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Shadrach Wells 1797–1860 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1797

Birth Location: Duplin, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 1860

Death Location: Thomas, Georgia, United States

Father: Thomas Wells

Mother: Martha Stallings

Spouse(s): Phebe Carlton

Children(s): Mary Wells, Martha Wells, John Wells, Jesse WELLS, Catherine Wells

The story of Shadrach Wells began in 1797 in Duplin, North Carolina, United States. In 1830, Shadrach Wells resided in Thomas, Georgia, United States. In 1840, Shadrach Wells resided in District 8, Thomas, Georgia, United States. Shadrach Wells married Phebe Carlton, and had children including Catherine Wells, Jesse Carlton Wells, John W Wells, Martha Wells, Mary E Wells. Shadrach Wells passed away in 1860 in Thomas, Georgia, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Shadrach Wells began in 1797 in Duplin, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1830, Shadrach Wells resided in Thomas, Georgia, United States.
  • In 1840, Shadrach Wells resided in District 8, Thomas, Georgia, United States.
  • Shadrach Wells married Phebe Carlton, and had children including Catherine Wells, Jesse Carlton Wells, John W Wells, Martha Wells, Mary E Wells.
  • Shadrach Wells passed away in 1860 in Thomas, Georgia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Wells
1765–1850
Birth Location: Duplin, North Carolina, United States
TW
Martha Stallings
1764–1850
Birth Location: Franklin, North Carolina, United States
MS

Spouses(s)

Phebe Carlton
1808–1869
Birth Location: North Carolina
PC

Children(s)

Mary Wells
1828–1897
Birth Location: Georgia
MW
Martha Wells
1833–
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
MW
John Wells
1835–
Birth Location: –
JW
Jesse WELLS
1830–1865
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
JW
Catherine Wells
1821–
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
CW

Shadrach Wells's Ancestors

Self
Shadrach Wells
1797–1860
Birth Place: Duplin, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Thomas Wells
1765–1850
Duplin, North Carolina, United States
Martha Stallings
1764–1850
Franklin, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Shadrach Wells's Descendants

1.
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Shadrach Wells (1797–1860) m. Phebe Carlton (About 1808–Oct 1869)
  1. 1. Mary (E) Wells 1828–1897 m. Lenfel (Calvin) Murphy 1824–1912
    1. 1. Shadrach (W "Shade") Murphy 1857–1944 m. Susan (J) McLin 1860–1946
      1. 1. Cluis (R) Murphy 1893–1954 m. Rubie Hamilton 1898–1925
        1. 1. Harry (Andrews) Murphy 1924–2010 m. Nellie (Francis) Mercer 1924–2019
        2. 2. Robert (Clewie Murphy) Jr 1920–1995 m. Theresa (Marie) Paoletto 1913–1969
      2. 2. Mittie (E) Murphy 1888–1950 m. Henry (Iverson) Murphy 1880–1948
        1. 1. Douglas Murphy 1913–2000 m. Laura (L.) Murphy 1909–1990
        2. 2. Rufus (Hardwick) Murphy 1920– m. Christine Plymel 1924–
        3. 3. Infant (Son) Murphy 1911–1911
        4. 4. Daughter Murphy 1930–1930
        5. 5. Neffie (L) Murphy 1916–
        6. 6. Nancy (L) Murphy 1916–2004
      3. 3. Luther (Perry) Murphy 1881–1951 m. Lena (E) Murphy 1887–
        1. 1. Luther (Perry) Murphy 1924–2013
        2. 2. Emily (M) Murphy 1920–
        3. 3. Iris (H) Murphy 1922–
        4. 4. Donita (M) Murphy 1917–
        5. 5. Nadine Murphy 1910–2004
        6. 6. Inez Murphy 1913–
      4. 4. Louie (Ivey) Murphy 1883–1956 m. Annie (Mae) Odom 1902–
        1. 1. Marguerite Murphy 1921–
        2. 2. Jason Murphy 1925–
      5. 5. Minnie Murphy 1886–1967
      6. 6. G Murphy 1884–
      7. 7. Elvis (R) Murphy 1893–
    2. 2. Jessie Murphy 1861–1944
    3. 3. John (G.) Murphy 1865–
    4. 4. Nancy Murphy 1849–1920
    5. 5. James (Benjamin) Murphy 1847–1922 m. Kittie Murphy 1856–
      1. 1. Ollie (V) Murphy 1896–1992 m. Eula (F) Murphy 1897–1993
        1. 1. Vern (H) Murphy 1919–
        2. 2. Clyde (W) Murphy 1915–
        3. 3. Van (H) Murphy 1919–1981
      2. 2. Bonnie Murphy 1889–
    6. 6. Martha Murphy 1859–
    7. 7. Jane Murphy 1863–
    8. 8. Phebe Murphy 1848–
    9. 9. William (Wright) Murphy 1852–1926
    10. 10. Perry Murphy 1855–1927
    11. 11. Mary Murphy 1869–1869
    12. 12. William (Henry) Murphy 1853–1926
  2. 2. Martha Wells 1833–
  3. 3. John (W) Wells 1835–
  4. 4. Jesse (Carlton) WELLS 1830–1865
  5. 5. Catherine Wells 1821–

Shadrach Wells's Timeline

6 Records

1797
1797
Birth of Shadrach Wells in Duplin, North Carolina, United States
Duplin, North Carolina, United States
1830
1830
Age 33
Shadrach Wells resided here in Thomas, Georgia, United States
Thomas, Georgia, United States
1840
1840
Age 43
Shadrach Wells resided here in District 8, Thomas, Georgia, United States
District 8, Thomas, Georgia, United States
1850
1850
Age 53
Shadrach Wells resided here in Coffee, Alabama
Coffee, Alabama
1860
1860
Age 63
Shadrach Wells resided here in Colquitt, Georgia, United States
Colquitt, Georgia, United States
1860
1860
Age 63
Death of Shadrach Wells in Thomas, Georgia, United States
Thomas, Georgia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1797
    Event Place: Duplin, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Colquitt, Georgia; Roll: M653_118; Page: 574; Image: 26; Family History Library Film: 803118
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Coffee, Alabama; Roll: M432_3; Page: 280B; Image: 558

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Thomas, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830 US Census; Census Place: Thomas, Georgia; Page: 28; NARA Series: M19; Roll Number: 21; Family History Film: 0007041

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: District 8, Thomas, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: District 8, Thomas, Georgia; Roll: 51; Page: 311; Image: 640; Family History Library Film: 0007047

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Coffee, Alabama
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Coffee, Alabama; Roll: M432_3; Page: 280B; Image: 558

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Colquitt, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Colquitt, Georgia; Roll: M653_118; Page: 574; Image: 26; Family History Library Film: 803118

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Thomas, Georgia, United States
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