William Huntington and Edith Clara Wells

[bagpuss]

Hello there,

I wonder if anyone might be able to help, I'm at a bit of a loss as to how to go about it!

I have Edith Clara Wilson in my tree who married William Huntington Wells in 1908 in Islington, London.  According to the 1911 census his place of birth was US America (1867), she was born in Hanley, Staffs (1877).

As I can find no record after 1911 and no death record for either, I am working on the idea that they went back to his home, America.  I don't know how to go about proving this, help would be immensley appreciated.

All the best,
Sue

[*Sandra*]

Hello Sue,

There is a passport application 4th Feb 1919 for William Huntington Wells born 28 March 1868 Winthrop, Maine. Father Charles K Wells (deceased) Resided in London 1902 - 1919. Followed the Occupation of Branch Manager. Requires the Passport for Commercial Business in London and Managae the London Office.  Intends leaving New York Feb 10th 1919. Works as treasurer for Hendee Corporation. Springfield. Massachusetts (motor vehicles, principally motor cycles) Photograph attached - albeit not very good quality

Regards
Sandra

Another 23 rd 1920 application - slightly better photograph

[*Sandra*]

William Huntington Wells born 28 Mar 1868 in Winthrop, Kennebec Co., Maine son of Charles Kittredge Wells Born 18 Aug 1833 in Windsor, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts Died bef 1880 in Winthrop, Kennebec Co., Maine. Married 6 th June 1860 to Anna H Sturtevant Born 17 Aug 1841 in Winthrop, Kennebec Co., Maine.

Massachusetts Town Birth Record shows:-  Charles Kittridge Wells  - Birth Date: 18 Aug 1833  -  Windsor
Father's First Name: H. M.  Mother's First Name: Judith

[bagpuss]

Hi Sandra,

Ooh this is all good stuff - Well done!

So he would have travelled back and forth from the US to England?

Sue

[*Sandra*]

New York Passenger List shows Wm Huntington Wells. Born about 1868 Winthrop. Maine aged 46 years and 10 months. Travelling on New York Passenger List 25th Sept 1914 Liverpool to New York on SS Mauretania. C/O Hendee Corp. Massachusetts.

Here is an earlier New York Passenger List  - William Huntington Wells. Born about 1868 aged 44 years. Travelling Liverpool to New York  - Arrival Date: 13 July 1912 on SS Luistania. Manager Motor Business. 

[*Sandra*]

New York Passenger List William H Wells. Born about 1869 Winthrop. Maine. Aged 53 years 7 months
Travcelling Southampton to New York - Arrival Date: 9 Dec 1921 - SS Auitania
C/O Hendee Mfg Co. Springfield. Massachusetts.

[bagpuss]

That'll be a yes then -  Any sight of his wife?

[*Sandra*]

There is a family tree which says he was married to Louise P born 1870 New York.  A 1900 Census is attached showing William with a wife and daughter Margaret in Brooklyn Ward 29, Kings, New York.  


William H Wells 32 Born March 1868 Maine Kentucky. Machinist. General. Married for 4 years
Louise P Wells 30 Born New York. Had 1 child and 1 survives. Married for 4 years.
Marguerite Wells 2 Born New York July 1897
 

[*Sandra*]

Hello Sue,

So far - travelling alone and no mention of his UK wife just Hendee. Massachusetts 

Regards
Sandra