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Nelson Wells 1809–1881 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 May 1809

Birth Location: New York

Death Date: 11 May 1881

Death Location: Michigan, United States

Father: Thomas Wells

Mother: Abigail Swan

Spouse(s): Jane Austin

Children(s): Bramwell Wells, Melvin Wells, Seth Wells, William Wells, Bromwell Wells, Huldah Wells, Mary Wells, Noelirn Wells, Melvina Wells, Martin Wells

In 1809, Nelson Wells entered the world in New York, born to Thomas Wells And Abigail Swan. In 1830, Nelson Wells resided in Beekmantown, Clinton, New York, USA. Nelson Wells married Jane Austin, and had children including Bramwell Wells, Bromwell Wells, Huldah A Hilda Wells, Martin Wells, Mary E Wells, Melvin A Wells, Melvina Wells, Noelirn A Wells, Seth Elon Wells, William Nelson Wells. Nelson Wells passed away in 1881 in Michigan, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1809, Nelson Wells entered the world in New York, born to Thomas Wells And Abigail Swan.
  • In 1830, Nelson Wells resided in Beekmantown, Clinton, New York, USA.
  • Nelson Wells married Jane Austin, and had children including Bramwell Wells, Bromwell Wells, Huldah A Hilda Wells, Martin Wells, Mary E Wells, Melvin A Wells, Melvina Wells, Noelirn A Wells, Seth Elon Wells, William Nelson Wells.
  • Nelson Wells passed away in 1881 in Michigan, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Wells
1786–1847
Birth Location: Groton, New London, Connecticut, USA
TW
Abigail Swan
1789–1847
Birth Location: Hancock, Mass
AS

Spouses(s)

Jane Austin
1811–1862
Birth Location: NY
JA

Children(s)

Bramwell Wells
1846–
Birth Location: Michigan
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Melvin Wells
1841–1916
Birth Location: Washtenaw County, Michigan, USA
MW
Seth Wells
1850–1899
Birth Location: Michigan, United States
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William Wells
1844–1921
Birth Location: Allegan Michigan, United States
WW
Bromwell Wells
1853–
Birth Location: Michigan
BW
Huldah Wells
1833–1880
Birth Location: Washington County, New York
HW
Mary Wells
1839–1905
Birth Location: Michigan
MW
Noelirn Wells
1842–
Birth Location: Mich
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Melvina Wells
1841–
Birth Location: Michigan
MW
Martin Wells
1836–
Birth Location: New York
MW

Nelson Wells's Ancestors

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Nelson Wells
1809–1881
Birth Place: New York
Parents
Thomas Wells
1786–1847
Groton, New London, Connecticut, USA
Abigail Swan
1789–1847
Hancock, Mass
Grandparents
Thomas Wells
1753–1846
Groton, New London, Connecticut, United States
Phoebe Eggleston
1765–1840
North Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA
Samuel Swan
1765–1835
North Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA
Elizabeth Hadsall
1763–1840
Hancock, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Wait Wells
1724–1819
Anna Strickland
1733–1799
Benedict Eccelston
1740–1834
Abigail Eccleston
1747–1802
Capt Swan
1731–1813
Mary Prentice
1734–1795
William Hadsall
1723–1781
Dorcas Eggleston
1719–1781
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Welles
1687–1767
Elizabeth Howland
1689–1767
Ichabod Eccleston\Eggleston
1716–1793
Thankful* Hadsall
1716–1788
John Swan
1700–1781
Lucy Denison
1710–1796
Joseph Hadsall
1695–1727
Rachel Crumb
1700–1751
Joseph Eggleston
1680–1767
Sarah Mott
1696–1720

Nelson Wells's Descendants

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Nelson Wells (17 May 1809–11 May 1881) m. Jane Austin (1811–7 May 1862)
  1. 1. Bramwell Wells 1846–
  2. 2. Melvin (A..) Wells 1841–1916 m. Sarah (J) Simmons 1845– m. Susanna Teaker 1842– m. Hellen (Frances) Granger 1849–1925 m. Mary (Ellen) Jerome 1844–1907
    1. 1. Estella Wells 1871–
    2. 2. Lena Wells 1880–1881
    3. 3. Idellia (M) Wells 1870–1930 m. William (Herman) Fox 1870–1926 m. Jake (Van) Dyke 1885–1937 m. Fred Nephew 1888–1967
      1. 1. Edith (May) Fox 1903–1904
      2. 2. Baby (Van) Dyke 1912–1912
      3. 3. Vela (B) Fox 1906–
      4. 4. Eva VanDyke 1910–
      5. 5. Zela (Bertha) Fox 1896–1974 m. Joseph (B.) Gunyou 1895–1957 m. Raymond (John) Miller 1900– m. Claude (Orr) Walker 1894–1930
        1. 1. Margaret Gunyou 1913–1917
        2. 2. Clayton Gunyou 1916–1917
        3. 3. Robert (William) Walker 1923–2002 m. Betty Clarke 1923–2009
        4. 4. Claude (Orr Walker) Jr 1920–1982 m. Marie (F) Walker 1918–1999
      6. 6. Verba (L) Smith 1894–1953 m. Bert (N) Smith 1896–
        1. 1. Robert (M) Smith 1924–
        2. 2. Greta (V) Gessner 1917–
        3. 3. Gwendolyn (Marie) Smith 1921–1996 m. Clairmont (L) Seward 1921–
      7. 7. Greta (P) Fox 1898–1974 m. Edwin (E) Garrison 1894– m. Vernon (O) Armintrout 1895–1949
      8. 8. LaRue Fox 1900–1929
      9. 9. Henry (Van) Dyke 1908–2007 m. Margaret (H) Molnar 1913–1983 m. Emily (Myrtle) Earhart 1912–2002
        1. 1. Kathleen (Irene Van) Dyke 1939–1985 m. Ronald (Louis) Coykendall 1940–1988
        2. 2. Margaret (June) Gill 1934–1979
    4. 4. Cora (Belle) Wells 1872–1918
    5. 5. Addie (Bacon) Wells 1864–1936
    6. 6. Helen (B.) Wells 1880–1881
    7. 7. Jennie Wells 1867–1870
    8. 8. Lavinia ((Lois B)) Wells 1869–1881
  3. 3. Seth (Elon) Wells 1850–1899 m. Mary (Jane) Veder 1850–1922
    1. 1. George (Benito) Wells 1870–1941 m. Sophia (E.) Wells 1856– m. Cara ("Carrie") Smith 1870–1925
      1. 1. Errol (Vivian) Wells 1896–1940 m. Melinda (Mary Veleda) Williams 1891–1975 m. Melinda (Mary Veleda) Williams 1891–1975 m. Beatrice (Matilda) Hicks 1905–1992
        1. 1. Lucile (Vivian) Wells 1914–
    2. 2. Frank (Elon) Wells 1873–
    3. 3. Charles (J.) Wells 1877– m. Luta (May) Hufford 1879– m. Luta (May) Hufford 1879– m. Memouth Ryon 1891–
  4. 4. William (Nelson) Wells 1844–1921 m. Amanda (Elizabeth) Wolford 1850–1926 m. Julia (A.) Veder-Wells 1852–1925
    1. 1. Alton (A.) Wells 1890–1964
    2. 2. Mary Wells 1899–
    3. 3. Caroline (D) Wells-Pringle 1870–
    4. 4. Mary (E) Wells 1894–
  5. 5. Bromwell Wells 1853–
  6. 6. Huldah (A "Hilda") Wells 1833–1880
  7. 7. Mary (E.) Wells 1839–1905 m. Joseph Gaunt 1834–1925
    1. 1. Minnie (J) Gaunt 1862–
    2. 2. John (W) Gaunt 1869–1955
    3. 3. Ida (May) Gaunt 1867–1937
  8. 8. Noelirn (A.) Wells 1842–
  9. 9. Melvina Wells 1841–
  10. 10. Martin Wells 1836–

Nelson Wells's Timeline

9 Records

1809
17 May 1809
Birth of Nelson Wells in New York
New York
1817
8 Feb 1817
Age 8
Nelson Wells was baptized in New York, New York, USA
New York, New York, USA
1830
1830
Age 21
Nelson Wells resided here in Beekmantown, Clinton, New York, USA
Beekmantown, Clinton, New York, USA
1840
1840
Age 31
Nelson Wells resided here in Freedom, Washtenaw, Michigan, USA
Freedom, Washtenaw, Michigan, USA
1845
1845
Age 36
Nelson Wells resided here in Freedom Township, Washtenaw County, MI
Freedom Township, Washtenaw County, MI
1850
1850
Age 41
Nelson Wells resided here in Nottawa, St Joseph, Michigan, USA
Nottawa, St Joseph, Michigan, USA
1860
1860
Age 51
Nelson Wells resided here in Nottawa, St Joseph, Michigan, United States
Nottawa, St Joseph, Michigan, United States
1880
1880
Age 71
Nelson Wells resided here in Deerfield, Mecosta, Michigan, USA
Deerfield, Mecosta, Michigan, USA
1881
11 May 1881
Age 72
Death of Nelson Wells in Nottawa, St Joseph, Michigan USA
Nottawa, St Joseph, Michigan USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 May 1809
    Event Place: New York
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Deerfield, Mecosta, Michigan; Roll: 594; Family History Film: 1254594; Page: 620B; Enumeration District: 178
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Nottawa, St Joseph, Michigan; Roll: M653_561; Page: 125; Image: 131; Family History Library Film: 803561
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Nottawa, St Joseph, Michigan; Roll: M432_362; Page: 367B; Image: 503
    [4] New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, U.S., United Methodist Church Records, 1775-1949
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 8 Feb 1817
    Event Place: New York, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, U.S., United Methodist Church Records, 1775-1949

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Beekmantown, Clinton, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Beekmantown, Clinton, New York; Series: M19; Roll: 85; Page: 307; Family History Library Film: 0017145

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Freedom, Washtenaw, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Freedom, Washtenaw, Michigan; Roll: 211; Page: 151; Family History Library Film: 0014797

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1845
    Event Place: Freedom Township, Washtenaw County, MI
    Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Nottawa, St Joseph, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Nottawa, St Joseph, Michigan; Roll: M432_362; Page: 367B; Image: 503

    Genealogy Event 7
    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: 125; Image: 131; Family History Library Film: 803561

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Deerfield, Mecosta, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Deerfield, Mecosta, Michigan; Roll: 594; Family History Film: 1254594; Page: 620B; Enumeration District: 178

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: St Joseph County, 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 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 May 1881
    Event Place: Nottawa, St Joseph, Michigan USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Headstones Provided for Deceased Union CIVIL War Veterans
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Michigan, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Headstones Provided for Deceased Union CIVIL War Veterans
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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