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Martha Ellen 'Nellie' Wells 1859–1920 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Oct 1859

Birth Location: Seymour, Sevier, Tennessee

Death Date: 2 Jan 1920

Death Location: Seymour, Sevier, Tennessee

Father: Lewis Wells

Mother: Dorothy Garner

Spouse(s): James Dunlap

Children(s):

The story of Martha Ellen 'Nellie' Wells began in 1859 in Seymour, Sevier, Tennessee. In 1860, Martha Ellen 'Nellie' Wells resided in District 10, Sevier, Tennessee, United States. In 1870, Martha Ellen 'Nellie' Wells resided in District 10, Sevier, Tennessee, United States. Martha Ellen 'Nellie' Wells married James Dunlap. Martha Ellen 'Nellie' Wells passed away in 1920 in Seymour, Sevier, Tennessee.

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Biography

  • The story of Martha Ellen 'Nellie' Wells began in 1859 in Seymour, Sevier, Tennessee.
  • In 1860, Martha Ellen 'Nellie' Wells resided in District 10, Sevier, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1870, Martha Ellen 'Nellie' Wells resided in District 10, Sevier, Tennessee, United States.
  • Martha Ellen 'Nellie' Wells married James Dunlap.
  • Martha Ellen 'Nellie' Wells passed away in 1920 in Seymour, Sevier, Tennessee.

Immediate Family

Parents

Lewis Wells
1836–
Birth Location: Sevier County, Tennessee
LW
Dorothy Garner
1840–
Birth Location: Sevier County, Tennessee
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Spouses(s)

James Dunlap
1829–1903
Birth Location: Tennessee
JD

Children(s)

Martha Wells's Ancestors

Self
Martha Wells
1859–1920
Birth Place: Seymour, Sevier, Tennessee
Parents
Lewis Wells
1836–
Sevier County, Tennessee
Dorothy ('Dolly') Garner
1840–
Sevier County, Tennessee
Grandparents
GEORGE Wells
1764–1858
Rowan County, Colonial North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Martha Wells's Timeline

8 Records

1859
12 Oct 1859
Birth of Martha Ellen 'Nellie' Wells in Seymour, Sevier, Tennessee
Seymour, Sevier, Tennessee
1860
16 Jun 1860
Age 1
Martha Ellen 'Nellie' Wells resided here in District 10, Sevier, Tennessee, United States
District 10, Sevier, Tennessee, United States
1870
1870
Age 11
Martha Ellen 'Nellie' Wells resided here in District 10, Sevier, Tennessee, United States
District 10, Sevier, Tennessee, United States
1880
1880
Age 21
Martha Ellen 'Nellie' Wells resided here in Trundles Cross Roads, Sevier, Tennessee, USA
Trundles Cross Roads, Sevier, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 41
Martha Ellen 'Nellie' Wells resided here in Civil District 9, Sevier, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 9, Sevier, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 51
Martha Ellen 'Nellie' Wells resided here in Civil District 9, Sevier, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 9, Sevier, Tennessee, USA
1920
2 Jan 1920
Age 61
Martha Ellen 'Nellie' Wells resided here in Civil District 9, Sevier, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 9, Sevier, Tennessee, USA
1920
2 Jan 1920
Age 61
Death of Martha Ellen 'Nellie' Wells in Seymour, Sevier, Tennessee
Seymour, Sevier, Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Oct 1859
    Event Place: Seymour, Sevier, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1959, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 118
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 9, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1762; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 146; Image: 346
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Trundles Cross Roads, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: 1278; Family History Film: 1255278; Page: 426B; Enumeration District: 186
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 10, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 9, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: 1596; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0144; FHL microfilm: 1241596
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 10, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: 338; Image: 176.
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 9, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1518; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0143; FHL microfilm: 1375531
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 16 Jun 1860
    Event Place: District 10, Sevier, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 10, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: 338; Image: 176.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 10, Sevier, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 10, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Trundles Cross Roads, Sevier, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Trundles Cross Roads, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: 1278; Family History Film: 1255278; Page: 426B; Enumeration District: 186

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 9, Sevier, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 9, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: 1596; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0144; FHL microfilm: 1241596

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 9, Sevier, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 9, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1518; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0143; FHL microfilm: 1375531

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Jan 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 9, Sevier, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 9, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1762; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 146; Image: 346

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Jan 1920
    Event Place: Seymour, Sevier, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1959, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 118
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Seymour, Sevier, Tennessee
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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