Rebzeman Wells

M, #12595, b. circa 1805, d. between 11 May 1843 and 21 June 1843
Father*Samuel Wells b. 31 Jul 1771, d. 20 Mar 1827
Mother*Jemima Johnson d. 21 Sep 1843
Birth*circa 1805 Rebzeman Wells was born circa 1805 at Orwell Twnshp, Bradford Co., Pennsylvania; date/place estimate from Harriet.
Negative: VT vital records
Note: there are various spellings of his name - we've chosen to use the way it was in his will.1,2 
Marriage*14 May 1826 He married Temperance Jacques on 14 May 1826.2 
Will*11 May 1843 Rebzeman Wells left a will on 11 May 1843 at Bradford Co., Pennsylvania; I, Rebseman Wells the township of Orwell in the county of Bradford and state of Penna. do make and publish this my last will & testament herby revokin and making void all previous will by me at anytime heretofore made. As to my worldly estate I dsipose of the same as follows. First, I direct that all my debts and funeral expenses be paid out of the first monies that shall come unto the hand of my executor from any portion of my estate real and personal. Secondly, I give & bequeath to my wife Temperance Wells the sum of fifteen dollars which siad sum of fifteen dollars thus bequeathed to my wife to be in lieu of her dower at common law. Thirdly, I give 7 bequeath to my daughter Adaline Louisa Wells the sum of ten dollars. Fourthly I give & bequeath to my son Robert Lee Wells the sum of ten dollars. And lastly, I give & bequeath to my brother George W Wells the residue of my estate both real and personal. And I do hereby make & order my esteemed brother George W wells executor of this my last will & testament. In witness whereof, I Rebzeman Wells the [Justata? estate?] have to this my wiill set my hand & seal this eleventh day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & forty three.
Witnessed by Shubael Wells, Pantheg Warner, and Jas. D Humphrey. Proved 21 Jun 1843.3 
Death*between 11 May 1843 and 21 June 1843 He died between 11 May 1843 and 21 June 1843 at Bradford Co., Pennsylvania. 
Probate*21 June 1843 His estate was probated on 21 June 1843. 

Family

Temperance Jacques b. c 1811, d. 20 Nov 1886
Child
Last Edited1 Jul 2006

Citations

  1. [S97] General index to vital records of Vermont, early to 1870 - microfilm of original index cards, VT Secretary of State, , SLC 27499 etc, My Evd # 97.
  2. [S207] "email from Harriet to Kathryn," e-mail message from Harriet McCarthy, e-mail address to Kathryn Bassett, various dates starting in 2006. Hereinafter cited as "email from Harriet to Kathryn."
  3. [S143] Bradford Co PA Registers Docket #1, SLC 1033166 #2, pg 265-6, My Evd # 143.