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Polly Wells 1858–1885 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Feb 1858

Birth Location: Letcher, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 23 Apr 1885

Death Location: Eolia, Letcher, Kentucky

Father: Joseph Wells

Mother: Sarah Sturgill

Spouse(s): Phillip Boggs

Children(s): W Boggs, Letisha Boggs, Sarah Boggs

Polly Wells / was born in 1858 in Letcher, Kentucky, USA, the child of Joseph E Wells And Sarah Sturgill. In 1860, Polly Wells resided in District, Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky, USA. In 1870, Polly Wells resided in Precinct 6, Letcher, Kentucky, USA. Polly Wells married Phillip Boggs, and had children including Letisha Boggs, Sarah Boggs, W G Boggs. Polly Wells / passed away in 1885 in Eolia, Letcher, Kentucky.

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Biography

  • Polly Wells // was born in 1858 in Letcher, Kentucky, USA, the child of Joseph E Wells And Sarah Sturgill.
  • In 1860, Polly Wells // resided in District, Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1870, Polly Wells // resided in Precinct 6, Letcher, Kentucky, USA.
  • Polly Wells // married Phillip Boggs, and had children including Letisha Boggs, Sarah Boggs, W G Boggs.
  • Polly Wells // passed away in 1885 in Eolia, Letcher, Kentucky.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Wells
1838–1918
Birth Location: Carter, Kentucky
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Sarah Sturgill
1838–1906
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Phillip Boggs
1858–1888
Birth Location: Letcher, Kentucky
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Children(s)

W Boggs
1885–1958
Birth Location: Letcher, Kentucky
WB
Letisha Boggs
1880–
Birth Location: Letcher, Kentucky
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Sarah Boggs
1878–1954
Birth Location: Letcher, Kentucky, USA
SB

Polly Wells's Ancestors

Self
Polly Wells
1858–1885
Birth Place: Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Joseph E. Wells
1838–1918
Carter, Kentucky
Sarah Sturgill
1838–1906
Kentucky, United States of America
Grandparents
Jeremiah Wells
1813–1880
Pennington Gap, Lee, Virginia, USA
Mary (Polly) Day
1814–1914
Scott, Virginia, USA
Francis Sturgill
1804–1845
North Carolina
Becky Wells
1819–1880
Virginia
Great-Grandparents
William Wells
1779–1850
Susannah Ward
1776–1861
James Sturgill
1781–1855
Mary Herrin
1781–1864
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Zachariah Wells
1745–1825
Elizabeth Osborne
1757–1844
Francis Sturgill
1755–1807
Rebecca Hash
1754–1841

Polly Wells's Descendants

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Polly Wells (22 Feb 1858–23 Apr 1885) m. Phillip Boggs (Dec 1858–20 Feb 1888)
  1. 1. W (G) Boggs 1885–1958 m. Matilda Hampton 1887–1955
    1. 1. Nettie Boggs 1907– m. Delmar (Dellmon) Williams 1900–
      1. 1. Carl (P.) Williams 1923–
      2. 2. Thelma Williams 1924–
    2. 2. Ernest Boggs 1908–1910
    3. 3. Winsten Boggs 1931–2011
    4. 4. Earl (Herset) Boggs 1928–1991 m. Claudette (Delorse) Stamper 1928–2007
      1. 1. Frederick (Earl) Boggs 1947–1973
    5. 5. Riley Boggs 1921–1982 m. Minerva (Iris) Ware 1921–2000
      1. 1. Terrell (Victor) Boggs 1942–1942
      2. 2. Phillip (Ware) Boggs 1943–2013
    6. 6. Burr Boggs 1919–1995
      1. 1. James (Burr) Boggs 1948–2009
    7. 7. Bill Boggs 1918–
    8. 8. Dairl Bogg 1913–2006 m. Elizabeth Corn 1917–2002
      1. 1. Darrel Boggs 1935–1935
      2. 2. William (Frank) Boggs 1937–2000
    9. 9. Oscar Boggs 1905–1943
    10. 10. Essie Boggs 1911–1982 m. Lina Sumpter 1912–
  2. 2. Letisha Boggs 1880–
  3. 3. Sarah Boggs 1878–1954 m. William Raleigh 1874–1960
    1. 1. Alvin Raleigh 1922–1993 m. Elvena 1924–1998
    2. 2. Barner (Bernard Bernie) Raleigh 1919–
    3. 3. Bernice (Berna) Raleigh 1919–1991
    4. 4. Steve (Lester) Raleigh 1916–1995 m. Arkey Halcomb 1925–1996
    5. 5. Margaret (Ethel) Raleigh 1914–
    6. 6. Samuel (Clinton) Raleigh 1911–1990 m. Onita (Bell) Buchanan 1919–1990
      1. 1. Kyle Raleigh 1942–2009 m. Sandra (Lee) Bates 1946–2007
    7. 7. John (David) Raleigh 1908–1996
    8. 8. Finley Raleigh 1905–1920
    9. 9. Ocie Raleigh 1904–1975 m. William (Riley) Walden 1896–1953
    10. 10. Hiram (P.) Raleigh 1901–1962 m. Dora Rutherford 1910–
      1. 1. Vertie (Gladys) Raleigh 1921–2006 m. William (David) Owens 1920–
      2. 2. Marie Raleigh 1924–
      3. 3. Charles (C.) Raleigh 1943–1973
      4. 4. Everette (B.) Raleigh 1933–2003
      5. 5. Elmer Raleigh 1929–1993
    11. 11. Malisha Raleigh 1898–
    12. 12. Louisa Raleigh 1896–1976

Polly Wells's Timeline

4 Records

1858
22 Feb 1858
Birth of Polly Wells // in Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 2
Polly Wells // resided here in District, Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
District, Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 12
Polly Wells // resided here in Precinct 6, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Precinct 6, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1885
23 Apr 1885
Age 27
Death of Polly Wells // in Letcher, Kentucky
Letcher, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Feb 1858
    Event Place: Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 6, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: M593_481; Page: 398A; Family History Library Film: 545980
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District, Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 6, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 6, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: M593_481; Page: 398A; Family History Library Film: 545980

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Apr 1885
    Event Place: Letcher, Kentucky

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Eolia, Letcher, Kentucky
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