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/4463 Message Board Post: I'm looking for more information (or ANY) on an ancestor of mine, John Zillheart (Zelhard) Wells, who was born in either MD or PA (earlier census records indicate that he was born in MD, later ones say PA). I have no information on siblings or parents. What information I do have is all post-marriage: Dist. 68, Petttis Co. MO, 19 Aug. 1850 John Zilheart, 54, wagon maker, born MD Nancy, 55, KY Britton, 28, wagon maker, KY William, 24, wagon maker, KY Philip S., 22, " " " Mary, 20, KY Wesley, 17, KY Sedalia, Pettis Co. MO, 27 July 1870, Wells, Charles, 25, harness maker, born MO John, 24, MO Oliver, 20, MO Clay, 14, MO Wesley, 11. MO Mary, 23, MO Susan, 46, KY Zelhard, John, 74, wagon maker, born in PA. As you can see, there are some differences in the place of birth for not only John, but his children as well, claiming that they were either born in Kentucky or Missouri. Before 1850, I have no clue as to where he resided or when he was married, although it must have been around the 1820's. I'm not entirely sure when he moved from the state he was born in to Missouri. If anyone can give me any possible clues, it would be most appreciated. I'm afraid that between the strange census discrepencies and the lack of any substantial information, I'm very very stuck. Thanks in advance, Michelle Wells drudanatia@hotmail.com

I believe that John's last name was not Wells it was Zelhart/Zilhart he was just living in the household of Charles Wells in 1870. He possibly could have been Charles Father in law?? Or he may of just been a boarder/lodger or it looks like he just worked for Charles Wells there is also another listed as living in that household a Polly Grays? listed as a domestic Servant. So is it John that u r looking for or actually the Charles Wells family. Here are a few things that i did find at Ancestry. Thanks KIM 1840 Census Franklin MO Howard Co. John Zillhart Household: Males 1 (5-10yrs) 2 (10-15) 1 (15-20) 1 (40-50) Females 1 (10-15) 1 (15-20) 1 (35-40) 1860 Census Georgetown MO Pettis Co. Image Source: Year: 1860; Census Place: Georgetown, Pettis, Missouri; Roll: M653_638; Page: 0; Image: 353. Zilhart John 65 Wagon Maker KY Nancy 65 KY Neighbors were Zilhart Phillip 33 Wagon Maker KY Julia 21 MO Naomi 6 MO Virginia 10/12 MO 1860 Slave Schedules Georgetown MO Pettis Co. John Zelhart # of Slaves- 2 ages 18&15 sex both Male color Black & Mulatto # of Slave houses 1 drudanatia@hotmail.com wrote: 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/4463 Message Board Post: I'm looking for more information (or ANY) on an ancestor of mine, John Zillheart (Zelhard) Wells, who was born in either MD or PA (earlier census records indicate that he was born in MD, later ones say PA). I have no information on siblings or parents. What information I do have is all post-marriage: Dist. 68, Petttis Co. MO, 19 Aug. 1850 John Zilheart, 54, wagon maker, born MD Nancy, 55, KY Britton, 28, wagon maker, KY William, 24, wagon maker, KY Philip S., 22, " " " Mary, 20, KY Wesley, 17, KY Sedalia, Pettis Co. MO, 27 July 1870, Wells, Charles, 25, harness maker, born MO John, 24, MO Oliver, 20, MO Clay, 14, MO Wesley, 11. MO Mary, 23, MO Susan, 46, KY Zelhard, John, 74, wagon maker, born in PA. As you can see, there are some differences in the place of birth for not only John, but his children as well, claiming that they were either born in Kentucky or Missouri. Before 1850, I have no clue as to where he resided or when he was married, although it must have been around the 1820's. I'm not entirely sure when he moved from the state he was born in to Missouri. If anyone can give me any possible clues, it would be most appreciated. I'm afraid that between the strange census discrepencies and the lack of any substantial information, I'm very very stuck. Thanks in advance, Michelle Wells drudanatia@hotmail.com ==== WELLS Mailing List ==== Don't Forget The Wells Family Research Association http://www.rootsweb.com/~wellsfam/wfrahome.html CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email, including attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, or disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender immediately and destroy all copies of the original message --------------------------------- New Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Call regular phones from your PC and save big.

Also found this: John Zilhart born abt 1795 wife: Nancy White b. 14 Feb 1795 KY died: 24 March 1868 Pettis Co. MO children Britton White Zilhart Susan Zilhart Phillip S. Zilhart Mary J. Zilhart Wesley White Zilhart Found at Ancestry.com under family trees........ But i did find where John Zilharts daughter Susan Zilhart born abt 1824 married a John S. Wells. drudanatia@hotmail.com wrote: 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/4463 Message Board Post: I'm looking for more information (or ANY) on an ancestor of mine, John Zillheart (Zelhard) Wells, who was born in either MD or PA (earlier census records indicate that he was born in MD, later ones say PA). I have no information on siblings or parents. What information I do have is all post-marriage: Dist. 68, Petttis Co. MO, 19 Aug. 1850 John Zilheart, 54, wagon maker, born MD Nancy, 55, KY Britton, 28, wagon maker, KY William, 24, wagon maker, KY Philip S., 22, " " " Mary, 20, KY Wesley, 17, KY Sedalia, Pettis Co. MO, 27 July 1870, Wells, Charles, 25, harness maker, born MO John, 24, MO Oliver, 20, MO Clay, 14, MO Wesley, 11. MO Mary, 23, MO Susan, 46, KY Zelhard, John, 74, wagon maker, born in PA. As you can see, there are some differences in the place of birth for not only John, but his children as well, claiming that they were either born in Kentucky or Missouri. Before 1850, I have no clue as to where he resided or when he was married, although it must have been around the 1820's. I'm not entirely sure when he moved from the state he was born in to Missouri. If anyone can give me any possible clues, it would be most appreciated. I'm afraid that between the strange census discrepencies and the lack of any substantial information, I'm very very stuck. Thanks in advance, Michelle Wells drudanatia@hotmail.com ==== WELLS Mailing List ==== Don't Forget The Wells Family Research Association http://www.rootsweb.com/~wellsfam/wfrahome.html CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email, including attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, or disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender immediately and destroy all copies of the original message --------------------------------- Love cheap thrills? Enjoy PC-to-Phone calls to 30+ countries for just 2¢/min with Yahoo! Messenger with Voice.