Augustus Wells (1781–1861)
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- Born
- 1781
- Died
- 1861
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- Names in Stone
When was Augustus Wells born? 1781.
When did Augustus Wells die? 1861.
Life story
Augustus Wells (1781–1861) was born in 1781, and died in 1861, at about age 80. A cemetery record documents Augustus's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Augustus's life.
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1787 · age 6 — The U.S. Constitution was signed
1803 · age 22 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1825 · age 44 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 65 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 80 — The American Civil War began
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When was Augustus Wells born?
Augustus Wells was born in 1781.
When did Augustus Wells die?
Augustus Wells died in 1861.
How old was Augustus Wells at the time of death?
Augustus Wells was about 80 years old.
Where is Augustus Wells buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Augustus's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Augustus Wells died?
In 1861, the U.S. presidents were James Buchanan and Abraham Lincoln.
What major events happened during Augustus Wells's lifetime?
During Augustus's lifetime: the U.S. Constitution was signed (1787, age 6); the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 22); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 44); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 65); the American Civil War began (1861, age 80).
Which U.S. censuses would include Augustus Wells?
Federal censuses taken during Augustus's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860.
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1781
Death
1861
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AncestryData, "Augustus Wells (1781–1861)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/augustus-wells-1781-1861-49f2d05c/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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