William Huntington and Edith Clara Wells

[*Sandra*]

Hello Sue,

If you would like to send me a personal message with your e-mail address I can forward some of these for you to go through yourself, if that would help you.

Regards
Sandra

[*Sandra*]

Found this UK Incoming with a London address given - Wm H Wells. Born about 1868 aged 54 years
Port of Departure: New York, to Liverpool - Arrival Date: 4 Feb 1922 on SS Scythia.
Going to 46 Portland Gardens. London. Occupation:- Manager.

[bagpuss]

Oh cripes    

I'm completely confused now, I've been sifting through my notes to see if I've gone wrong somewhere.

At least you've proved there really was a person of that name.

[bagpuss]

Phew -  I wasn't barking up the wrong tree

1911 Census

WELLS, WILLIAM    HEAD    MARRIED       M    43    MANAGER MOTOR BUSINESS    U S AMERICA RESIDENT       
WELLS, CLARA     WIFE    MARRIED    2    F    33       HANLEY STAFFS       
WILSON, HANNAH    MOTHER IN LAW    WIDOW       F    63    PRIVATE MEANS    MADELEY SALOP

Address:  12 FIELDSWAY HOUSE FIELDSWAY CRESENT, ISLINGTON

and

Marriages Dec 1908   
Wells    William Huntington        Islington    1b   623
Wilson       Edith Clara

So what's going on with the US wife?  Could she have died?


Sue     

[bagpuss]

Hi Sandra,

I've sent you a PM, I'd love to see what you've uncovered, I wouldn't have had a clue where to look.  It all sounds very interesting - and thanks a million for all your hard work.

Many Thanks,
Sue

[*Sandra*]

Hello Sue,

Lots for you to wade through.  Have you got the marriage certificate ? What does it say his marital status was - divorced/widowed/single ?  Or parents ?

Some Census and other records are available on the link below

https://www.familysearch.org/

Regards
Sandra

[bagpuss]

Hiya,

Just wondering, are their later NY censuses available?  If so any sign of Louise P Wells or Marguerite Wells?

Any advice on marriage/death records or where I might go from here?

Sue   

(PS - Yes, I think William and Edith's marriage certificate may have to be purchased to reveal his status)

[*Sandra*]

Hello Sue,

Sorry, have'nt deserted you - just not made any progress on later Census for what could be the first wife of William.  Re:- the photograph - will send later.  The 1908 marriage certificate could hold some vital information as regards William - although there is a family tree entry showing a wife - it is not sourced and so could be leading us up the garden path !!

Some Census and other records are available here

https://www.familysearch.org/

Some New York City Records are available on the link below.


http://www.rootschat.com/links/0ae8/


Regards
Sandra

[*Sandra*]

Trying to trace William Huntinton Wells back -

This looks as if it is possibly him in 1880 Brooklyn, Kings, New York but I have no idea at the moment which one he could be related to - could be Glen or Anna 

Glen Cyler 52 Born New York. Fire Ins. Agt
Anna Cyler 49 Born New York
Juliah Cyler 20 Born Wisconsin
William Wells 12 Born Maine. Nephew.
Sarah Scramson 22 Servant

In 1880 his father Charles had died and his Mother Anna - is living Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts with a son, brother of William called Harry M Wells. Sturtevant was the Mothers maiden name - so Newell is her brother.
 

Newell Sturtevant 37 Head (1844 - 1891)
Ellen Sturtevant 32 Wife
Julia Rogers 25 Servant
Winfield L. Lloyd 19 Boarder
Anna S. Wells 38 Boarder. Widowed. Born 17 August 1841 Winthrop. Kennebec. Maine
Harrie Wells 17 Boarder