Individual Details
James Wells
(13 Mar 1792 - 3 Jul 1870)
Transcribed from a copy of the Norwalk Weekly Reflector, dated 11 July 1870, page 3 column 3:
Died In Norwalk, July 3, 1870, at the residence of his son-in-law, E. Ivory, Mr. JAMES WELLS, aged 78 years.
The deceased came to this county in 1826, and consequently was one of the early pioneers. He served as a soldier in the war of 1812.
Notes: Need to locate James’ service records from the War of 1812; 16 Dec 2011 checked Ancestry and Fold 3. One possible from Ancestry: Soldier: Wells, James, Jr. S.O. 4774; S.C. 2436 [do not know what S.O. or S.C. mean] Service: Pvt in Capt Noah Terry’s Co. N.Y. Militia; more research is needed.
Information I have found for James Wells: cousin, Bonita Hilmer sent me an email dated 11 March 2011 with a transcription from a Family Bible in possession of Bruce S.
James Wells born 13 March 1792 New Hampshire; married Persis Earle. They had nine children:
Died In Norwalk, July 3, 1870, at the residence of his son-in-law, E. Ivory, Mr. JAMES WELLS, aged 78 years.
The deceased came to this county in 1826, and consequently was one of the early pioneers. He served as a soldier in the war of 1812.
Notes: Need to locate James’ service records from the War of 1812; 16 Dec 2011 checked Ancestry and Fold 3. One possible from Ancestry: Soldier: Wells, James, Jr. S.O. 4774; S.C. 2436 [do not know what S.O. or S.C. mean] Service: Pvt in Capt Noah Terry’s Co. N.Y. Militia; more research is needed.
Information I have found for James Wells: cousin, Bonita Hilmer sent me an email dated 11 March 2011 with a transcription from a Family Bible in possession of Bruce S.
James Wells born 13 March 1792 New Hampshire; married Persis Earle. They had nine children:
Events
| Birth | 13 Mar 1792 | New Hampshire | |||
| Marriage | 21 Dec 1810 | Chester, Windsor County, Vermont - Persis Earle |  | ||
| Census (family) | 1830 | Florence, Huron County, Ohio - Persis Earle |  | | |
| Death | 3 Jul 1870 | Norwalk Township, Huron County, Ohio | |||
| Burial | 5 Jul 1870 | Woodlawn Cemetery, Norwalk Township, Huron County, Ohio | | |
Families
| Spouse | Persis Earle (1792 - 1866) |
| Child | Clarissa Maria Wells (1812 - 1885) |
| Child | Francis James Wells (1813 - 1910) |
| Child | James Fones Wells (1816 - 1898) |
| Child | Eunice K. Wells (1818 - 1886) |
| Child | Martha T. Wells (1821 - ) |
| Child | Justus O. Wells (1823 - 1883) |
| Child | Charles Kibbse Wells (1826 - 1905) |
| Child | James Wells (1827 - 1887) |
| Child | William Washington Wells (1830 - 1903) |
Notes
Census (family)
James Wells Home in 1830: Florence, Huron, OhioFree White Persons - Males - Under 5: 2 [James Fones and Charles K.]
Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1 [Justice O.]
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 1 [Fones]
Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 1 [Francis]
Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1 [James]
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1 [Martha T.]
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 1 [Eunice K.]
Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 1 [Clarissa]
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1 [Persis]
Free White Persons - Under 20: 8
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 10
Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 10
Burial
Little is known about James Wells / Welles prior to his married to Persis Earle on 21 Dec 1810 in Chester, Windsor Co., Vermont. His birthday of 13 Mar 1792 was obtained from his headstone. Census records of his children provide a birthplace of both New Hampshire and Connecticut. A descendant's DNA confirms James has a 'common ancestor' with Thomas Welles, Governor of Connecticut, however, the link has not been found as yet. James and Persis children include:Clarissa Maria Wells b: 20 Sep 1812 in Windsor Co., Vermont.
Francis James Wells b: 16 Sep 1813 in Windsor Co., Vermont
James Fones Wells b: 11 Mar 1814 in New York
Eunice K Wells b: 2 Jul 1818 in New York
Martha T Wells b: 17 Sep 1821 in New York
Justus O Wells b: 18 Dec 1823 in Vermont
Charles K Wells b: 2 Jan 1826 in New York
James Wells b: 7 Feb 1828 in New York
William Washington Wells b: 15 Aug 1830 in Erie Co., Ohio
WELLS, JAMES, Private to Corporal, was 'drafted' at Hamilton, Madison Co., NY to serve in the War of 1812 under Captain Jehiel FELT and Colonel George W FLEMING's NY Militia for a period of 3-1/2 months. This data was located from two application for bounty lands while he was living in Huron Co., Ohio in 1850 and 1865. Service was substaniated by the "Commission of Pensions, Department of Interior" and land granted to him. The service in the 11th US Infantry/Cavarly has been proven to another James Wells who was born in Keene, NH and died in Sidney, OH.
James deserted his wife from about 1850 until his death on 3 Jul 1870. Based on the land applications, he stayed in the area during this time period. His wife, Persis was listed as a widow on the 1850 & 1860 census. He is buried next to his wife. Plot: Section 3 East - Central Section - Row 2.
Endnotes
1. "Vermont, Vital Records, 1760-1954," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/V89C-NHR : accessed 07 Sep 2013), James Wells and Persis Earle, 1810..
2. "United States Census, 1830," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XHGK-5B2 : accessed 08 Nov 2014), James Wells, Florence, Huron, Ohio; citing p. 346, NARA microfilm publication M19, roll 133, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C.; FHL microfilm 0337944..
3. Find A Grave Memorial# 83298257.