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Richard Wells 1605–1667 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1605

Birth Location: England

Death Date: 31 Aug 1667

Death Location: Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA

Father: John Wells

Mother: Elizabeth Elyott

Spouse(s): Frances White

Children(s): Mary Wells

In 1605, Richard Wells entered the world in England, born to John Wells And Elizabeth Elyott. Richard Wells married Frances White, and had children including Mary Wells. Richard Wells passed away in 1667 in Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1605, Richard Wells entered the world in England, born to John Wells And Elizabeth Elyott.
  • Richard Wells married Frances White, and had children including Mary Wells.
  • Richard Wells passed away in 1667 in Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Wells
1583–1609
Birth Location: Saltmarsh, Cornwall, England
JW
Elizabeth Elyott
1587–1609
Birth Location: Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
EE

Spouses(s)

Frances White
1622–1650
Birth Location: Essex, England
FW

Children(s)

Mary Wells
1646–1716
Birth Location: Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
MW

Richard Wells's Ancestors

Self
Richard Wells
1605–1667
Birth Place: England
Parents
John Wells
1583–1609
Saltmarsh, Cornwall, England
Elizabeth Elyott
1587–1609
Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
Grandparents
Thomas Wells
1550–1583
Lincolnshire, England
Elizabeth Harrington
1550–1583
Witham, England
William Elyott
1569–1669
Dunsfold,,Surrey,England
Barbara Godfrey
1570–1620
Dunsfold, Surrey, England, United Kingdom
Great-Grandparents
William Wells
1520–1533
Elizabeth Bennet
1520–1570
John Harrington
1525–1582
Lady Markham
1527–1579
William Elyott
1547–1590
Judith Garton
1549–1615
William Godfrey
1540–1600
Margaret Leede
1544–1622
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Welles
1484–1558
Lady Stourton
1503–1540
John Harrington
1495–1589
Elizabeth Morton
1495–1554
John Markham
1500–1559
Ann Strelley
1479–1557
Peter Estate
1515–1556
Joan Epes
1514–1556

Richard Wells's Descendants

1.
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Richard Wells (1605–31 Aug 1667) m. Frances White (1622–Bet. 1650–1716)
  1. 1. Mary Wells 1646–1716 m. George Yates 1640–1691
    1. 1. John Yates 1670–1722
    2. 2. Ann Yates 1677–1716
    3. 3. George Yeates 1674–1717 m. Rachel Warfield 1683–1709
      1. 1. Samuel Yates 1704–1773 m. Johanna Jeanne 1708–1720
        1. 1. Joshua Yates 1741–1831 m. Nancy Boilston 1745–1824
        2. 2. Mary (Ann) Yates 1727–1799
        3. 3. Benjamin Yeates 1745–1849
        4. 4. George Yeates 1743–1805 m. Elizabeth Browning 1742–1830
        5. 5. Rachel Yates 1726–1799 m. John Money 1725–1799
        6. 6. Francis Yeates 1745–1778
      2. 2. Joshua Yates 1702–1751
      3. 3. George Yates 1701–1743
      4. 4. Mary Yeates 1709–1751
      5. 5. Eleanor Yates 1707–1751
      6. 6. Benjamin Yates 1705–1739

Richard Wells's Timeline

14 Records

1605
Abt. 1605
Birth of Richard Wells in England
England
1605
1605
Birth of Richard Wells in England
England
1609
01 Jan 1609
Age 4
Birth of Richard Wells in Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
1620
1620
Age 15
Birth of Richard Wells in England
England
1630
1630
Age 25
Richard Wells was married in Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia, United States
1637
1637
Age 32
Richard Wells was married in Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia, United States
1641
8 Aug 1641
Age 36
Richard Wells was married in Wells, St Cuthbert, Somerset, England
Wells, St Cuthbert, Somerset, England
1647
1647
Age 42
Richard Wells was married in Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia, United States
1667
1667
Age 62
Death of Richard Wells
None
1667
1667
Age 62
Death of Richard Wells in Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
1667
31 Aug 1667
Age 62
Death of Richard Wells in Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
1667
31 Aug 1667
Age 62
Death of Richard Wells in Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
1667
31 Aug 1667
Age 62
Death of Richard Wells in Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
1677
21 Aug 1677
Age 72
Death of Richard Wells in Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 01 Jan 1609
    Event Place: Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] OneWorldTree, Database online.
    [2] OneWorldTree, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1620
    Event Place: England
    Record Source: World Family Tree Vol. 7, Ed. 1, Tree #2663

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt. 1605
    Event Place: England
    Record Source: World Family Tree Vol. 1, Ed. 1, Tree #2924

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1605
    Event Place: England
    Record Source: FAMoore.FTW

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1630
    Event Place: Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1637
    Event Place: Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 8 Aug 1641
    Event Place: Wells, St Cuthbert, Somerset, England

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1647
    Event Place: Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Occupation

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Aug 1677
    Event Place: Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: World Family Tree Vol. 7, Ed. 1, Tree #2663

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1667
    Record Source: FAMoore.FTW

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1667
    Event Place: Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: World Family Tree Vol. 1, Ed. 1, Tree #2924

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 Aug 1667
    Event Place: Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: OneWorldTree, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 Aug 1667
    Event Place: Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: OneWorldTree, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 Aug 1667
    Event Place: Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: OneWorldTree, Database online.
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