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Wyatt Wells 1785–1860 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1785

Birth Location: Franklin, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: Feb 1860

Death Location: Christian, Kentucky, United States

Father: Francis Wells

Mother: Elizabeth Lewis

Spouse(s): Nancy Ganes

Children(s): Edmond Wells, Alfred Wells, Mary Wells, Wells None, Elizabeth Wells, Engram Wells, Lurany Wells, Noah Wells, James Wells, Nancy Wells, Micajah Wells, Wells None

The story of Wyatt Wells began in 1785 in Franklin, North Carolina, United States. In 1810, Wyatt Wells resided in Franklin, North Carolina, United States. Wyatt Wells married Nancy Ganes, and had children including Alfred G Wells, Edmond James Riley Wells, Elizabeth Bertie Wells, Engram Wells, James Wells, Lurany Wells, Mary Wells, Micajah Wells, Nancy Wells, Noah Wells, Wells. Wyatt Wells passed away in 1860 in Christian, Kentucky, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Wyatt Wells began in 1785 in Franklin, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1810, Wyatt Wells resided in Franklin, North Carolina, United States.
  • Wyatt Wells married Nancy Ganes, and had children including Alfred G Wells, Edmond James Riley Wells, Elizabeth Bertie Wells, Engram Wells, James Wells, Lurany Wells, Mary Wells, Micajah Wells, Nancy Wells, Noah Wells, Wells.
  • Wyatt Wells passed away in 1860 in Christian, Kentucky, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Francis Wells
1733–1812
Birth Location: Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
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Elizabeth Lewis
1750–1825
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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Spouses(s)

Nancy Ganes
1780–1850
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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Children(s)

Edmond Wells
1824–1869
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
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Alfred Wells
1803–1877
Birth Location: Muhlenberg, Kentucky, United States
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Mary Wells
1805–1898
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
MW
Wells None
1806–
Birth Location: Muhlenburg, Kentucky, United States
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Elizabeth Wells
1807–1857
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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Engram Wells
1809–1856
Birth Location: –
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Lurany Wells
1809–1896
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
LW
Noah Wells
1812–1860
Birth Location: Muhlenburg, Kentucky, United States
NW
James Wells
1814–1853
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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Nancy Wells
1819–1902
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
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Micajah Wells
1820–1895
Birth Location: Muhlenberg, Kentucky, United States
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Wells None
1825–
Birth Location: Muhlenburg, Kentucky, United States
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Wyatt Wells's Ancestors

Self
Wyatt Wells
1785–1860
Birth Place: Franklin, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Francis Wells
1733–1812
Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
Elizabeth (Annesly) Lewis
1750–1825
North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Francis Wells
1705–1812
Perquimans, Perquimans, North Carolina
Margaret Charles
1705–1773
Perquimans, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Wyatt Wells's Descendants

1.
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Wyatt Wells (1785–Feb 1860) m. Nancy Ganes (abt 1780–1850)
  1. 1. Edmond (James Riley) Wells 1824–1869 m. Mary (Ann Polly) Grace 1826–1908
    1. 1. Martha (Angeline) Wells 1852–1932 m. Thomas (Washington) Davis 1856–1944
      1. 1. Mary (Emily) Davis 1878–1963 m. William Wells 1874–1933
        1. 1. Nealie (Mae) Wells 1902–1972 m. William (Thomas) Jackson 1897–1972
        2. 2. Carlton (Dewey) Wells 1916–1984 m. Edna (Gertrude) Manire 1912–1983 m. Dixie Crick 1910–1999
        3. 3. Jesse Wells 1900–1919
        4. 4. Vitas Wells 1900–
        5. 5. Chester Wells 1915–1915
        6. 6. Hermon (West) Wells 1919–1994 m. Beatrice (Vivian) Brinkley 1921–2000 m. Dixie Crick 1910–1999 m. Mary (Jo) Rain 1930–1984
      2. 2. Mildred (Rosetta) Davis 1880–1954 m. James (W) Lemons 1888–1960 m. James (Arkley) Lile 1873–1931
        1. 1. Madie (Pearl) Lemons 1905–1997 m. James (Everett) Lile 1895–1981
        2. 2. Mirida Lemons 1907–
        3. 3. Marion (Hanson) Lemons 1909–1994 m. Ora (Adelene) Young 1913–
        4. 4. Clarence Lile 1898–
        5. 5. John (William) Lemons 1907–1998 m. Sally (Gertrude) Eskew 1912–1992
      3. 3. Armindy (Frances) Davis 1882–1955 m. Medley Pennington 1874–
        1. 1. Luther ("Jack") Pennington 1905–
        2. 2. Edward Pennington 1899–1965
        3. 3. Lonnie Pennington 1904–
        4. 4. Martha Pennington 1909–1917
        5. 5. Frank Pennington 1908–
      4. 4. Pearl (Mae) Davis 1886–1971 m. Monroe (Eugene) Overton 1882–1953
      5. 5. Nealie (Jane) Davis 1890–1966 m. Robert (Leslie) Overton 1891–1971
        1. 1. Harold Overton 1916–1984 m. Daisy Oglesby 1912–1998
        2. 2. Marjorie Overton 1914–1983 m. Lonnie Lile 1913–1990 m. Lonnie (Artemus) Grace 1909–1974
        3. 3. Dallas Overton 1908– m. Ova A 1911–1992
        4. 4. Maggie Overton 1912–1995 m. Roy (Ruby) Wells 1915–1973
        5. 5. Jewell Overton 1919–1919
        6. 6. Lester Overton 1918–1918
      6. 6. Joseph (E.) Davis 1875–1918 m. Leavie (S.) Winsett 1875–1910
        1. 1. Mattie (Alice) Davis 1895–1969 m. Vernie Overton 1906–1985 m. Robert Mayes 1888–1937
        2. 2. Ellie (Amos) Davis 1898–1933 m. Ina Dickinson 1899–1991
        3. 3. Elgan Davis 1900–1974 m. Ruby (Maude) Stevens 1900–1947
        4. 4. Katy (Eula) Davis 1902–1982 m. Robert (Walter) Wells 1898–1988
        5. 5. Opal Davis 1905–1968 m. James (Atlas) Combs 1904–1991
        6. 6. Elija Davis 1908–1922
        7. 7. Thomas (Washington Davis) 🎖️ 1893–1957 m. Nora Combs 1891–1973
        8. 8. Ella (Luro) Davis 1907–1974 m. Richard Dixon 1906– m. Arl Dukes 1907–1988 m. George (Nash) Johnson 1901–1939
    2. 2. Mary (A E) Wells 1848–1891 m. John (Louis) Wells 1842–
      1. 1. William Wells 1874–1933 m. Mary (Emily) Davis 1878–1963
    3. 3. William (Henry) Wells 1851–1928
    4. 4. Susan (Priscellia) WELLS 1855–1914
      1. 1. Dora Lamb 1886–1953 m. Novie (D.) Wells 1884–1973
        1. 1. Pauline Wells 1922–1955 m. Oscar (Marvin) Jackson 1922–1964
        2. 2. Evie (Irene) Wells 1927–1928
        3. 3. Christine Wells 1924–1993
        4. 4. Goldie Wells 1905–1906
        5. 5. Syble Wells 1914–1955
        6. 6. Roy (Ruby) Wells 1915–1973 m. Maggie Overton 1912–1995
    5. 5. Samuel (Wyatt "Baldy") Wells 1856–1946 m. Mary (Eliza) Dillingham 1863–1933
      1. 1. Maude (Dolman) Wells 1892–1940 m. Volonia (Anthony) Coombs 1890–1928
        1. 1. Elvia (Anna) Coombs 1923–1929
      2. 2. Novie (D.) Wells 1884–1973 m. Dora Lamb 1886–1953
    6. 6. Frances (L "Fanny") Wells 1859–1916
    7. 7. Sarah (Emma) Wells 1859–
    8. 8. Margaret (C Tinie) Wells 1863–1949
    9. 9. S (E) Wells 1863–
    10. 10. Neelie (C) WELLS 1867–1944
    11. 11. James (Riley) Wells 1869–1953
  2. 2. Alfred (G) Wells 1803–1877
  3. 3. Mary Wells 1805–1898
  4. 4. Wells 1806–
  5. 5. Elizabeth (Bertie) Wells 1807–1857
  6. 6. Engram Wells 1809–1856
  7. 7. Lurany Wells 1809–1896 m. Mosley (P.) Wells 1798–1867
    1. 1. Henry (C. "Doc") Wells 1851–1919 m. Mary (Malinda Mollie) Coombs 1852–
      1. 1. Pearl Wells 1884–1965 m. Tom (F) Wagner 1882–1965
        1. 1. Donnie Lacefield 1906–1979 m. Martha (Marie) Parham 1911–2003
      2. 2. Finis (C.) Wells 1888–1902
      3. 3. Taylor (Harold) Wells 1889–1969 m. Rosie (Ann) Jamison 1896–
        1. 1. Lorena Wells 1912–2000
        2. 2. Arvil Wells 1914–1995 m. Mable (Grace) Cornett 1918–1995
        3. 3. Bernice Wells 1920–2010 m. Elmo (T. "Ned") Johnson 1915–2002
        4. 4. Ruby Wells 1923–2011
        5. 5. Taylor (H. "T.H.") Wells 1926–1980
        6. 6. Hilda (Ann) Wells 1933–2011 m. James (Lewis "Jimmy") Newman 1935–2013
      4. 4. David (Wallace) Wells 1894–1972 m. Etha Hill 1897–1974
        1. 1. Theodore (Hill) Wells 1922–1999 m. Beatrice Buchanan 1926–2008
        2. 2. Esther Wells 1926–2005 m. James (William) Torr 1923–1966
        3. 3. Nancy (Ernestine) Wells 1933–2010 m. Joe (Thomas) Deason 1935–2007
  8. 8. Noah Wells 1812–1860
  9. 9. James Wells 1814–1853
  10. 10. Nancy Wells 1819–1902
  11. 11. Micajah Wells 1820–1895
    1. 1. John (Louis) Wells 1842– m. Mary (A E) Wells 1848–1891
  12. 12. Wells 1825–

Wyatt Wells's Timeline

7 Records

1785
1785
Birth of Wyatt Wells in Franklin, North Carolina, United States
Franklin, North Carolina, United States
1810
1810
Age 25
Wyatt Wells resided here in Franklin, North Carolina, United States
Franklin, North Carolina, United States
1820
1820
Age 35
Wyatt Wells resided here in Muhlenberg, Kentucky, United States
Muhlenberg, Kentucky, United States
1830
1830
Age 45
Wyatt Wells resided here in Muhlenberg, Kentucky, United States
Muhlenberg, Kentucky, United States
1840
1840
Age 55
Wyatt Wells resided here in Muhlenberg, Kentucky, United States
Muhlenberg, Kentucky, United States
1850
1850
Age 65
Wyatt Wells resided here in District 1, Muhlenberg, Kentucky
District 1, Muhlenberg, Kentucky
1860
Feb 1860
Age 75
Death of Wyatt Wells in Christian, Kentucky, United States
Christian, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1785
    Event Place: Franklin, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules Index
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1785; Birth city: ; Birth state: NC.
    [3] Family Data Collection - Births
    [4] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: ; Source type: ; Number of Pages: ; Submitter Code: .
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 1, Muhlenberg, Kentucky; Roll: M432_214; Page: 186B; Image: .
    [6] U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 14 Aug 1802
    Event Place: Franklin, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Marriage Bonds

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Franklin, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: , Franklin, North Carolina; Roll: 40; Page: 794; Family History Number: 0337913; Image: 00165.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Muhlenberg, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Year: 1820; Census Place: , Muhlenberg, Kentucky; Roll: M33_20; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Muhlenberg, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: , Muhlenberg, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Muhlenberg, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: , Muhlenberg, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 1, Muhlenberg, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 1, Muhlenberg, Kentucky; Roll: M432_214; Page: 186B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Feb 1860
    Event Place: Christian, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules Index
    [2] U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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