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William George Wells 1825–1876 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 June 1825

Birth Location: Williamsburg, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Death Date: 16 December 1876

Death Location: Williamsburg, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: John Wells

Mother: Elizabeth Graves

Spouse(s): Maria Wilcot

Children(s): Frank Wells

In 1825, William George Wells entered the world in Williamsburg, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America, born to John Wells And Elizabeth Graves. In 1863, William George Wells resided in Williamsburg, Massachusetts, USA. William George Wells married Maria Wilcot, and had children including Frank Wilcutt Wells. William George Wells passed away in 1876 in Williamsburg, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1825, William George Wells entered the world in Williamsburg, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America, born to John Wells And Elizabeth Graves.
  • In 1863, William George Wells resided in Williamsburg, Massachusetts, USA.
  • William George Wells married Maria Wilcot, and had children including Frank Wilcutt Wells.
  • William George Wells passed away in 1876 in Williamsburg, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Wells's Ancestors

Self
William Wells
1825–1876
Birth Place: Williamsburg, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Parents
John Wells
1794–1858
Rutland, Rutland County, Vermont, United States of America
Elizabeth Graves
1796–1849
Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Solomon Graves
1768–1843
hatfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, USA
Esther Bliss
1763–1839
Great-Grandparents
Capt Graves
1730–1809
Martha Gillett
1731–1793
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Elnathah Graves
1699–1785
Martha Dickinson
1701–1756

William Wells's Descendants

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William (George) Wells (14 June 1825–16 December 1876) m. Maria Wilcot (29 June 1829–1 May 1905)
  1. 1. Frank (Wilcutt) Wells 1867–1910 m. Effie (Mabel) Cranson 1879–1969

William Wells's Timeline

3 Records

1825
14 June 1825
Birth of William George Wells in Williamsburg, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Williamsburg, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America
1863
1 Jul 1863
Age 38
William George Wells resided here in Williamsburg, Massachusetts, USA
Williamsburg, Massachusetts, USA
1876
16 December 1876
Age 51
Death of William George Wells in Williamsburg, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Williamsburg, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 June 1825
    Event Place: Williamsburg, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110; Collection Name: Consolidated Enrollme
    [2] Massachusetts, U.S., Death Records, New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vital Records, 1840–1911
    [3] Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jul 1863
    Event Place: Williamsburg, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110; Collection Name: Consolidated Enrollme

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 December 1876
    Event Place: Williamsburg, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, U.S., Death Records, New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vital Records, 1840–1911
    [2] Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Williamsburg, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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