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Timeline
Timeline
1858
sibling
Harriet Wells
Source:6151078
1858
1860
sibling
Frederick Wells
Source:6151078
1860
1862
1864
sibling
Arthur H Wells
Source:6151078
1864
1866
sibling
Charlotte Wells
Source:6151078
1866
1868
sibling
Joseph J Wells
Source:6151078
1868
1868
sibling
Henry J Wells
Source:6151078
1868
1871
dates
Age 9
Source:6151078
2nd April 1871
1871
location
Public House, London Road, Hildenborough, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6151078
2nd April 1871
1878
enlistment
Kent
United Kingdom
Source:6151748
1878
1879
service
British Army
No. 9 Battery
Source:6151097
21st June 1879
1879
location
Fort Tourgie, Alderney
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:6151097
21st June 1879
1881
service
British Army
Gunner
Royal Artillery
Source:6151105
3rd April 1881
1881
location
Golden Hill Fort, Freshwater, Isle of Wight
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:6151105
3rd April 1881
1884
marriage
Minnie Elizabeth Wells
Source:6151789
March 1884
1885
children
Edith Jessie Wells
Source:6151135
1885
1889
children
Vernon Jesse Wells
Source:6151135
1889
1890
service
British Army
Superintending Clerk
Royal Artillery
Source:6151124
20th August 1890
1890
location
Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, London
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:6151124
20th August 1890
1891
location
Royal Artillery Barracks, Woolwich Dockyard, London
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:6151135
5th April 1891
1900
service
British Army
Lieutenant (District Officer)
Royal Regiment of Artillery
Source:6151635
10th March 1900
1901
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:6151647
31st March 1901
1901
location
19 Springfield Terrace, Dover, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6151647
31st March 1901
1901
service
British Army
Adjutant of Volunteers
Royal Regiment of Artillery
Source:6151662
3rd October 1901
1904
service
British Army
Captain (District Officer)
Royal Regiment of Artillery
Source:6151670
14th October 1904
1911
location
19 Maryon Road, Woolwich, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6151683
2nd April 1911
1914
service
British Army
Major (District Officer)
Royal Regiment of Artillery
Source:6151692
12th September 1914
1919
events
Retired
Pensions and Gratuities
Source:6151748
1919
1938
location
44 Pinner Court, Pinner, Harrow, Middlesex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6151748
July 1938
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:4694370
service
British Army
Major
Royal Artillery
Source:4694370
service
British Army
Major
Retired List
Source:4694370
1938
death
Civilian war death
Pinner, Harrow, Middlesex
United Kingdom
Source:6151778
Source:6151748
17th July 1938
burial
London
United Kingdom
Source:6151748
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Jesse |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Wells |
| Source | 4694370 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Maryon Road, Woolwich, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 19 Springfield Terrace, Dover, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 44 Pinner Court, Pinner, Harrow, Middlesex | United Kingdom | their own address | known July 1938 | |
| Fort Tourgie, Alderney | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 21st June 1879 | |
| Golden Hill Fort, Freshwater, Isle of Wight | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| Public House, London Road, Hildenborough, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1871 | |
| Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, London | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 20th August 1890 | |
| Royal Artillery Barracks, Woolwich Dockyard, London | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Garrison Artillery | Captain | |||
| British Army | Royal Artillery | Major | |||
| British Army | Retired List | Major | |||
| British Army | No. 9 Battery | ||||
| British Army | Royal Artillery | Gunner | |||
| British Army | Royal Artillery | Superintending Clerk | |||
| British Army | Royal Regiment of Artillery | Lieutenant (District Officer) | |||
| British Army | Royal Garrison Artillery | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Regiment of Artillery | Adjutant of Volunteers | |||
| British Army | Royal Regiment of Artillery | Captain (District Officer) | |||
| British Army | Royal Regiment of Artillery | Major (District Officer) |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Jessie Wells | daughter | 1885 | |
| Vernon Jesse Wells | son | 1889 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Wells | mother | ||
| Thomas Wells | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriet Wells | sister | 1858 | |
| Frederick Wells | brother | 1860 | |
| Arthur H Wells | brother | 1864 | |
| Charlotte Wells | sister | 1866 | |
| Joseph J Wells | brother | 1868 | |
| Henry J Wells | brother | 1868 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnie Elizabeth Wells | wife | March 1884 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Obituary of Major Jesse Wells | Mark13799 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Major Jesse Wells | Mark13799 | |
| Part of letter from Jesse to his Mother | Mark13799 |
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