This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wells/Spencer/Stephens...NY/MI Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/SCWBAIB/4553 Message Board Post: My brick wall is Willard Wells possibly from Genesse County NY. He died in that state when his son Joseph was about 7 years old. He came to MI, and then brought his widowed mother. Joseph R. Wells b. 1817 NY (possiby Native American, or so the story goes, but so far no proof) m. 8-1-1839 Oakland Cty., MI to Sophronia Stephens. Joseph died 1899 buried R.O. Cemetery, R.O., MI. Post Master of R.O. Sophronia Stephens was the daughter of Henry Stephens....Henry Stephens b. NY first or third non-indian settler in Oakland Cty. MI, moved back to NY died 1881 Batavia, Genesse County NY. I believe they all knew each other and therefore Joseph's father Willard could be buried in the same area. Is there SKS that could do a look up for me?

Very interesting! Catherine Wells Mensi -----Original Message----- From: Saralyn Smith [mailto:sosmith@nlamerica.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2006 9:53 PM To: WELLS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [WELLS-L] Columbus Wells You are not going to believe this..... There is no copyright, no author, etc. There is a dedication to two ladies in the front and it states they "used their time, talents, authomobiles and loving concern in the search for data for this volume." There is no date of publication either. The last page of the book states: "Printed by THE TATTNAL JOURNAL Reidsville, Georgia 30453" This book was sent to me by Malena Johnson (one of the dedicated ladies) on June 6, 1981. She was an elderly lady then and I think she sent me her only (and her personal) copy. ----- Original Message ----- From: "LadyBonita (USA)" <ladybonita@usa.com> To: <WELLS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2006 1:38 PM Subject: RE: [WELLS-L] Columbus Wells > Saralyn: > > Could you please give use the complete source infomration on the Wells > Family History Book .. author, publish date, etc. > > Bonita > > -----Original Message----- > From: Saralyn Smith [mailto:sosmith@nlamerica.com] > Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2006 6:41 AM > To: WELLS-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [WELLS-L] Columbus Wells > > The Wells Family History Book does not states where David Francis or > Columbus Wells were born but they seemed to have lived all their lives in > Liberty County, GA. > > Their mother was born in North Carolina in 1800 and their father received > a > land grant in Liberty County, GA for 400acres in 1834. In 1840 the mother > was probably a widow since she bought 150 acres on Taylor Creek in her own > name. > > Their mother, Vincey Wells had five children born in Georgia and they > lived > in the Gum Branch section of Liberty County. > > This info is from The Wells Family History book. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <oenghus@verizon.net> > To: <WELLS-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Sunday, July 30, 2006 9:28 PM > Subject: [WELLS-L] Columbus Wells > > >> This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. >> >> Classification: Query >> >> Message Board URL: >> >> http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/SCWBAIB/4549 >> >> Message Board Post: >> >> Do you know where David Francis Wells, or Columbus Wells, was born? >> >> Jim O. >> >> >> ==== WELLS Mailing List ==== >> To unsubscribe from this list >> send the command "unsubscribe" >> to WELLS-L-request@rootsweb.com for list mode >> or WELLS-D-request@rootsweb.com for digest mode >> >> >> >> __________ NOD32 1.1677 (20060724) Information __________ >> >> This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. >> http://www.eset.com >> >> > > > ==== WELLS Mailing List ==== > Since list membership changes, > Repost your query occasionally > > > > ==== WELLS Mailing List ==== > Wells Surname List Home Page > http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~daveslists/wells/windex.html > > > > __________ NOD32 1.1677 (20060724) Information __________ > > This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. > http://www.eset.com > > ==== WELLS Mailing List ==== To unsubscribe from this list send the command "unsubscribe" to WELLS-L-request@rootsweb.com for list mode or WELLS-D-request@rootsweb.com for digest mode

Has anyone had contact recently with John Lowell Wells? The last email address I had for him is not working and his phone is no longer in service. John, if you are here, please contact me. Orin R. Wells Wells Family Research Association P. O. Box 5427 Kent, Washington 98064-5427 <OrinWells@wells.org> http://www.wells.org Subscribe to the "Wells-L" list on RootsWeb

You are not going to believe this..... There is no copyright, no author, etc. There is a dedication to two ladies in the front and it states they "used their time, talents, authomobiles and loving concern in the search for data for this volume." There is no date of publication either. The last page of the book states: "Printed by THE TATTNAL JOURNAL Reidsville, Georgia 30453" This book was sent to me by Malena Johnson (one of the dedicated ladies) on June 6, 1981. She was an elderly lady then and I think she sent me her only (and her personal) copy. ----- Original Message ----- From: "LadyBonita (USA)" <ladybonita@usa.com> To: <WELLS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2006 1:38 PM Subject: RE: [WELLS-L] Columbus Wells > Saralyn: > > Could you please give use the complete source infomration on the Wells > Family History Book .. author, publish date, etc. > > Bonita > > -----Original Message----- > From: Saralyn Smith [mailto:sosmith@nlamerica.com] > Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2006 6:41 AM > To: WELLS-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [WELLS-L] Columbus Wells > > The Wells Family History Book does not states where David Francis or > Columbus Wells were born but they seemed to have lived all their lives in > Liberty County, GA. > > Their mother was born in North Carolina in 1800 and their father received > a > land grant in Liberty County, GA for 400acres in 1834. In 1840 the mother > was probably a widow since she bought 150 acres on Taylor Creek in her own > name. > > Their mother, Vincey Wells had five children born in Georgia and they > lived > in the Gum Branch section of Liberty County. > > This info is from The Wells Family History book. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <oenghus@verizon.net> > To: <WELLS-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Sunday, July 30, 2006 9:28 PM > Subject: [WELLS-L] Columbus Wells > > >> This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. >> >> Classification: Query >> >> Message Board URL: >> >> http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/SCWBAIB/4549 >> >> Message Board Post: >> >> Do you know where David Francis Wells, or Columbus Wells, was born? >> >> Jim O. >> >> >> ==== WELLS Mailing List ==== >> To unsubscribe from this list >> send the command "unsubscribe" >> to WELLS-L-request@rootsweb.com for list mode >> or WELLS-D-request@rootsweb.com for digest mode >> >> >> >> __________ NOD32 1.1677 (20060724) Information __________ >> >> This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. >> http://www.eset.com >> >> > > > ==== WELLS Mailing List ==== > Since list membership changes, > Repost your query occasionally > > > > ==== WELLS Mailing List ==== > Wells Surname List Home Page > http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~daveslists/wells/windex.html > > > > __________ NOD32 1.1677 (20060724) Information __________ > > This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. > http://www.eset.com > >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wells Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SCWBAIB/4531.3.1 Message Board Post: Thank you very much! =)

I do not find ANY possibilities for 1850-1860 ... I wonder if he was renamed after a treasured relative died. Possibilities: 1880 Census: Name: Edward Wells Home in 1880: Tunstall, Pittsylvania, Virginia Age: 30 Estimated birth year: abt 1850 Birthplace: Virginia Relation to head-of-household: Self Spouse's name: Mary Father's birthplace: VA Mother's birthplace: VA Neighbors: View others on page Occupation: Farm Laborer Marital status: Married Race: White Gender: Male Cannot read/write: Household Members: Name Age Edward Wells 30 Mary Wells 28 Allice Wells 8 Anna Wells 6 Susan Wells 4 Cora Wells 2 Name Home in 1870 (City, County, State) Estimated Birth Year Birthplace Race Gender View Image Edward Wells Leaksville, Rockingham, NC abt 1849 Virginia White Male Edward Wells Manchester, Chesterfield, VA abt 1849 Virginia Colored Male 1860 Census

Saralyn: Could you please give use the complete source infomration on the Wells Family History Book .. author, publish date, etc. Bonita -----Original Message----- From: Saralyn Smith [mailto:sosmith@nlamerica.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2006 6:41 AM To: WELLS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [WELLS-L] Columbus Wells The Wells Family History Book does not states where David Francis or Columbus Wells were born but they seemed to have lived all their lives in Liberty County, GA. Their mother was born in North Carolina in 1800 and their father received a land grant in Liberty County, GA for 400acres in 1834. In 1840 the mother was probably a widow since she bought 150 acres on Taylor Creek in her own name. Their mother, Vincey Wells had five children born in Georgia and they lived in the Gum Branch section of Liberty County. This info is from The Wells Family History book. ----- Original Message ----- From: <oenghus@verizon.net> To: <WELLS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, July 30, 2006 9:28 PM Subject: [WELLS-L] Columbus Wells > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/SCWBAIB/4549 > > Message Board Post: > > Do you know where David Francis Wells, or Columbus Wells, was born? > > Jim O. > > > ==== WELLS Mailing List ==== > To unsubscribe from this list > send the command "unsubscribe" > to WELLS-L-request@rootsweb.com for list mode > or WELLS-D-request@rootsweb.com for digest mode > > > > __________ NOD32 1.1677 (20060724) Information __________ > > This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. > http://www.eset.com > > ==== WELLS Mailing List ==== Since list membership changes, Repost your query occasionally

Has anyone from this family had their DNA tested? I would love to know if there is a family connection. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Saralyn Smith" <sosmith@nlamerica.com> To: <WELLS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2006 9:40 AM Subject: Re: [WELLS-L] Columbus Wells > The Wells Family History Book does not states where David Francis or > Columbus Wells were born but they seemed to have lived all their lives in > Liberty County, GA. > > Their mother was born in North Carolina in 1800 and their father received > a land grant in Liberty County, GA for 400acres in 1834. In 1840 the > mother was probably a widow since she bought 150 acres on Taylor Creek in > her own name. > > Their mother, Vincey Wells had five children born in Georgia and they > lived in the Gum Branch section of Liberty County. > > This info is from The Wells Family History book. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <oenghus@verizon.net> > To: <WELLS-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Sunday, July 30, 2006 9:28 PM > Subject: [WELLS-L] Columbus Wells > > >> This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. >> >> Classification: Query >> >> Message Board URL: >> >> http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/SCWBAIB/4549 >> >> Message Board Post: >> >> Do you know where David Francis Wells, or Columbus Wells, was born? >> >> Jim O. >> >> >> ==== WELLS Mailing List ==== >> To unsubscribe from this list >> send the command "unsubscribe" >> to WELLS-L-request@rootsweb.com for list mode >> or WELLS-D-request@rootsweb.com for digest mode >> >> >> >> __________ NOD32 1.1677 (20060724) Information __________ >> >> This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. >> http://www.eset.com >> >> > > > ==== WELLS Mailing List ==== > Since list membership changes, > Repost your query occasionally > > > > __________ NOD32 1.1677 (20060724) Information __________ > > This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. > http://www.eset.com > >

The Wells Family History Book does not states where David Francis or Columbus Wells were born but they seemed to have lived all their lives in Liberty County, GA. Their mother was born in North Carolina in 1800 and their father received a land grant in Liberty County, GA for 400acres in 1834. In 1840 the mother was probably a widow since she bought 150 acres on Taylor Creek in her own name. Their mother, Vincey Wells had five children born in Georgia and they lived in the Gum Branch section of Liberty County. This info is from The Wells Family History book. ----- Original Message ----- From: <oenghus@verizon.net> To: <WELLS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, July 30, 2006 9:28 PM Subject: [WELLS-L] Columbus Wells > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/SCWBAIB/4549 > > Message Board Post: > > Do you know where David Francis Wells, or Columbus Wells, was born? > > Jim O. > > > ==== WELLS Mailing List ==== > To unsubscribe from this list > send the command "unsubscribe" > to WELLS-L-request@rootsweb.com for list mode > or WELLS-D-request@rootsweb.com for digest mode > > > > __________ NOD32 1.1677 (20060724) Information __________ > > This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. > http://www.eset.com > >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wells, Shelton Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/SCWBAIB/4552 Message Board Post: I am seeking info on the Wells family listed below. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Cindy (Hubbard) Headen 1900 Census, Pittsylvania Co, VA, Tunstall District: Edward J. Wells b.2/1849, 51 years, married 30 yrs., b.VA, mother and father b.VA, can't read or write, renting. Nancy E., b.11/1852, 47yrs, 12 children with 9 living, b.VA, mother and father b.VA, reads, can't write. Lewis S., b.8/1882, 17yrs. attended school 3 yrs. Willis B., b.5/1884, 16yrs., attended school 3 yrs. Emma E., b.9/1886, 13yrs., attended school 5 yrs. Pocahontas, b.11/1890, 9yrs., attended school 5 yrs. R--(looks like Rorer)J., 1/1893, 7yrs., att. sch. 1 yr. John, b.3/1894, 5yrs. I cannot find Edward or his family on the 1850 - 1880 and 1910 censuses. In 1920, he has remarried and is living in the city of Danville, VA with his wife. His son, Rorrer James (listed as James) and his family are living with Edward. In 1930, Edward is living in the household of Rorrer in Danville, VA. Pitts.Co. Births 1853-96: Chas. T. Wells, M, 11/17/1875 Par: Edward J. and Nannie Emma E. Wells, F, 9/16/1886 Par: E.J. and Nancy Wells Willis B. Wells, F(Mistake), 5/4/1884 Par. E.J. and Nancy Emma Edward Wells married James Silas Shelton on 12/25/1901 (note: my g-grandparents) Lewis Wells married Martha A. Shelton on 12/25/1901 (note: Silas and Martha were siblings.) There was another daughter named Lucy Bet Wells. She was born 16 Apr 1877 and died 24 Jun 1911. She married Oliver Edward Powell on 27 Nov 1892. Pocahontas married a man whose surname was Ferguson and died in Danville, VA in Mar 1973. (per SSDI). Emma Edward (Wells) Shelton had 13 children. My grandmother, Mary Emma (Shelton) Shelton was her second child and oldest daughter. Emma died in May 1922 after the birth of her 13th child, Mildred Neal (Shelton) Hunt, wife of the minister J.D.Hunt,III.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: WELLS Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/SCWBAIB/4551 Message Board Post: Looking for information regarding James Wells (b. abt 1804 - VA) and/or his wife, Charlotte (b. abt 1807 - MD). Charlotte's maiden name is unknown. They had eight children, five sons and 3 daughters, who were all born in VA between the years of 1827 to 1844. If you have any information, PLEASE contact me!!!!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: WELLS Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/SCWBAIB/4531.3 Message Board Post: I'd also enocourage you to visit http://www.familysearch.org which is the LDS Church FREE website. In addition, if your town has an LDS church with a family library, be sure to go and visit them. You do not need to be a church member (and they are not in to "recruiting") but they have volunteer staff members who will be very helpful and know how to guide you - especially since you are a beginner. WELLS is a VERY popular surname!!Good luck with your research. Leslie

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: wells Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SCWBAIB/4550 Message Board Post: Looking for any relative of W.A. Wells who was a chief of police for the fort myers (FL) police department. Please contact me.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/SCWBAIB/4549 Message Board Post: Do you know where David Francis Wells, or Columbus Wells, was born? Jim O.

I found this. Was she in this town in Texas. You never mentioned a State. Are you sure she married a Wallace and not a Weddington? Texas birth info: Father Mother George Dewey Karr 2 Feb 1946 Male El Paso Sam George Karr Lula Ruth Wells Allie Regina Weddington 1 Feb 1948 Female El Paso Dewey Crite Weddington Lula Ruth Wells Joyce Marie Weddington 21 Sep 1949 Female El Paso Dewey Crite Weddington Lula Ruth Wells Name: Ruth Lula Wallace Death Date: 04 July 1985 Death County: HARRIS Gender: f Best of luck!!! Joy McNally

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wells Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SCWBAIB/4548 Message Board Post: I am searching for information about my Grandmother Lula Ruth Wells. Her parents were Allie Galloway and William Edward Loye Wells.She was married to Sam George Karr and then a Wallace.I am looking for Birth,Death,or Marriage Information.

-------------- Forwarded Message: -------------- From: rkriebaum@comcast.net To: WELLS-L-request@rootsweb.com (WELLS - List) Subject: Obit Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2006 22:42:30 +0000 The following obit was published in the 23 July 2006 edition of the Tacoma, Washington News Tribune. Donald A. Wells, July 30, 1921 - July 14, 2006. Don was born in Tacoma. He graduated from Stadium High in 1940, then enlisted in the Army. He was trained in electronics and served in the 8th Air Force in England. After his return he met and married Germaine Eicher on Dec. 24, 1948. Working first in electronics, he later changed to Technical Writing, retiring in 1988. Don was an active United Methodist, an actor, an amateur photographer, and life member of 8th AF Historical Socity. He is survived by his wife Germaine (Gerry) of Orting, son James Steven of Tacoma, daughters Diane Robinson of Cottage Grove, OR, and Janis Tena of Imperial Beach, CA. Don is also survived by 9 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wells/Welch Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/SCWBAIB/4402.1.3 Message Board Post: Daryl: I've been looking through the file on AJ Wells and found no William Legrand Wells (1828) in my records. I show the following info: James Wells (b 1785-1818 -VA) & Charlotte (b. 1803 -MD) had five children: John (1831), Thomas Van Buren (1835), James Jr (1838), Sarah Jane (1842) and Albert Jefferson (1844). Are you sure this is the correct line?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/SCWBAIB/4402.1.2 Message Board Post: Had a typo error on my E-mail address. Sorry.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wells, Welch, Gwartney. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/SCWBAIB/4402.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi Daryl: I was delighted to hear from you!!! I'll have to dig through my files to let you know where the DOB info came from and will get back to you on this. It was my understanding that Albert fought for the Union Army during the Civil War while some of the other members of the family, maybe some of the brothers, took sides with the Confederate Army. None of this was really documented but I've been in touch with one of the living decendants, more directly involved with this research, who had living family that actually heard these rumors passed down through the family. If it would not be imposing, would you feel confortable with our corresponding via our own personal E-mail addresses? I'm okay with this, but direct E-mail is faster. It's up to you. In any case, One of Alberts daughters, Nan Welch, was my grandmother, who I never knew. For that matter, I never knew my father, Nan's son Leonard Gwartney, either! But somehow, I feel really "connected" to these peop! le, even though they've passed on long ago. Are you also following the lineage of all of the brothers, or just the one with whom you're conected? I'll gladly share what information I've gathered. The one thing I'm trying to find, without luck thus far, is a photo of my father or grandmother. I hope to uncover the "mystery" some day of the Wells/Welch situation. Keep in touch.