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 1732 - 1802 (70 years)
Generation: 1
| 1. | PATRIOT Captain John/Jonathan Wells was born 1732, Prince Georges County, Virginia; died 1802, Henry County, Virginia. Notes:
Matthew Wells was a Revolutionay War veteran and was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in Company G, Henry County VA Militia on June 2, 1799.
His father John Wells was a Captain in the same Company G.
John/Jonathan married Judith Morton 1756, Lunenburg Co., Virginia. Judith was born Abt 1735, Lunenburg, Virginia; died 5 Nov 1819. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. 2nd Lt. Matthew Wells
 was born 1758, Lunenburg Co., Virginia; died Bef 28 Apr 1828, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
- 3. Catherine Wells was born 1756, Lunenburg Co., Virginia; died 1827, Leatherwood Henry Co., Virginia.
- 4. Jemima Wells was born 25 Jul 1761, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 3 Apr 1858, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Matthew Clay Wells Cemetery, Barn Road, Henry Co., Viriginia.
- 5. Joyce Wells was born 1767, Henry County, Virginia; died 1856, Henry County, Virginia.
- 6. Barnaby Wells was born Abt 1770, Henry Co., Virginia Colony; died Yes, date unknown.
- 7. Judith Wells was born 1772, Henry County, Virginia; died Bef 1860, Henry County, Virginia.
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Generation: 2
| 2. | 2nd Lt. Matthew Wells (1.John/Jonathan1) was born 1758, Lunenburg Co., Virginia; died Bef 28 Apr 1828, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Notes:
Matthew5 Wells (John4, Barnaby3, John2, Barnaby1) was born 1758 in Lunnenburg Co., Virginia, and died April 1828 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. He married Tabitha Morton 1785.
Notes for Matthew Wells:
In the name of God - Amen, I, Matthew Wells of sound and perfect mind and memory but low in health and much afflicted in body and advanced in years have thought proper to make and ordain this my last will and testament and forever following (Viz.) I give to my four daughters namely Clary Ray, Mary Petty, Judith Mitchell, and Martha Walker, four hundred acres of land lying in the county of Pittsylvania on the waters of Sandy River and adjoining lands of my sons John, Joseph and Joel Wells to them during their natural life and at their decease to their heirs in the following way. It is my wish and desire that at the decease of my daughter Clary Ray that two children by a former husband shall inherit that portion of the above named the four hundred acres of land which may fall in Division of the same to the mother, the names of these two children are Matthew R. Allen and John P. Allen the only surviving children of daughter Clary by William Allen, a former husband. It is my further will and desire that at my decease whatever proportion of my personal estate would in Division have fallen to my daughter Clary Ray shall remain in the hands of my executors and by them be fully accounted for to the above named to children of my daughter Clary Ray, Matthew R. and John P. Allen when they shall arrive to the age of 21 years. It is further my will and desire that my daughter Mary Petty shall have the enjoyment and full of benefit of one equal part and fourth of the above named four hundred acres of land during her natural life and at her decease to go to the heir for her body lawfully begotten and I further wish and desire that at my decease whatever proportion of my personal estate would have fallen to my daughter Polly Petty shall remain in the hands of my executors for her special benefit during life to be distributed as may be necessary for her support to and childrens while she lives and at her decease whatever remains to her children as they may come to full age or marry but my executors are to have the control and management of the whole matter during my daughter Polly's life but honestly and fully account as above required to her children afterwards. It is further my wish and desire that one hundred and fifty-six acres of land which I hold in the county of Henry on the waters of Turkey Cock Creek and adjoining the lands of Henry Jamerson, James Johnson and others shall be inherited by three grandchildren namely George B. Wells the only child of my daughter Tabitha who intermarried with my nephew Benjamin G. Wells, also Tabitha Eanes and Joel S. Eanes the only children of my daughter Catherine who intermarried with Abraham Eanes. My will and desire is that the aforesaid named one hundred fifty six acres of land shall be equally allotted into two parts to my three grandchildren above named (Viz) the only child of my daughter Tabitha to receive one-half and the only two children of my daughter Catherine to receive the balance. It is further my wish and desire that whatever proportion of my personal estate would have fallen to my daughter Tabitha Wells and Catherine Eanes shall remain in the hands of my executors and by them be honestly accounted for with legal interest to the child and children of my two daughters Tabitha and Catherine when those children shall marry or arrive to full and lawful age. It is further my will and desire that if it should for the interest of mine above named three grandchildren be thought most advisable by my executors it shall be their privilege to sell the aforesaid one hundred and fifty six acres of land on the most judicious terms in their discretion and account for the amount with interest to my above named three grandchildren as they marry or come to full age. I further devize to my three sons John, Joseph and Joel the following lands - To my son John I give one hundred ninety two acres at the upper part of my plantation, to my son Joseph I give two hundred twelve at the lower end of my plantation, to my son Joel I give the middle part of my land of two hundred eight acres including my mansion House. All of which tracks of land I have conveyed by deed to the respective parties and wish them to stand precisely as deeded. It is further my will and desire that my son Joel should receive a small negro being named Henderson to make him every way equal with the rest of the my children exclusive of the general distribution to be afterwards made and it is further my will and desire that the residue you've of my estate to after all my just debts are paid shall be equally divided among my children subject however to the control and management of my executors in regard to a part of them as above particularly expressed and identified. It is further my wish and desire that should either of my three grandchildren die before they receive what I have devised to them in the hands and at the control of my executors that such decedant's portion of estate shall return into general estimation and be equally divided among my surviving heirs.
I hereby moreover ordain and a point my beloved sons John Wells and Joseph Wells executors to this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills by me made in testimony of which I I have before warm witnesses signed sealed and acknowledged this to be my last will and testament this 8th day of April Anno Domino 1828.
Matthew Wells X(his mark)
Teste
James Morton
John Carter
Stephen Austin
Willis W. Dearing
John Gardner
Isaiah Morton (Suterlined before assigned)
At a Superior Court of law held for the County of Pittsylvania 28th day of April 1828 this last will and testament of Matthew Wells deceased was presented in court and was proved by three of the subscribing witnesses and ordered to be recorded and with the motion of Joseph Wells one of the executors of in said will named who made oath according to law and with Thomas S. Jones, James A. Mitchell, Samuel Beck, Thomas Ragsdale, and Jabez Smith his securities entered into and acknowledged bond in the a penalty of the four thousand dollars conditions as the law directs certificate is granted him for obtaining a probate of said will in due form - liberty being reserved to the other executor in said will name to join in the probate when he shall think fit.
Teste
Will Tunstall
clerk of court
Children of Matthew Wells and Tabitha are:
+ 30 i. Catherine6 Wells, died 1828.
31 ii. Tabitha Wells. She married Benjamin G. Wells; born in Henry Co., Virginia.
+ 32 iii. Clarissa Wells.
+ 33 iv. Mary Polly Wells.
34 v. Judith Wells.
35 vi. Martha Patsy Wells.
+ 36 vii. John Wells, died December 1848 in Pittsylvania Co, Virginia.
+ 37 viii. Joseph Wells, born 1787 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia; died 1830 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.
+ 38 ix. Joel Wells, born 1801 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia; died November 1856 in Henry Co., Virginia.
Buried:
He was a Revolutionay War veteran and was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in Company G, Henry County VA Militia on June 2, 1799.
His father John Wells was a Captain in the same Company G.
Matthew married Tabitha Morton 1785, Richmond co., Va. Tabitha (daughter of Lieutenant James Blythe Morton and Catherine Wells) was born Abt 1760, Prob. Lunenburg, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 8. Joseph Wells was born 1787, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 1830, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
- 9. Tabitha Wells was born Est 1785, Henry Co., Virginia; died Yes, date unknown.
- 10. Mary "Polly" Wells was born Abt 1797.
- 11. Clarissa Wells was born Abt 1785; died Yes, date unknown.
- 12. Martha "Patsy" Wells was born Abt 1797, Henry Co., Virginia.
- 13. John Wells was born Abt 1779, Lunenburg County, Virginia; died Abt 1848, Lunenburg County, Virginia.
- 14. Joel C. Wells was born 1801, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 20 Mar 1884, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Wells Cemetery Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
- 15. Judith Wells was born Bef 1772; died 1860.
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| 3. | Catherine Wells (1.John/Jonathan1) was born 1756, Lunenburg Co., Virginia; died 1827, Leatherwood Henry Co., Virginia. Catherine married Lieutenant James Blythe Morton. James was born 1736, Charlotte County, Virginia; died 1808, Rutherford Co., Tennessee. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 16. Tabitha Morton was born Abt 1760, Prob. Lunenburg, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown.
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| 4. | Jemima Wells (1.John/Jonathan1) was born 25 Jul 1761, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 3 Apr 1858, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Matthew Clay Wells Cemetery, Barn Road, Henry Co., Viriginia. Notes:
Jemima Wells Dickinson is buried on the Lee Reynolds Farm in the Matthew Clay Wells Cemetery. She is the daughter of John Wells and Judith Morton Walton. She married Mr. Dickinson.
Jemima married Thomas Dickinson/Dickerson, Jr. 2 Oct 1783, Henry Co., Virginia. Thomas was born Est 1760, Prince Edward County, Virginia Colony; died 7 Nov 1806, Henry County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 17. Barna(by) Dickinson/Dickerson was born 1799, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 28 Aug 1858, Henry County, Virginia.
- 18. George Washington Dickinson/Dickerson was born 1792, Franklin County, Virginia; died 9 Jul 1875, Franklin County, Virginia; was buried , Dickinson Family Cemetery Turkey Fork, Pittsylvania County, Virginia,.
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| 5. | Joyce Wells (1.John/Jonathan1) was born 1767, Henry County, Virginia; died 1856, Henry County, Virginia. Joyce married W. James Johnston 24 Aug 1790, Henry County, Virginia. W. was born Abt 1756, Charlotte County, Virginia; died 30 Apr 1841, Henry Co., Virginia; was buried , Johnston Family Cemetery Henry County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 19. James John Johnston was born Abt 1795, Henry County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown.
- 20. George Washington Johnston was born 1808, Henry County, Virginia; died 1860, Henry Co., Virginia; was buried , Johnston Family Cemetery Henry County, Virginia.
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| 6. | Barnaby Wells (1.John/Jonathan1) was born Abt 1770, Henry Co., Virginia Colony; died Yes, date unknown. Barnaby married Sarah 'Sallie' Bayles 18 Feb 1795, Henry Co., Virginia. Sarah was born Abt 1769, Henry Co., Virginia Colony; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 21. Benjamin G. Wells was born Abt 1780, Henry Co., Virginia; died Yes, date unknown.
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| 7. | Judith Wells (1.John/Jonathan1) was born 1772, Henry County, Virginia; died Bef 1860, Henry County, Virginia. Judith married Jabez E. "James" Gravely 27 Mar 1797, Henry County, Virginia. Jabez (son of Immigrant Joseph Jefferson Gravely, Sr. and Eleanor Cox) was born 4 Mar 1777, Henry County, Virginia; died 22 Apr 1872, Henry County, Virginia; was buried , Leatherwood Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery . [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 22. John Wells Gravely was born 18 Nov 1798, Henry County, Virginia; died 18 Aug 1873, Henry County, Virginia.
- 23. Joseph M. [Morton] Gravely was born 16 Sep 1799, Henry County, Virginia; died 22 Jul 1862, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
- 24. Judith Gravely was born 24 Apr 1806, Henry County, Virginia; died 19 Aug 1890; was buried , Warrenton, Warren, Missouri, United States.
- 25. Eleanor Gravely was born 16 Jun 1806, Henry County, Virginia; died 14 Jun 1889, Wellington, Lafayette, Missouri.
- 26. Jabez Leftwich Gravely was born 1810, Henry County, Virginia; died 6 Mar 1882, Henry County, Virginia.
- 27. Francis Cox Gravely was born 10 Oct 1813, Henry County, Virginia; died 7 Jun 1888, Henry County, Virginia.
- 28. Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Gravely was born 1818, Henry County, Virginia; died 1882, Henry Co., Virginia.
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Generation: 3
| 8. |  Joseph Wells (2.Matthew2, 1.John/Jonathan1) was born 1787, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 1830, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Joseph married Sarah "Sally" Fuller 19 Dec 1808, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Sarah (daughter of Zachariah Fuller and Letitia "Letty" Pearson) was born 1785, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 29. Tabitha Morton Wells was born Aft 1809, Henry Co., Virginia; died Yes, date unknown, Henry Co.,Virginia.
- 30. Matilda C. Wells was born 23 Aug 1812, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia; died 1855, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
- 31. Sarah H. 'Sallie' Wells was born Abt 1820, Henry County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown.
- 32. Martha C. Wells was born Abt 1823, Henry County, Virginia; died Bef 1870, Franklin Co., Virginia.
- 33. John Dabney Wells was born Abt 1820, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 15 Jun 1897, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
- 34. James Monroe Wells was born Abt 1825; died Yes, date unknown.
- 35. Susan A. Wells was born 1826, Henry Co., Virginia; died Yes, date unknown, Henry Co., Virginia.
- 36. Corp. Matthew Clay Wells was born 27 Jan 1827, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 2 Nov 1893, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Matthew Clay Wells Family Cemetery (Collins Farm).
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| 10. | Mary "Polly" Wells (2.Matthew2, 1.John/Jonathan1) was born Abt 1797. Notes:
Birth:
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Mary Polly6 Wells (Matthew5, John4, Barnaby3, John2, Barnaby1) She married Isham Petty November 24, 1814 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.
Children of Mary Wells and Isham Petty are:
60 i. Mary7 Petty. She married James Childress November 30, 1839 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.
61 ii. Martha Petty. She married Samuel Garrett May 13, 1842 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.
62 iii. Frances Petty. She married John Mills February 21, 1855 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.
63 iv. Isham W. Petty. He married Martha J. Ferguest October 24, 1860 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.
64 v. Judy Petty. She married William Branum July 21, 1845 in Pittsylvania Co, Virginia.
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| 11. | Clarissa Wells (2.Matthew2, 1.John/Jonathan1) was born Abt 1785; died Yes, date unknown. Notes:
Clarissa6 Wells (Matthew5, John4, Barnaby3, John2, Barnaby1) She married (1) Sherwood Pearson February 20, 1804 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. He died 1812. She married (2) William Allen February 20, 1812 in Bedford Co., Virginia. He died 1826. She married (3) William Wray September 12, 1826 in Bedford Co., Virginia.
Children of Clarissa Wells and Sherwood Pearson are:
56 i. Hal H.7 Pearson. He married Rebecca Musgrove March 23, 1824 in Bedford Co., Virginia.
57 ii. Pearson.
Children of Clarissa Wells and William Allen are:
58 i. Matthew R.7 Allen. He married Margaret E. Meador September 21, 1858 in Franklin Co., Virginia.
59 ii. John P. Allen. He married Teressa Bradley February 29, 1848 in Franklin Co., Virginia.
Clarissa 'Clary' (W)Ray[sic] married William Allen; had two boys named in her father's Will as heirs by her 'former husband' William Allen. Children are Matthew R. Allen and John P. Allen, not 'of age' in 1828.
Clarissa married William Archer Allen. William (son of Archer Allen and Elizabeth Mrs. Archer Allen) was born 7 Aug 1774, Prince Edward County, Virginia; died Bef 1828, Prince Edward Co., Virginia. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 38. Matthew R. Allen was born Bef 1828.
- 39. John Peter Allen was born 1743, Stafford Co., Virginia; died 8 Dec 1822, Woodruff, Spartanburg Co., S. Carolina.
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| 13. | John Wells (2.Matthew2, 1.John/Jonathan1) was born Abt 1779, Lunenburg County, Virginia; died Abt 1848, Lunenburg County, Virginia. John married Frances "Fanny" Seay 19 Nov 1805, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Frances (daughter of Joseph Seay and Agnes Ligon) was born Abt 1779, King William Co.,, Virginia; died 1850. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 40. Francis M. Wells was born Abt 1814, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown.
- 41. Matthew Wells was born 1807, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown.
- 42. Sarah M. Wells was born 6 Apr 1810, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 2 Nov 1857, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
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| 14. | Joel C. Wells (2.Matthew2, 1.John/Jonathan1) was born 1801, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 20 Mar 1884, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Wells Cemetery Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Notes:
Joel Wells m. Sarah Elizabeth Tarpley Wells (1805 - ____)*
Parents of Joel Wells
Matthew Wells (1758 - 1828)
Tabitha Morton Wells (1760 - 1828)
Children of Joel Wells and Sarah Elizabeth Tarpley Wells:
William Wells (1826 - ____)*
Catherine T Wells Ivy (1828 - ____)*
Eliza A Wells McCune (1829 - 1874)*
Joseph M Wells (1831 - 1865)*
Mary M Wells Hardy (1832 - ____)*
Sarah Elizabeth Wells Clark (1838 - ____)*
Susan Jane Wells Clark (1839 - 1927)*
James Henry Wells (1840 - 1904)*
Robert Clay Wells (1842 - 1926)*
Luther P. Wells (1844 - 1923)*
John Tarpley Wells (1849 - 1930)*
Martha H Wells (1850 - ____)*
Lucy Virginia Wells (1854 - 1921)*
Joel married Sarah Eliza M. Tarpley 8 Jun 1825, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Sarah was born 1808, Henry County, Virginia; died 1890, Henry County, Virginia; was buried , Wells Cemetery Pittsylvania County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 43. William Wells was born Abt 1826, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown.
- 44. Eliza A. Wells was born Abt 1829, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown.
- 45. Catherine T. Wells was born 24 Oct 1831, Henry County, Virginia; died 10 Feb 1917, Mt. Airy, North Carolina; was buried , Laurel Fork Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Carroll County, Virginia.
- 46. Mary Martha Wells was born Abt 1832, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 1875, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
- 47. Joseph M. Wells was born Abt 1837, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 10 Feb 1865, Henry Co., Virginia.
- 48. Susan Jane Wells was born 12 Feb 1837, Henry County, Virginia; died 31 Dec 1927, Henry Co., Virginia; was buried , Horsepasture Christian Church Cemetery Henry County, Virginia.
- 49. Sarah Elizabeth Wells was born Abt 1838, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 27 May 1923, Henry Co., Virginia.
- 50. James Henry Wells was born 4 Aug 1840, Henry County, Virginia; died 6 Mar 1904, Henry Co., Virginia; was buried , Mount Hermon Church of the Brethren Cemetery Henry County, Virginia.
- 51. Robert Clay Wells was born 19 Apr 1842, Henry County, County, Virginia; died 21 Dec 1926, Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried , Wells Cemetery, Tazewell County, Virginia.
- 52. Luke Palmer Wells was born 3 Aug 1844, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 11 Apr 1923, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia; was buried , Day Cemetery Giles County, Virginia.
- 53. Martha H. Wells was born Abt 1846, Henry County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown.
- 54. John Tarpley Wells was born Abt 1848, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 15 Jan 1930, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.
- 55. Lucy Virginia Wells was born 16 May 1849, Henry County, Virginia; died 27 Jul 1921, Henry Co., Virginia.
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| 16. | Tabitha Morton (3.Catherine2, 1.John/Jonathan1) was born Abt 1760, Prob. Lunenburg, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown. Tabitha married 2nd Lt. Matthew Wells 1785, Richmond co., Va. Matthew (son of Captain John/Jonathan Wells and Judith Morton) was born 1758, Lunenburg Co., Virginia; died Bef 28 Apr 1828, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 56. Joseph Wells was born 1787, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 1830, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
- 57. Tabitha Wells was born Est 1785, Henry Co., Virginia; died Yes, date unknown.
- 58. Mary "Polly" Wells was born Abt 1797.
- 59. Clarissa Wells was born Abt 1785; died Yes, date unknown.
- 60. Martha "Patsy" Wells was born Abt 1797, Henry Co., Virginia.
- 61. John Wells was born Abt 1779, Lunenburg County, Virginia; died Abt 1848, Lunenburg County, Virginia.
- 62. Joel C. Wells was born 1801, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 20 Mar 1884, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Wells Cemetery Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
- 63. Judith Wells was born Bef 1772; died 1860.
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| 18. | George Washington Dickinson/Dickerson (4.Jemima2, 1.John/Jonathan1) was born 1792, Franklin County, Virginia; died 9 Jul 1875, Franklin County, Virginia; was buried , Dickinson Family Cemetery Turkey Fork, Pittsylvania County, Virginia,. George married Lucy Brown 2 Sep 1815, Patrick County, Virginia. Lucy was born 1797, Franklin County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown, Franklin County, Virginia; was buried , Dickinson Family Cemetery Turkey Fork, Pittsylvania County, Virginia,. [Group Sheet]
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| 20. |  George Washington Johnston (5.Joyce2, 1.John/Jonathan1) was born 1808, Henry County, Virginia; died 1860, Henry Co., Virginia; was buried , Johnston Family Cemetery Henry County, Virginia. George married Paulina R. Parrish. Paulina was born 17 Oct 1811, Henry County, Virginia; died 4 Apr 1903, Leatherwood, Henry County, Virginia; was buried , Johnston Family Cemetery Henry County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 65. Joyce Washington Johnston was born 18 Mar 1847, Henry County, Virginia; died 7 Feb 1919; was buried , Johnston Family Cemetery, Henry Co., Virginia.
- 66. James Perkins Johnston was born 1837, Henry County, Virginia; died 1905, Henry Co., Virginia; was buried , Henry Co., Virginia.
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| 21. | Benjamin G. Wells (6.Barnaby2, 1.John/Jonathan1) was born Abt 1780, Henry Co., Virginia; died Yes, date unknown. Notes:
Barnaby5 Wells (John4, Barnaby3, John2, Barnaby1) He married Sarah Bayles February 18, 1795 in Henry Co., Virginia.
Children of Barnaby Wells and Sarah Bayles are:
26 i. Benjamin G.6 Wells, born in Henry Co., Virginia. He married Tabitha Wells.
27 ii. Edward P. Wells. He married Mary M. Hughes November 07, 1825 in Henry Co., Virginia.
28 iii. William C. Wells. He married Lucy Ann Hughes July 24, 1828 in Henry Co., Virginia.
29 iv. Barnabas Wells.
Benjamin married Tabitha Wells. Tabitha (daughter of 2nd Lt. Matthew Wells and Tabitha Morton) was born Est 1785, Henry Co., Virginia; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 37. George Wells was born Bef 1828; died Yes, date unknown.
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| 22. | John Wells Gravely (7.Judith2, 1.John/Jonathan1) was born 18 Nov 1798, Henry County, Virginia; died 18 Aug 1873, Henry County, Virginia. Notes:
John Wells6 Gravely (Judith5 Wells, John4, Barnaby3,
John2, Barnabe1) was born November 18, 1798 in Henry Co.
Va., and died August 18, 1873 in Henry Co. Va.. He married
Frances W. H. Marshall January 01, 1824 in Henry Co. Va.,
daughter of Dennis Marshall and Frances Harper.
Children of John Gravely and Frances Marshall are:
Judith A. Gravely born July 18, 1827 in Henry Co.
Va.; died August 24, 1909 in Pittsylvania Co, VA.
ii. Robert M. Gravely, born 1825.
iii. Robert Grant Gravely, born 1824.
iv. Dennis Marshall Gravely, born Abt. 1826; d. Abt. 1869 in Henry Co, Va.
v. Harriet Eleanor Gravely, born March 22, 1831.
vi. Sally Gravely, born 1835.
vii. Jabez Buford Beaugard Gravely, b. November 08, 1836.
viii. Wells Gravely, b. Abt. 1839 in Henry Co, Va.
ix. Mary Elizabeth Gravely, born May 05, 1845 in
Henry Co, Va; died Abt. 1924 in Henry Co, Va. She married
John T. Flippin Abt. 1859.
John married Frances Wilkins Harper Marshall 1 Jan 1824, Henry County, VA. Frances was born 1804; died 1893. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 67. Sally Frances "Sally Fannie" Gravely was born 18 Oct 1834, Henry County, Virginia; died 11 Nov 1922, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Unknown.
- 68. Robert Grant Gravely was born 1824, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown.
- 69. Frances M. Gravely was born 1825, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown.
- 70. Judith A. Gravely was born 18 Jul 1827, Henry County, Virginia; died 24 Aug 1909, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
- 71. Dennis Marshall Gravely was born 1828, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 1869, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
- 72. Harriett Eleanor Gravely was born 22 Mar 1831, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 19 Jun 1894, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
- 73. Jabez Buford Beauregard Gravely was born 8 Nov 1836, Henry County, Virginia; died 18 Sep 1861, Sandy River Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.
- 74. John Wells Gravely was born 1839, Henry County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown.
- 75. Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Gravely was born 5 May 1845, Henry County, Virginia; died 31 Jul 1924, Axton Henry County, Virginia.
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| 24. | Judith Gravely (7.Judith2, 1.John/Jonathan1) was born 24 Apr 1806, Henry County, Virginia; died 19 Aug 1890; was buried , Warrenton, Warren, Missouri, United States. |
| 25. |  Eleanor Gravely (7.Judith2, 1.John/Jonathan1) was born 16 Jun 1806, Henry County, Virginia; died 14 Jun 1889, Wellington, Lafayette, Missouri. Notes:
Name:
Seated Left to Right- Nannie Upton, Martha Jane Gravely, Martha Dyer/Pattie Leith Standing Left to right- Eleanor Barkley, Ben F. Gravely, Joe W. Gravely, Minnie Skinker, and Luttie Mitchell
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| 28. |  Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Gravely (7.Judith2, 1.John/Jonathan1) was born 1818, Henry County, Virginia; died 1882, Henry Co., Virginia. Benjamin married Julia Caroline Thomas. Julia was born 1 Jun 1824, Henry County, Virginia; died 29 Apr 1900, Henry County, Virginia; was buried , Gravely Cemetery, Leatherwood, Henry County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 76. Nancy Watkins Gravely was born Nov 1846, Henry County, Virginia; died 20 Feb 1934, Leatherwood, Henry County, Virginia; was buried , Ben Franklin Gravely Family Cemetery, Henry County, Virginia.
- 77. John Thomas Gravely was born 1 May 1849, Henry County, Virginia; died 20 Mar 1893, Henry County, Virginia; was buried , Ben Franklin Gravely Cemetery, Henry County, Virginia.
- 78. Henry Clay Gravely was born 6 Jun 1857, Leatherwood, Henry Ciounty, Virginia; died 21 Jan 1942, Martinsville, Henry County, Virginia; was buried , Oakwood Cemetery, Martinsville, Virginia.
- 79. Julia Alberta Gravely was born 18 Jul 1851, Henry County, Virginia; died 7 Nov 1939, Augusta County, Virginia; was buried , Green Hill Cemetery, Danville, Virginia.
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Generation: 4
| 30. | Matilda C. Wells (8.Joseph3, 2.Matthew2, 1.John/Jonathan1) was born 23 Aug 1812, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia; died 1855, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Notes:
Matilda Wells married Mr. Wilson Parrish; Issue is Celestia Susanna Parrish.
Matilda married Wilson Parrish 20 Dec 1830, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Wilson was born Abt 1811, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia; was buried Bef 1865. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 80. Susanna Celestia Parrish was born 24 Oct 1834, Prob. Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
- 81. Thomas A. Parrish was born Abt. 1849, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 7 Mar 1891, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
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| 32. | Martha C. Wells (8.Joseph3, 2.Matthew2, 1.John/Jonathan1) was born Abt 1823, Henry County, Virginia; died Bef 1870, Franklin Co., Virginia. Martha married Joseph G. Bernard 27 Sep 1845, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Joseph was born 1818, Franklin Co., Virginia; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
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| 33. |  John Dabney Wells (8.Joseph3, 2.Matthew2, 1.John/Jonathan1) was born Abt 1820, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 15 Jun 1897, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. John married Mary Frances Bernard 8 Aug 1848, Franklin Co., Virginia. Mary was born Abt 1820, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 84. Tabitha Wells was born Apr 1854, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died Aug 1854, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
- 85. Virginia Ashby Wells was born 5 Apr 1862, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 16 Dec 1939, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Mountain View Cemetery Danville, Virginia.
- 86. John James Wells was born 4 May 1868, Swansonville, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 21 Mar 1952, Durham, North Carolina; was buried , Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.
- 87. Matilda B. Wells was born 8 Sep 1849, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 4 Mar 1955, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery Callands, Virginia.
- 88. Sarah E. Wells was born Abt 1852, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 1938.
- 89. Henry C. Wells was born Abt 1856, Henry County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown.
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| 34. | James Monroe Wells (8.Joseph3, 2.Matthew2, 1.John/Jonathan1) was born Abt 1825; died Yes, date unknown. Notes:
A James Morgan Wells (perhaps a descendant) b. 1839 married the d/o Emeline Carter McSherry, sister to George T. and d/o William 'Buck' Carter and Betsy Turner.
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1855 -
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James married Frances M. Travis c 1845. Frances was born Abt 1825. [Group Sheet]
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| 36. |  Corp. Matthew Clay Wells (8.Joseph3, 2.Matthew2, 1.John/Jonathan1) was born 27 Jan 1827, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 2 Nov 1893, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Matthew Clay Wells Family Cemetery (Collins Farm). Notes:
Matthew Clay Wells Family (1875) [See Photo]
Standing - back row (L-R): William Addison, Peter Thomas, Olid Delin, Tabitha Gabrilla, & Sallie Fannie.
Sitting - front row (L-R): Charlie Wesley, Joseph Sidney, John James with Robert Lee (in front), Matthew Clay with Minnie Kathryn (in front), & Exie Clay.
Mary Henrietta and wife Mary Jane (Shorter) Wells were absent at the time.
Matthew married Mary Jane Shorter 21 Feb 1853, Henry County, Virginia. Mary (daughter of Booker Randolph Shorter and Tabitha Gabrella Hubbard) was born 23 Oct 1831, Pittsylvania County, Pennsylvania; died 21 Dec 1893, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Wells Plantation Family Cemetery, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 90. Excie/Excy Clay Wells was born 28 Dec 1853, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia; died 19 Jan 1930, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
- 91. John James Wells was born 11 Jul 1855, Franklin, Virginia; died 29 May 1941, Callands, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried 30 May 1941, Family Cemetery.
- 92. Joseph Sidney Wells was born 5 Jul 1856, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 19 Jan 1928, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
- 93. Olid Delind Wells was born 27 Nov 1857, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 18 Mar 1902, Danville, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.
- 94. Tabitha Gabrilla Wells was born 6 Apr 1859, Henry County, Virginia; died 14 Dec 1891, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Matthew Clay Wells Family Cemetery (Lee Reynolds Farm).
- 95. Sallie Frances Wells was born 19 Jul 1860, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 10 Sep 1911, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Wells Plantation Family Grady, Virginia.
- 96. William Addison Wells was born 1862, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia; died 22 Mar 1899, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
- 97. Mary Henrietta Wells was born 7 Nov 1863, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 14 Mar 1903, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Aaron Family Cemetery, Callands, Virginia.
- 98. Peter Thomas "Pete" Wells was born 20 May 1866, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 17 Nov 1939, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
- 99. Charles 'Charlie' Wesley Wells was born 20 Nov 1867, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 24 Feb 1963, Callands, Virginia; was buried , County Line Christian Church Callands, Virginia.
- 100. Robert Lee "Bob" Wells was born 5 Oct 1869, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 1957, Henry County, Virginia; was buried , Roselawn Burial Park, Martinsville City, Virginia.
- 101. Minnie Kathryn Wells was born 1872, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia; died 1892, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
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| 39. |  John Peter Allen (11.Clarissa3, 2.Matthew2, 1.John/Jonathan1) was born 1743, Stafford Co., Virginia; died 8 Dec 1822, Woodruff, Spartanburg Co., S. Carolina. John married Elizabeth Lindsey. Elizabeth was born 1752, Surry Co., N. Carolina; died Jun 1822, Spartanburg, S. Carolina; was buried , Old Bethel Baptist Cemetery Woodruff Spartanburg County South Carolina. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 102. James Henry Allen was born 25 Oct 1775, Surry Co., N. Carolina; died 6 Jan 1826, Woodruff, Spartanburg Co., S. Carolina.
- 103. Mary Ann Allen was born 2 Sep 1777, Surry Co., North Carolina; died 12 Jan 1854, Tishomingo Co., Mississippi; was buried , Burial: Mackeys Creek Cemetery Paden Tishomingo County, Mississippi.
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| 40. | Francis M. Wells (13.John3, 2.Matthew2, 1.John/Jonathan1) was born Abt 1814, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown. Francis married Sarah Elizabeth Smith Abt 1840, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Sarah was born Abt 1809, Prob. Pitts. Co., VA; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 104. George W. Wells was born Abt 1845, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown.
- 105. John P. Wells was born Abt 1850, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown.
- 106. Jamerson Wells was born Abt 1853, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown.
- 107. Eliza Jane Wells was born Abt 1857, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown.
- 108. Mary A. Wells was born Abt 1841, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown.
- 109. Martha L. Wells was born Abt 1843, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown.
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| 41. | Matthew Wells (13.John3, 2.Matthew2, 1.John/Jonathan1) was born 1807, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown. Matthew married 'Polly'/Mary Francis 31 Jan 1831, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. 'Polly'/Mary was born 1799, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 15 Jul 1856, Sandy River, Virginia; was buried , Ephraim Friends Cemetery, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 110. Matthew Barney Wells was born 25 Oct 1840, Henry County, Virginia; died 28 Jul 1928, Henry County, Virginia; was buried , Wells Family Cemetery Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
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Matthew married Mary Dixon/Dickson. Mary was born 1843, Henry County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 111. Frank Archer Wells was born 19 Jan 1860, Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia; died 15 Jan 1931, Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia ; was buried , Holley Family Cemetery; Liberty Baptist Church, Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia .
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| 42. |  Sarah M. Wells (13.John3, 2.Matthew2, 1.John/Jonathan1) was born 6 Apr 1810, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 2 Nov 1857, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Notes:
Name:
William S. Hutson b. 9 May 1811 d. 16 Feb 1883 married Sarah M. Wells b. 6 Apr 1810 d. 2 Nov 1857, married 25 Nov 1835 Pittsylvania Co., VA
Sarah married William S. Hutson 25 Nov 1835, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. William was born 9 May 1811, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died Abt 1848, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 112. Clarissa A. Catherine Hutson was born 25 Mar 1839, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 20 Jun 1855, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
- 113. Margaret Catherine Hutson was born 15 Mar 1823, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 4 Dec 1909, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
- 114. Julia B.V. Hutson was born 1842, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 18 Jun 1923, Callands, Virginia; was buried , Unknown.
- 115. Elizabeth Jane Hutson was born 13 Dec 1844, Callands, Virginia; died 3 Apr 1925, Callands, Virginia; was buried , At Home.
- 116. Martha M. Hutson was born 23 Feb 1849, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 11 Feb 1926, Callands, Virginia; was buried , Family Cemetery.
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| 45. | Catherine T. Wells (14.Joel3, 2.Matthew2, 1.John/Jonathan1) was born 24 Oct 1831, Henry County, Virginia; died 10 Feb 1917, Mt. Airy, North Carolina; was buried , Laurel Fork Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Carroll County, Virginia. Notes:
When Catharine Wells was born in October 1831 in Henry County, Virginia, her father, Joel, was 30 and her mother, Sarah, was 26. She had one son with Isaac Niston in November 1867. She died on February 10, 1917, in Mount Airy, North Carolina, at the age of 85.
Catherine married Nelson Ivy 16 Sep 1846, Henry County, Virginia. Nelson was born , Henry County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 117. Elizabeth Ivy was born Sep 1855, Carroll County, Virginia; died Aug 1937.
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Catherine married Isaac Niston Bef 1867. Isaac was born Est 1830; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 118. Hughey Niston was born 2 Oct 1871, Surry, North Carolina; died 23 Jan 1953, Mt. Airy, North Cariolina; was buried , Salem Cemetery, Surry, North Carolina.
- 119. James Monroe Niston was born 24 Nov 1867, Carroll County, Virginia; died 29 Dec 1919, North Carolina; was buried , Gladesboro Luthern Church Cemetery, Carroll County, Virginia.
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| 46. | Mary Martha Wells (14.Joel3, 2.Matthew2, 1.John/Jonathan1) was born Abt 1832, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 1875, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Notes:
When Mary Martha Wells was born about 1834, in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, her father, Joel, was 33 and her mother, Sarah, was 29. She married Joseph Henry Hardy on October 12, 1858, in Henry County, Virginia. They had six children in 11 years. She died about 1875, in Virginia, at the age of 41.
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| 47. | Joseph M. Wells (14.Joel3, 2.Matthew2, 1.John/Jonathan1) was born Abt 1837, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 10 Feb 1865, Henry Co., Virginia. Notes:
Joseph M. Wells was born about 1837, in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, his father, Joel, was 36 and his mother, Sarah, was 32. He had three daughters with Eliza J. Clark between 1859 and 1865. He died on February 10, 1865, in Henry County, Virginia, at the age of 28.
Eliza J. Clark was born in July 1841 in Patrick County, Virginia, her father, William, was 31 and her mother, Ann, was 34. She had three daughters with Joseph M. Wells between 1859 and 1865. She had six brothers and three sisters.
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| 48. |  Susan Jane Wells (14.Joel3, 2.Matthew2, 1.John/Jonathan1) was born 12 Feb 1837, Henry County, Virginia; died 31 Dec 1927, Henry Co., Virginia; was buried , Horsepasture Christian Church Cemetery Henry County, Virginia. Notes:
When Susan Jane Wells was born on February 12, 1837, in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, her father, Joel, was 36 and her mother, Sarah, was 32. She married William M. Clarke on June 10, 1860, in Henry County, Virginia. They had 10 children in 23 years. She died on December 31, 1927, in Horsepasture, Virginia, at the age of 90, and was buried in Henry County, Virginia, Horsepasture Chr. Ch. Cem., Ridgeway, VA.
Name:
Susan Jane Wells married William M. Clark, s/o Col. William S. Clarke and Eliza Anne Martin.
Susan married William M. "Buck" Clark/Clarke 10 Jun 1860, Prob. Henry Co., Virginia. William (son of Col. William S. Clark/Clarke and Eliza Anne 'Annie' Martin) was born 26 Nov 1837, Patrick Co., Virginia; died 7 Nov 1909, Henry Co., Virginia; was buried , Horsepasture Christian Church Cemetery, Henry Co., VA. [Group Sheet]
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| 49. | Sarah Elizabeth Wells (14.Joel3, 2.Matthew2, 1.John/Jonathan1) was born Abt 1838, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 27 May 1923, Henry Co., Virginia. Notes:
When Sarah Elizabeth Wells was born in February 1838 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, her father, Joel, was 37 and her mother, Sarah, was 33. She married Willis Clark on May 28, 1857, in Henry County, Virginia. They had seven children in 22 years. She died on May 27, 1923, in Henry County, Virginia, at the age of 85.
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| 50. |  James Henry Wells (14.Joel3, 2.Matthew2, 1.John/Jonathan1) was born 4 Aug 1840, Henry County, Virginia; died 6 Mar 1904, Henry Co., Virginia; was buried , Mount Hermon Church of the Brethren Cemetery Henry County, Virginia. James married Mary Anne Clark 1864, Virginia. Mary (daughter of Col. William S. Clark/Clarke and Eliza Anne 'Annie' Martin) was born 20 Dec 1839, Henry County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 120. Sarah Anne 'Annie' Wells was born 18 Dec 1873, Henry County, Virginia; died 3 Mar 1955, Henry County, Virginia; was buried , Mount Herman Church of the Brethern Cemetery, Henry County, Virginia.
- 121. Susan Ellen Wells was born 1865, Henry County, Virginia; died 4 Nov 1923, Franklin Co., Virginia; was buried , Antioch Church Of The Brethren Cemetery Rocky Mount, Franklin County, Virginia.
- 122. Mary Beverly 'Molly' Wells was born 22 Jul 1867, Henry County, Virginia; died 18 Feb 1940, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
- 123. William Matthew Wells was born 17 Sep 1869, Henry County, Virginia; died 22 Mar 1960, Kansas.
- 124. James Henry Wells was born 1872, Henry County, Virginia; died 1940, Oak Hill, West, Virginia.
- 125. Lucy Jane Wells was born 1876, Henry County, Virginia; died 1954, Henry Co., Virginia; was buried , Mount Hermon Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Henry Co., VA.
- 126. Martha Elizabeth Wells was born 1878, Henry County, Virginia; died 1949, Henry Co., Virginia.
- 127. Robert Luke Wells was born 27 May 1879, Henry County, Virginia; died 29 Dec 1919, Henry Co., Virginia; was buried , Pleasant Grove Christian Church Cemetery, Pleasant Grove, Henry Co., VA.
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James married Sallie Lou Koger 21 Feb 1898, Henry County, Virginia; divorced 1903, Virginia. Sallie was born Feb 1866, Henry County, Virginia; died 18 Nov 1947, Danville City, Virginia; was buried , Mountain View Cemetery, Danville, Virginia. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 128. Maggie Wells was born 13 Feb 1900, Virginia; died 7 Oct 1985, Danville, Virginia; was buried , Mt. View Cemetery, Danville, Virginia.
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| 51. |  Robert Clay Wells (14.Joel3, 2.Matthew2, 1.John/Jonathan1) was born 19 Apr 1842, Henry County, County, Virginia; died 21 Dec 1926, Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried , Wells Cemetery, Tazewell County, Virginia. Notes:
Robert Clay Wells
Birth: 1842
Henry County
Virginia, USA
Death: Dec. 28, 1926
Tazewell County
Virginia, USA
THE HENRY BULLETIN, Fri., Dec. 31, 1926, p. 1, col.6:
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OLD HENRY COUNTY CITIZEN WRITES OWN OBITUARY - DIES.
Of interest to the older generation of Henry County citizens, will be the following item taken from the Bluefield (W. Va.) Telegraph concerning a Henry County citizen of many years ago.
A few weeks after he had written his own obituary in which he wished his many friends a Merry Christmas and thanked them for their many kindnesses, the life light of R. C. Wells, pioneer citizen and Confederate Veteran, faded slowly out at his home in the Bluestone Valley, Tuesday morning. "I am worn out and broken down and if I live to see the twenty-fifth (meaning Christmas Day), it will likely be my last," dramatically wrote the aged man in his obituary. Soldier that he was, and figuratively speaking, he could hear the faint dying sound of taps, a soldiers' good night, for shortly after he penciled the touching words of his obituary, he sent a copy to Henry C. Callaway, editor of the Bluefield, Va. News, of the Daily Telegraph. Mr. Callaway carefully preserved the copy, which is sub-joined to this article and which gives the life history of Mr. Wells as told in his own words. Mr. Wells was a charter member of the Tip Top Masonic lodge and was 84 years of age. Surviving relatives are: daughter, Mrs. J. M. Hendrick of Thorpe, and three sons, namely W. W., J. L. And J. B. Wells, all of whom reside in the Bluestone valley section. Vance Wells, well known local barber, is a grandson of the deceased man. Funeral services and burial will take place Thursday morning at Wellsville.
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" I am a native of Henry County, Virginia.
Spent my boyhood there.
I belonged to Co. G., 42nd Va. Inf., 2nd Bri., 1st Div., Jacksons' old Corps.
I was captured at Gettysburg, taken to Point Lookout and remained there until the close of the war.
Was married the following year and moved to Tazwell County, Va., and have since been a resident of this county and lived among its people who have been especially kind and good to me, for which I want to thank one and all.
I am worn out and broken down, and if I live to see the 25th, it will likely be my last.
A Merry Christmas to all and a Christmas gift from all of you.
Yours, R. C. Wells."
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Ref: Anne Vestal-Miller: THE MARRIAGE REGISTER OF HENRY COUNTY, VIRGINIA, Vol. I, 1853-1878, pp. 30 & 31, #124:
5 Dec. 1867: Robert C. Wells, Age 23, Single, Born Pittsylvania Co., Son of Joel & Sarah Wells, married Mary E. Dillon, Age 18, Single, Born Henry Co., Dau. of Mart & Marlin Dillon.
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1880 Census, Clear Fork, Tazewell County, VA.:
Robert C., Head, Age 38, Farmer
Mary E., Wife, Age 30, Keeping House
William W., Son, Age 11, Laborer On Farm
Joseph F., Son, Age 9
Dellamaid, Dau., 7
Lula M., Dau., 5
Charly E., Son, Age 1
Fannie, Dau., Age 1 month
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1910 Census, Clear Fork, Tazewell County, VA.,family#127:
Robert C. Wells 68 Widower
Jesse B. Wells 22 son
John R. Hambrick 38 son-in-law
Lula M. Hambrick 35 daughter
Vance W. Carter 15 grandson
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Info below from Jack Mitchell:
Children of Robert:
Willie W Wells 1869-
Joseph T Wells 1870-
Della Maude Wells 1872-1896
Lula M Wells 1874-
Charles Edgar Wells 1876-
Robert C Wells 1878-
Lela Lee Wells 1880-1952
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Roberts' brother, Luther P. Wells was also a Confederate Soldier. He was in CO A, 5th Bttn., VA Reserves. (sometimes known as "Henrys' Regiment Virginia Reserves," which was commanded by Patrick Miller Henry, a grandson of Patrick Henry.
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Family links:
Parents:
Joel C Wells (1801 - 1856)
Sarah Elizabeth Tarpley Wells (1805 - ____)
Spouse:
Mary E. Dillon Wells (1847 - 1887)
Children:
William W Wells (1869 - 1945)*
Joseph T Wells (1870 - ____)*
Della Maude Wells Carter (1872 - 1896)*
Lula M Wells (1874 - ____)*
Charles Edgar Wells (1876 - 1902)*
Robert Clay Wells (1878 - 1918)*
Lela Lee Wells Hendrickson (1880 - 1952)*
James Luke Wells (1882 - 1953)*
John W Wells (1884 - 1895)*
Jesse B Wells (1887 - ____)*
*Calculated relationship
Note: Hs dates may be 19 April 1842 - 17 Dec. 1926. Do you know ?
Burial:
Wells Cemetery
Tazewell County
Virginia, USA
Robert married Mary Elizabeth Dillon 5 Dec 1867, Henry County, Virginia. Mary was born 18 Nov 1847, Henry County, VA; died 7 Sep 1887, Tazewell County,, Virginia; was buried , Wells Cemetery, Tazewell County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 129. Lela Lee Wells was born 16 May 1880, McDowell Co., West Virginia; died 26 Nov 1952, Tazwell, Virginia; was buried , Mapel Hill Cemetery, Tazewell County, Virginia.
- 130. William W. Wells was born 16 Mar 1869, Tazewell County, Virginia; died 14 Jun 1945, McDowell County, West Virginia; was buried , Family Cemetery, Springfield, Tazewell County, Virginia.
- 131. Robert Clay Wells, Jr was born 28 Mar 1878, Tazewell County, Virginia; died 3 Nov 1918, McDowell County, West Virginia; was buried , Tazewell County, Virginia.
- 132. Charles Edgar Wells was born 10 Sep 1876, Clear Fork, Tazewell County, Virginia; died 3 Jan 1902.
- 133. Della Maude Marie Wells was born 25 Nov 1872, Tazewell County, Virginia; died 23 Oct 1896, Tazewell County, Vitginia.
- 134. James Luke Wells was born 7 May 1882, Tazewell County, Virginia; died 19 Oct 1953, McDowell, West Virginia; was buried , Mapel Hill Cemetery, Tazewell County, Virginia.
- 135. John W. Wells was born 21 May 1884, Springville, Tazewell County, Virginia; died 31 Aug 1895; was buried , Unknown.
- 136. Jesse Bane Wells was born 7 Aug 1887, Springville, Tazewell County, Virginia; died 9 Nov 1948, Clear Fork, Virginia; was buried , Virginia.
- 137. Lula Mae Wells was born 19 Jul 1874, Henry Co., Virginia; died 27 Apr 1920, Tazwell Co., Virginia; was buried , Maple Hill Cemetery Bluefield Tazewell County Virginia,.
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| 52. | Luke Palmer Wells (14.Joel3, 2.Matthew2, 1.John/Jonathan1) was born 3 Aug 1844, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 11 Apr 1923, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia; was buried , Day Cemetery Giles County, Virginia. Notes:
When Luke P Wells was born on August 3, 1844, in Virginia, his father, Joel, was 43 and his mother, Sarah, was 39. He married Sarah A. Hale on February 22, 1876, in Giles County, Virginia. They had one child during their marriage. He died on April 11, 1923, in Pearisburg, Virginia, at the age of 78, and was buried in Giles County, Virginia.
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| 54. |  John Tarpley Wells (14.Joel3, 2.Matthew2, 1.John/Jonathan1) was born Abt 1848, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 15 Jan 1930, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. John married Mary Virginia Barbour Abt 1870, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Mary (daughter of Madison Barbour and Sisley Crews) was born 30 Oct 1851, Franklin County, Virginia; died 22 May 1938, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Dry Fork, Virginia. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 138. Kemper Wells was born Abt 1880, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown.
- 139. Howard Stern Wells was born Abt 1877, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown.
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| 56. | Joseph Wells (16.Tabitha3, 3.Catherine2, 1.John/Jonathan1) was born 1787, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 1830, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Joseph married Sarah "Sally" Fuller 19 Dec 1808, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Sarah (daughter of Zachariah Fuller and Letitia "Letty" Pearson) was born 1785, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 140. Tabitha Morton Wells was born Aft 1809, Henry Co., Virginia; died Yes, date unknown, Henry Co.,Virginia.
- 141. Matilda C. Wells was born 23 Aug 1812, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia; died 1855, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
- 142. Sarah H. 'Sallie' Wells was born Abt 1820, Henry County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown.
- 143. Martha C. Wells was born Abt 1823, Henry County, Virginia; died Bef 1870, Franklin Co., Virginia.
- 144. John Dabney Wells was born Abt 1820, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 15 Jun 1897, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
- 145. James Monroe Wells was born Abt 1825; died Yes, date unknown.
- 146. Susan A. Wells was born 1826, Henry Co., Virginia; died Yes, date unknown, Henry Co., Virginia.
- 147. Corp. Matthew Clay Wells was born 27 Jan 1827, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 2 Nov 1893, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Matthew Clay Wells Family Cemetery (Collins Farm).
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| 58. | Mary "Polly" Wells (16.Tabitha3, 3.Catherine2, 1.John/Jonathan1) was born Abt 1797. Notes:
Birth:
http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/b/u/l/Christine--P-Bullock/GENE1-0006.html
Mary Polly6 Wells (Matthew5, John4, Barnaby3, John2, Barnaby1) She married Isham Petty November 24, 1814 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.
Children of Mary Wells and Isham Petty are:
60 i. Mary7 Petty. She married James Childress November 30, 1839 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.
61 ii. Martha Petty. She married Samuel Garrett May 13, 1842 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.
62 iii. Frances Petty. She married John Mills February 21, 1855 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.
63 iv. Isham W. Petty. He married Martha J. Ferguest October 24, 1860 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.
64 v. Judy Petty. She married William Branum July 21, 1845 in Pittsylvania Co, Virginia.
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| 59. | Clarissa Wells (16.Tabitha3, 3.Catherine2, 1.John/Jonathan1) was born Abt 1785; died Yes, date unknown. Notes:
Clarissa6 Wells (Matthew5, John4, Barnaby3, John2, Barnaby1) She married (1) Sherwood Pearson February 20, 1804 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. He died 1812. She married (2) William Allen February 20, 1812 in Bedford Co., Virginia. He died 1826. She married (3) William Wray September 12, 1826 in Bedford Co., Virginia.
Children of Clarissa Wells and Sherwood Pearson are:
56 i. Hal H.7 Pearson. He married Rebecca Musgrove March 23, 1824 in Bedford Co., Virginia.
57 ii. Pearson.
Children of Clarissa Wells and William Allen are:
58 i. Matthew R.7 Allen. He married Margaret E. Meador September 21, 1858 in Franklin Co., Virginia.
59 ii. John P. Allen. He married Teressa Bradley February 29, 1848 in Franklin Co., Virginia.
Clarissa 'Clary' (W)Ray[sic] married William Allen; had two boys named in her father's Will as heirs by her 'former husband' William Allen. Children are Matthew R. Allen and John P. Allen, not 'of age' in 1828.
Clarissa married William Archer Allen. William (son of Archer Allen and Elizabeth Mrs. Archer Allen) was born 7 Aug 1774, Prince Edward County, Virginia; died Bef 1828, Prince Edward Co., Virginia. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 149. Matthew R. Allen was born Bef 1828.
- 150. John Peter Allen was born 1743, Stafford Co., Virginia; died 8 Dec 1822, Woodruff, Spartanburg Co., S. Carolina.
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| 61. | John Wells (16.Tabitha3, 3.Catherine2, 1.John/Jonathan1) was born Abt 1779, Lunenburg County, Virginia; died Abt 1848, Lunenburg County, Virginia. John married Frances "Fanny" Seay 19 Nov 1805, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Frances (daughter of Joseph Seay and Agnes Ligon) was born Abt 1779, King William Co.,, Virginia; died 1850. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 151. Francis M. Wells was born Abt 1814, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown.
- 152. Matthew Wells was born 1807, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown.
- 153. Sarah M. Wells was born 6 Apr 1810, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 2 Nov 1857, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
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| 62. | Joel C. Wells (16.Tabitha3, 3.Catherine2, 1.John/Jonathan1) was born 1801, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 20 Mar 1884, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Wells Cemetery Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Notes:
Joel Wells m. Sarah Elizabeth Tarpley Wells (1805 - ____)*
Parents of Joel Wells
Matthew Wells (1758 - 1828)
Tabitha Morton Wells (1760 - 1828)
Children of Joel Wells and Sarah Elizabeth Tarpley Wells:
William Wells (1826 - ____)*
Catherine T Wells Ivy (1828 - ____)*
Eliza A Wells McCune (1829 - 1874)*
Joseph M Wells (1831 - 1865)*
Mary M Wells Hardy (1832 - ____)*
Sarah Elizabeth Wells Clark (1838 - ____)*
Susan Jane Wells Clark (1839 - 1927)*
James Henry Wells (1840 - 1904)*
Robert Clay Wells (1842 - 1926)*
Luther P. Wells (1844 - 1923)*
John Tarpley Wells (1849 - 1930)*
Martha H Wells (1850 - ____)*
Lucy Virginia Wells (1854 - 1921)*
Joel married Sarah Eliza M. Tarpley 8 Jun 1825, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Sarah was born 1808, Henry County, Virginia; died 1890, Henry County, Virginia; was buried , Wells Cemetery Pittsylvania County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 154. William Wells was born Abt 1826, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown.
- 155. Eliza A. Wells was born Abt 1829, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown.
- 156. Catherine T. Wells was born 24 Oct 1831, Henry County, Virginia; died 10 Feb 1917, Mt. Airy, North Carolina; was buried , Laurel Fork Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Carroll County, Virginia.
- 157. Mary Martha Wells was born Abt 1832, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 1875, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
- 158. Joseph M. Wells was born Abt 1837, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 10 Feb 1865, Henry Co., Virginia.
- 159. Susan Jane Wells was born 12 Feb 1837, Henry County, Virginia; died 31 Dec 1927, Henry Co., Virginia; was buried , Horsepasture Christian Church Cemetery Henry County, Virginia.
- 160. Sarah Elizabeth Wells was born Abt 1838, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 27 May 1923, Henry Co., Virginia.
- 161. James Henry Wells was born 4 Aug 1840, Henry County, Virginia; died 6 Mar 1904, Henry Co., Virginia; was buried , Mount Hermon Church of the Brethren Cemetery Henry County, Virginia.
- 162. Robert Clay Wells was born 19 Apr 1842, Henry County, County, Virginia; died 21 Dec 1926, Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried , Wells Cemetery, Tazewell County, Virginia.
- 163. Luke Palmer Wells was born 3 Aug 1844, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 11 Apr 1923, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia; was buried , Day Cemetery Giles County, Virginia.
- 164. Martha H. Wells was born Abt 1846, Henry County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown.
- 165. John Tarpley Wells was born Abt 1848, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 15 Jan 1930, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.
- 166. Lucy Virginia Wells was born 16 May 1849, Henry County, Virginia; died 27 Jul 1921, Henry Co., Virginia.
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| 64. |  John Wells Dickerson/Dickenson (18.George3, 4.Jemima2, 1.John/Jonathan1) was born Est 1812, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown, Franklin County, Virginia. John married Harriett N. Rives. Harriett was born Est 1825, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]
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| 65. |  Joyce Washington Johnston (20.George3, 5.Joyce2, 1.John/Jonathan1) was born 18 Mar 1847, Henry County, Virginia; died 7 Feb 1919; was buried , Johnston Family Cemetery, Henry Co., Virginia. Notes:
(Research):HER DAUGHTERS OBITUARY LISTS HER FIRST NAME AS REJOICE INSTEAD OF JOYCE. She is the youngest child of Washington Johnston and Polina, his wife; other children are William 18, Lucy 15, James, 13, John 9, Susannah 7, and Joice 4.
Joyce married John Hubbard Eanes 20 Aug 1872. John (son of James Lee Starling Eanes and Lena Susanna Brown) was born Nov 1850, PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY , VIRGINIA; died 6 Dec 1934; was buried 1934, HENRY COUNTY, VIRGINIA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 168. Ida Washington Eanes was born 15 Oct 1873, HENRY COUNTY, VIRGINIA; died 8 Aug 1948; was buried , Woodall-Grant Cemetery: off Route 57.
- 169. George Lee Eanes was born 14 Jun 1882, Franklin Co., Virginia; died 22 Dec 1960; was buried 24 Dec 1960, Highland Burial Park, Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
- 170. Lenora 'Nora' Richardson Eanes was born 6 Apr 1887, Henry County, Virginia; died 11 Jun 1966, Draper, Rockingham Co., North Carolina; was buried 13 Jun 1966, County Line Christian Church, Henry Co., Virginia.
- 171. John James Eanes was born 14 Jul 1879, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 20 Feb 1931, Sandy River, Henry Co., VA.
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| 66. |  James Perkins Johnston (20.George3, 5.Joyce2, 1.John/Jonathan1) was born 1837, Henry County, Virginia; died 1905, Henry Co., Virginia; was buried , Henry Co., Virginia. James married Sarah Frances "Fannie" Fuller. Sarah (daughter of Zachariah Fuller and Elizabeth "Betsy" Nuckols) was born Jul 1846, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 2 Jun 1934, Henry County, Virginia; was buried , Burial: Johnston Family Cemetery, Henry County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 172. John Henry Johnston was born 18 Nov 1878, Henry County, Virginia; died 17 Jul 1976, Henry Co., Virginia; was buried , County Line Christian Church Ceme., Henry Co., Virginia.
- 173. Sarah Lee 'Sallie' Johnston was born 1 Sep 1884, Henry Co., Virginia; died 3 Sep 1971, Martinsville, Virginia; was buried , County Line Christian Church Cemetery, Henry County, Virginia.
- 174. George Washington Johnston was born 30 Jul 1887, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 16 Dec 1975, Martinsville, Virginia; was buried , County Line Christian Church Cemetery, Henry County, Virginia.
- 175. Zachariah James Johnston was born 18 Aug 1880, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 28 Apr 1966, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , County Line Christian Church Cemetery, Henry County, Virginia.
- 176. Lucy Ann Johnston was born 19 Apr 1877, Virginia; died 16 Mar 1965, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.
- 177. 'Lizzie' Elizabeth Paulina Johnston was born 30 May 1873, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 22 Jun 1945, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Amos Family Cemetery, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
- 178. William Edward Johnston was born 3 Feb 1868, Virginia; died 18 Jul 1932, Henry County, Virginia; was buried , Gray-Johnston Family Cemetery, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
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| 67. | Sally Frances "Sally Fannie" Gravely (22.John3, 7.Judith2, 1.John/Jonathan1) was born 18 Oct 1834, Henry County, Virginia; died 11 Nov 1922, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Unknown. Sally married William Averette Finney 1852 (by the Rev. Arnold Walker), Oak Grove, Henry County, Virginia. William was born Abt 1832, Franklin County, Virginia; died Feb 1908, Cascade, Virginia; was buried , unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 179. John Paul Finney was born 1852, Franklin County, Virginia; died 1899, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Holley Family Cemetery, Callands, Pitrtsylvania County, Virginia.
- 180. Fanny A. Finney was born Abt 1855; died Yes, date unknown.
- 181. William J. "Willie" Finney was born 1856, Henry County, Virginia; died 6 May 1916, Caswell, North Carolina; was buried , Schoohfield, Virginia.
- 182. Wesley Finney was born 1858; died Yes, date unknown.
- 183. Laura Finney was born 1861; died Yes, date unknown.
- 184. Seymore Finney was born Abt 1863; died Yes, date unknown.
- 185. Fletcher Finney was born Abt 1868; died Yes, date unknown.
- 186. Sallie Elizabeth Finney was born 1873, Virginia ; died 14 Feb 1939, Dry Fork, Virginia; was buried , Family Cemetery.
- 187. Charlie Lee Finney was born 18 May 1874, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 27 Oct 1953, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Danview Cemetery, Draper, North Carolina.
- 188. Rosa Finney was born Abt 1874; died Yes, date unknown.
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| 72. | Harriett Eleanor Gravely (22.John3, 7.Judith2, 1.John/Jonathan1) was born 22 Mar 1831, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 19 Jun 1894, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Harriett married Edward Townes Abt 1848, Henry County, Virginia. Edward was born 1 Jun 1820; died 8 Sep 1885, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]
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| 74. | John Wells Gravely (22.John3, 7.Judith2, 1.John/Jonathan1) was born 1839, Henry County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown. John married Sallie A. Rice 25 Dec 1862, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Sallie was born Abt 1846, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 23 Aug 1865, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]
John married Virginia J. "Jennie" Meadors 25 Mar 1869, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Virginia was born Abt 1851; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
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| 76. |  Nancy Watkins Gravely (28.Benjamin3, 7.Judith2, 1.John/Jonathan1) was born Nov 1846, Henry County, Virginia; died 20 Feb 1934, Leatherwood, Henry County, Virginia; was buried , Ben Franklin Gravely Family Cemetery, Henry County, Virginia. |
| 78. |  Henry Clay Gravely (28.Benjamin3, 7.Judith2, 1.John/Jonathan1) was born 6 Jun 1857, Leatherwood, Henry Ciounty, Virginia; died 21 Jan 1942, Martinsville, Henry County, Virginia; was buried , Oakwood Cemetery, Martinsville, Virginia. Henry married Nancy Hope Thomas 30 Oct 1883, Martinsville, Henry Couynty, Virginia. Nancy was born 5 Jan 1861, Martinsville, Henry County, Virginia; died 19 Feb 1947, Martinsville, Henry County, Virginia; was buried , Oakwood Cemetery, Martinsville, Henry County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]
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