Andrew Wells (1804–1884)
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- Born
- 1804
- Died
- 1884
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- Names in Stone
When was Andrew Wells born? 1804.
When did Andrew Wells die? 1884.
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Andrew Wells (1804–1884) was born in 1804, and died in 1884, at about age 80. A cemetery record documents Andrew's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Andrew's life.
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1812 · age 8 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 41 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 44 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 59 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 63 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 67 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
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When was Andrew Wells born?
Andrew Wells was born in 1804.
When did Andrew Wells die?
Andrew Wells died in 1884.
How old was Andrew Wells at the time of death?
Andrew Wells was about 80 years old.
Where is Andrew Wells buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Andrew's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Andrew Wells was born?
Thomas Jefferson was president of the United States when Andrew was born.
Who was president when Andrew Wells died?
Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when Andrew died.
What major events happened during Andrew Wells's lifetime?
During Andrew's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 8); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 41); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 44); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 59); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 63); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 67).
Which U.S. censuses would include Andrew Wells?
Federal censuses taken during Andrew's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
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1804
Death
1884
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AncestryData, "Andrew Wells (1804–1884)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/andrew-wells-1804-1884-c93059a9/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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