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Levi Wells 1833–1865 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1833

Birth Location: Washington, Illinois, United States

Death Date: 1865

Death Location: Memphis, Tennessee, USA

Father: Hiram Wells

Mother: Emily North

Spouse(s): Katherine Owens

Children(s): Malinda Wells

In 1833, Levi Wells entered the world in Washington, Illinois, United States, born to Hiram James Wells And Emily North. In 1836, Levi Wells resided in St Francois, Missouri, USA. In 1850, Levi Wells resided in District 80, St Francois, Missouri, USA. Levi Wells married James M Reader, Katherine Owens, and had children including Malinda Jane Wells. Levi Wells passed away in 1865 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1833, Levi Wells entered the world in Washington, Illinois, United States, born to Hiram James Wells And Emily North.
  • In 1836, Levi Wells resided in St Francois, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1850, Levi Wells resided in District 80, St Francois, Missouri, USA.
  • Levi Wells married James M Reader, Katherine Owens, and had children including Malinda Jane Wells.
  • Levi Wells passed away in 1865 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Levi Wells's Ancestors

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Levi Wells
1833–1865
Birth Place: Washington, Illinois, United States
Parents
Hiram James Wells
1813–1847
Virginia, United States
Emily North
1815–1841
Washington, Illinois, United States
Grandparents
Reverend (David) Wells
1764–1840
Rockbridge County, Virginia, USA
Kitty White
1768–1863
Virginia
Holt North
1782–1840
, Bedford, Virginia, USA
Tabitha Estes
1786–1863
, Watugua, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
Jesse Wells
1731–1799
Sallie Mannon
1735–1771
William QUAKER
1746–1832
Sara Bond
1745–1782
Ezekiel Estes
1766–1825
Mary McClure
1755–1840
2nd-Great-Grandparents
David Wells
1708–1759
Sarah Wellcome
1715–1760
Patience Wells
1707–1756
John McCLURE
1724–1779
Mary Malcolm
1727–1754

Levi Wells's Descendants

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Levi Wells (1833–1865) m. Katherine Owens (Jul 1834–1905)
  1. 1. Malinda (Jane) Wells 1858–1928
    1. 1. Alfred (Olen) Gibson 1893–1943
      1. 1. Donald (James) Gibson 1930–2020
    2. 2. Alice (Edith) Gibson 1895–1981
      1. 1. Norma (Jean) Young 1927–2001
    3. 3. Maude (Ellen) Gibson 1897–1976 m. Joseph (Lee) Skiles 1898–1949
      1. 1. Jewell (Lee) Skiles 1925–1988 m. Ernestine Denney 1927–2015
        1. 1. Aron (Joseph) Skiles 1951–2021
      2. 2. Joel Skiles 1928–1930
      3. 3. Harold (Delbert) Skiles 1920–2009
      4. 4. Edward (James) Skiles 1922–2008
      5. 5. Joseph (Paul) Skiles 1927–1985
    4. 4. Ida (Elizabeth) Gibson 1882–1968
      1. 1. Claude (Ernest) Sheppard 1920–2022

Levi Wells's Timeline

7 Records

1833
1833
Birth of Levi Wells in Washington, Illinois, United States
Washington, Illinois, United States
1836
1836-1866
Age 3
Levi Wells resided here in St Francois, Missouri, USA
St Francois, Missouri, USA
1850
1850
Age 17
Levi Wells resided here in District 80, St Francois, Missouri, USA
District 80, St Francois, Missouri, USA
1858
12 Feb 1858
Age 25
Levi Wells was married In St. Clair, Missouri
St. Clair, Missouri
1860
1860
Age 27
Levi Wells resided here in Liberty, Farmington, St. Francois, Missouri, USA
Liberty, Farmington, St. Francois, Missouri, USA
1863
1 Jul 1863
Age 30
Levi Wells resided here in Perry, St Francois, Missouri, USA
Perry, St Francois, Missouri, USA
1865
1865
Age 32
Death of Levi Wells in Missouri, United States
Missouri, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1833
    Event Place: Washington, Illinois, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110; Collection Name: Consolidated Enrollme
    [2] 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: Liberty, St. Francois, Missouri; Roll: M653_645; Page: 72; Family History Library
    [3] 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 80, St Francois, Missouri; Roll: 413; Page: 196b
    [4] Indiana, U.S., CIVIL War Soldier Database Index
    [5] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 12 Feb 1858
    Event Place: St. Clair, Missouri

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1836-1866
    Event Place: St Francois, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: Marriage records, St. Francois County, Missouri : book "A" & "B," 1836-1866

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 80, St Francois, Missouri, 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 80, St Francois, Missouri; Roll: 413; Page: 196b

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Liberty, Farmington, St. Francois, Missouri, 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: Liberty, St. Francois, Missouri; Roll: M653_645; Page: 72; Family History Library

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jul 1863
    Event Place: Perry, St Francois, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110; Collection Name: Consolidated Enrollme

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Missouri, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; U.s., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; NAI Title: General Index to Civil War and Later Pension Files, Ca. 1949-Ca. 1949; NAI Number: 563268; Record Group Title

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1865
    Event Place: Missouri, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [2] U.S., CIVIL War Roll of Honor, Roll of Honor, Vol. XXI

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Memphis, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., CIVIL War Roll of Honor, Roll of Honor, Vol. XXI

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