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Matthew Wells 1857–1928 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 May 1857

Birth Location: Epworth, Dubuque, Iowa, USA

Death Date: 01 May 1928

Death Location: Denison, Iowa

Father: Ephraim Wells

Mother: Sarah Crackel

Spouse(s): Anna Kimball

Children(s): Alice Wells, Sam Wells, Clara Wells, Emma Wells, Lloyd Wells

In 1857, Matthew Wells entered the world in Epworth, Dubuque, Iowa, USA, born to Ephraim Wells And Sarah Crackel. In 1860, Matthew Wells resided in Vernon, Peosta, Dubuque, Iowa, USA. In 1870, Matthew Wells resided in Iowa, Peosta, Dubuque, Iowa, USA. Matthew Wells married Anna Elizabeth Kimball, and had children including Alice Charlotte Wells, Clara Wells, Emma Wells, Lloyd Wells, Sam Wells. Matthew Wells passed away in 1928 in Denison, Iowa.

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Biography

  • In 1857, Matthew Wells entered the world in Epworth, Dubuque, Iowa, USA, born to Ephraim Wells And Sarah Crackel.
  • In 1860, Matthew Wells resided in Vernon, Peosta, Dubuque, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1870, Matthew Wells resided in Iowa, Peosta, Dubuque, Iowa, USA.
  • Matthew Wells married Anna Elizabeth Kimball, and had children including Alice Charlotte Wells, Clara Wells, Emma Wells, Lloyd Wells, Sam Wells.
  • Matthew Wells passed away in 1928 in Denison, Iowa.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Matthew Wells's Ancestors

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Matthew Wells
1857–1928
Birth Place: Epworth, Dubuque, Iowa, USA
Parents
Ephraim Wells
1831–1912
Edwards County, Illinois, USA
Sarah Crackel
1824–1906
Epworth, Lincolnshire, England
Grandparents
Joseph Crackel
1799–1860
Owston Ferry, Lincolnshire, England
Ann Duffield
1801–1858
Crowle, Lincolnshire, England
Great-Grandparents
Richard Crackel
1769–
Elizabeth Shores
1771–1847
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Elizabeth Kelsey
1749–

Matthew Wells's Descendants

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Matthew Wells (30 May 1857–01 May 1928) m. Anna (Elizabeth) Kimball (29 Jun 1852–2 Feb 1935)
  1. 1. Alice (Charlotte) Wells 1884–1948 m. Albin (Joseph) Carlson 1882–1942
    1. 1. Charles (Leslie) Carlson 1912–1994 m. Clara (Elizabeth) Zobel 1918–2004
      1. 1. Larry Carlson 1943–2019 m. Delores Jochims 1946–2022
    2. 2. Edna (M) Carlson 1905–2001 m. John Blunk 1905–1980
    3. 3. John (M) Carlson 1905–
    4. 4. Ethel (B) Carlson 1907–
    5. 5. Lucile (Mabel) Carlson 1909–
    6. 6. Earl (A) Carlson 1911–
    7. 7. Florence (B) Carlson 1914–
    8. 8. Nathan (B) Carlson 1916–
    9. 9. Lois (F) Carlson 1920–
    10. 10. Robert (L) Carlson 1919–
    11. 11. Beryl (D) Carlson 1924–
  2. 2. Sam Wells 1882–
  3. 3. Clara Wells 1888–
  4. 4. Emma Wells 1892–
  5. 5. Lloyd Wells 1896–

Matthew Wells's Timeline

6 Records

1857
30 May 1857
Birth of Matthew Wells in Epworth, Dubuque, Iowa, USA
Epworth, Dubuque, Iowa, USA
1860
1860
Age 3
Matthew Wells resided here in Vernon, Peosta, Dubuque, Iowa, USA
Vernon, Peosta, Dubuque, Iowa, USA
1870
1870
Age 13
Matthew Wells resided here in Iowa, Peosta, Dubuque, Iowa, USA
Iowa, Peosta, Dubuque, Iowa, USA
1900
1900
Age 43
Matthew Wells resided here in Denison, Crawford, Iowa, USA
Denison, Crawford, Iowa, USA
1928
28 Apr 1928
Age 71
Death of Matthew Wells in Denison, Crawford, Iowa, USA
Denison, Crawford, Iowa, USA
1928
01 May 1928
Age 71
Burial of Matthew Wells in Denison, Iowa
Denison, Iowa

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 May 1857
    Event Place: Epworth, Dubuque, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Iowa, Dubuque, Iowa; Roll: M593_389; Page: 300B
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Denison, Crawford, Iowa; Roll: 426; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0056
    [3] 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: Vernon, Dubuque, Iowa; Roll: M653_320; Page: 17; Family History Library Film: 803
    [4] Iowa, U.S., Deaths and Burials

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Vernon, Peosta, Dubuque, Iowa, 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: Vernon, Dubuque, Iowa; Roll: M653_320; Page: 17; Family History Library Film: 803

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Iowa, Peosta, Dubuque, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Iowa, Dubuque, Iowa; Roll: M593_389; Page: 300B

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Denison, Crawford, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Denison, Crawford, Iowa; Roll: 426; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0056

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Apr 1928
    Event Place: Denison, Crawford, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, U.S., Deaths and Burials

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 01 May 1928
    Event Place: Denison, Iowa
    Record Source: Iowa, U.S., Deaths and Burials

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