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Melvin A Wells 1843–1916 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1843

Birth Location: Michigan

Death Date: 1 October 1916

Death Location: Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: Nelson Wells

Mother: Jane Austin

Spouse(s): Sarah Gallup, Ellen Jerome

Children(s): Lavinia Wells, Estella Wells, Addie Wells, Idellia Wells, Lois Wells, Cora Wells, Jennie Wells

The story of Melvin A Wells began in 1843 in Michigan. In 1860, Melvin A Wells resided in Nottawa, St Joseph, Michigan, United States. In 1863, Melvin A Wells resided in Nottawa, St Joseph, Michigan, United States. Melvin A Wells married Ellen Jerome, Sarah Gallup, Susanna Crook, Susanna Teaker, and had children including Addie Wells, Cora Wells, Estella Wells, Idellia M Wells, Jennie Wells, Lavinia Wells, Lois B Wells. Melvin A Wells passed away in 1916 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Melvin A Wells began in 1843 in Michigan.
  • In 1860, Melvin A Wells resided in Nottawa, St Joseph, Michigan, United States.
  • In 1863, Melvin A Wells resided in Nottawa, St Joseph, Michigan, United States.
  • Melvin A Wells married Ellen Jerome, Sarah Gallup, Susanna Crook, Susanna Teaker, and had children including Addie Wells, Cora Wells, Estella Wells, Idellia M Wells, Jennie Wells, Lavinia Wells, Lois B Wells.
  • Melvin A Wells passed away in 1916 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Nelson Wells
1809–1881
Birth Location: NewYork
NW
Jane Austin
1811–1862
Birth Location: New York, United States
JA

Spouses(s)

Sarah Gallup
1842–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
SG
Ellen Jerome
1844–1907
Birth Location: New York
EJ

Children(s)

Lavinia Wells
1869–
Birth Location: Michigan
LW
Estella Wells
1871–
Birth Location: Iowa
EW
Addie Wells
1864–
Birth Location: New York
AW
Idellia Wells
1870–1930
Birth Location: Iowa City, Johnson, Iowa, USA
IW
Lois Wells
1869–
Birth Location: Michigan
LW
Cora Wells
1872–1918
Birth Location: Michigan
CW
Jennie Wells
1867–
Birth Location: Michigan
JW

Melvin Wells's Ancestors

Self
Melvin Wells
1843–1916
Birth Place: Michigan
Parents
Nelson Wells
1809–1881
NewYork
Jane Austin
1811–1862
New York, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Melvin Wells's Descendants

1.
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Melvin (A) Wells (1843–1 October 1916) m. Sarah Gallup (About 1842–) m. Ellen Jerome (4 Dec 1844–2 Jul 1907)
  1. 1. Lavinia Wells 1869–
  2. 2. Estella Wells 1871–
  3. 3. Addie Wells 1864– m. Reuben Bacon 1854–1941 m. William (Henry) Derby 1843–1921 m. William (Henry) Derby 1843–1921
    1. 1. Idelia (May) Derby 1884–1956
    2. 2. Hellen (B.) Bacon 1880–1881
  4. 4. Idellia (M) Wells 1870–1930
  5. 5. Lois (B) Wells 1869–
  6. 6. Cora Wells 1872–1918
  7. 7. Jennie Wells 1867–

Melvin Wells's Timeline

8 Records

1843
1843
Birth of Melvin A Wells in Michigan
Michigan
1860
1860
Age 17
Melvin A Wells resided here in Nottawa, St Joseph, Michigan, United States
Nottawa, St Joseph, Michigan, United States
1863
1 July 1863
Age 20
Melvin A Wells resided here in Nottawa, St Joseph, Michigan, United States
Nottawa, St Joseph, Michigan, United States
1880
1880
Age 37
Melvin A Wells resided here in Deerfield, Mecosta, Michigan, United States
Deerfield, Mecosta, Michigan, United States
1890
June 1890
Age 47
Melvin A Wells resided here in Allegan, Michigan, United States
Allegan, Michigan, United States
1900
1900
Age 57
Melvin A Wells resided here in Civil District 7, Morgan, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 7, Morgan, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 67
Melvin A Wells resided here in Pierson, Montcalm, Michigan
Pierson, Montcalm, Michigan
1916
1 October 1916
Age 73
Death of Melvin A Wells in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan
Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1843
    Event Place: Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Deerfield, Mecosta, Michigan; Roll: T9_594; Family History Film: 1254594; Page: 621.4000; Enumeration District: 178; Image: 0706.
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 7, Morgan, Tennessee; Roll: 1591; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0110; FHL microfilm: 1241591
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Nottawa, St Joseph, Michigan; Roll: M653_561; Page: 126; Image: 132; Family History Library Film: 803561
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pierson, Montcalm, Michigan; Roll: T624_665; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 160; Image: 1338.
    [6] Michigan, Marriage Records
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Nottawa, St Joseph, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Nottawa, St Joseph, Michigan; Roll: M653_561; Page: 126; Image: 132; Family History Library Film: 803561

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Nottawa, St Joseph, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Deerfield, Mecosta, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Deerfield, Mecosta, Michigan; Roll: T9_594; Family History Film: 1254594; Page: 621.4000; Enumeration District: 178; Image: 0706.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: June 1890
    Event Place: Allegan, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: 1890 Veterans Schedules of the U.S. Federal Census, Year: 1890; Census Place: Wayland, Allegan, Michigan; Roll: 20; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 27.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 7, Morgan, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 7, Morgan, Tennessee; Roll: 1591; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0110; FHL microfilm: 1241591

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Pierson, Montcalm, Michigan
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pierson, Montcalm, Michigan; Roll: T624_665; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 160; Image: 1338.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Centreville, Michigan
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Schoolcraft Tp, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 October 1916
    Event Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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