Hello,
I would like to thank everyone for the discussion on Mahal Wells
and his family, especially Judy for sharing the letters with the list.
After reading the posts as well as the letters, I would like to add
some data that is available. As Orin stated, Mahal is found on the
1850 Lee County, Va Census. Wise County was formed from
parts of Lee, Scott, and Russell Counties in Va. The 1st census
of Wise County was taken in 1860.
1860 Wise County census. 12 Aug 1860
Post Office, Wise C. H, Va
(Roaring Fork Branch)
HouseHold # 478
Stidham, David- age 37, M, born Va, Farmer 300/160
Anna 31, F, Va, Housekeeping
Martin 15, M, Va
Adam 12, M, Va
Jeremiah 10, M, Va
Margaret 7, F, Va
Abagail 4, F, Va
Joseph 3, M, Va
Franklin 1/12, M, Va
HH # 479
Wells, Mahal, age 38, M, born Va, Framer 500/35
Lavina, 36, F, Va, Housekeeping
Ira, 19, M, Va
Mary J, 15, F, Va
Rebecca A 12, F, Va
Abagail, 9, F, Va
Jeremiah 5, M, Va
Benjamin F, 4, M, Va
Zachariah, 2, M, Va
Wells, Rebecca, age 81, F, born NC
HH #480
Stidham, David, age 74, M, born SC, Farmer, 0/60
Rebecca, 73, F, NC
Wise County birth records states;
Wells, Benjamin H, Male born alive, February 28, 1856, born
Wise County, Va, Parents: Mahal Wells and Lovina Wells.
Wells, Zachariah, April 29, 1858, Male born alive, Wise
County, Va. Father: Mahal Wells, Mother: Vina Wells.
Thanks Again and Best Regards,
Dot
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