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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  William Wells was born Abt 1763, England; was christened 8 Apr 1763, Haddenham, Cambridge, England.

    William married Mary Gothard 13 Apr 1789, Haddenham, Cambridge, England. Mary was buried 8 Sep 1802. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Susanna Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1790, England; was christened 14 Feb 1790, Haddenham, Cambridge, England.
    2. 3. Dennis Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1791, England; was christened 11 Jun 1791, Haddenham, Cambridge, England.
    3. 4. William Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1795, England; was christened 1 Jun 1795, Haddenham, Cambridge, England.
    4. 5. David Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1796, England; was christened 30 Nov 1796, Haddenham, Cambridge, England; died Abt 1798; was buried 27 Jan 1798, Haddenham, Cambridge, England.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Susanna Wells Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born Abt 1790, England; was christened 14 Feb 1790, Haddenham, Cambridge, England.

  2. 3.  Dennis Wells Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born Abt 1791, England; was christened 11 Jun 1791, Haddenham, Cambridge, England.

  3. 4.  William Wells Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born Abt 1795, England; was christened 1 Jun 1795, Haddenham, Cambridge, England.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: 1825/1831, Three Tuns, Aldreth, Cambridge, England; Pub Proprietor
    • Immigration: 12 Jun 1834, New York, New York
    • Census: 1840, Pendelton, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1850, Pendelton, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1855, Clarence, Erie County, New York
    • Census: 1860, Pendelton, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1860, Clarence, Erie County, New York
    • Census: 1865, Amherst, Erie County, New York
    • Census: 1875, Clarence, Erie County, New York

    Notes:

    There is a William Wells baptized 30 July 1797 son of William Wells of Grewelthorpe, Yorkshire, England according to Kirby Malzeard Baptisms 1653-1833.
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    Reference:
    Marjorie (Mateer) Beckwith notes.

    William married Martha Bull 12 May 1816, Holy Trinity Churc, Haddenham, Cambridge, England. Martha (daughter of George Bull and Martha Martin) was born Abt 1791, England; was christened 1 Oct 1791, Haddenham, Cambridge, England; died 1860/1865. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 6. William Wells, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1816, England; was christened 15 Sep 1816, Haddenham, Cambridge, England; died 1881; was buried Wheatfield Cemetery, Shawnee, Niagara County, New York.
    2. 7. Robert Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1818, England; was christened 19 Apr 1818, Haddenham, Cambridge, England; died 1840/1850.
    3. 8. David Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1821, England; was christened 23 Dec 1821, Haddenham, Cambridge, England; died 1834/1850, At Sea.
    4. 9. Mary Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1823, England; was christened 1 Jun 1823, Haddenham, Cambridge, England; died 1895; was buried Mount Hope Cemetery, Oceana County, Michigan.
    5. 10. George Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born England; was christened 6 Mar 1825, Haddenham, Cambridge, England; died 16 Dec 1829, Haddenham, Cambridge, England.
    6. 11. Martha Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born Sep 1826, England; was christened 19 Nov 1826, Haddenham, Cambridge, England; died 22 Sep 1899, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; was buried Oakwood Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.
    7. 12. Samuel Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1828, England; was christened 27 Apr 1828, Haddenham, Cambridge, England.
    8. 13. Sarah Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1830, England.
    9. 14. Susan Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born 3 Apr 1831, England; died 25 Dec 1874, Pendleton, Niagara County, New York; was buried Bull Family Plot Shaeffer Cemetery, Lockport, Niagara County, New York.

  4. 5.  David Wells Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born Abt 1796, England; was christened 30 Nov 1796, Haddenham, Cambridge, England; died Abt 1798; was buried 27 Jan 1798, Haddenham, Cambridge, England.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  William Wells, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (4.William2, 1.William1) was born Abt 1816, England; was christened 15 Sep 1816, Haddenham, Cambridge, England; died 1881; was buried Wheatfield Cemetery, Shawnee, Niagara County, New York.

    Other Events:

    • Immigration: 12 Jun 1834, New York, New York
    • Census: 1850, Pendleton, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1860, Lockport, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1865, Lockport, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1870, Pendleton, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1875, Pendleton, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1880, Pendleton, Niagara County, New York

    Notes:

    There is a William Wells listed in the 1860 Lockport, Niagara County, New York federal census page 1115.
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    Reference:
    Marjorie (Mateer) Beckwith notes.

    William — Ruth Gilling. Ruth was born 1821, England; died 1886; was buried Wheatfield Cemetery, Shawnee, Niagara County, New York. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 15. David James Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 Mar 1849, Pendleton, Niagara County, New York; died 15 Mar 1929, Mapleton, Niagara County, New York; was buried Wheatfield Cemetery, Shawnee, Niagara County, New York.

  2. 7.  Robert Wells Descendancy chart to this point (4.William2, 1.William1) was born Abt 1818, England; was christened 19 Apr 1818, Haddenham, Cambridge, England; died 1840/1850.

    Other Events:

    • Immigration: 12 Jun 1834, New York, New York

    Notes:

    Died with pleurisy less than a year after brother David's death.


  3. 8.  David Wells Descendancy chart to this point (4.William2, 1.William1) was born Abt 1821, England; was christened 23 Dec 1821, Haddenham, Cambridge, England; died 1834/1850, At Sea.

    Other Events:

    • Immigration: 12 Jun 1834, New York, New York

    Notes:

    David went to New York City to study - his health failed and the doctor ordered a sea voyage. This first trip was wonderful and he told glowing accounts of his trip. His second voyage was the last - he never returned. A sailor came to see his mother and said that he fell overboard and the Captain would not allow them to lower a boat to save him. He swam a half mile and disappeared. It was thought that he was killed by some of the crew. Died a year after brother Robert.


  4. 9.  Mary Wells Descendancy chart to this point (4.William2, 1.William1) was born 1823, England; was christened 1 Jun 1823, Haddenham, Cambridge, England; died 1895; was buried Mount Hope Cemetery, Oceana County, Michigan.

    Other Events:

    • Immigration: 12 Jun 1834, New York, New York
    • Census: 1855, District 3, Lockport, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1860, New Buffalo Township, Berrien County, Michigan

    Mary — Stephen Draper Butler. Stephen (son of Richard Butler and Susan Sadler) was born Nov 1824, England; was christened 7 Nov 1824, All Saints, Long Stanton, Cambridge, England; died 1908; was buried Mount Hope Cemetery, Oceana County, Michigan. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 16. George Butler  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1849, England.
    2. 17. William Butler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Dec 1853, Niagara County, New York; died 9 Jan 1932, Oceana County, Michigan; was buried Mount Hope Cemetery, Oceana County, Michigan.

  5. 10.  George Wells Descendancy chart to this point (4.William2, 1.William1) was born England; was christened 6 Mar 1825, Haddenham, Cambridge, England; died 16 Dec 1829, Haddenham, Cambridge, England.

  6. 11.  Martha Wells Descendancy chart to this point (4.William2, 1.William1) was born Sep 1826, England; was christened 19 Nov 1826, Haddenham, Cambridge, England; died 22 Sep 1899, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; was buried Oakwood Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Immigration: 12 Jun 1834, New York, New York
    • Census: 1850, Lockport, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1860, Lockport, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1870, Joliet, Will County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Came to America at the age of two. Farm in Niagara, New York.

    Martha — John W. Butler. John (son of Richard Butler and Susan Sadler) was born 12 Apr 1823, London, England; was christened 7 Nov 1824, All Saints, Long Stanton, Cambridge, England; died 4 May 1910, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; was buried Oakwood Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 18. Charles E. Butler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Apr 1847, New York; died 5 Jul 1881; was buried Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.
    2. 19. Mary Charlotte Butler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Jun 1850, Lockport, Niagara County, New York; died 10 Jul 1947, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; was buried 12 Jul 1947, Elmhurst Memorial Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.
    3. 20. Louis Butler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1860, New York; died 1882.
    4. 21. Martha M. "Mattie" Butler  Descendancy chart to this point was born Mar 1861, Michigan; died 1956.

  7. 12.  Samuel Wells Descendancy chart to this point (4.William2, 1.William1) was born Abt 1828, England; was christened 27 Apr 1828, Haddenham, Cambridge, England.

    Other Events:

    • Immigration: 12 Jun 1834, New York, New York
    • Census: 1855, Clarence, Erie County, New York
    • Census: 1860, Clarence, Erie County, New York
    • Census: 1865, District 1, Clarence, Erie County, New York

    Samuel — Cardelia. Cardelia was born Abt 1833, Erie County, New York, New York. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 22. Franklin A. "Frank" Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1852, Niagara County, New York.
    2. 23. Charles E. Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1854, Niagara County, New York.

    Samuel — Harriet. Harriet was born Abt 1835, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 24. William Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1857, Niagara County, New York.
    2. 25. Alice Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1858, New York.

  8. 13.  Sarah Wells Descendancy chart to this point (4.William2, 1.William1) was born Abt 1830, England.

    Other Events:

    • Immigration: 8 Sep 1802, New York, New York


  9. 14.  Susan Wells Descendancy chart to this point (4.William2, 1.William1) was born 3 Apr 1831, England; died 25 Dec 1874, Pendleton, Niagara County, New York; was buried Bull Family Plot Shaeffer Cemetery, Lockport, Niagara County, New York.

    Other Events:

    • Immigration: 12 Jun 1834, New York, New York
    • Census: 1850, Pendelton, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1855, Clarence, Erie County, New York
    • Census: 1860, Clarence, Erie County, New York
    • Census: 1860, Pendelton, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1865, Amherst, Erie County, New York

    Notes:

    Never married, died in her early forties.
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    Reference:
    Marjorie (Mateer) Beckwith notes.
    Nan Vaught, nanvaught@surfree.com, 3 May 2001.



Generation: 4

  1. 15.  David James Wells Descendancy chart to this point (6.William3, 4.William2, 1.William1) was born 19 Mar 1849, Pendleton, Niagara County, New York; died 15 Mar 1929, Mapleton, Niagara County, New York; was buried Wheatfield Cemetery, Shawnee, Niagara County, New York.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1850, Pendleton, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1860, Lockport, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1865, Lockport, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1870, Pendleton, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1875, Pendleton, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1880, Pendleton, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1892, Pendleton, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1900, Pendleton Township, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1905, Pendleton, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1910, Pendleton Township, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1915, Pendleton, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1920, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1925, Pendleton, Niagara County, New York

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Marjorie (Mateer) Beckwith notes.
    Nan Vaught, nanvaught@surfree.com, 12-16 April 2001

    David married Flora Ada Weaver 31 Oct 1871. Flora (daughter of Rufus H. Weaver and Betsey S. Olcott) was born 14 Feb 1854, Cambria, Niagara County, New York; died 25 Aug 1928, Mapleton, Niagara County, New York; was buried Wheatfield Cemetery, Shawnee, Niagara County, New York. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 26. Effie Ruth Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Sep 1876, Mapleton, Niagara County, New York; died 24 Jan 1954, Lockport, Niagara County, New York.
    2. 27. William D. Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 Jun 1881, Mapleton, Niagara County, New York; died Abt 1952, Spencerport, Monroe County, New York; was buried Cold Spring Cemetery, Lockport, Niagara County, New York.

  2. 16.  George Butler Descendancy chart to this point (9.Mary3, 4.William2, 1.William1) was born Abt 1849, England.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1855, District 3, Lockport, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1860, New Buffalo Township, Berrien County, Michigan


  3. 17.  William Butler Descendancy chart to this point (9.Mary3, 4.William2, 1.William1) was born 11 Dec 1853, Niagara County, New York; died 9 Jan 1932, Oceana County, Michigan; was buried Mount Hope Cemetery, Oceana County, Michigan.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1855, District 3, Lockport, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1860, New Buffalo Township, Berrien County, Michigan
    • Census: 1900, Shelby, Oceana County, Michigan
    • Census: 1920, Shelby, Oceana County, Michigan

    Notes:

    Harness maker, cabinet maker, coppersmith.

    William married Lottie C. Young Abt 1884. Lottie (daughter of Arthur Young and Lydia Henkia) was born 7 Aug 1859, Niagara County, New York; died 23 Jun 1935, Oceana County, Michigan; was buried Mount Hope Cemetery, Oceana County, Michigan. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 28. Arthur Berl Butler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Apr 1894, Oceana County, Michigan; died 16 Jul 1985, Oceana County, Michigan; was buried Mount Hope Cemetery, Oceana County, Michigan.

  4. 18.  Charles E. Butler Descendancy chart to this point (11.Martha3, 4.William2, 1.William1) was born 17 Apr 1847, New York; died 5 Jul 1881; was buried Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1850, Lockport, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1860, Lockport, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1880, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan

    Notes:

    Killed at 46.

    Charles — Anna J. Dick. Anna (daughter of Lewis Dick and Octavia O. Carter) was born 1850, Virginia; died 22 Aug 1924, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan; was buried Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 29. Harry Louis Butler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Oct 1869, New Buffalo, Berrien County, Michigan; died 21 Mar 1912, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan; was buried Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.
    2. 30. Charles Augustine Butler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Dec 1871, New Buffalo, Berrien County, Michigan.
    3. 31. Susan C. Butler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Sep 1874, Michigan; died 11 Mar 1963, Niles, Berrien County, Michigan; was buried 14 Mar 1963, South Bend, Indiana.

  5. 19.  Mary Charlotte Butler Descendancy chart to this point (11.Martha3, 4.William2, 1.William1) was born 28 Jun 1850, Lockport, Niagara County, New York; died 10 Jul 1947, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; was buried 12 Jul 1947, Elmhurst Memorial Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1860, Lockport, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1880, Joliet, Will County, Illinois
    • Census: 1940, 511 West Jefferson, Joliet, Will County, Illinois

    Mary married Samuel Alexander Mateer 5 Nov 1868, Will County, Illinois. Samuel (son of Francis Andrew "Frank" Mateer and Catherine Ann Barnes) was born 9 Jan 1843, Landisburg, Perry County, Pennsylvania; died 16 Nov 1929, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; was buried 19 Nov 1929, Elmhurst Memorial Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 32. Mabel Frances Mateer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Sep 1870, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; died 31 Dec 1913, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; was buried 1 Jan 1914, Elmhurst Memorial Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.
    2. 33. Frank Wells Mateer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 4 Feb 1872, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; died 9 May 1933, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; was buried 12 May 1933, Acacia Park Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.
    3. 34. John Louis "Don" Mateer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Nov 1874, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; died 3 Apr 1950, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; was buried 6 Apr 1950, Oakwood Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.
    4. 35. Fred De Loss Mateer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Sep 1876, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; died 12 Dec 1971, Evanston, Cook County, Illinois; was buried Elmhurst Memorial Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.
    5. 36. Agnes Irene Mateer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Nov 1878, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; died 10 May 1952; was buried Oakwood Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.
    6. 37. Charles Butler Mateer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Dec 1881, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; died 20 May 1951, Rutland, Rutland County, Vermont; was buried Evergreen Cemetery.
    7. 38. Arthur Mateer  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt Jul 1884, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; died 27 Sep 1884; was buried Belle Vista Cemetery, El Darado, Butler County, Kansas.
    8. 39. Stella Alice Mateer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Dec 1886, El Dorado, Kansas; died Oct 1976, New Lenox, Will County, Illinois; was buried Oakwood Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.
    9. 40. Martha Mae Mateer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Apr 1889, El Dorado, Kansas; died 14 Sep 1966, New Lenox, Will County, Illinois; was buried Oakwood Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.
    10. 41. William Gilbert Mateer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Oct 1890, El Dorado, Kansas; died 14 Jul 1974, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; was buried Elmhurst Memorial Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.

  6. 20.  Louis Butler Descendancy chart to this point (11.Martha3, 4.William2, 1.William1) was born 1860, New York; died 1882.

    Other Events:

    • Also Known As: Lewis
    • Census: 1860, Lockport, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1870, Joliet, Will County, Illinois
    • Census: 1880, Joliet, Will County, Illinois

    Notes:

    DEATH: Died of pneumonia in US Army.
    Army Lt.

    Louis married Emma Breckenridge 3 Jun 1880, Will County, Illinois. Emma (daughter of Thomas Breckenridge and Emma Eliza Elmore) was born Abt 1862, Illinois. [Group Sheet]


  7. 21.  Martha M. "Mattie" Butler Descendancy chart to this point (11.Martha3, 4.William2, 1.William1) was born Mar 1861, Michigan; died 1956.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1870, Joliet, Will County, Illinois

    Martha married Edward C. Fithian 10 Feb 1884, Will County, Illinois; divorced Yes, date unknown. Edward was born Abt 1854, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 42. Fithian  Descendancy chart to this point was born 29 Feb 1884, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.
    2. 43. Davenport Fithian  Descendancy chart to this point was born Apr 1885, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.

  8. 22.  Franklin A. "Frank" Wells Descendancy chart to this point (12.Samuel3, 4.William2, 1.William1) was born Abt 1852, Niagara County, New York.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1855, Clarence, Erie County, New York
    • Census: 1860, Clarence, Erie County, New York
    • Census: 1865, District 1, Clarence, Erie County, New York


  9. 23.  Charles E. Wells Descendancy chart to this point (12.Samuel3, 4.William2, 1.William1) was born Abt 1854, Niagara County, New York.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1855, Clarence, Erie County, New York
    • Census: 1860, Clarence, Erie County, New York
    • Census: 1865, District 1, Clarence, Erie County, New York


  10. 24.  William Wells Descendancy chart to this point (12.Samuel3, 4.William2, 1.William1) was born Abt 1857, Niagara County, New York.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1865, District 1, Clarence, Erie County, New York


  11. 25.  Alice Wells Descendancy chart to this point (12.Samuel3, 4.William2, 1.William1) was born Abt 1858, New York.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1860, Clarence, Erie County, New York
    • Census: 1865, District 1, Clarence, Erie County, New York



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