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Melissa Pauline Wells 1911–1998 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Jan 1911

Birth Location: Jacksboro, Campbell, Tennessee

Death Date: 27 Nov 1998

Death Location: Jacksboro, Campbell, Tennessee

Father: John Wells

Mother: Mary Walden

Spouse(s): James Hughes

Children(s):

In 1911, Melissa Pauline Wells entered the world in Jacksboro, Campbell, Tennessee, born to John Esau Wells And Mary Elizabeth Walden. In 1920, Melissa Pauline Wells resided in Civil District 5, Campbell, Tennessee. In 1930, Melissa Pauline Wells resided in District 6, Harlan, Kentucky, USA. Melissa Pauline Wells married James Wallace Hughes. Melissa Pauline Wells passed away in 1998 in Jacksboro, Campbell, Tennessee.

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Biography

  • In 1911, Melissa Pauline Wells entered the world in Jacksboro, Campbell, Tennessee, born to John Esau Wells And Mary Elizabeth Walden.
  • In 1920, Melissa Pauline Wells resided in Civil District 5, Campbell, Tennessee.
  • In 1930, Melissa Pauline Wells resided in District 6, Harlan, Kentucky, USA.
  • Melissa Pauline Wells married James Wallace Hughes.
  • Melissa Pauline Wells passed away in 1998 in Jacksboro, Campbell, Tennessee.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Wells
1874–1957
Birth Location: Union County, Tennessee
JW
Mary Walden
1866–1943
Birth Location: Campbell County, Tennessee
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Spouses(s)

James Hughes
1906–1992
Birth Location: Lee County, Kentucky
JH

Children(s)

Melissa Wells's Ancestors

Self
Melissa Wells
1911–1998
Birth Place: Jacksboro, Campbell, Tennessee
Parents
John Esau Wells
1874–1957
Union County, Tennessee
Mary (Elizabeth) Walden
1866–1943
Campbell County, Tennessee
Grandparents
JOHN (Walker) Wells
1827–1913
Blount County, Tennessee
CELIA (Caldonia) Cagle
1832–1914
Sevier County, Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
GEORGE Wells
1764–1858
WILLIAM Jr
1790–1850
SARAH Brewer
1790–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
WILLIAM Sr
1754–1852
MARY Barrett
1759–1850

Melissa Wells's Timeline

6 Records

1911
22 Jan 1911
Birth of Melissa Pauline Wells in Jacksboro, Campbell, Tennessee
Jacksboro, Campbell, Tennessee
1920
1920
Age 9
Melissa Pauline Wells resided here in Civil District 5, Campbell, Tennessee
Civil District 5, Campbell, Tennessee
1930
1930
Age 19
Melissa Pauline Wells resided here in District 6, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
District 6, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 24
Melissa Pauline Wells resided here in Jacksboro, Campbell, Tennessee
Jacksboro, Campbell, Tennessee
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 29
Melissa Pauline Wells resided here in Jacksboro, Campbell, Tennessee, USA
Jacksboro, Campbell, Tennessee, USA
1998
27 Nov 1998
Age 87
Death of Melissa Pauline Wells in Jacksboro, Campbell, Tennessee
Jacksboro, Campbell, Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Jan 1911
    Event Place: Jacksboro, Campbell, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jacksboro, Campbell, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3876; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 7-10
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 415-50-7083; Issue State: Tennessee; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 5, Campbell, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1730; Page: 31B; Enumeration District: 49; Image: .
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 6, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: 749; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0029; Image: 757.0; FHL microfilm: 2340484
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 5, Campbell, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 5, Campbell, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1730; Page: 31B; Enumeration District: 49; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 6, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 6, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: 749; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0029; Image: 757.0; FHL microfilm: 2340484

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Jacksboro, Campbell, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jacksboro, Campbell, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3876; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 7-10

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Jacksboro, Campbell, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jacksboro, Campbell, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3876; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 7-10

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Nov 1998
    Event Place: Jacksboro, Campbell, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 415-50-7083; Issue State: Tennessee; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Jacksboro, Campbell, Tennessee
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