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Martha Sofiah "Molly" Wells 1832–1914 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Feb 1832

Birth Location: Georgia

Death Date: 7 June 1914

Death Location: Oakland, Orange County, Florida, USA

Father: Wells None

Mother: Sophia None

Spouse(s): John Brown

Children(s): Handy Brown, John Brown, Simeon Brown, Ida Brown, Isola Brown, James Brown

The story of Martha Sofiah "Molly" Wells began in 1832 in Georgia. In 1850, Martha Sofiah "Molly" Wells resided in District 3, Marion, Florida. In 1860, Martha Sofiah "Molly" Wells resided in Marion, Florida, United States. Martha Sofiah "Molly" Wells married John Richard Brown, William Brown, and had children including Handy William Brown, Ida Atlanta Brown, Isola Branch Brown, James Young Brown, John Richard Brown, Simeon Hugh Brown. Martha Sofiah "Molly" Wells passed away in 1914 in Oakland, Orange County, Florida, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Martha Sofiah "Molly" Wells began in 1832 in Georgia.
  • In 1850, Martha Sofiah "Molly" Wells resided in District 3, Marion, Florida.
  • In 1860, Martha Sofiah "Molly" Wells resided in Marion, Florida, United States.
  • Martha Sofiah "Molly" Wells married John Richard Brown, William Brown, and had children including Handy William Brown, Ida Atlanta Brown, Isola Branch Brown, James Young Brown, John Richard Brown, Simeon Hugh Brown.
  • Martha Sofiah "Molly" Wells passed away in 1914 in Oakland, Orange County, Florida, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Wells None
1805–
Birth Location: –
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Sophia None
1810–1858
Birth Location: Georgia
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Spouses(s)

John Brown
1824–1863
Birth Location: Georgia
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Children(s)

Handy Brown
1853–1920
Birth Location: Ocala, Marion, Florida, USA
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John Brown
1856–1885
Birth Location: Marion Co., Florida
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Simeon Brown
1858–1925
Birth Location: Marion Co., Fl.
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Ida Brown
1863–1936
Birth Location: Fellowship, Marion Co., Florida
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Isola Brown
1861–1950
Birth Location: Marion Co., Fl.
IB
James Brown
1854–1889
Birth Location: Ocala, Marion Co., Florida
JB

Martha Wells's Ancestors

Self
Martha Wells
1832–1914
Birth Place: Georgia
Parents
Wells
1805–
Sophia
1810–1858
Georgia
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Martha Wells's Descendants

1.
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Martha (Sofiah "Molly") Wells (23 Feb 1832–7 June 1914) m. John (Richard) Brown (22 Aug 1824–1 May 1863)
  1. 1. Handy (William) Brown 1853–1920 m. Margaret Cappleman 1854–1882
    1. 1. Margaret (Eugenia) Brown 1882–1971 m. Robert (Alexander) Williams 1867–1946
      1. 1. Robert (Earl) Williams 1903–1972
      2. 2. Sarah (M) Williams 1905–2004
      3. 3. John (W) Williams 1909–
      4. 4. Thelma (Nadine) Williams 1911–2001
  2. 2. John (Richard) Brown 1856–1885
  3. 3. Simeon (Hugh) Brown 1858–1925 m. Titia J 1873– m. Alice (Viola) Barco 1871–1911 m. Clara (T) Brown 1874–
    1. 1. Clifford Brown 1892–
    2. 2. Wilber (E) Brown 1887–
    3. 3. Edgar (Eugene) Brown 1889–1954 m. Gwendolyn (Lucile) Canter 1893–
      1. 1. Edgar (Canter) Brown 1913–1974 m. Winnifred (Marie) Truluck 1922–1987
      2. 2. Donald (Hugh) Brown 1916–1981
      3. 3. Arthur (Frank) Brown 1918–1963
    4. 4. Hugh (Barco) Brown 1897–1962 m. Alice (L) May 1901–
      1. 1. Alex (H) Brown 1925–
  4. 4. Ida (Atlanta) Brown 1863–1936 m. George (L) Seckinger 1852–1925
    1. 1. Ralph (Raymond) Seckinger 1888–1936
    2. 2. Pearl Seckinger 1887–1971
    3. 3. Frank (Mcdonald) Seckinger 1891–1927 m. Olive 1903–
    4. 4. Irma Seckinger 1895–
  5. 5. Isola (Branch) Brown 1861–1950 m. George (W) Mills 1857–
    1. 1. Willie (Lee) Mills 1887–1971
    2. 2. MARTHA (JANE (Mattie)) Mills 1898–
    3. 3. Barco (Banita) Mills 1881–
    4. 4. Florrie (Ella) Mills 1893–1970
    5. 5. Elbert (Richard) Mills 1894–1966
    6. 6. Eva Mills 1902–
    7. 7. Hannah (E) Mills 1902–
    8. 8. Lottie Mills 1891–
  6. 6. James (Young) Brown 1854–1889 m. Henrietta (Hattie) Willis 1860–1878 m. Sallie (+ Francis) William 1859–1937
    1. 1. Jimmie (Martha) Brown 1890–1984 m. Harry (Peebles) Huskey 1872–1935
      1. 1. Bennie (Rae) Huskey 1921–1988
    2. 2. Joseph (Josie William) Brown 1885–1954 m. Katherine (Mildredge) Haislop 1894–1980 m. Ruby (Grey) Lovorn 1910–
      1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth) Brown 1914–1993
      2. 2. Leslie (William) Brown 1919–2002 m. Alma (Louise) Upshaw 1922–2010
      3. 3. Rubie (Rae) Brown 1926–2004 m. Martin 1925–
      4. 4. Lester Brown 1920–
    3. 3. Lela Brown 1884–1962 m. William (+ Socrates) Bell 1875–1949
      1. 1. Simeon (Hugh "Sim") Bell 1912–1969 m. Carrie (Alphia) Williams 1914–1981
        1. 1. James Bell 1945–2014
      2. 2. Bessie (Mae) Bell 1919–2005 m. Walter (Parks Carreker) Jr 1917–1967
      3. 3. Harrie (Bernice “Bunny”) Bell 1918–1994 m. John (Richard) Malpass 1917–1985
      4. 4. James (Aubrey) Bell 1910–1971 m. Sumpie J 1912–
      5. 5. Willie (Alice) Bell 1907–1989 m. Robinson 1905–
        1. 1. Jacky Robinson 1926–
      6. 6. Ivy (Wyline) Bell 1906–1986
      7. 7. Sarah (E) Stevens 1914–2005 m. Clarence (Esco) Blake 1921–2005 m. Arthur (H) Stevens 1912–1979
        1. 1. Sharon (Lou) Stevens 1949–1958
      8. 8. Clarence (Brown) Bell 1922–1993

Martha Wells's Timeline

8 Records

1832
23 Feb 1832
Birth of Martha Sofiah "Molly" Wells in Georgia
Georgia
1850
1850
Age 18
Martha Sofiah "Molly" Wells resided here in District 3, Marion, Florida
District 3, Marion, Florida
1860
1860
Age 28
Martha Sofiah "Molly" Wells resided here in Marion, Florida, United States
Marion, Florida, United States
1870
1870
Age 38
Martha Sofiah "Molly" Wells resided here in Ocala, Marion, Florida, United States
Ocala, Marion, Florida, United States
1880
1880
Age 48
Martha Sofiah "Molly" Wells resided here in Precinct 4, Marion, Florida, USA
Precinct 4, Marion, Florida, USA
1900
1900
Age 68
Martha Sofiah "Molly" Wells resided here in Cotton Plant, Marion, Florida
Cotton Plant, Marion, Florida
1910
1910
Age 78
Martha Sofiah "Molly" Wells resided here in Fort Meade, Polk, Florida, USA
Fort Meade, Polk, Florida, USA
1914
7 June 1914
Age 82
Death of Martha Sofiah "Molly" Wells in Orange County, Florida, USA
Orange County, Florida, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Feb 1832
    Event Place: Georgia
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1975, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 4, Marion, Florida; Roll: 130; Family History Film: 1254130; Page: 111A; Enumeration District: 161; Image: 0704
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Ocala, Marion, Florida; Roll: M593_132; Page: 238A; Image: 481; Family History Library Film: 545631
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cotton Plant, Marion, Florida; Roll: T623 174; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 90.
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Marion, Florida; Roll: M653_108; Page: 317; Image: 317; Family History Library Film: 803108
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Fort Meade, Polk, Florida; Roll: T624_167; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0138; FHL microfilm: 1374180
    [7] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 3, Marion, Florida; Roll: M432_59; Page: 134B; Image: 267
    [8] North Carolina, Deaths
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 3, Marion, Florida
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 3, Marion, Florida; Roll: M432_59; Page: 134B; Image: 267

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Marion, Florida, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Marion, Florida; Roll: M653_108; Page: 317; Image: 317; Family History Library Film: 803108

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Ocala, Marion, Florida, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Ocala, Marion, Florida; Roll: M593_132; Page: 238A; Image: 481; Family History Library Film: 545631

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 4, Marion, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 4, Marion, Florida; Roll: 130; Family History Film: 1254130; Page: 111A; Enumeration District: 161; Image: 0704

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Cotton Plant, Marion, Florida
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cotton Plant, Marion, Florida; Roll: T623 174; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 90.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Fort Meade, Polk, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Fort Meade, Polk, Florida; Roll: T624_167; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0138; FHL microfilm: 1374180

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 June 1914
    Event Place: Orange County, Florida, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Oakland, Orange County, Florida, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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