YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Thomas Wells 1753–1846 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Sep 1753

Birth Location: Groton, New London, Connecticut, United States

Death Date: 16 Apr 1846

Death Location: Groton, New London, Connecticut, USA

Father: Wait Wells

Mother: Anna Strickland

Spouse(s): Phoebe Eggleston

Children(s): Thomas Wells, Sabra Wells, Abigail Wells, BENEDICT WELLS, Ambrose Wells, Phoebe Wells, Abby Wells, Reuben Wells, Frances Wells, Elizabeth Wells, Wait Wells, Mary Wells

In 1753, Thomas Wells entered the world in Groton, New London, Connecticut, United States, born to Wait Wells And Anna Strickland. In 1782, Thomas Wells resided in Groton. Thomas Wells married Phoebe Eggleston, and had children including Abby Wells, Abigail Wells, Ambrose Benedict Wells, Benedict E Wells, Elizabeth Wells, Frances Fanny Wells, Mary Wells, Phoebe Wells, Reuben P Wells, Sabra Wells, Thomas Wells, Wait Wells. Thomas Wells passed away in 1846 in Groton, New London, Connecticut, USA.

Find more search results for Thomas Wells
TW

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1753, Thomas Wells entered the world in Groton, New London, Connecticut, United States, born to Wait Wells And Anna Strickland.
  • In 1782, Thomas Wells resided in Groton.
  • Thomas Wells married Phoebe Eggleston, and had children including Abby Wells, Abigail Wells, Ambrose Benedict Wells, Benedict E Wells, Elizabeth Wells, Frances Fanny Wells, Mary Wells, Phoebe Wells, Reuben P Wells, Sabra Wells, Thomas Wells, Wait Wells.
  • Thomas Wells passed away in 1846 in Groton, New London, Connecticut, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Wait Wells
1724–1819
Birth Location: Groton, New London, Connecticut, USA
WW
Anna Strickland
1733–1799
Birth Location: Near, Groton, New London, Connecticut, USA
AS

Spouses(s)

Phoebe Eggleston
1765–1840
Birth Location: North Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA
PE

Children(s)

Thomas Wells
1786–1847
Birth Location: Groton, New London, Connecticut, USA
TW
Sabra Wells
1783–1872
Birth Location: Groton, New London, Connecticut, USA
SW
Abigail Wells
1783–1865
Birth Location: Hancock, Massachusetts
AW
BENEDICT WELLS
1791–1853
Birth Location: Groton, New London, Connecticut, USA
BW
Ambrose Wells
1809–1867
Birth Location: Groton, New London, Connecticut, USA
AW
Phoebe Wells
1787–1823
Birth Location: Groton, New London, Connecticut, United States
PW
Abby Wells
1792–1874
Birth Location: Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States
AW
Reuben Wells
1792–1860
Birth Location: Groton, New London, Connecticut, USA
RW
Frances Wells
1803–1888
Birth Location: Groton, New London, Connecticut, USA
FW
Elizabeth Wells
1796–1878
Birth Location: Connecticut, United States
EW
Wait Wells
1785–1860
Birth Location: Connecticut
WW
Mary Wells
1790–1848
Birth Location: –
MW

Thomas Wells's Ancestors

Self
Thomas Wells
1753–1846
Birth Place: Groton, New London, Connecticut, United States
Parents
Wait Wells
1724–1819
Groton, New London, Connecticut, USA
Anna Strickland
1733–1799
Near, Groton, New London, Connecticut, USA
Grandparents
Thomas Welles
1687–1767
Groton, New London, Connecticut, United States
Elizabeth Howland
1689–1767
Groton, New London, Connecticut, United States
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Welles
1656–1711
Hannah Reynolds
1659–1711
Josiah Howland
1676–1717
Yetmercy Shove
1682–1760
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas GOVERNOR
1626–1700
Naomi Marshall
1637–1699
JOHN REYNOLDS
1625–1690
Jabez Howland
1644–1711
Bethia Thacher
1645–1725

Thomas Wells's Descendants

1.
TW
Thomas Wells (12 Sep 1753–16 Apr 1846) m. Phoebe Eggleston (1765–17 Sep 1840)
  1. 1. Thomas Wells 1786–1847 m. Abigail Swan 1789–1847
    1. 1. Wait Wells 1813–1860
    2. 2. Eliza Wells 1810–
    3. 3. George Wells 1811–
    4. 4. William (Swan) Wells 1811–1865
    5. 5. John Wells 1815–
    6. 6. Susan (Wells) Thorpe 1816–1867
    7. 7. Nelson Wells 1809–1881 m. Jane Austin 1811–1862
      1. 1. Bramwell Wells 1846–
      2. 2. Melvin (A..) Wells 1841–1916 m. Sarah (J) Simmons 1845– m. Susanna Teaker 1842– m. Hellen (Frances) Granger 1849–1925 m. Mary (Ellen) Jerome 1844–1907
        1. 1. Estella Wells 1871–
        2. 2. Lena Wells 1880–1881
        3. 3. Idellia (M) Wells 1870–1930 m. William (Herman) Fox 1870–1926 m. Jake (Van) Dyke 1885–1937 m. Fred Nephew 1888–1967
        4. 4. Cora (Belle) Wells 1872–1918
        5. 5. Addie (Bacon) Wells 1864–1936
        6. 6. Helen (B.) Wells 1880–1881
        7. 7. Jennie Wells 1867–1870
        8. 8. Lavinia ((Lois B)) Wells 1869–1881
      3. 3. Seth (Elon) Wells 1850–1899 m. Mary (Jane) Veder 1850–1922
        1. 1. George (Benito) Wells 1870–1941 m. Sophia (E.) Wells 1856– m. Cara ("Carrie") Smith 1870–1925
        2. 2. Frank (Elon) Wells 1873–
        3. 3. Charles (J.) Wells 1877– m. Luta (May) Hufford 1879– m. Luta (May) Hufford 1879– m. Memouth Ryon 1891–
      4. 4. William (Nelson) Wells 1844–1921 m. Amanda (Elizabeth) Wolford 1850–1926 m. Julia (A.) Veder-Wells 1852–1925
        1. 1. Alton (A.) Wells 1890–1964
        2. 2. Mary Wells 1899–
        3. 3. Caroline (D) Wells-Pringle 1870–
        4. 4. Mary (E) Wells 1894–
      5. 5. Bromwell Wells 1853–
      6. 6. Huldah (A "Hilda") Wells 1833–1880
      7. 7. Mary (E.) Wells 1839–1905 m. Joseph Gaunt 1834–1925
        1. 1. Minnie (J) Gaunt 1862–
        2. 2. John (W) Gaunt 1869–1955
        3. 3. Ida (May) Gaunt 1867–1937
      8. 8. Noelirn (A.) Wells 1842–
      9. 9. Melvina Wells 1841–
      10. 10. Martin Wells 1836–
  2. 2. Sabra Wells 1783–1872
  3. 3. Abigail Wells 1783–1865
  4. 4. BENEDICT (E) WELLS 1791–1853
  5. 5. Ambrose (Benedict) Wells 1809–1867
  6. 6. Phoebe Wells 1787–1823
  7. 7. Abby Wells 1792–1874
  8. 8. Reuben (P) Wells 1792–1860
  9. 9. Frances ('Fanny') Wells 1803–1888
  10. 10. Elizabeth Wells 1796–1878
  11. 11. Wait Wells 1785–1860
  12. 12. Mary Wells 1790–1848

Thomas Wells's Timeline

3 Records

1753
12 Sep 1753
Birth of Thomas Wells in Groton, New London, Connecticut, United States
Groton, New London, Connecticut, United States
1782
Abt 1782
Age 29
Thomas Wells resided here in Groton
Groton
1846
16 Apr 1846
Age 93
Death of Thomas Wells in Groton, New London, Connecticut, USA
Groton, New London, Connecticut, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Sep 1753
    Event Place: Groton, New London, Connecticut, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 280

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1782
    Event Place: Groton
    Record Source: Connecticut, Town Marriage Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection), Genealogical Publishing Co.; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; The Barbour Collection of Connecticut Town Vital Records. Vol. 1-55; Author: White, Lorraine Cook, Ed.; Publication Date: 1994-2002; Volume: 15

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Apr 1846
    Event Place: Groton, New London, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 280
Find more search results for Thomas Wells

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE