laura Ann Wells was born in 1842 in Upton, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA, the child of James L Wells And Elizabeth Kinsman. In 1855, Laura Ann Wells resided in Charlestown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. In 1860, Laura Ann Wells resided in Charlestown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. Laura Ann Wells married Thomas W Sellon, and had children including Chester W Sellon, Florence Elliot Sellon, Frank L Sellon, Ida F Sellon, Jeanette Kinsman Sellon, Josephine Sellon, Nettie Sellon. Laura Ann Wells passed away in 1922 in Upton, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.

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Biography

  • Laura Ann Wells was born in 1842 in Upton, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA, the child of James L Wells And Elizabeth Kinsman.
  • In 1855, Laura Ann Wells resided in Charlestown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.
  • In 1860, Laura Ann Wells resided in Charlestown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.
  • Laura Ann Wells married Thomas W Sellon, and had children including Chester W Sellon, Florence Elliot Sellon, Frank L Sellon, Ida F Sellon, Jeanette Kinsman Sellon, Josephine Sellon, Nettie Sellon.
  • Laura Ann Wells passed away in 1922 in Upton, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Wells
1809–1878
Birth Location: Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
JW
Elizabeth Kinsman
1812–1874
Birth Location: Ipswich, Essex County, Massachuetts, USA
EK

Spouses(s)

Thomas Sellon
1838–1910
Birth Location: Nova Scocia, Canada
TS

Children(s)

Florence Sellon
1882–1947
Birth Location: Boston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
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Nettie Sellon
1866–
Birth Location: Massachusetts
NS
Chester Sellon
1875–
Birth Location: Massachusetts
CS
Frank Sellon
1872–
Birth Location: Massachusetts
FS
Ida Sellon
1871–1872
Birth Location: Charlestown
IS
Jeanette Sellon
1872–
Birth Location: Dorchester
JS

Laura Wells's Ancestors

Self
Laura Wells
1842–1922
Birth Place: Upton, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
James L. Wells
1809–1878
Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Elizabeth Kinsman
1812–1874
Ipswich, Essex County, Massachuetts, USA
Grandparents
Nathaniel (B. Wells) II.
1770–1862
Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Sarah (Elizabeth) Lakeman
1769–1862
Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
John (Choate) Kinsman
1789–1877
Ipswich, Essex County, Massachuetts, USA
Hannah ("Anna") Lord
1788–1874
Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
Nathaniel Sr
1734–1810
Lucy Goodhue
1741–1821
Capt. Kinsman
1747–1807
Elizabeth Choate
1757–1834
Nathaniel Lord
1753–1817
Lucy Lord
1753–1838
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Sarah Wells
1705–1772
William Goodhue
1699–1772
Ruth Preston
1710–1787
Pelatiah Kinsman
1715–1796
Jane Farley
1726–1791
Stephen Choat
1727–1815
Mary Low
1726–1768
Joseph Smith
1729–1756

Laura Wells's Descendants

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Laura (Ann) Wells (Oct 1842–1922) m. Thomas (W.) Sellon (16 Mar 1838–1910)
  1. 1. Florence (Elliot) Sellon 1882–1947 m. William (J) Francis 1880–1955
    1. 1. Orrin (F.) Francis 1912–1967 m. Fern (E.) Francis 1914–
      1. 1. Ralph (E.) Francis 1936–2011 m. Carol (A) Francis 1946–2011 m. Sandra (Jane) MacFarland 1940–1995
      2. 2. Robert (Allen) Francis 1951–2008
    2. 2. William (Joseph Francis) Jr. 1918–1965
    3. 3. Thomas (Leroy) Francis 1909–1980 m. Olive Francis 1914–
    4. 4. Arthur (Edward) Francis 1911–1979
    5. 5. Irma (Laura) Francis 1914–1983
    6. 6. Charles (Warren) Francis 1916–1974
    7. 7. Herbert (Arnold) Francis 1920–1932
    8. 8. Harold (Freeman) Francis 1923–2008
    9. 9. Barbara (Louise Francis) (Allen) 1927–2011
    10. 10. Harriett (Isabell Francis) (Jurentkuff) 1922–1995
  2. 2. Nettie Sellon 1866–
  3. 3. Chester (W) Sellon 1875–
  4. 4. Frank (L) Sellon 1872–
  5. 5. Ida (F) Sellon 1871–1872
  6. 6. Jeanette (Kinsman) Sellon 1872–

Laura Wells's Timeline

9 Records

1842
Oct 1842
Birth of Laura Ann Wells in Upton, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Upton, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
1855
1855
Age 13
Laura Ann Wells resided here in Charlestown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Charlestown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
1860
1860
Age 18
Laura Ann Wells resided here in Charlestown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Charlestown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
1870
1870
Age 28
Laura Ann Wells resided here in Boston Ward 1, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Boston Ward 1, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
1880
1880
Age 38
Laura Ann Wells resided here in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
1900
1900
Age 58
Laura Ann Wells resided here in Waltham Ward 5, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Waltham Ward 5, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
1910
1910
Age 68
Laura Ann Wells resided here in Waltham Ward 3, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Waltham Ward 3, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
1919
1919
Age 77
Laura Ann Wells resided here in Newton, Massachusetts, USA
Newton, Massachusetts, USA
1922
1922
Age 80
Death of Laura Ann Wells in Upton, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Upton, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Oct 1842
    Event Place: Upton, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, Death Records, New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vital Records, 1840???1911
    [2] Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
    [3] Massachusetts, State Census, 1855
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: 560; Page: 174C; Enumeration District: 749
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Boston Ward 1, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: M593_640; Page: 63A; Family History Library Film: 552139
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Waltham Ward 5, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0981; FHL microfilm: 1240667
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Charlestown, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Page: 118; Family History Library Film: 803512
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Waltham Ward 3, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_606; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 1048; FHL microfilm: 1374619

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Charlestown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, State Census, 1855

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Charlestown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Charlestown, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Page: 118; Family History Library Film: 803512

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Boston Ward 1, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Boston Ward 1, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: M593_640; Page: 63A; Family History Library Film: 552139

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: 560; Page: 174C; Enumeration District: 749

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Waltham Ward 5, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Waltham Ward 5, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0981; FHL microfilm: 1240667

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Waltham Ward 3, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Waltham Ward 3, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_606; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 1048; FHL microfilm: 1374619

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1919
    Event Place: Newton, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1922
    Event Place: Upton, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, Death Index
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