Family Group Sheet
NameEdmund B. Wells
Birth3 Feb 1838, Floyd Co., Kentucky
Death9 May 1907, Morgan Co., Kentucky
FatherDavid C. Wells (1800-1888)
MotherNancy Howerton (~1806-)
Marriage24 Jun 1858, Morgan Co., Kentucky
SpouseNancy J. Fugate
Birth26 Apr 1836, Morgan Co., Kentucky
Death11 Jul 1917, Morgan Co., Kentucky
FatherGranville Fugate (-<1850)
MotherMary “Pop” Perry (~1807-)
Notes for Edmund B. Wells
Be careful not to confuse him with his first cousin of the same name who was born in 1832, son of Benjamin F. Wells and Elizabeth Perry.
Notes for Nancy J. Fugate
Her middle initial was given as J. on the marriage record, but B. on the 1870 census, while her death certificate has a middle name of Peyton!
It records Nancy Peyton Wells, age 81 years 2 months 17 days, born 25 April 1836 in Morgan Co., Ky, died 11 July 1917 in West Liberty, Morgan Co., Ky, widowed, father Granville Fugate, mother’s maiden name Pop Perry, both born in Morgan Co., cause of death cerebro spinal meningitis, famiy burial, no informant.
It records Nancy Peyton Wells, age 81 years 2 months 17 days, born 25 April 1836 in Morgan Co., Ky, died 11 July 1917 in West Liberty, Morgan Co., Ky, widowed, father Granville Fugate, mother’s maiden name Pop Perry, both born in Morgan Co., cause of death cerebro spinal meningitis, famiy burial, no informant.
Notes for Edmund B. & Nancy J. (Family)
Morgan Co. marriage records list the marriage on 24 June 1858 of Edmund B. Wells, 19, born Morgan Co., to Nancy J. Fugett, 22, born Morgan Co., at James Fugett’s, witnesses Caleb May and Raney Carter.
Census
1860 census of Morgan Co., Ky, division 2, enumerated 3 Aug, lists on p. 113 as household #750:
Edmund Wells, 22; Nancy, 24; Linsay (male), 9/12; Joseph Fugett, 14. All born in Kentucky.
The preceding household is that of Edmund’s parents.
1870 census of Morgan Co., Ky, West Liberty precinct, enumerated 15 June, lists on p. 4 as family #22:
Wells, Edmund B., 32, farmer; Nancy B., 33; Henry A., 9; Thomas J., 8; John D., 6; Edward G., 5; Albert R., 4; Josephine, 2; Corrilda A., 5/12; Bays, Francis, 19 (f), domestic servant. All born in Kentucky.
Edmund Wells, 22; Nancy, 24; Linsay (male), 9/12; Joseph Fugett, 14. All born in Kentucky.
The preceding household is that of Edmund’s parents.
1870 census of Morgan Co., Ky, West Liberty precinct, enumerated 15 June, lists on p. 4 as family #22:
Wells, Edmund B., 32, farmer; Nancy B., 33; Henry A., 9; Thomas J., 8; John D., 6; Edward G., 5; Albert R., 4; Josephine, 2; Corrilda A., 5/12; Bays, Francis, 19 (f), domestic servant. All born in Kentucky.
