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James Wells 1696 – 1771 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1696

Birth Location: Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Death Date: 1 Jul 1771

Death Location: Baltimore, Baltimore District, Maryland Colony

Father: Richard \Wells

Mother: Catherine Mason

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The story of James Wells began in 1696 in Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, with parents Richard Davenport Whaley \Wells and Catherine WHALEY\WELLS Mason. James Wells's life came to an end in 1771 in Baltimore, Baltimore District, Maryland Colony.

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Richard \Wells
1676 – 1754
Birth Location: Talbot County, Maryland
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Catherine Mason
1678 – 1747
Birth Location: Placé, Mayenne, Pays de la Loire, France
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    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: 1696
    Event Place: Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: 1 Jul 1771
    Event Place: Baltimore, Baltimore District, Maryland Colony
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