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Lydia Wells 1770–1830 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Nov 1770

Birth Location: Fredericksburg, Stafford County, Virginia Colony, America

Death Date: 19 Jul 1830

Death Location: Overwharten Parish, Stafford, Virginia

Father: Carty Wells

Mother: Margaret Bush

Spouse(s): Thomas Fristoe

Children(s): Amos Fristoe, William Fristoe, Mariah Fristoe, John Fristoe, Susan Fristoe, Peggy Fristoe, Julia Fristoe, James Fristoe, Frances Fristoe, Elizabeth Fristoe, Catherine Fristoe, Thomas Fristoe

The story of Lydia Wells began in 1770 in Fredericksburg, Stafford County, Virginia Colony, America. In 1820, Lydia Wells resided in Stafford, Virginia, United States. Lydia Wells married Thomas L Fristoe, and had children including Amos Fristoe, Catherine Kitty Fristoe, Elizabeth Fristoe, Frances Lucretia Fristoe, James Fristoe, John Jackson Fristoe, Julia J Fristoe, Mariah Fristoe, Peggy Margaret Fristoe, Susan Fristoe, Thomas John Jack Fristoe, William Fristoe. Lydia Wells passed away in 1830 in Overwharten Parish, Stafford, Virginia.

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Biography

  • The story of Lydia Wells began in 1770 in Fredericksburg, Stafford County, Virginia Colony, America.
  • In 1820, Lydia Wells resided in Stafford, Virginia, United States.
  • Lydia Wells married Thomas L Fristoe, and had children including Amos Fristoe, Catherine Kitty Fristoe, Elizabeth Fristoe, Frances Lucretia Fristoe, James Fristoe, John Jackson Fristoe, Julia J Fristoe, Mariah Fristoe, Peggy Margaret Fristoe, Susan Fristoe, Thomas John Jack Fristoe, William Fristoe.
  • Lydia Wells passed away in 1830 in Overwharten Parish, Stafford, Virginia.

Immediate Family

Parents

Carty Wells
1745–1812
Birth Location: Overwharton Parish, Stafford, Virginia, USA
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Margaret Bush
1746–1814
Birth Location: Culpeper, Culpeper, Virginia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Thomas Fristoe
1767–1815
Birth Location: Stafford,Prince Edward,Virginia,USA
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Children(s)

Amos Fristoe
1791–1872
Birth Location: Stafford County, Virginia, United States of America
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William Fristoe
1805–
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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Mariah Fristoe
1799–1874
Birth Location: Stafford, Stafford, Virginia, United States
MF
John Fristoe
1811–
Birth Location: Stafford, Stafford, Virginia, United States
JF
Susan Fristoe
1804–1855
Birth Location: Overwharten Parish, Stafford, Virginia
SF
Peggy Fristoe
1794–1845
Birth Location: Overwharten Parish, Stafford, Virginia
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Julia Fristoe
1810–1837
Birth Location: Overwharten Parish, Stafford, Virginia
JF
James Fristoe
1808–1898
Birth Location: Stafford, Virginia, USA
JF
Frances Fristoe
1803–1845
Birth Location: Stafford Co., Va
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Elizabeth Fristoe
1798–1845
Birth Location: Overwharten Parish, Stafford, Virginia
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Catherine Fristoe
1796–1850
Birth Location: Stafford, Virginia, United States
CF
Thomas Fristoe
1806–1807
Birth Location: Stafford, Stafford, Virginia, United States
TF

Lydia Wells's Ancestors

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Lydia Wells
1770–1830
Birth Place: Fredericksburg, Stafford County, Virginia Colony, America
Parents
Carty Wells
1745–1812
Overwharton Parish, Stafford, Virginia, USA
Margaret ('Peggy') Bush
1746–1814
Culpeper, Culpeper, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Carty ((son of Samuel) Wells) Sr
1713–1781
St. Paul's Parish, Stafford, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth Onsby
1720–1768
Amherst, Amherst, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Eleanor Wells
1689–1729
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Major DD
1652–1694
Elizabeth Billington
1654–1717

Lydia Wells's Descendants

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Lydia Wells (5 Nov 1770–19 Jul 1830) m. Thomas (L) Fristoe (27 Nov 1767–23 Apr 1815)
  1. 1. Amos Fristoe 1791–1872 m. Susan (Waller) Withers 1796–1862
    1. 1. Margaret (Catherine) Fristoe 1821–1868 m. Abner (William) Clopton 1808–1897
      1. 1. William (S) Clopton 1854–1926 m. Lillie (Alice) Atkinson 1854–1897 m. Martha (Ellen Walker) Clouse 1877–1968
        1. 1. Roy (C) Clopton 1890–1927 m. Ruby Whitwell 1895–1988
        2. 2. William (Frederick) Clopton 1887–1945
        3. 3. John (Richard) Clopton 1907–1908
        4. 4. Josephine (Lavina) Clopton 1910–1961 m. Olander (Melvin (Dick)) Ware 1907–1989
        5. 5. Rosa (Lee) Clopton 1905–1995 m. Peter (Pete) Perkins 1895–1980
        6. 6. Ethel Clopton 1886–1894
        7. 7. Susie (M) Clopton 1895–1963 m. Edward (Charles Diedrich) Bremer 1882–1939
        8. 8. Granville ((Layne)) Clopton 1897–1963
      2. 2. Willa Clopton 1855–1937 m. Samuel (Granfield) Barley 1855–1925
        1. 1. Virgil (Ernest) Barley 1890–1971
        2. 2. Fannie (Lenora) Barley 1882–1936
        3. 3. Samuel (Hugh Abner) Barley 1884–1976
        4. 4. Beulah (Mae) Barley 1886–1968
        5. 5. Thomas (Kincaid) Barley 1888–1971
        6. 6. Junetta (Grace) Barley 1892–1978 m. Raymond (Lesley) Weinrich 1891–1976
        7. 7. Richard (Harold) Barley 1896–1989
        8. 8. Daisy (Deane) Barley 1878–1951
        9. 9. D. (C.) Barley 1880–1883
        10. 10. Lillie (F.) Barley 1876–1876
        11. 11. Willie (J.) Barley 1876–1876
        12. 12. Lee (Hanley) Barley 1894–1898
      3. 3. Rolla (Montgomery "RM") Clopton 1851–1906 m. Susie Brown 1853–1952 m. Georgia (Anna "Georgie") Gorrell 1853–1884 m. Hattie Cooper 1851–1886
        1. 1. Fannie (May) Clopton 1889–1975
        2. 2. Susetta ((Susie)) Clopton 1895–1900
        3. 3. Lou (- , ella) Lewis 1897–1982 m. William (Estie) Whalen 1893–1977 m. Henry (Stewart) Lewis 1883–1959
        4. 4. William (Thomas) Clopton 1899–1929 m. Gladys (Glee) Balyeat 1896–1975
        5. 5. Sophia (Easter) Clopton 1902–1971
        6. 6. Blanche Clopton 1904–1904
        7. 7. Bernadine Clopton 1906–1907
        8. 8. Margaret (Lucretia (Maggie)) Clopton 1893–1975
        9. 9. Myrtle (Elizabeth) Clopton 1876–1959 m. William (Henry) Thomas 1868–
        10. 10. Benjamin G 1909–
      4. 4. George (Washington) Clopton 1840–1934 m. Lydia (Virginia) Jenkins 1847–1915
        1. 1. Amos Clopton 1876–1876
        2. 2. Susie (Kate) Clopton 1882–1883
        3. 3. Anna (Maude) Clopton 1885–1924
        4. 4. Frances (Ellen "Fannie") Clopton 1873–1902
        5. 5. George (Washington) Clopton 1880–1953
        6. 6. Ida (Josephine) Clopton 1869–1945
        7. 7. Louella Clopton 1875–1963
        8. 8. William (Richard "Willie") Clopton 1877–1924
      5. 5. John (Richard) Clopton 1842–1913 m. Agnes (Minnie) Barley 1846–1921
        1. 1. Ada (Clara) Clopton 1876–1958
        2. 2. Stella (Mae) Clopton 1878–1943
        3. 3. Dora Gorre;; 1881–1963 m. Charles (Taylor) Gorrell 1879–1945 m. Charles (B) Gorrell 1877–1945
        4. 4. Margaret (A) Clopton 1883–1981
        5. 5. Etta (Pearley) Clopton 1868–
        6. 6. Samuel (Abner) Clopton 1870–1921
        7. 7. Abner (Samuel) Clopton 1871–
        8. 8. James (K) Clopton 1873–1913
      6. 6. Charles ((Ned) Edward) Clopton 1848–1932 m. Parmelia (Hannah) Gorrell 1851–1905
        1. 1. Margaret (L) Clopton 1872–1946
        2. 2. Thomas (Abner) Clopton 1876–1954
        3. 3. Bettie (Mae) Clopton 1880–1958
        4. 4. Eudora Clopton 1888–1969
        5. 5. Pansy (Ruth) Clopton 1893–1906
        6. 6. Robert (Earl) Clopton 1869–1947 m. Linnie (Alberta) Copp 1887–1980
        7. 7. Betty (May) Clopton 1880–
      7. 7. Rebecca Clopton 1853–1862
      8. 8. Albion (Waller) Clopton 1845–1848
      9. 9. Frances (Lucretia (Fannie)) Clopton 1844–1896 m. Benjamin (F) Settles 1834–1878
        1. 1. Belle (Essie) Settles 1866–
        2. 2. Crigler (Winwood) Settles 1866–
      10. 10. Amos (Fristoe) Clopton 1837–1860
      11. 11. James (Withers) Clopton 1846–1864
      12. 12. son Clopton 1839–1850
      13. 13. Margaret Clopton 1863–1863
    2. 2. Charles (Withers) Fristoe 1833–1892 m. Anna (Maria) Menifee 1838–1921
      1. 1. Charles (Lee) Fristoe 1861–1926
      2. 2. William (Waller) Fristoe 1857–1930 m. Sarah (Lydia) Chid 1860–1938 m. Babe Wasson 1860–
        1. 1. Elizabeth (Ann) Fristoe 1885–1979
        2. 2. Samuel (M) Fristoe 1887–1963
        3. 3. Mattie (Louise) Fristoe 1890–1973
        4. 4. Raymond (R) Fristoe 1902–1939
        5. 5. William Fristoe 1880–1955
        6. 6. Mary (Menefee) Fristoe 1894–1960
        7. 7. James (Ordray) Fristoe 1901–1952
        8. 8. Dovie (Nadine) Fristoe 1904–1964 m. Anthony (Carl) Bruno 1900–1956
      3. 3. Amos (Boston) Fristoe 1859–1927
      4. 4. Abner (A) Fristoe 1868–1897
      5. 5. Mary (Jane) Fristoe 1872–1946
      6. 6. James (Winder) Fristoe 1878–1945 m. Emma (Mildred) Bradley 1881–1961
        1. 1. Mary Fristoe 1914–1972
        2. 2. Ruth (Marie) Fristoe 1900–1997
        3. 3. Infant Fristoe 1920–1920
        4. 4. Edgar Fristoe 1902–1967
        5. 5. Louise Fristoe 1907–1982
        6. 6. John (W) Fristoe 1897–1966
        7. 7. Mildred Fristoe 1911–
        8. 8. Maurine Fristoe 1913–
      7. 7. Agnes Fristoe 1868–
      8. 8. Effie (May Ella) Fristoe 1872–
    3. 3. Richard Fristoe 1819–1849
    4. 4. Maria (Susan) Fristoe 1822–1862
    5. 5. Mildred (Anne) Fristoe 1825–1897
    6. 6. Lydia (Virginia) Fristoe 1827–1857
    7. 7. Katherine ("Kitty"*) Fristoe 1829–1910
    8. 8. Thomas (Edward) Fristoe 1831–1905 m. Caroline (M.) Woodson 1830–1909
      1. 1. Thomas (Edward) Fristoe 1865–1937 m. Elizabeth (Dovie) Luther 1864–1948
        1. 1. Florence (Amanda) Fristoe 1899–1982
      2. 2. Virginia (Waller) Fristoe 1854–1936
      3. 3. Emily (Tucker) Fristoe 1855–1918
      4. 4. Bettie (Byrd) Fristoe 1861–1924 m. Flavious (Josephus (Joe)) Steward 1852–1927
        1. 1. Helena Steward 1888–1978 m. Claude (Victor) Stater 1884–1948
        2. 2. Claudia (Alberta) Steward 1878–1955 m. Oscar (Marcellus) Faulconer 1859–1930
        3. 3. Roscoe (Shields) Steward 1890–1981 m. Grace (Clara) Parker 1890–
        4. 4. Robert (Orlando) Steward 1896–1964
        5. 5. Ethel (Blonde) Steward 1885–1960
        6. 6. Edna (Lewis) Steward 1882–1972 m. Rex (Delgrado) Lamson 1878–1911 m. Ralph (L) Rice 1877–
        7. 7. Icy (Anna) Steward 1892–1971
      5. 5. Caroline ((Carrie) Matilda) Fristoe 1868–1931 m. George (L.) Chapman 1867–1894 m. Janean (A) Benson 1871–
        1. 1. Antoinette (Ruth) Chapman 1892–1913
        2. 2. Georgena Chapman 1894–1970 m. Merritt (Tracy) Hill 1897–1975 m. Hildred (Freeman) Smith 1893–1929
      6. 6. William Fristoe 1859–
    9. 9. Julia (Jane) Fristoe 1835–1875
    10. 10. Amos Fristoe 1838–1864
    11. 11. Eusebia (Neville Waller) Fristoe 1843–1847
    12. 12. Zella (Lucinda) Fristoe 1845–1846
    13. 13. Mary (Jane) Fristoe 1817–1858 m. Aaron Jenkins 1808–1886
      1. 1. Susan (Debra Atkinson) King 1837–1915 m. Andrew (J.) Atkinson 1822–1863 m. Wesley (William) King 1822–1900
        1. 1. Lillie (Alice) Atkinson 1854–1897 m. William (S) Clopton 1854–1926
        2. 2. Emma (May) Hall 1858–1909 m. Joseph (Granville) Hall 1851–1933
        3. 3. Roderick (Rowlan) Atkinson 1862–1915 m. Mary (Byrd) Bridgeford 1869–1929
        4. 4. Alice (Kate) Atkinson 1864–1954 m. Emil Seifert 1864–1936
        5. 5. Charles (E.) ATKINSON 1861–1915
        6. 6. Joseph (Byrd) Atkinson 1871–1918 m. Anna (Lee) Dorsey 1876–1963
        7. 7. Ethel (Maud) Atkinson 1874–1955 m. Edward Layne 1856–1926
        8. 8. Eugene Atkinson 1860–1860
        9. 9. Mary Atkinson 1856–1856
        10. 10. Eugene Atkinson 1853–1860
      2. 2. Lucy (Ann) Jenkins 1843–1920
      3. 3. Mary (Elizabeth "Lizzie") Jenkins 1842–1872
      4. 4. Margaret (Frances (Fanny)) Jenkins 1838–1859
      5. 5. Maria (Catherine Kate) Jenkins 1851–1907 m. Abraham (Preston) Bridgeford 1849–1916
        1. 1. Kathryn (Pearl "Katie") Bridgford 1882–1951
        2. 2. Ray Bridgeford 1888–1961
        3. 3. Mary (Byrd Birdy) Bridgeford 1869–1929
        4. 4. George (Troxil) Bridgford 1871–1929
        5. 5. Virginia (Maud) Bridgford 1874–1944 m. Samuel (Bonepart) Johnson 1864–1946
        6. 6. William (Edgar) Bridgeford 1873–1955
        7. 7. Lilly (Mae) Bridgford 1877–1965
        8. 8. Richard (Preston) Bridgford 1878–1936
        9. 9. Anna (Viola) Bridgford 1880–1885
        10. 10. Rachel (Una) Bridgford 1885–1886
        11. 11. Roy Bridgeford 1890–1893
        12. 12. Maud Bridgeford 1874–1965
      6. 6. Thomas (Hiram) Jenkins 1845–1910 m. Lucy (Ann) Clark 1847–1906
        1. 1. Carrie (Mary) Jenkins 1867–1933 m. John Elmore 1863–1953
        2. 2. Fannie (Z) Jenkins 1869–1945
        3. 3. Oliver (Ollie Dick) Jenkins 1872–1941 m. Susie Elmore 1877–1971
        4. 4. Charles (Aaron) Jenkins 1877–1929
        5. 5. Ralph (H) Jenkins 1881–1928
        6. 6. Thomas (G. D.) Jenkins 1889–1894
        7. 7. Hazel (Phoebe) Jenkins 1890–1977
      7. 7. Charles (Baldwin) Jenkins 1848–1862
      8. 8. Richard (Harlan ( Henry)) Jenkins 1852–1890 m. Lucinda (Jane) McDaniel 1857–1885 m. Allie Worley 1867–1934
        1. 1. Mary (Jane) Jenkins 1874–1937
        2. 2. Charles (J "Buck") Jenkins 1876–1956
        3. 3. Richard (Irvin) Jenkins 1878–1951
        4. 4. Lovat Jenkins 1885–
        5. 5. Benjamin (Franklin) Jenkins 1888–
        6. 6. Dixie (Junia) Jenkins 1890–
        7. 7. Blanche (Elizabeth) Jenkins 1882–1971 m. Joseph (Fayette) Shaw 1879–1956
        8. 8. Zora (Lou) Jenkins 1885–1951
        9. 9. Thomas (Robert) Jenkins 1880–1918
      9. 9. Anna (Maude) Jenkins 1856–1883
      10. 10. Mildred (Eliza) Jenkins 1839–1843
      11. 11. Sarah (Rebecca) Jenkins 1846–1926
      12. 12. Lydia (Virginia) Jenkins 1847–1915 m. George (Washington) Clopton 1840–1934
  2. 2. William Fristoe 1805–
  3. 3. Mariah Fristoe 1799–1874
  4. 4. John (Jackson) Fristoe 1811–
  5. 5. Susan Fristoe 1804–1855
  6. 6. Peggy (Margaret) Fristoe 1794–1845
  7. 7. Julia (J) Fristoe 1810–1837
  8. 8. James Fristoe 1808–1898
  9. 9. Frances (Lucretia) Fristoe 1803–1845
  10. 10. Elizabeth Fristoe 1798–1845
  11. 11. Catherine ("Kitty") Fristoe 1796–1850
  12. 12. Thomas (John "Jack") Fristoe 1806–1807

Lydia Wells's Timeline

3 Records

1770
5 Nov 1770
Birth of Lydia Wells in Fredericksburg, Stafford County, Virginia Colony, America
Fredericksburg, Stafford County, Virginia Colony, America
1820
1820
Age 50
Lydia Wells resided here in Stafford, Virginia, United States
Stafford, Virginia, United States
1830
19 Jul 1830
Age 60
Death of Lydia Wells in Overwharten Parish, Stafford, Virginia
Overwharten Parish, Stafford, Virginia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Nov 1770
    Event Place: Fredericksburg, Stafford County, Virginia Colony, America
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1770; Birth city: Stafford County; Birth state: VA
    [2] Family Data Collection - Births

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Stafford, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Stafford, Virginia; Page: 171; NARA Roll: M33_141; Image: 184

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Jul 1830
    Event Place: Overwharten Parish, Stafford, Virginia
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1770; Birth city: Stafford County; Birth state: VA
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