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Omer S. Wells 1908–1985 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 JUN 1908

Birth Location: Fariston, Laurel, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 26 JUN 1985

Death Location: Laurel County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Felix Wells

Mother: Alice Sparkman

Spouse(s): Paulina Lanham

Children(s): Ernest Wells

The story of Omer S. Wells began in 1908 in Fariston, Laurel, Kentucky, USA. In 1910, Omer S. Wells resided in London, Laurel, Kentucky, USA. In 1920, Omer S. Wells resided in Fariston, Laurel, Kentucky, USA. Omer S. Wells married Paulina Lois Lanham, and had children including Ernest Gilbert Wells. Omer S. Wells passed away in 1985 in Laurel County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Omer S. Wells began in 1908 in Fariston, Laurel, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1910, Omer S. Wells resided in London, Laurel, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1920, Omer S. Wells resided in Fariston, Laurel, Kentucky, USA.
  • Omer S. Wells married Paulina Lois Lanham, and had children including Ernest Gilbert Wells.
  • Omer S. Wells passed away in 1985 in Laurel County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Omer Wells's Ancestors

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Omer Wells
1908–1985
Birth Place: Fariston, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Felix G. Wells
1885–1964
Perry Co., KY
Alice ('Allie' Ann) Sparkman
1888–
KY
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Omer Wells's Descendants

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Omer (S.) Wells (14 JUN 1908–26 JUN 1985) m. Paulina (Lois) Lanham (11 Dec 1918–26 Feb 2007)
  1. 1. Ernest (Gilbert) Wells 1940–1940

Omer Wells's Timeline

5 Records

1908
14 JUN 1908
Birth of Omer S. Wells in Fariston, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
Fariston, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 2
Omer S. Wells resided here in London, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
London, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 12
Omer S. Wells resided here in Fariston, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
Fariston, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 22
Omer S. Wells resided here in District 2, Larue, Kentucky, USA
District 2, Larue, Kentucky, USA
1985
26 JUN 1985
Age 77
Death of Omer S. Wells in London, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
London, Laurel, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 JUN 1908
    Event Place: Fariston, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 081-22-7577; Issue State: New York; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Fariston, Laurel, Kentucky; Roll: T625_585; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 136
    [4] Kentucky Death Index
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: London, Laurel, Kentucky; Roll: T624_490; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0119; FHL microfilm: 1374503
    [6] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 2, Larue, Kentucky; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2340499

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: London, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: London, Laurel, Kentucky; Roll: T624_490; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0119; FHL microfilm: 1374503

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Fariston, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Fariston, Laurel, Kentucky; Roll: T625_585; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 136

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 2, Larue, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 2, Larue, Kentucky; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2340499

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Laurel
    Record Source: Kentucky Death Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: London, KY
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 JUN 1985
    Event Place: London, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 081-22-7577; Issue State: New York; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] Kentucky Death Index

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

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