This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: dclyple Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.wells/5585.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I cannot say for certain but I think you may be on the right track. A Joseph Wells appears in the 1795 tax list of Mason Co, KY. He was possibly living in an area of Mason County that became Bracken Co, KY, in 1796. The 1800 census (made from tax lists) of Bracken Co, KY, shows: Frank, John JR, Joseph JR, Joseph SR, Richard & Robert Wells. I believe these Wells are most likely "Little Wells." They are not my line so I have not followed them. Hope this helps. - Don 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.