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Nancy Wells 1808–1870 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt. 1808

Birth Location: Lee, Virginia, USA

Death Date: Abt. 1870

Death Location: Wolfe, Kentucky, USA

Father: William Wells

Mother: Susanna Ward

Spouse(s): James Tompkins, William Brewster

Children(s): William Tompkins, Benjamin Tompkins, Jonathan Tomkins, Ward Tomkins

In 1808, Nancy Wells entered the world in Lee, Virginia, USA, born to William T Wells And Susanna Ward. In 1850, Nancy Wells resided in District 31, Lee, Virginia, USA. In 1860, Nancy Wells resided in Sextons Creek, Owsley, Kentucky, USA. Nancy Wells married James Reade Tompkins, William Brewster, and had children including Benjamin Tompkins, Jonathan Tomkins, Ward Tomkins, William Tandy Tompkins. Nancy Wells passed away in 1870 in Wolfe, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1808, Nancy Wells entered the world in Lee, Virginia, USA, born to William T Wells And Susanna Ward.
  • In 1850, Nancy Wells resided in District 31, Lee, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1860, Nancy Wells resided in Sextons Creek, Owsley, Kentucky, USA.
  • Nancy Wells married James Reade Tompkins, William Brewster, and had children including Benjamin Tompkins, Jonathan Tomkins, Ward Tomkins, William Tandy Tompkins.
  • Nancy Wells passed away in 1870 in Wolfe, Kentucky, USA.

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Nancy Wells's Ancestors

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Nancy Wells
1808–1870
Birth Place: Lee, Virginia, USA
Parents
William T. Wells
1770–
Susanna Ward
1776–1861
Kentucky
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Nancy Wells's Descendants

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Nancy Wells (Abt. 1808–Abt. 1870) m. James (Reade) Tompkins (13 Oct 1807–14 Apr 1848) m. William Brewster (Abt. 1802–Abt. 1870)
  1. 1. William (Tandy) Tompkins 1828–1911 m. Elizabeth Laney 1852–1920
    1. 1. Joseph (Gardner) Tompkins 1873–1944 m. Laura Maness 1887–1974
      1. 1. Whirley (Gay) Tompkins 1913–1967 m. Addie (Mae) Baker 1919–1993
        1. 1. Joseph (Gardner) Tompkins 1942–2007 m. Joyce (Ann) Mason 1944–2019
  2. 2. Benjamin Tompkins 1829–
  3. 3. Jonathan Tomkins 1834–
  4. 4. Ward Tomkins 1840–

Nancy Wells's Timeline

5 Records

1808
Abt. 1808
Birth of Nancy Wells in Lee, Virginia, USA
Lee, Virginia, USA
1850
1850
Age 42
Nancy Wells resided here in District 31, Lee, Virginia, USA
District 31, Lee, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 52
Nancy Wells resided here in Sextons Creek, Owsley, Kentucky, USA
Sextons Creek, Owsley, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 62
Nancy Wells resided here in Sturgeon, Jackson, Kentucky, USA
Sturgeon, Jackson, Kentucky, USA
1870
Abt. 1870
Age 62
Death of Nancy Wells in Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
Wolfe, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt. 1808
    Event Place: Lee, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Sturgeon, Jackson, Kentucky; Roll: M593_471; Page: 244B
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1850 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: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 31, Lee, Virginia; Roll: 955; Page: 330b

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 31, Lee, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 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: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 31, Lee, Virginia; Roll: 955; Page: 330b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Sextons Creek, Owsley, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Sturgeon, Jackson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Sturgeon, Jackson, Kentucky; Roll: M593_471; Page: 244B

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Abt. 1870
    Event Place: Wolfe, Kentucky, USA

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