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I have been checking over some of my previous records and information concerning the Wells branch of my tree.
I have double checked Family Search (LDS) website and found someone has submitted information on Martha (nee Foxon) Wells.
Just wondering if anyone has access to information, records or NBI that could confirm a death or burial for her 11.04.1773 in Claybrooke, Leicestershire.
Many thanks in advance for all replies
Steve
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The NBI 3rd Edition has Claybrooke (St Peter) transcriptions between 1813-1848 and lists 9 WELLS between 1814-1841.
Mike.
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Hi Mike,
Thankyou very much for your reply. Could I possibly impose on your good nature and ask for details of the 9 Wells listed between 1814 and 1841, they could be part of my Wells family who I don`t have details of yet.
Really appreciate your help and interest Mike. ;D
Steve
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Hello Steve,
You might have your answer by now, but in case you don't, yes, a Martha Wells was buried in Claybrooke, but the registers state April 14th 1773.
Carolyn
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Hi Carolyn,
Many thanks for taking the time to reply to this thread.
No I didn`t know Martha Wells was buried at Claybrooke for sure until your reply.
Many thanks again Steve
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Hi Steve,
Is she in your direct line? The Wells are also to be found in the Lutterworth Independent registers, though they were of Ullesthorpe. A Martha Wells was formerly a Martha Foxon, baptized 1744 if I remember correctly. I have been trying to connect her to my Martha Foxon who was born around 1776, though I can't find her baptism, so I'm at a brick wall. Aunt and niece maybe? (My Martha was later associated with the Ullesthorpe Independent Church ) I believe Martha Wells did have a daughter Martha around 1773, so the above date could be her death.
Carolyn
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Hiya Carolyn,
Many thanks for your reply. I`ve only recently come across Martha Wells (nee Foxon), according to my research so far Martha Foxon married Thomas Wells on the 10th May 1762 in Claybrook. Thats all I presently know about Martha. I originally started this thread hoping that I could find information and details about Martha Wells who died in 1773 being the very same person as the one who married Thomas Wells.
If she is one and the same then yes she is in my direct line. She would have been GGGGG Grandmother from my mothers side. The only off spring I have found so far for Thomas and Martha is John Wells born in 1763.
Steve
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Hi Steve,
Thomas Wells of the parish of Holy Trinity in Coventry married Martha Foxon of the parish of Claybrook by banns 10th May 1762. He signs, she makes a mark and the witnesses are Joshua Foxon (her brother) and Benjamin Benford. In 1802, a Martha Wells witnessed the marriage of my Martha Foxon and John Ould, possibly my Martha's cousin. The Benfords are connected to the Foxons somehow, though I haven't been able to work out how. Which of Thomas and Martha Wells' offspring are you decended from and I'll see what I can confirm?
Carolyn
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Hi Steve,
According to my notes, I have speculated that Martha Wells nee Foxon was the one buried in 1811 and that the Martha who died in 1773 was her daughter bpt in 1763 in Claybrooke. Perhaps someone could check this 1811 burial for you in the NBI. Thomas and Martha had another daughter Martha baptized in Lutterworth Independent in 1774, plus others.
Carolyn
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Hi Carolyn,
Thankyou for your last two replies.
I am descended from Thomas and Martha`s son John Wells who married Ann Vale on 1st December 1784 in Ullesthorpe.
Steve
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Hi Steve,
This Martha is the daughter of John Foxon. She is named as his daughter Martha Wells (and is his executrix) in his will made in 1767. I can't send you a copy of the will as that would be breaking copyright, but I can give you the basic information from it. John Foxon, weaver of Ullesthorpe. My dwelling house in Ullesthorpe now in the occupation of my son Joshua Foxon bequeathed to Joshua during his life. After Joshua's death, this property to go to my daughters Ann Wigley and Ann Harris as tenants in common. The dwelling house in Ullesthorpe wherein I now dwell to my daughter Martha Wells, she paying to my grandaughter Martha Benford 5 pounds at 21 years. An annuity to Joshua Foxon of 4 pounds a year. Daughter Elizabeth Harris 5 pounds. Daughter Ann Wigley 10 pounds [Rents] from my land in Ullesthorpe called Biglands Close now in my own occupation to Joshua. Martha Wells gets rest of goods. John Foxon signs. This will came from the LRO.
Carolyn
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Sorry, that should be Elizabeth Harris, not Ann Harris. I think John is the son of another John Foxon, whose will dated 1748 I also have, though he does not mention a son John in it. The Wells family also appear in poor law records for Ullesthorpe, which I looked at a few years ago when we came over to England. Are you able to get to the Leicestershire Record Office?
Carolyn
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Hello, I don't know if this is of any help but my 3x Grandfather was Edward Wells born 1830 his father was Joshua F Wells born 1800. his occupation was Frame work knitter. Angela.
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Hi Angela,
I assume this is Joshua Foxon Wells, baptized to John Wells in Lutterworth Independent but living in Ullesthorpe?
Carolyn
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Hi Steve,
This Martha is the daughter of John Foxon. She is named as his daughter Martha Wells (and is his executrix) in his will made in 1767. I can't send you a copy of the will as that would be breaking copyright, but I can give you the basic information from it. John Foxon, weaver of Ullesthorpe. My dwelling house in Ullesthorpe now in the occupation of my son Joshua Foxon bequeathed to Joshua during his life. After Joshua's death, this property to go to my daughters Ann Wigley and Ann Harris as tenants in common. The dwelling house in Ullesthorpe wherein I now dwell to my daughter Martha Wells, she paying to my grandaughter Martha Benford 5 pounds at 21 years. An annuity to Joshua Foxon of 4 pounds a year. Daughter Elizabeth Harris 5 pounds. Daughter Ann Wigley 10 pounds [Rents] from my land in Ullesthorpe called Biglands Close now in my own occupation to Joshua. Martha Wells gets rest of goods. John Foxon signs. This will came from the LRO.
Carolyn
Sorry, that should be Elizabeth Harris, not Ann Harris. I think John is the son of another John Foxon, whose will dated 1748 I also have, though he does not mention a son John in it. The Wells family also appear in poor law records for Ullesthorpe, which I looked at a few years ago when we came over to England. Are you able to get to the Leicestershire Record Office?
Carolyn
Thankyou very much Carolyn for your replies and the information you give.
I am hoping to visit Leicester later this year ( I live around 80 miles away ) and depending on time I was hoping to carry out some research at the LRO.
Hello, I don't know if this is of any help but my 2x Grandfather was Edward Wells born 1830 his father was Joshua F Wells born 1800. his occupation was Frame work knitter. Angela.
Thankyou very much for your reply Angela.
I am descended from Edward`s brother Henry Wells born 1847.
Steve
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We are related then. I assume you have the census records.
Angela.
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Hi Angela,
I assume this is Joshua Foxon Wells, baptized to John Wells in Lutterworth Independent but living in Ullesthorpe?
Carolyn
Hello Carolyn
I don't know any thing about Joshua F Wells only that my 3x Great Grandfather was Edward Wells born 1830 to Elizabeth and Joshua in Leicester. They had 8 children in 1841. Thank you. Angela.
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We are related then. I assume you have the census records.
Angela.
I`ve got the census returns for Henry Wells upto his death in 1894.
Steve
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Hello Steve
I expect you have other info on your family but if not feel free to ask.
Angela.
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I think I may be connected to you too. I descend via the Robert Wells born 1840 also son I believe of Joshua f wells.
Regards
Hayley