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Percy Wells 1886–1974 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jan 1886

Birth Location: Sunderland, Durham, United Kingdom

Death Date: 1 Jun 1974

Death Location: Saanich, British Columbia, Canada

Father: Leonard Wells

Mother: Eleanor Dickinson

Spouse(s): Matilda Dawson

Children(s): Edgar Wells, Frank Wells

The story of Percy Wells began in 1886 in Sunderland, Durham, United Kingdom. In 1891, Percy Wells resided in York, St Thomas, Clifton, Yorkshire, England. In 1901, Percy Wells resided in York, Yorkshire, England. Percy Wells married Matilda Sophia Dawson, and had children including Edgar Wells, Frank Wells. Percy Wells passed away in 1974 in Saanich, British Columbia, Canada.

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Biography

  • The story of Percy Wells began in 1886 in Sunderland, Durham, United Kingdom.
  • In 1891, Percy Wells resided in York, St Thomas, Clifton, Yorkshire, England.
  • In 1901, Percy Wells resided in York, Yorkshire, England.
  • Percy Wells married Matilda Sophia Dawson, and had children including Edgar Wells, Frank Wells.
  • Percy Wells passed away in 1974 in Saanich, British Columbia, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Percy Wells's Ancestors

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Percy Wells
1886–1974
Birth Place: Sunderland, Durham, United Kingdom
Parents
Leonard Wells
1841–1916
Yorkshire, England
Eleanor Dickinson
1855–1912
Meathop, Westmorland, England
Grandparents
James Dickinson
1810–
Arnside, Westmoreland, Cumbria, England
Judith (Julia) Clark
1821–1899
Westmoreland, Meathop, Cumbria, England
Great-Grandparents
Richard Dickinson
1780–1854
Alice Burrow
1776–1860
William Clark
1781–
Mary
1783–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Percy Wells's Descendants

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Percy Wells (Jan 1886–1 Jun 1974) m. Matilda (Sophia) Dawson (Mar 1885–31 May 1931)
  1. 1. Edgar Wells 1905–1982 m. Katie Taylor 1917–2003 m. Gertrude (Elizabeth) Birse 1906–1956
  2. 2. Frank Wells 1912–

Percy Wells's Timeline

8 Records

1886
Jan 1886
Birth of Percy Wells in Sunderland, Durham, United Kingdom
Sunderland, Durham, United Kingdom
1891
1891
Age 5
Percy Wells resided here in York, St Thomas, Clifton, Yorkshire, England
York, St Thomas, Clifton, Yorkshire, England
1901
1901
Age 15
Percy Wells resided here in York, Yorkshire, England
York, Yorkshire, England
1905
Apr 1905
Age 19
Percy Wells was married in York, Yorkshire East Riding, United Kingdom
York, Yorkshire East Riding, United Kingdom
1911
1911
Age 25
Percy Wells resided here in York, England
York, England
1921
1 Jun 1921
Age 35
Percy Wells resided here in Dorley Road, Saanich Municipality, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
Dorley Road, Saanich Municipality, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
1928
Abt. 1928
Age 42
Percy Wells resided here in Derby Road
Derby Road
1974
1 Jun 1974
Age 88
Death of Percy Wells in Saanich, British Columbia, Canada
Saanich, British Columbia, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jan 1886
    Event Place: Sunderland, Durham, United Kingdom

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: Apr 1905
    Event Place: York, Yorkshire East Riding, United Kingdom
    Record Source: England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1837-1915

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: York, St Thomas, Clifton, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 3885; Folio: 12; Page: 18; GSU roll: 6098995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: York, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 4437; Folio: 144; Page: 10

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: York, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 13 Apr 1912
    Event Place: St John, New Brunswick, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 16; Census Place: 16, Nanaimo, British Columbia; Page Number: 6
    [2] Canada, Incoming Passenger Lists, 1865-1935, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Series: RG 76-C; Roll: T-4826

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1921
    Event Place: Dorley Road, Saanich Municipality, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
    Record Source: 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 16; Census Place: 16, Nanaimo, British Columbia; Page Number: 6

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt. 1928
    Event Place: Derby Road
    Record Source: Canada, Newspapers.com Marriage Index, Publication Date: 3 Jul 1928; Publication Place: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada; ,0.6280177,0.6456469,0.98037434&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Liverpool, England
    Record Source: Canada, Incoming Passenger Lists, 1865-1935, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Series: RG 76-C; Roll: T-4826

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1974
    Event Place: Saanich, British Columbia, Canada

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