Ruth Wells1
F
Citations
- [S119] 1930 U.S. Census, Census Place: Precinct 1, Midland, Texas; Roll: 2376; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 3; Image: 530.0; FHL microfilm: 2342110; accessed 18 Feb 2013.
Samuel G. Wells
M, b. 7 July 1811, d. 8 February 1887
Samuel G. Wells was born on 7 July 1811 at Kentucky.1 He married Phebe Parker, daughter of Elder Daniel Parker and Martha Dickerson, on 15 May 1834 at USA.1 He was was also a member of Captain William Turner Sadler's Mounted Rangers between 1 January 1836 and 16 March 1836 at the area now known as, Anderson County, Texas.2,3 He began military service on 4 June 1836 at San Augustine County, Texas. He ended military service on 4 September 1836 at San Augustine County, Texas. He was elected Justice of the Peace of Precinct No. 6 on 24 September 1842 at Houston County, Texas.4 He was comissioned as JP on 11 April 1843 and resigned on 18 Mar 1844.4 He was was shown on the state tax rolls as having two slaves and 1390 acres of land in 1846 at Texas.5 He was was authorized by the Legislature of the new State of Texas to order an election for Commisioners for the newly formed county of Anderson on 24 March 1846 at Texas.6,7 Was appointed Sheriff of Anderson County on 18 January 1847 to replace Peyton Parker who had resigned. Samuel served until 7 August 1848.8 He petitioned the State of Texas to reimburse in land the cost of a horse lost in service to the Republic of Texas in 1853 at Texas.9 He was registered to vote on 26 September 1867 at Freestone County, Texas.10 He married Lettie Mariah Garner, daughter of Unknown Garner, in 1874.1 He died on 8 February 1887 at Freestone County, Texas, at age 75.11 He was buried after 8 February 1887 at Freestone County, Texas.11 "DIED- At his residence, eight miles east of Fairfield, on Tuesday morning, Feburary 8th, 1887, of pneumonia, Mr. Samuel G. Wells, aged about 73.
Mr. Wells, like a good many of our old pioneer citizens, came to Texas from Tennessee. He became a citizen of the State about 40 years ago, settling first in Eastern Texas. In early life he was an energetic stirring man and took an active part in the busy scenes incident to the early settlement of the State. He was a citizen of Anderson County, when it was organized, and was elected its first Sheriff. Mr. Wells was a man of considerable information and was well liked by his neighbors. He had been a resident of the county for many years, having moved here, we think, before the war. He was well known to many of our oldest citizens, who will reget to hear of his death.12
Mr. Wells, like a good many of our old pioneer citizens, came to Texas from Tennessee. He became a citizen of the State about 40 years ago, settling first in Eastern Texas. In early life he was an energetic stirring man and took an active part in the busy scenes incident to the early settlement of the State. He was a citizen of Anderson County, when it was organized, and was elected its first Sheriff. Mr. Wells was a man of considerable information and was well liked by his neighbors. He had been a resident of the county for many years, having moved here, we think, before the war. He was well known to many of our oldest citizens, who will reget to hear of his death.12
Children of Samuel G. Wells and Phebe Parker
- Sarah Catherine Wells+1 b. 17 Sep 1835, d. c 30 Apr 1870
- Daniel Parker Wells1 b. 19 Jun 1837, d. c 31 Jan 1863
- Newton de Marquis Wells1 b. 2 Mar 1839, d. c 3 Nov 1857
- Martha Elizabeth Wells+1 b. 4 Jan 1841, d. c 1879
- Louisiana Virginia Wells+1 b. 14 Jul 1844, d. 22 Apr 1884
- John Parker Wells+1 b. 24 Jun 1847
Child of Samuel G. Wells and Lettie Mariah Garner
- Ann Lee Wells+ b. 21 Jan 1876, d. 19 Oct 1900
Citations
- [S29] RootsWeb, online http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/, Joyce Curry, "Samuel G. Wells", Message-Boards Localities North-America United-States States Texas Freestone, message board, 13 Jun 1999 (http://boards.rootsweb.com/… : accessed 18 Jul 2008).
- [S116] Stephen L. Moore, Rangers, Riflemen and Indian Wars, Chap.4 , Pg.66.
- [S231] Texas State Library online, online https://www.tsl.state.tx.us, Affidavit of Daniel Crist for the pension application of Samuel G. Wells, Aug 1873, Anderson County, TX, microfilm image 24400652, Reel: 244.
- [S118] Armistead Albert Aldrich, The History of Houston County, Texas, Pg. 19.
- [S62] Portal To Texas Hstory, online http://texashistory.unt.edu/, East Texas Genealogical Society. East Texas Family Records, Volume 06, Number 02, Summer 1982, Janice Brown, editor, Journal/Magazine/Newsletter, 1982; digital images, University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, http://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting East Texas Genealogical Association, Tyler, Texas, accessed November 27, 2012 (http://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth38049/).
- [S117] H.P.N. Gammel, The Laws of Texas 1822-1897 Vol. II, Pg.1326.
- [S62] Portal To Texas Hstory, online http://texashistory.unt.edu/, Ford, John S., editor. The Texas Democrat (Austin, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 21, Ed. 1, Wednesday, May 27, 1846, Newspaper, May 27, 1846; digital images, University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, http://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, Austin, Texas, accessed 27 Nov 2012, (http://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth48321/).
- [S62] Portal To Texas Hstory, online http://texashistory.unt.edu/, Anderson County Genealogical Society. The Tracings, Volume 15, Number 03, November 1996, Kay Wolf, editor, Journal/Magazine/Newsletter, November 1996; digital images, University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, http://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Anderson County Genealogical Society, Palestine, Texas, accessed 27 Nov 2012, (http://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth37952/).
- [S18] Ancestry.com, online http://www.ancestry.com/, Texas, Memorials and Petitions, 1834-1929, Original data: Memorials and Petitions. Austin, Texas: Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
- [S18] Ancestry.com, online http://www.ancestry.com/, Texas, Voter Registration Lists, 1867-1869, Original data: 1867 Voter Registration Lists. Microfilm, 12 rolls. Texas State Library and Archives Commission, Austin, Texas.
- [S8] Unknown short title, online unknown url.
- [S7] Historical Society, History of Freestone County, Phase II, Page: B-8.
Samuel Horace Wells1
M, b. 25 December 1849
Samuel Horace Wells was also known as Horace.2 He was born on 25 December 1849 at Todd County, Kentucky, In the 1850 census, Samuel's age is listed as 1, however most biographies/histories list his birth as being 25 Dec 1850. Since his father was the enumerator, as birthdate of 1849 or 1848 is more probable.1 He was the son of William Horace Wells and Mary E. Porter.1 He married Sallie M. Mimms, daughter of William T. Mimms, on 1 June 1881 at Todd County, Kentucky.1
Child of Samuel Horace Wells and Sallie M. Mimms
- Mary P. Wells1 b. 20 Apr 1882
Citations
- [S236] Access Genealogy, online http://www.accessgenealogy.com, Biography - Wells, Samuel Horace, Counties Of Todd And Christian, Kentucky - Todd, accessed 1 May 2013 (http://www.accessgenealogy.com/scripts/data/database.cgi).
- [S188] 1850 U.S. Census, Census Place: District 1, Todd, Kentucky; Roll: M432_219; Page: 211B; Image: 292, Ancestry.com, accessed 1 May 2012.
Sarah Catherine Wells1
F, b. 17 September 1835, d. circa 30 April 1870
Sarah Catherine Wells was born on 17 September 1835 at Texas.1 She was the daughter of Samuel G. Wells and Phebe Parker.1 She married Duncan Perry H. Graham on 3 July 1851 at Freestone County, Texas.1,2 She died circa 30 April 1870.
Children of Sarah Catherine Wells and Duncan Perry H. Graham
- Francis Graham3 b. c 1852
- Lucretia Graham3 b. c 1854
- Samuel George Graham3 b. 7 Jan 1857, d. 4 Jun 1927
- Josephus Graham3 b. 4 Oct 1859, d. 1 Sep 1920
- Martha Graham4 b. c 1860
- Phibia Graham4 b. c 1863
- Mary Graham b. c 1867
Citations
- [S29] RootsWeb, online http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/, Joyce Curry, "Samuel G. Wells", Message-Boards Localities North-America United-States States Texas Freestone, message board, 13 Jun 1999 (http://boards.rootsweb.com/… : accessed 18 Jul 2008).
- [S32] USGenWeb Archives, online http://www.usgwarchives.org/, Marriage Book A of Freestone County, Texas, compiled by Lena Faye (Canady) Bonner, accessed 6 May 2012 (http://files.usgwarchives.net/tx/freestone/vitals/marriages/…).
- [S78] Fold3.com, online http://www.fold3.com, 1860 US Census, Freestone County, TX, Pg 44, accessed 6 May 2012.
- [S18] Ancestry.com, online http://www.ancestry.com/, 1870 US Census, Freestone County, TX, Pg 20, accessed 6 May 2012.
William Horace Wells1
M, b. 23 October 1820, d. 30 April 1854
William Horace Wells was born on 23 October 1820 at Kentucky.2 He was the son of Jesse Wells.3 He married Mary E. Porter, daughter of Samuel Porter, before 1843 at Todd County, Kentucky. He appeared on the census of 2 August 1850 at Todd County, Kentucky.4 He died on 30 April 1854 at Todd County, Kentucky, at age 33.2,3 He was buried after 30 April 1854 at Elkton, Todd County, Kentucky.2
Children of William Horace Wells and Mary E. Porter
- Mary Rebecca Wells+ b. Jan 1847, d. Feb 1890
- Samuel Horace Wells+3 b. 25 Dec 1849
Citations
- [S79] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com, Mary Rebecca Wells Milliken, Glenwood Cemetery, Elkton, Todd County, Kentucky, Created by: SBird, Record added: Feb 12, 2010, Memorial# 48022571, accessed 1 May 2013 (http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi).
- [S79] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com, William Horace Wells, Glenwood Cemetery, Elkton, Todd County, Kentucky, Created by: SBird, Record added: Feb 3, 2010, Memorial# 47518656, accessed 1 May 2013 (http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi).
- [S236] Access Genealogy, online http://www.accessgenealogy.com, Biography - Wells, Samuel Horace, Counties Of Todd And Christian, Kentucky - Todd, accessed 1 May 2013 (http://www.accessgenealogy.com/scripts/data/database.cgi).
- [S188] 1850 U.S. Census, Census Place: District 1, Todd, Kentucky; Roll: M432_219; Page: 211B; Image: 292, Ancestry.com, accessed 1 May 2012.
Woodrow W. Wells1
M
Citations
- [S119] 1930 U.S. Census, Census Place: Precinct 1, Midland, Texas; Roll: 2376; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 3; Image: 530.0; FHL microfilm: 2342110; accessed 18 Feb 2013.
Charles Welsh1
M
Charles Welsh married Mildred Edwards before 1931.
Children of Charles Welsh and Mildred Edwards
Citations
- [S153] Simpson County Historical Society, Simpson County Families, Milliken-Welsh, Pg. 379.
Dale Welsh1
M
Citations
- [S153] Simpson County Historical Society, Simpson County Families, Milliken-Welsh, Pg. 379.
Judith Ann Welsh1
F
- Charts
- The Milliken Family
Judith Ann Welsh is the daughter of Charles Welsh and Mildred Edwards.1 She married John Harbison Milliken Jr., son of John Harbison Milliken and Katherine Stowers, in December 1955 at USA.1
Children of Judith Ann Welsh and John Harbison Milliken Jr.
Citations
- [S153] Simpson County Historical Society, Simpson County Families, Milliken-Welsh, Pg. 379.