Is Walt Steele "out there?" If so please contact me off list.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kinchaser12 Surnames: Wells Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.wells/5526/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Found this while searching my family in the Estherville, Ia. Newspapers. Mr. Wells is NOT mine. Neither of these gentlemen are mine, but I figured Mr. Wells' family would never be able to find this newspaper mention. Vindicator And Republican (Estherville, Emmet Co., Iowa) January 13, 1938 (Front Page) J.M. WOLDEN HAS INTERESTING OLD LAND DOCUMENT J. M. Wolden has in his possession a patent for 160s acres of Wisconsin land issued by President Zachary Taylor to Milton Wells who had been a member of a Texas cavalry. Dated 1847 it was evidently for services in the Mexican border war. Mr. Wolden does not remember how he came to have the certificate which is in almost perfect condition after these 90 years with the ink still clear and legible. He [sic] may have come to him while he was justice of peace in High Lake township. The Milton Wells recipent of the grant is not a relative. Hope this can help someone. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: PeggyRiggsKopp Surnames: WELLS Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.wells/5525/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The 1900 St. Louis, Ward 15, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri Census shows: Mary WELLS, age 10, b. June 1889, IL, daughter of Edward and Minnie WELLS. She was the 3rd child born to Edward & Minnie. I have not been able to find her on the 1910 census, or a marriage or death record. If anyone has further information on her I would greatly appreciate any help. Peggy Riggs Kopp artnpeg@ptd.net http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~peggyriggskopp/ Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: drbrownlee Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.wells/5524/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Maxine is pictured in the 1917 Huisache, yearbook of Main Avenue High School in San Antonio, Texas, and is a senior. I'm not kin but thought this might be helpful to someone researching the family. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: J_Man09 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.wells/5523.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Yes, thank you! I am looking in the U.S. My grandmother's brother's name is also Terry Wells. Maybe you know some info on Donald Smith? My grandmother does not like to talk about her first husband, and I thought I would do some looking on my own. I just want to know my family history. Thank you Jeremy Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: TerryWells1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.wells/5523.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Jeremy, I assume you are looking in the USA but it would be useful to clarify this in your post. This is an international board. Good luck with your search. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: J_Man09 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.wells/5523/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Looking for any info on my grandmother Jacquelene Wells born Oct 1935. I'm also looking for information about her first husband, Donald Smith, who is my real grandfather. They had five children, Donna, Richard, David, Steven, and Judy. I'd really appreciate anything! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: georgiajohn3 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.wells/5522.2.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Bonita, I think that many Wells families were once "de Well," "atte Well," "At Welle," etc. The name "Wells" is a natural shortening of the earlier versions. I am awaiting copies of five 15th and 16th century wills from Kent before I write up the final version of the W003 history. I should have it ready in two weeks. Thanks! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: W420WELLS Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.wells/5522.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: There are documented examples of the French name Dupuis which means either the place of the well or at the well being changed in such manner. As an example in North America the British displaced French settlers in Acadia present day Nova Scotia. (see poem Evangeline by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow). Many of those refugees who eventually re-settled in the Eastern part of North America Anglicized their names. In the Baltimore area in particular, displaced Dupuis from Acadia became Wells, Atwell, Newell, etc. in order to fit in with the prevailing population. Those dumped in the swamps of Louisiana kept their French names as there weren't many other 'civilized' people there at the time to have to contend with. The same thing happened to Quebec residents who migrated to the US when times were bad in Canada. They had to appear 'English' to get jobs and fit in with society. So much for melting pot. In early North America such folks were commonly referred to as 'White N---ers' Yes, the dreaded "N" word. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ORWells Surnames: Wells Atwell Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.wells/5522.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Bonita, There are several instances of name corruptions back in the UK and Attwell to Wells is not that unusual. No, you don't want to make this family Atwell. It has been Wells for centuries. John already knows he is in W003 as he was one of the first members of the old BYU special test group. Anyone with an ID under 143 was in the original test group. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: bhillmer Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.wells/5522.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: John: I was going to update the Merge database with your results (ID058 correct?) and was looking at the DNA results ... there appears to be an extremely good match with DNA Family W003 ... with the timeframe you are talking about (mid-1500s) then I now wonder if all the W003 is actually ATWELL? Can you help me? Bonita Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: wellslo Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.wells/5522.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you so much for the information. It does make it hard to trace the family with misspellings on the census and nicknames used instead of birthnames. Sure is a puzzle at times! Did any of your Georgia Wells end up in Texas? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Which baseline family are you connected with? -----Original Message----- From: wells-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:wells-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of gc-gateway@rootsweb.com Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2011 10:49 AM To: WELLS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [WELLS] WELLS - ATWELL This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: georgiajohn3 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.wells/5522/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello listers! I have been very fortunate in my Wells family research efforts of late. I hired several British genealogists and made a two week trip to England myself and have made some incredible discoveries. Not only have I been able to trace my Wells branch to Willesborough, Kent, as far back as 1519, I have discovered that our real last name is not WELLS. A 1538 baptismal record lists one of my ancestor's name as "Atwell," but by his death date the family hasd changed its name to WELLS. Has anyone else encountered this? John Wells Newnan, Georgia Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to WELLS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: georgiajohn3 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.wells/5522/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello listers! I have been very fortunate in my Wells family research efforts of late. I hired several British genealogists and made a two week trip to England myself and have made some incredible discoveries. Not only have I been able to trace my Wells branch to Willesborough, Kent, as far back as 1519, I have discovered that our real last name is not WELLS. A 1538 baptismal record lists one of my ancestor's name as "Atwell," but by his death date the family hasd changed its name to WELLS. Has anyone else encountered this? John Wells Newnan, Georgia Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: waustclaire Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.wells/4860.3.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have really just started doing research on this particular family. My husband is descended from M. Nicippi Wells (dtr of Isaac C. WELLS and Ann Nancy ROBBINS) and John WALLACE b. 1804 AL. While looking through census, etc. I came across the following: Mississippi State and Territorial Census Collection, 1792-1866: Name: Isaac Wells County: Madison Line: 28 Roll: v229_2 (Date: probably 1830 - 1840) Note: There is a John Waddle listed above Isaac Wells. Then: 1850 Township 15 R 8 E, Attala, Mississippi Census: Roll: M432_368; Page: 168B; Image: 391 HH# 1158/1162 Isaac Wells 66 GA Min. Gospel Nancy Wells 66 GA John Waddell 9 MS orphan Nancy J Waddell 11 MS orphan Perhaps this is the connection. Any input into my particular family would be appreciated. I have it forward from Nicippi WELLS to present day, but not back. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mck72216 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.wells/5422.4.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I just started doing ancestery research within the last week and am always amazed at what a small world it is, now I am truly amazed!! I would love any information/pictures that you or Sharon may have on any of the members from this line, however far back you've been able to trace it. I only know about my grandparents, uncles, and cousins. Ervin Wells was my Grampy and yes, Grammy, Fern Wells is still in Shreveport, LA. I believe that the Bill Wells you are referring to is my Uncle Bill, I am his brother's, James Ervin Wells' daughter. I thank you for any help you can send my way! Christine...mck72216@yahoo.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kittyfeigler Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.wells/52.100.1261/mb.ashx Message Board Post: he was born in 1822 and died 1870 . he is my 2nd. g-grandfather. yes his father was Major Nathaniel Wells. he fought in the war if 1812. he bought 2 brass cannons and they were 2 of the 6 they had at the battle. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kittyfeigler Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.wells/52.100.1260.4/mb.ashx Message Board Post: yes , please. he is my 2nd. great grandfather. any info would be appreciated. i have some. can you or anyone help me out with info and pictures of my grandmother , his great - granddaughter? her name is Mary Jane Wells. Her nickname was Mollie, and , or Katie. she was born in 1880.she was married to a man named Raymond, then to my grandfather-Zentus F. Smith. thank you all for info. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: msalc2142 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.wells/5521/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Seeking any information on parents/family of Alfred (Alferd) B. WELLS b. 1800 MD and d. abt 1860 OH. His wife was Darcaos DOVE m. abt 1835 in OH and children are Matilda Susan b. Oct 1836, Levi b. 1841, Silas J. b.abt 1843, and Catherine J. b. abt 1845. All children born either in Pickaway Co or Alglaize Co., OHIO. Alfred is my "brick-wall" and this may actually be his middle name, with "B" for his first name. Matilda is my 3rd ggrandmother. She had 3 husbands die on her in Iowa and she finally returned to Spencerville, Allen Co., OH and is buried there next to her brother Levi. Any help will be GREATLY appreciated. Thanks, Mary - you can contact me direct at mgs4gnea@cox.net Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sec41246 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.wells/5422.3.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Harold Wells was my great uncle & I remember visiting them in Dearborn, MI. I have the 1930 census that shows Ervin as his son but I do not think Ervin was his 'biological' son! Lydia was married to a Nelson Towner in 1915. I have not been able to find a marriage record for Harold & Lydia. If I've done the math correctly, using info from the 1930 census, Harold is age 37, married at age 29 = marriage year about 1922. Also if he had been married just 8 years and Ervin is listed as 12 yrs. old, I am really thinking that Ervin is not his biological son. Neither of the obits I have for Harold & Lydia has a date of marriage for them. >From the WW I draft registration for Nelson Towner he is still married. I have a possible 1920 census for a 'Harry' Wells in the USN in CA and he is listed as age 27 & single. I believe several years ago I had made a connection with your mother but having computer problems & moving to where I had to change my e-mail provider I lost contact with her. You can contact me 'off this board' at sec41246 at gmail dot com. Sharon in Toledo, OH Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.