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Thomas Wells 1742 – 1818 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Dec 1742

Birth Location: Colchester, New London, Connecticut, USA

Death Date: 17 Mar 1818

Death Location: Colchester, New London, Connecticut, USA

Father: Jonathan Wells

Mother: Abigail Dickinson

Spouse(s): Olive Newton

Children(s): Reuben Wells, Israel Wells, Ezra Wells, Thomas Wells, Asahel Wells, Sylvester Wells, Esther Wells, Judah Wells, Honor Wells

In 1742, Thomas Wells Sr entered the world in Colchester, New London, Connecticut, USA, born to Jonathan Wells and Abigail Dickinson. In 1790, Thomas Wells Sr resided in Woodbury, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA. Thomas Wells Sr married Olive Newton, and had children including Reuben Wells, Israel Wells, Ezra Wells, Thomas Wells, Asahel Wells, Sylvester Wells, Esther Wells, Judah Wells, Honor Wells. Thomas Wells Sr passed away in 1818 in Colchester, New London, Connecticut, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1742, Thomas Wells Sr entered the world in Colchester, New London, Connecticut, USA, born to Jonathan Wells and Abigail Dickinson.
  • In 1790, Thomas Wells Sr resided in Woodbury, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA.
  • Thomas Wells Sr married Olive Newton, and had children including Reuben Wells, Israel Wells, Ezra Wells, Thomas Wells, Asahel Wells, Sylvester Wells, Esther Wells, Judah Wells, Honor Wells.
  • Thomas Wells Sr passed away in 1818 in Colchester, New London, Connecticut, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Thomas Wells's Ancestors

Self
Thomas Wells
1742 – 1818
Birth Place: Colchester, New London, Connecticut, USA
Parents
Jonathan Wells
1718 – 1780
Colchester, New London, Connecticut, USA
Abigail Dickinson
1715 – 1797
Hatfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Jonathan Wells
1696 – 1756
Colchester, New London, Connecticut, USA
Mary (Hubbell) Newton
1699 – 1754
Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States of America
John Dickinson
1667 – 1761
Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
Hepzibah Wells
1686 – 1773
Deerfield, Franklin Co., Massachusetts
Great-Grandparents
Lieutenant (Welles)
1666 – 1712
Mary White
1665 – 1742
Capt Newton
1654 – 1739
Mary Hubbell
1661 – 1710
Nathaniel Dickinson
1643 – 1710
Hannah Beardsley
1642 – 1679
Lieut. Wells
1652 – 1691
Hepzibah Buell
1649 – 1704
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Judge Welles
1620 – 1676
Mary Beardsley
1631 – 1690
Lieut. White
1639 – 1713
Sarah Crow
1646 – 1719
Thomas (Nuton\Neuton)
1612 – 1682
Johan Smith
1627 – 1664
Richard Hubbell
1626 – 1699
Elizabeth Meigs
1635 – 1664
Nathaniel Dickinson
1601 – 1676
Anna Binckes
1605 – 1679
William Beardsley
1605 – 1661
Mary Harvey
1605 – 1668
Judge Welles
1620 – 1676
Mary Beardsley
1631 – 1690
William Buell
1605 – 1681
Mary Post
1608 – 1684

Thomas Wells's Descendants

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Thomas Wells (3 Dec 1742 – 17 Mar 1818) m. Olive Newton (7 Sep 1747 – 9 Jul 1837)
  1. 1. Reuben Wells (25 Jan 1762 – 27 Sep 1823) m. Abigail Terrill
  2. 2. Israel Wells (6 Nov 1763 – 18 Mar 1819) m. Anna Cutler m. Dorinda Dione
  3. 3. Ezra Wells (6 Mar 1766 – 7 Sep 1827) m. Bethiah ("Bertha") Tuttle (18 Dec 1769 – abt 1857)
    1. 1. Arad Wells (30 Sep 1788 – 24 Oct 1862) m. Rosamond Matthews (1792 – 1841)
  4. 4. Thomas Wells (28 Jan 1769 – 13 Jan 1829) m. Eleanor Weld (19 Mar 1765 – 25 March 1817)
    1. 1. Ira Wells (1782 – )
    2. 2. Warren Wells (1790 – )
    3. 3. Clarissa Wells (February 25, 1790 – )
    4. 4. Israel Wells (October 17, 1793 – )
    5. 5. Coty Wells (1796 – )
    6. 6. Elinor Wells (May 13, 1798 – )
    7. 7. Reuben Wells (abt 1799 – Bet. 1856–1860)
    8. 8. Rhoena Wells (Abt. 1800 – )
    9. 9. Andrew Wells (28 Aug 1801 – 12 Aug 1888)
    10. 10. Sibbel Wells (August 28, 1803 – )
    11. 11. Thomas Wells (September 11, 1805 – 17 Mar 1818)
  5. 5. Asahel Wells (8 January 1772 – 30 January 1829) m. Catherine Weld (11 May 1759 – 7 Mar 1847) m. Nancy Holden (22 Apr 1783 – 7 Mar 1855)
    1. 1. Simeon ((Robert)) Wells (14 May 1787 – 18 Jan 1863) m. Olive (C) Bryford (1786 – 1 May 1874)
      1. 1. Daniel (Francis) Wells (17 Nov 1802 – 18 Oct 1894)
      2. 2. Gardner Wells (04 Jan 1807 – 06 Oct 1883) m. Elmira Sargent (13 Apr 1813 – 17 Oct 1883)
        1. 1. Laura (Jane) Wells (1828 – 10 May 1900)
        2. 2. Elizabeth (Betsy) Wells (02 Mar 1833 – 21 Jan 1921)
        3. 3. John Wells (1835 – 4 Feb 1896)
        4. 4. Moses (S.) Wells (1837 – 15 Nov 1898)
        5. 5. Abigail Teneyck (Nov 1841 – 25 Jan 1873)
        6. 6. Chester (D.) Wells (Dec 1842 – 03 Nov 1855)
        7. 7. Asel Wells (1848 – 24 Dec 1900) m. Jane (Jessie) Collins (1852 – )
        8. 8. Sabrina (Amira) Wells (1853 – 5 Nov 1899) m. William (Scott) Park (2 Aug 1856 – 19 Oct 1939)
        9. 9. Malvin Wells (1874 – )
        10. 10. Betsey Wells m. Thomas Knight
      3. 3. Hiram (Henry) Wells (17 Oct 1807 – 14 Jul 1833)
      4. 4. Martin Wells (12 Sep 1808 – 1 Feb 1863) m. Louana Briggs (Jun 1809 – 10 Jun 1874)
        1. 1. Luther Wells (15 Apr 1831 – 15 Jul 1837)
        2. 2. Miles Wells (31 May 1835 – 23 Dec 1863) m. Mary (Elizabeth) Hebner (1839 – )
        3. 3. Arletta Wells (12 Dec 1837 – 10 Dec 1924)
        4. 4. Laura Wells (10 Nov 1839 – 07 Feb 1904)
        5. 5. Corlista (Ann) Wells (1840 – 25 Jun 1898) m. James (Jerome) Kelley (Jan 1833 – 08 Nov 1903)
        6. 6. Oren (Ashton) Wells (1845 – 30 May 1860)
        7. 7. David (E.) Wells (1853 – 10 Jan 1923)
      5. 5. Lydia Wells (24 Jul 1811 – 6 Jul 1877) m. Abraham Teneick (17 May 1809 – 24 March 1889)
        1. 1. Simeon TenEyck (12 Apr 1839 – 6 Jan 1892) m. Rhoda (Alma) Clark (abt 1839 – ) m. Abigail Wells (29 Apr 1841 – 25 Jan 1873) m. Martha (F.) Dundon (18 Dec 1851 – 24 Aug 1888)
        2. 2. Sarah (Jane) Teneyck (12 Jul 1839 – 5 Jan 1918) m. John Brown (abt 1835 – 5 Jun 1906)
        3. 3. Dosiah (Ethel Ten) Eyck (13 Jul 1842 – 9 Jan 1915) m. Isaac (Vorus) Jones (9 Apr 1833 – 1 Jul 1864) m. James (Henry) Thompson (13 May 1843 – 4 Nov 1930)
        4. 4. Abraham (Andrew) TenEyck (1843 – 29 Oct 1872) m. Alice Thompson (15 Dec 1846 – 5 Dec 1872)
        5. 5. Henry (H Ten) Eyck (3 Mar 1845 – 31 Dec 1920) m. Charlotte (V "Lottie") Leonard (10 Jul 1853 – 12 Nov 1929) m. Frances (Melissa) Tucker (1 Sep 1861 – 13 Jun 1944)
        6. 6. Charlotte (Ten) Eyck (1852 – )
      6. 6. Simeon (Wright) Welles (1808 – 7 Feb 1864) m. Rebecca Warner (22 Oct 1818 – Aft. 1880)
        1. 1. Dwight (W.) Wells (13 Jan 1855 – Aft. 1880) m. Mary (E.) Smith ( – Aft. 1880)
        2. 2. Lucy (E.) Welles (18 May 1858 – 16 Feb 1936) m. Oscar (Francis) Isaacson (6 May 1876 – 30 Jul 1949)
      7. 7. Olive (Martha) Wells (01 May 1814 – 1875) m. Eleazer (Gaylord) Dowd (1814 – 28 Mar 1875)
        1. 1. Harriet (Frances) Dowd (1841 – 22 Oct 1845)
        2. 2. Emma (Cook) Doud (14 Nov 1847 – 8 Aug 1941)
        3. 3. Frank Doud (1849 – 15 Dec 1867)
      8. 8. Jesse Wells (1815 – 17 Jan 1874) m. Susan Hillacker (18 Mar 1815 – 08 Jan 1872)
        1. 1. Phinea (Cecilia) Wells (1840 – )
        2. 2. Luidirilla Wells (1844 – )
        3. 3. Cinderella\Sindarilla Wells (4 Aug 1844 – 5 April 1859)
        4. 4. Jesse (Armando "A J") Wells (1847 – 16 Dec 1885) m. Charlotte Plank (30 Oct 1853 – 14 Feb 1878)
        5. 5. Armenia (Elizabeth (Minnie)) Wells (27 May 1849 – 22 Sep 1907)
        6. 6. Charlotte Wells (1850 – )
        7. 7. Hortense (Ophilia) Wells (Sep 1855 – 29 Nov 1933) m. Dr. (Thomas Benjamin) Hillock (20 Sep 1845 – 4 March 1914)
        8. 8. Lucy (Phedora) Wells (23 Nov 1858 – 8 Sep 1925) m. Conrad (Colthurst Whitley) Lally (3 Oct 1857 – 11 Apr 1908)
        9. 9. Cindarilla Wells (06 Sep 1864 – 05 Apr 1879)
      9. 9. Rhoda (Elizabeth) Wells (17 Jun 1816 – 2 Nov 1847) m. Edwin Sherman (01 Feb 1811 – )
      10. 10. Harriet (Maria) Welles (15 Dec 1818 – 1893) m. Charles Willard (25 May 1818 – 21 Nov 1848)
        1. 1. Welles Willard (Apr 1846 – 19 Sep 1846)
        2. 2. Charles (Welles) Willard (1 Apr 1849 – 1881)
      11. 11. Elias (H) Wells (20 Jul 1819 – 16 Apr 1907) m. Sarah (A) Sargent (15 Jan 1816 – 3 Mar 1898)
        1. 1. Benjamin Wells (23 Sep 1836 – 29 Dec 1907) m. Phoebe (A) Wells (1842 – 1883) m. Florilla Huffman (1850 – 10 Jun 1872) m. Jenette Bucher (2 Aug 1829 – 3 May 1900)
        2. 2. William (Webster) Wells (23 Nov 1841 – 26 Nov 1911)
        3. 3. Moses (Simeon) Wells (1843 – 02 Dec 1888)
        4. 4. Martha (J) Wells (1844 – )
        5. 5. Margaret Wells (1847 – )
        6. 6. Elmira Wells (6 August 1848 – 4 November 1915) m. Thomas Cutler (abt 1847 – 13 Nov 1915) m. William (J) Force (Jan 1846 – 13 Nov 1915)
        7. 7. Olive Wells (28 Aug 1850 – 06 Jul 1921)
        8. 8. Whitney Wells (29 Jul 1852 – 06 Nov 1929)
        9. 9. Jesse Wells (18 Jan 1855 – 19 Jul 1914)
        10. 10. Lester Wells (9 Jan 1856 – 19 Jun 1941) m. Helen (Lavanchie) Hinkson (16 Oct 1858 – 21 Aug 1915)
        11. 11. Thomas (W) Wells (27 Jun 1858 – 03 Jan 1932) m. Emma (J) Reed (4 Oct 1860 – 30 Jan 1932)
        12. 12. Ida (B.) Wells (1864 – 30 Jun 1883) m. Henry (G) Andrus (15 Jun 1856 – 15 Oct 1931)
      12. 12. Julia (Ann (Juley)) Wells (1827 – 25 Jan 1882) m. William (O) Bryant (3 May 1823 – 25 Nov 1905)
        1. 1. James (Joseph) Bryant (24 Aug 1846 – 11 Oct 1897) m. Elizabeth Blight (25 Nov 1849 – 14 Nov 1936)
        2. 2. William (Henry) Bryant (6 Sep 1848 – 30 Jun 1926) m. Elizabeth (Jessie) Hickingbottom (7 Jun 1850 – 17 Apr 1908)
        3. 3. Robert (Knight) Bryant (04 Oct 1850 – 31 May 1935) m. Elizabeth (Anne) Adams (20 Nov 1857 – 12 Sep 1929)
        4. 4. Anna (Mary Jane) Bryant (15 Nov 1853 – 24 Oct 1906)
        5. 5. Almira (Elizabeth) Bryant (2 Nov 1855 – 24 Jul 1911)
        6. 6. John (J Carlos) Bryant (16 Jun 1860 – 12 Aug 1957)
        7. 7. George (Wells) Bryant (19 Sep 1864 – 13 Jun 1943) m. Isabella (Margaret) Quinn (24 May 1867 – 12 May 1948)
        8. 8. Julia (Anne Grace) Bryant (26 Dec 1866 – 21 Apr 1958) m. James (Gorel) Savage (22 Nov 1863 – 14 Mar 1956)
      13. 13. Jane Wells (1830 – 17 Nov 1906) m. Giles (John) Silver (1824 – 17 Jan 1857) m. John (R.) Irish (abt 1825 – 19 Mar 1899)
        1. 1. Egbert Silver (1848 – Bef. 1880) m. Sarah (Jane) Gordon (16 May 1847 – 5 Jul 1882)
        2. 2. Amanda (O.) Silver (Mar 1850 – 12 Jan 1879) m. Philip (Arthur) Fisher (11 Mar 1855 – 4 Sep 1937)
        3. 3. Emma (Amarilla) Silver (28 Oct 1853 – 22 May 1920) m. Philip (Arthur) Fisher (11 Mar 1855 – 4 Sep 1937)
        4. 4. Freeman Silver (1 Jun 1856 – 23 Oct 1913) m. Sarah (Jane) Wood (3 Aug 1855 – 27 Feb 1912)
        5. 5. Giles Silver (Jul 1857 – 25 Jul 1925) m. Emma Roach (1867 – BEF 1907)
        6. 6. Elizabeth (Jane) Irish (1859 – 14 Nov 1898) m. Robert (Charles) Brown (16 Sep 1857 – 1938)
        7. 7. John (Edwin) Irish (1862 – )
        8. 8. Thomas Irish (1864 – 05 Jan 1932)
        9. 9. Narcisa Irish (1865 – )
        10. 10. Mary (Cecelia) Irish (11 Sep 1865 – 14 Nov 1949) m. Adam (Henry) Waring (24 May 1859 – 4 Oct 1948)
        11. 11. Charles (Samuel) Irish (5 Sep 1872 – 1957) m. Mary (Louisa) Smith (24 Feb 1869 – 21 Aug 1963)
    2. 2. Rhoena Wells (7 Apr 1797 – 3 Sep 1867)
    3. 3. Harriet Wells (3 Mar 1806 – 30 Dec 1889)
    4. 4. Eliza (Anna) Wells (18 Dec 1807 – 30 Dec 1889)
    5. 5. Henry Wells (24 Jan 1810 – 1880)
    6. 6. Nelson Wells (20 Mar 1812 – 22 Jul 1860)
    7. 7. Anson Wells (2 Jul 1814 – 30 Oct 1899)
    8. 8. Elvira Wells (28 Sep 1816 – 17 Aug 1828)
  6. 6. Sylvester Wells (30 Mar 1775 – 1 Apr 1785)
  7. 7. Esther Wells (7 Sep 1778 – 26 Nov 1869)
  8. 8. Judah Wells (4 Oct 1782 – 27 Oct 1853)
  9. 9. Honor Wells (31 Oct 1788 – 24 Jan 1814)

Thomas Wells's Timeline

7 Records

1742
3 Dec 1742
Birth of Thomas Wells Sr in Colchester, New London, Connecticut, USA
Colchester, New London, Connecticut, USA
1742
3 Dec 1742
Birth of Thomas Wells Sr in Colchester, New London, Connecticut, USA
Colchester, New London, Connecticut, USA
1790
2 Aug 1790
Age 48
Thomas Wells Sr resided here in Woodbury, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
Woodbury, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
1818
17 Mar 1818
Age 76
Death of Thomas Wells Sr in Athens, Windham County, Vermont, USA
Athens, Windham County, Vermont, USA
1818
17 Mar 1818
Age 76
Death of Thomas Wells Sr in Athens, Windham County, Vermont, USA
Athens, Windham County, Vermont, USA
1818
17 March 1818
Age 76
Death of Thomas Wells Sr in Athens, Windham County, Vermont, United States of America
Athens, Windham County, Vermont, United States of America
1818
17 Mar 1818
Age 76
Death of Thomas Wells Sr in Colchester, New London, Connecticut, USA
Colchester, New London, Connecticut, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Dec 1742
    Event Place: Colchester, New London, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Library of Congress Photo Collection, 1840-2000
    [2] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
    [3] The New England Historical & Genealogical Register, 1847-2011
    [4] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 326
    [5] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 274
    [6] Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
    [7] Connecticut Revolutionary War Military Lists, 1775-83
    [8] Vermont, Vital Records, 1720-1908
    [9] Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850
    [10] History and genealogy of the Lapham, Wells, Storle, Johnson families
    [11] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [12] Massachusetts, Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, 1700-1850, Boston, Massachusetts; Vital Records of Deerfield, Massachusetts to the End of the Year 1850
    [13] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [14] Newspapers.com - Hartford Courant - 1814-02-01 - Page 1, Thomas Wells; Asahel Wells
    Land in Farmington with taxes due will be sold at public auction 1814-02-01

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Dec 1742
    Event Place: Colchester, New London, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1790
    Event Place: Woodbury, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; First Census of the United States, 1790.; Year: 1790; Census Place: Woodbury, Litchfield, Connecticut; Series: M637; Roll: 1; Page: 292; Family History Library Film: 0568141

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1814-02-01
    Event Place: Hartford, Connecticut
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Hartford Courant - 1814-02-01 - Page 1, Thomas Wells; Asahel Wells
    Land in Farmington with taxes due will be sold at public auction 1814-02-01

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Connecticut
    Record Source: Connecticut Revolutionary War Military Lists, 1775-83

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: History and genealogy of the Lapham, Wells, Storle, Johnson families

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Mar 1818
    Event Place: Athens, Windham County, Vermont, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Mar 1818
    Event Place: Athens, Windham County, Vermont, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 March 1818
    Event Place: Athens, Windham County, Vermont, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] The New England Historical & Genealogical Register, 1847-2011
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 326
    [3] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 274
    [4] Vermont, Vital Records, 1720-1908
    [5] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Mar 1818
    Event Place: Colchester, New London, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Colchester, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

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