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Leonard Dugan Wells 1915–1988 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Dec 1915

Birth Location: Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA

Death Date: 24 Nov 1988

Death Location: Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, USA

Father: Robert Wells

Mother: Mazzella Pearce

Spouse(s): Verna Graham

Children(s): Robert Wells

The story of Leonard Dugan Wells began in 1915 in Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA. In 1930, Leonard Dugan Wells resided in Omaha, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA. In 1940, Leonard Dugan Wells resided in Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA. Leonard Dugan Wells married Verna May Graham, and had children including Evelyn Wells, Robert Bobby Charles Wells. Leonard Dugan Wells passed away in 1988 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Leonard Dugan Wells began in 1915 in Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA.
  • In 1930, Leonard Dugan Wells resided in Omaha, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA.
  • In 1940, Leonard Dugan Wells resided in Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA.
  • Leonard Dugan Wells married Verna May Graham, and had children including Evelyn Wells, Robert Bobby Charles Wells.
  • Leonard Dugan Wells passed away in 1988 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Leonard Wells's Ancestors

Self
Leonard Wells
1915–1988
Birth Place: Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA
Parents
Robert 'Bob' B Wells
1895–1944
Peoria, Peoria, Illinois, USA
Mazzella ('Mazel') Pearce
1894–1988
Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
Grandparents
Levi Pearce
1867–1959
Kentucky, USA
Betsey Buckland
1853–1965
Bristol, Somerset, England
Great-Grandparents
John Pearce
1836–1918
Lucy Pearce
1844–1938
Tenant Buckland
1821–1924
Kesiah Buckland
1820–1913
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Jeffrey
1830–1877
Jane Wells
1829–1877
George Buckland
1797–1876
Sarah Smith
1811–1875
Matthew Jeffs\Jeffery
1816–1885
Mary Gardner
1801–1835

Leonard Wells's Descendants

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Leonard (Dugan) Wells (30 Dec 1915–24 Nov 1988) m. Verna (May) Graham (16 Nov 1917–)
  1. 1. Robert ('Bobby' Charles) Wells 1936–2002 m. Margaret (Ann 'Peggy') Garrison 1936–2015

Leonard Wells's Timeline

5 Records

1915
30 Dec 1915
Birth of Leonard Dugan Wells in Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA
Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA
1930
1930
Age 15
Leonard Dugan Wells resided here in Omaha, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA
Omaha, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA
1940
1940
Age 25
Leonard Dugan Wells resided here in Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA
Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 36
Leonard Dugan Wells resided here in Arkansas, USA
Arkansas, USA
1988
24 Nov 1988
Age 73
Death of Leonard Dugan Wells
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Dec 1915
    Event Place: Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Omaha, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Nebraska, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 113

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 24 Nov 1988
    Event Place: Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Leonard D. Wells 24 Nov 1988

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: King County, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, USA; Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946; NAID: 1263923; Record Group Title: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, 1789-ca. 2007; Record Group: 64; Box Numbe

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Sunset, St Landry, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Nov 1988

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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