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Richard Carvel Wells 1914–1989 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: March 14 1914

Birth Location: Red Bluff, Tehama, California, USA

Death Date: 16 Feb 1989

Death Location: Stockton, San Joaquin County, California, United States of America

Father: Ernest Wells

Mother: Elsie Cunningham

Spouse(s): Helen Cavanaugh

Children(s):

In 1914, Richard Carvel Wells entered the world in Red Bluff, Tehama, California, USA, born to Ernest Alvin Wells And Elsie M Cunningham. In 1930, Richard Carvel Wells resided in Red Bluff, Tehama, California, USA. In 1934, Richard Carvel Wells resided in Stockton, California, USA. Richard Carvel Wells married Helen Gertude Cavanaugh, and had children including Charles Matthew Wells, Marcia Helen Wells, Stephen Richard Wells. Richard Carvel Wells passed away in 1989 in Stockton, San Joaquin County, California, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1914, Richard Carvel Wells entered the world in Red Bluff, Tehama, California, USA, born to Ernest Alvin Wells And Elsie M Cunningham.
  • In 1930, Richard Carvel Wells resided in Red Bluff, Tehama, California, USA.
  • In 1934, Richard Carvel Wells resided in Stockton, California, USA.
  • Richard Carvel Wells married Helen Gertude Cavanaugh, and had children including Charles Matthew Wells, Marcia Helen Wells, Stephen Richard Wells.
  • Richard Carvel Wells passed away in 1989 in Stockton, San Joaquin County, California, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Richard Wells's Ancestors

Self
Richard Wells
1914–1989
Birth Place: Red Bluff, Tehama, California, USA
Parents
Ernest Alvin Wells
1878–1949
Gervais, Marion, Oregon, USA
Elsie (M) Cunningham
1885–1968
Plateau, Shasta, California, USA
Grandparents
James (William) Wells
1844–1921
Farmington, St Francois, Missouri, USA
Mary (Ellen) Walker
1858–1895
Pine Grove, Amador, California, USA
John (H.) Cunningham
1856–1933
Worth County, Missouri, United States of America
Cora (L) Cunningham
1866–1940
Missouri
Great-Grandparents
Hiram Wells
1813–1847
Nancy Kelly
1825–1881
Reuben Walker
1818–1899
Eleanor Flint
1823–1895
Abram Cummingham
1816–1896
Symentha Cunningham
1828–1896
Jacob Phelps
1827–1902
Hannah Dealy
1832–1917
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Reverend Wells
1764–1840
Kitty White
1768–1863
William Kelly
1800–1839
Ruth Kelly
1802–1856
Richard Walker
1758–1848
Martha Crowder
1785–1843
Thomas Flint
1797–1832
Elizabeth (Dun)
1798–1848
Abraham Cunningham
1774–1840
Groce
1775–1841
David Cadle
1797–1842
Esther Lynch
1797–1875
Edward Jr
1782–1859
Sarah Andrews
1780–1881
David Sr
1793–1876
Rebecca Mills
1796–1852

Richard Wells's Timeline

8 Records

1914
March 14 1914
Birth of Richard Carvel Wells in Red Bluff, Tehama, California, USA
Red Bluff, Tehama, California, USA
1930
1930
Age 16
Richard Carvel Wells resided here in Red Bluff, Tehama, California, USA
Red Bluff, Tehama, California, USA
1934
28 Dec 1934
Age 20
Richard Carvel Wells resided here in Stockton, California, USA
Stockton, California, USA
1942
1942
Age 28
Richard Carvel Wells was married in Chelsea, Massachusetts, USA
Chelsea, Massachusetts, USA
1942
1942
Age 28
Richard Carvel Wells resided here in Stockton, San Joaquin, California, USA
Stockton, San Joaquin, California, USA
1950
1950
Age 36
Richard Carvel Wells resided here in Castoria, San Joaquin, California, USA
Castoria, San Joaquin, California, USA
1953
1953
Age 39
Richard Carvel Wells resided here in Stockton, California, USA
Stockton, California, USA
1989
16 Feb 1989
Age 75
Death of Richard Carvel Wells in Stockton, San Joaquin, California, USA
Stockton, San Joaquin, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: March 14 1914
    Event Place: Red Bluff, Tehama, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1918
    [3] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 558-14-7792; Issue State: California; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] California, Death Index, Date: 1989-02-16
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Red Bluff, Tehama, California; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 2339959
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [9] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Chelsea, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, Marriage Index, 1901-1955 and

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Red Bluff, Tehama, California, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Red Bluff, Tehama, California; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 2339959

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 28 Dec 1934
    Event Place: Stockton, California, USA
    Record Source: California, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Stockton Independent; Publication Date: 28 Dec 1934; Publication Place: Stockton, California, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Stockton, San Joaquin, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1918

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Castoria, San Joaquin, California, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1953
    Event Place: Stockton, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Stockton, CA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Feb 1989
    Event Place: Stockton, San Joaquin, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 558-14-7792; Issue State: California; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] California, Death Index, Date: 1989-02-16
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Stockton, San Joaquin County, California, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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