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William P. Wells 1813–1887 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 September 1813

Birth Location: Giles County, Tennessee, United States of America

Death Date: 15 April 1887

Death Location: Jefferson County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: William Jr

Mother: Elizabeth Livingston

Spouse(s): Lucy Farthing

Children(s): Jonathan Wells, Elizabeth Wells, Harvey Wells, Newton Wells, Edward Wells, Joseph Wells, Thomas Wells, John Wells, Mary Wells

The story of William P. Wells began in 1813 in Giles County, Tennessee, United States of America. In 1820, William P. Wells resided in Pulaski, Giles, Tennessee, United States. In 1830, William P. Wells resided in Jefferson, Illinois, USA. William P. Wells married Lucy Farthing, and had children including Edward Wells, Elizabeth Wells, Harvey Wells, John W Wells, Jonathan Wells, Joseph Wells, Mary Wells, Newton Wells, Thomas Wells. William P. Wells passed away in 1887 in Jefferson County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of William P. Wells began in 1813 in Giles County, Tennessee, United States of America.
  • In 1820, William P. Wells resided in Pulaski, Giles, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1830, William P. Wells resided in Jefferson, Illinois, USA.
  • William P. Wells married Lucy Farthing, and had children including Edward Wells, Elizabeth Wells, Harvey Wells, John W Wells, Jonathan Wells, Joseph Wells, Mary Wells, Newton Wells, Thomas Wells.
  • William P. Wells passed away in 1887 in Jefferson County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Jr
1782–1865
Birth Location: Chester, Pennsylvania, British Colonial America
WJ
Elizabeth Livingston
1791–1846
Birth Location: Hardin, Kentucky, United States
EL

Spouses(s)

Lucy Farthing
1813–1890
Birth Location: Licking, Madison, Kentucky
LF

Children(s)

Jonathan Wells
1854–1927
Birth Location: Elk Prairie Township, Jefferson, Illinois, United States
JW
Elizabeth Wells
1841–
Birth Location: Illinois
EW
Harvey Wells
1844–
Birth Location: Illinois
HW
Newton Wells
1850–
Birth Location: Illinois
NW
Edward Wells
1852–
Birth Location: Illinois
EW
Joseph Wells
1856–
Birth Location: Illinois
JW
Thomas Wells
1842–
Birth Location: Illinois
TW
John Wells
1843–
Birth Location: Illinois
JW
Mary Wells
1860–
Birth Location: Illinois
MW

William Wells's Ancestors

Self
William Wells
1813–1887
Birth Place: Giles County, Tennessee, United States of America
Parents
William Allen Wells Jr
1782–1865
Chester, Pennsylvania, British Colonial America
Elizabeth (Minerva) Livingston
1791–1846
Hardin, Kentucky, United States
Grandparents
William (Allen Wells) Sr.
1753–1833
Prince George, Virginia, British Colonial America
Sarah (Lavicey) Westmoreland
1755–1838
Prince George, Virginia, British Colonial America
Henry (Philip) Livingston
1760–1802
Fort Orange, Albany, New York, United States
Marian (Elizabeth) Morehead
1762–
York, Pennsylvania, British Colonial America
Great-Grandparents
William III
1728–1793
Marie Anderson
1727–1777
Thomas Westmoreland
1710–1781
Margaret Nipper
1710–1752
Philip Esq.
1716–1778
Cristina TenBroeck
1718–1801
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William II
1702–1767
Frances Baker
1708–1783
Thomas Westmoreland
1688–1781
Mary Fane
1688–1766
John Nipper
1680–1743
Anne Russell
1685–1752
Phillip Manor
1686–1749
Catharina Brugh
–1756
Dirck Broek
–1751
Margarita Cuyler
1692–1783

William Wells's Descendants

1.
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William (P.) Wells (15 September 1813–15 April 1887) m. Lucy Farthing (1813–27 Jun 1890)
  1. 1. Jonathan Wells 1854–1927 m. Rada (Angeline) Sneed 1870–1948 m. Agnes Brown 1866–1900
    1. 1. Lemen (Jonathan) Wells 1907–1990 m. Elsie (Elinor) Burton 1910–
    2. 2. William (Newton) Wells 1887–1959
  2. 2. Elizabeth Wells 1841–
  3. 3. Harvey Wells 1844–
  4. 4. Newton Wells 1850–
  5. 5. Edward Wells 1852–
  6. 6. Joseph Wells 1856–
  7. 7. Thomas Wells 1842–
  8. 8. John (W) Wells 1843–
  9. 9. Mary Wells 1860–

William Wells's Timeline

9 Records

1813
15 September 1813
Birth of William P. Wells in Giles County, Tennessee, United States of America
Giles County, Tennessee, United States of America
1820
1820
Age 7
William P. Wells resided here in Pulaski, Giles, Tennessee, United States
Pulaski, Giles, Tennessee, United States
1830
1830
Age 17
William P. Wells resided here in Jefferson, Illinois, USA
Jefferson, Illinois, USA
1840
1840
Age 27
William P. Wells resided here in Jefferson, Illinois, USA
Jefferson, Illinois, USA
1850
1850
Age 37
William P. Wells resided here in District 10, Jefferson, Illinois, USA
District 10, Jefferson, Illinois, USA
1860
1860
Age 47
William P. Wells resided here in Township 4 S Range 2 E, Mount Vernon, Jefferson, Illinois, USA
Township 4 S Range 2 E, Mount Vernon, Jefferson, Illinois, USA
1870
1870
Age 57
William P. Wells resided here in Township 4 Range 2, Marcy, Jefferson, Illinois, USA
Township 4 Range 2, Marcy, Jefferson, Illinois, USA
1880
1880
Age 67
William P. Wells resided here in Elk Prairie, Jefferson, Illinois, USA
Elk Prairie, Jefferson, Illinois, USA
1887
15 April 1887
Age 74
Death of William P. Wells in Elk Prairie Township, Jefferson County, Illinois, United States of America
Elk Prairie Township, Jefferson County, Illinois, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 September 1813
    Event Place: Giles County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Pulaski, Giles, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Pulaski, Giles, Tennessee; Page: 1; NARA Roll: M33_124; Image: 12

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Jefferson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Jefferson, Illinois; Series: M19; Roll: 22; Page: 212; Family History Library Film: 0007647

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Jefferson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Jefferson, Illinois; Roll: 61; Page: 305; Family History Library Film: 0007642

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 10, Jefferson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 10, Jefferson, Illinois; Roll: 110; Page: 371a

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Township 4 S Range 2 E, Mount Vernon, Jefferson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 4 Range 2, Marcy, Jefferson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Elk Prairie, Jefferson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 April 1887
    Event Place: Elk Prairie Township, Jefferson County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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