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Rachel Wells 1776–1853 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Nov 1776

Birth Location: Frederick, Frederick, Maryland, United States

Death Date: 5 Jun 1853

Death Location: Big Prairie, Holmes County, Ohio, USA

Father: James Wells

Mother: Rachel Leedom

Spouse(s): William Dye

Children(s): James Dye, Martha Dye, Latesia Dye, William Dye, Moses Dye, Daniel Dye, Mary Dye, Catherine Dye, Ann Jones

The story of Rachel Wells began in 1776 in Frederick, Frederick, Maryland, United States. In 1800, Rachel Wells resided in Georges Creek, Allegany, Maryland. In 1810, Rachel Wells resided in District 3, Allegany, Maryland, United States. Rachel Wells married William F Dye, and had children including Ann Sophia Dye Jones, Catherine Dye, Daniel Dye, James Henry Dye, Latesia Dye, Martha Dye, Mary Dye, Moses Dye, William R Dye. Rachel Wells passed away in 1853 in Big Prairie, Holmes County, Ohio, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Rachel Wells began in 1776 in Frederick, Frederick, Maryland, United States.
  • In 1800, Rachel Wells resided in Georges Creek, Allegany, Maryland.
  • In 1810, Rachel Wells resided in District 3, Allegany, Maryland, United States.
  • Rachel Wells married William F Dye, and had children including Ann Sophia Dye Jones, Catherine Dye, Daniel Dye, James Henry Dye, Latesia Dye, Martha Dye, Mary Dye, Moses Dye, William R Dye.
  • Rachel Wells passed away in 1853 in Big Prairie, Holmes County, Ohio, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Wells
1751–1826
Birth Location: Frederick County, Maryland, USA
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Rachel Leedom
1756–1840
Birth Location: Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Spouses(s)

William Dye
1775–1845
Birth Location: Windsor, Middlesex, New Jersey, United States
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Children(s)

James Dye
1805–1876
Birth Location: Lonaconing, Allegany, Maryland, United States
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Martha Dye
1803–1892
Birth Location: Allegany, Maryland, USA
MD
Latesia Dye
1802–1857
Birth Location: Allegany, Maryland, USA
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William Dye
1808–1874
Birth Location: Allegany, Maryland, USA
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Moses Dye
1816–1885
Birth Location: Allegany, Maryland, USA
MD
Daniel Dye
1813–1866
Birth Location: Allegany, Maryland, USA
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Mary Dye
1809–1893
Birth Location: Georges Creek, Allegany, Maryland, United States
MD
Catherine Dye
1801–1846
Birth Location: Frederick, Maryland, USA
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Ann Jones
1798–1874
Birth Location: Frederick, Alleghany Co, Maryland, United States
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Rachel Wells's Ancestors

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Rachel Wells
1776–1853
Birth Place: Frederick, Frederick, Maryland, United States
Parents
James Wells
1751–1826
Frederick County, Maryland, USA
Rachel (Leticia) Leedom
1756–1840
Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Richard Wells
1722–1816
Saint Paul Protestant Episcopal Church, Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland
Nancy (Anne) Brown
1723–1766
Frederick, Frederick, Maryland, United States
John Leedom
1724–1815
Ireland
Letitia Jones
1730–1815
Richland, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States
Great-Grandparents
James WELLS
1685–1771
Ann THORNBOROUGH
1690–1762
Mary Stevenson
1698–1776
John Leedom
1703–1750
Susanna Lancaster
1707–1754
Thomas Jones
1708–1759
Martha West
1707–1759
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Edmund Wells
1640–1703
Mary Gilbert
1642–
Rowland Thornbrough
1662–1763
Anne Taylor
1660–1716
Richard *
1675–1707
Hannah PEASE
1675–1738
Jan Jones
1692–1744
Margaret Clayton
1696–1727
Nathaniel 3rd
1683–1749
Elizabeth Gilliam
1688–1743

Rachel Wells's Descendants

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Rachel Wells (11 Nov 1776–5 Jun 1853) m. William (F) Dye (31 Jul 1775–18 Oct 1845)
  1. 1. James (Henry) Dye 1805–1876 m. Mary (Jane) Miller 1808–1898
    1. 1. Rachel (J.) Dye 1837–1899 m. Jacob (August) Beeman 1828–1910
      1. 1. Jacob (Daniel) Beeman 1862–1934 m. Laura (Louise) Bittinger 1872–1929
        1. 1. Nellie (Mae) Beeman 1903–1982 m. John Durst 1900–1960
        2. 2. George (Andrew) Beeman 1888–1972 m. Martha (Jane) Bittinger 1890–
        3. 3. Jacob (Henry) Beeman 1888–1974 m. Effie (Jane) Durst 1897–1962
        4. 4. William (Gust) Beeman 1891–1967 m. Laura (L) Bittinger 1893–1957
        5. 5. Lucinda (Ellen) Beeman 1893–1919 m. Paul (Carl) Schmidt 1877–1945
        6. 6. Mintie (Louise) Bittinger 1896–1965 m. Daniel (Mcclellan) Bittinger 1894–1980
        7. 7. Ira (Ullis) Beeman 1899–1977 m. Christina (Belle "Teenie") Bittinger* 1897–1957
        8. 8. Isabelle (Laura) Beeman 1901–1977 m. Elmer (Elsworth Weimer) Sr. 1867–1945
        9. 9. Lillie ("Lil") Beeman 1908–1953 m. Victor (Lee) Durst 1909–1954
      2. 2. James (Henry) Beeman 1859–1926 m. Ellen (M) Jackson 1869–1916
      3. 3. Mary (Elizabeth) Beeman 1860–1918 m. William (Henry) Green 1858–1926
        1. 1. Mary (Ramona "Dot") Green 1874–1939
        2. 2. Bessie (Byrd) Green 1889–1969
        3. 3. Grover (Cleveland) Green 1904–1973
        4. 4. William (Sheridan) Green 1900–1930
        5. 5. Linia (Belle) Green 1889–1974
        6. 6. Clarence (Howard) Green 1886–1950
        7. 7. Elmira ((Myra)) Green 1893–1950
        8. 8. Charles (Leander) Green 1883–1928
        9. 9. Fannie (Mae) Green 1884–1950
        10. 10. Harry (Harrison) Green 1887–1981
        11. 11. Ruby (Ellen) Green 1898–1982
        12. 12. Tina (Elizabeth) Green 1895–
      4. 4. George (Washington) Beeman 1864–1934 m. Julia (Henrietta) Garlitz 1862–1938
        1. 1. Raymond (Ashburne) Beeman 1893–1975
        2. 2. Philander (Andrew) Beeman 1885–1912
        3. 3. Matilda (Agnes "Tillie") Beeman 1887–1957
        4. 4. Virginia (A) Beeman 1889–1890
        5. 5. Columbus (Abraham) Beeman 1889–1956
        6. 6. Angeline Beeman 1891–
        7. 7. Lucy (Amanda) Beeman 1898–1987
        8. 8. Barbara (Ann) BEEMAN 1902–1933
        9. 9. Howard (Archibald) Beeman 1900–1964
        10. 10. Eva (Amelia) Beeman 1904–1988
        11. 11. Rella (Almira) Beeman 1895–1951
        12. 12. Delia (Aurelia) Beeman 1891–1962
        13. 13. George (John Alexander) Beeman 1908–1981
        14. 14. Mary (Emma) Beeman 1887–1971
      5. 5. Susan (L.) Beeman 1867–1936 m. William (Henry) Green 1858–1926 m. Urias Jackson 1860– m. Ulysses (Simpson) Jackson 1865–1931
        1. 1. Daniel (H) Green 1876–
        2. 2. Jesse (James) Jackson 1891–1948
        3. 3. John (Edward) Jackson 1887–1973
        4. 4. Emma (Agnes) Jackson 1896–1965
        5. 5. William (Andrew) Jackson 1894–1984
      6. 6. Andrew (Thomas) Beeman 1870–1938 m. Mary (Ranuna) GREEN 1874–1939
        1. 1. Ida (Mae) BEEMAN 1913–1993
        2. 2. Clarence (Albert) Beeman 1895–1962
        3. 3. Margaret (Ellen) Beeman 1896–1960
        4. 4. Tinnie (Elsie) Beeman 1898–1968
        5. 5. Andrew (Clinton) Beeman 1900–1986
        6. 6. Elmer (F) Beeman 1902–
        7. 7. Charles (Henry) Beeman 1904–1967
        8. 8. Cecil (Ellis) Beeman 1909–1966
        9. 9. Melvin (S) Beeman 1915–1969
      7. 7. Barbara (Ellen) Beeman 1872–1932 m. Cambridge (Graham) Crowe 1868–1925
      8. 8. Jennette Beeman 1875–1931 m. Robert (Anderson) Beeman 1877–1925
        1. 1. Gilbert (Richard) Beeman 1905–1967
        2. 2. Robert (A Beeman) Jr 1901–1951
        3. 3. Gladys (Marie) Beeman 1916–1974
        4. 4. James (Frederick (Fred)) Beeman 1898–1971
      9. 9. Noah (Merrill) Beeman 1867–1949 m. Mary (E) Beeman 1879–
        1. 1. Irene Beeman 1896–
        2. 2. Oscar Beeman 1900–
        3. 3. Elmer Beeman 1891–
        4. 4. William Beeman 1892–
        5. 5. James Beeman 1894–
        6. 6. Noah Beeman 1896–
    2. 2. Suzanne (A.) Dye 1825–1915
    3. 3. Elizabeth Dye 1830–1862
    4. 4. Amanda Dye 1835–1920
    5. 5. Mary (Ellen) Dye 1839–1928
    6. 6. James (Henry) Dye 1840–1895
    7. 7. Charlotte Dye 1843–1924
    8. 8. Sarah (Catherine) Dye 1845–1936
    9. 9. Christina Dye 1848–1943
    10. 10. Levenia Dye 1850–1871
    11. 11. John (Jefferson) Dye 1856–1937
    12. 12. John (T.) Dye 1830–1902 m. Marylisebeth Dye 1855–
    13. 13. Fanny Dye 1854–1854
    14. 14. John (Jefferson) DYE 1838–
  2. 2. Martha Dye 1803–1892
  3. 3. Latesia Dye 1802–1857
  4. 4. William (R) Dye 1808–1874
  5. 5. Moses Dye 1816–1885
  6. 6. Daniel Dye 1813–1866
  7. 7. Mary Dye 1809–1893
  8. 8. Catherine Dye 1801–1846
  9. 9. Ann (Sophia Dye) Jones 1798–1874

Rachel Wells's Timeline

7 Records

1776
11 Nov 1776
Birth of Rachel Wells in Frederick, Frederick, Maryland, United States
Frederick, Frederick, Maryland, United States
1800
1800
Age 24
Rachel Wells resided here in Georges Creek, Allegany, Maryland
Georges Creek, Allegany, Maryland
1810
1810
Age 34
Rachel Wells resided here in District 3, Allegany, Maryland, United States
District 3, Allegany, Maryland, United States
1820
1820
Age 44
Rachel Wells resided here in Election District 4, Allegany, Maryland, United States
Election District 4, Allegany, Maryland, United States
1830
1830
Age 54
Rachel Wells resided here in Allegany, Maryland, USA
Allegany, Maryland, USA
1850
1850
Age 74
Rachel Wells resided here in Ripley, Holmes, Ohio, USA
Ripley, Holmes, Ohio, USA
1853
5 Jun 1853
Age 77
Death of Rachel Wells in Ripley, Holmes, Ohio, United States
Ripley, Holmes, Ohio, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Nov 1776
    Event Place: Frederick, Frederick, Maryland, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Births
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Ripley, Holmes, Ohio; Roll: M432_696; Page: 307B; Image: 453
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Georges Creek, Allegany, Maryland
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Georges Creek, Allegany, Maryland; Series: M32; Roll: 9; Page: 29; Image: 24; Family History Library Film: 193662

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: District 3, Allegany, Maryland, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: District 3, Allegany, Maryland; Roll: 14; Page: 24; Image: 00021; Family History Library Film: 0193667

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Election District 4, Allegany, Maryland, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Election District 4, Allegany, Maryland; Page: 12; NARA Roll: M33_40; Image: 21

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Allegany, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Allegany, Maryland; Series: M19; Roll: 53; Page: 33; Family History Library Film: 0013176

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Ripley, Holmes, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Ripley, Holmes, Ohio; Roll: M432_696; Page: 307B; Image: 453

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Jun 1853
    Event Place: Ripley, Holmes, Ohio, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Big Prairie, Holmes County, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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