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Nancy Jane Wells 1808–1883 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 April 1808

Birth Location: Duplin, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 18 May 1883

Death Location: Sulphur Springs, Rusk County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Jacob III

Mother: Ann Boney

Spouse(s): Benjamin Blanton

Children(s): Jacob Blanton, Margaret Blanton, Nancy Blanton, Howell Blanton

In 1808, Nancy Jane Wells entered the world in Duplin, North Carolina, USA, born to Jacob Henry Wells Iii And Ann Nancy Boney. In 1830, Nancy Jane Wells resided in Duplin, North Carolina, USA. In 1850, Nancy Jane Wells resided in Marion, Georgia, USA. Nancy Jane Wells married Benjamin Fussell Blanton, and had children including Howell Blanton, Jacob Jake Davidson Blanton, Margaret Catherine Blanton, Nancy Blanton. Nancy Jane Wells passed away in 1883 in Sulphur Springs, Rusk County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1808, Nancy Jane Wells entered the world in Duplin, North Carolina, USA, born to Jacob Henry Wells Iii And Ann Nancy Boney.
  • In 1830, Nancy Jane Wells resided in Duplin, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1850, Nancy Jane Wells resided in Marion, Georgia, USA.
  • Nancy Jane Wells married Benjamin Fussell Blanton, and had children including Howell Blanton, Jacob Jake Davidson Blanton, Margaret Catherine Blanton, Nancy Blanton.
  • Nancy Jane Wells passed away in 1883 in Sulphur Springs, Rusk County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jacob III
1763–1826
Birth Location: Rockfish Creek, Duplin, North Carolina, United States
JI
Ann Boney
1767–1833
Birth Location: Rockfish Creek, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
AB

Spouses(s)

Benjamin Blanton
1805–1891
Birth Location: North Carolina, North Carolina, USA
BB

Children(s)

Jacob Blanton
1833–1917
Birth Location: Duplin, North Carolina, USA
JB
Margaret Blanton
1828–1905
Birth Location: Duplin, North Carolina, USA
MB
Nancy Blanton
1829–1898
Birth Location: Duplin, North Carolina, USA
NB
Howell Blanton
1863–1939
Birth Location: Texas, United States of America
HB

Nancy Wells's Ancestors

Self
Nancy Wells
1808–1883
Birth Place: Duplin, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Jacob Henry Wells III
1763–1826
Rockfish Creek, Duplin, North Carolina, United States
Ann (Nancy) Boney
1767–1833
Rockfish Creek, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Jacob (A) Wells
1724–1808
Roxbury
Mary Wright
1735–1805
Duplin County, North Carolina, USA
Weinbert (Weimberk Wimberk Wimbirck Boney) Boni
1731–1801
Frenkendorf, Basel-Country, Switzerland
Catherine (Teachey) Tetsche
1745–1826
Island Creek, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Jacob Wells
1690–1756
Mary Bowser
1702–1756
Edward Wright
1699–1747
Martha Kennerley
1703–1744
Joggi (Boney)
1680–1761
Eva Zeller
1683–1760
Daniel Sr
1706–1794
Ann Wells
1719–1796
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jacob Boni
1655–1710
Elsbeth Landold
1643–1705
Jacob Wells
1690–1756
Mary Bowser
1702–1756

Nancy Wells's Descendants

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Nancy (Jane) Wells (17 April 1808–18 May 1883) m. Benjamin (Fussell) Blanton (8 May 1805–21 September 1891)
  1. 1. Jacob (Jake Davidson) Blanton 1833–1917
  2. 2. Margaret (Catherine) Blanton 1828–1905
  3. 3. Nancy Blanton 1829–1898
  4. 4. Howell Blanton 1863–1939

Nancy Wells's Timeline

7 Records

1808
17 April 1808
Birth of Nancy Jane Wells in Duplin, North Carolina, USA
Duplin, North Carolina, USA
1830
1830
Age 22
Nancy Jane Wells resided here in Duplin, North Carolina, USA
Duplin, North Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 42
Nancy Jane Wells resided here in Marion, Georgia, USA
Marion, Georgia, USA
1860
1860
Age 52
Nancy Jane Wells resided here in Beat 10, New Salem, Rusk, Texas, USA
Beat 10, New Salem, Rusk, Texas, USA
1870
1870
Age 62
Nancy Jane Wells resided here in Precinct 5, Henderson, Rusk, Texas, USA
Precinct 5, Henderson, Rusk, Texas, USA
1880
1880
Age 72
Nancy Jane Wells resided here in Precinct 5, Rusk, Texas, USA
Precinct 5, Rusk, Texas, USA
1883
18 May 1883
Age 75
Death of Nancy Jane Wells in Gould, Rusk, Texas, USA
Gould, Rusk, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 April 1808
    Event Place: Duplin, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Duplin, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Duplin, North Carolina; Series: M19; Roll: 120; Page: 183; Family History Library Film: 0018086

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Marion, Georgia, 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: Marion, Georgia; Roll: 77; Page: 277a

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Beat 10, New Salem, Rusk, Texas, 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: Beat 10, Rusk, Texas; Roll: M653_1304; Page: 295; Family History Library Film: 80

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 5, Henderson, Rusk, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 5, Rusk, Texas; Roll: M593_1603; Page: 501A

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 5, Rusk, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 5, Rusk, Texas; Roll: 1325; Page: 148B; Enumeration District: 077

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 May 1883
    Event Place: Gould, Rusk, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Sulphur Springs, Rusk County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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