YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Margaret Wells 1599–1660 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1599

Birth Location: Boxted, Essex, England, United Kingdom

Death Date: 18 December 1660

Death Location: Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Father: Robert Welles

Mother: Rebecca Welles-Wuryn

Spouse(s): Edward Howe, Edward Howe

Children(s): Anne Howe, Edward Howe

The story of Margaret Wells began in 1599 in Boxted, Essex, England, United Kingdom. Margaret Wells married Edward Howe, and had children including Anne Treadway Howe, Edward Howe. Margaret Wells passed away in 1660 in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

Find more search results for Margaret Wells
MW

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Margaret Wells began in 1599 in Boxted, Essex, England, United Kingdom.
  • Margaret Wells married Edward Howe, and had children including Anne Treadway Howe, Edward Howe.
  • Margaret Wells passed away in 1660 in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Margaret Wells's Ancestors

Self
Margaret Wells
1599–1660
Birth Place: Boxted, Essex, England, United Kingdom
Parents
Robert Welles
1560–1617
Stourton, Whichford, Warwickshire, England
Rebecca (Mary) Welles-Wuryn
1570–1635
Boxted, Essex, England
Grandparents
John (William) Wells
1540–1572
Stourton, Whichford, Warwickshire, England
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Wells
1512–1558
Elizabeth Bryan
1516–1553
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Welles
1484–1558
Elizabeth Welles
1488–1553

Margaret Wells's Descendants

1.
MW
Margaret Wells (1599–18 December 1660) m. Edward Howe (1 January 1587–24 June 1644) m. Edward Howe (1 January 1587–24 June 1644)
  1. 1. Anne (Treadway) Howe 1615–1683 m. John (the Elder Sr Stone of) Nayland 1618–1683
    1. 1. Elizabeth Stone 1651–1737 m. Samuel Stow 1645–1720
      1. 1. Mary Stow 1685–1727 m. Jonathan (Morse) Sr 1675–1754
        1. 1. Abigail Morse 1712–1798 m. John Hapgood 1707–1762
        2. 2. Hephzibah Morse 1714–1765
        3. 3. Jonathan (Morse) Jr. 1709–
        4. 4. Hezadiah Morse 1722–
        5. 5. Mary Morse 1717–1797
        6. 6. Phebe Morse 1724–1801
        7. 7. Sarah Morse 1720–
        8. 8. Zephaniah Morse 1707–1735
      2. 2. Rachel Rice 1690–1771
      3. 3. Thankfull Stevens 1687–1763
      4. 4. Samuel (Stow) Jr 1680–1769
      5. 5. Sarah Clark 1673–1761
    2. 2. John Stone 1642–
    3. 3. Deacon (Daniel) Stone 1644–1718
    4. 4. Tabitha Rice 1655–1719
    5. 5. Sarah Jones 1657–1717
  2. 2. Edward Howe 1611–1611

Margaret Wells's Timeline

2 Records

1599
1599
Birth of Margaret Wells in Boxted, Essex, England, United Kingdom
Boxted, Essex, England, United Kingdom
1660
18 December 1660
Age 61
Death of Margaret Wells in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1599
    Event Place: Boxted, Essex, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 December 1660
    Event Place: Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [3] Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, New England Historical Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vitals to 1850
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE