Sources for family of Jackson Wells and Olive Boyd
Transcriptions and links to images for sources utilized to document the present understanding of their family
United States Federal Census
1850 Barren County Kentucky Federal Census, 2nd District page 444-445
(Cynthia, nee Deweese, below, is the eldest child and daughter of David and Rhoda Chandler Deweese)
Dw#577/Fm#590 Boyd
Hiram 55
Cynthia 46
Elizabeth 18
Joseph 12
Olive 15
Martha 14
Cynthia 12
Pocahantas R. 10
Melissa J. 9
Clement 6
Louisa 4
Samuel D. 1
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1860 Barren County Kentucky Federal Census 1st District Page 48
(Cintha, below, nee Cynthia Deweese, was eldest child and daughter of David and Rhoda Chandler Deweese. She is recorded here with her husband and children remaining in the home. It remains unknown where Elizabeth or Joseph have gone by 1860. Daughters Martha and Cynthia have married and Martha remains in the family with her parents and husband while Cynthia is no longer in the family home)
dw#316/fm#316 Boyd
Hiram 65 NC Labor
Cintha 56 NC
Oliph 28 Ky
Shirly
Martha 24 Ky
Nimrod 23 Ky
Poka 20 Ky
Melissa J 18 Ky
Clement 16 Ky
Louisa 13 Ky
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1870 Barren County Kentucky Federal Census Glasgow Page 72
(Olive, below, nee Boyd, is newlywed to James Jackson Wells, widower. Olive was 3rd child and second daughter of Hirim and Cynthia Deweese Boyd, grand daughter of David and Rhoda Chandler Deweese, Olive has become caretaker to his large brood from his prior marriage. Jackson and Olive do not yet have children of their own as of this record)
dw#483/fm#474 Wells
James J 46 Farmer 1680/1760 KY married in May
Olive 35 House Keeping KY married in May
Jerimiah 19 KY
Luetta 15 KY
James B 12 KY
George H 11 KY
Mary S 5 KY
Nancy 3 KY
Nancy 82 too old to work VA
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1880 Barren County Kentucky Federal Census Glasgow Junction page 25B
(Olive, below, nee Boyd, was 3rd child and second daughter of Hiram and Cynthia Deweese Boyd, grand daughter of David and Rhoda Chandler Deweese. James Jackson and Olive Boyd Wells are recorded here with thier large family, the eldest five of which are children born to James' first wife, now deceased)
Dw#150/Fm#150 Wells
James J Head 59 Ky NC Va Farmer
Olive Wife 45 Ky Va SC Keeping House
Lucetta G Daughter Ky Ky Ky Help Keeping House
James B Son 23 Ky Ky Ky Working on Farm
Geo H Son 19 Ky Ky Ky Working on Farm
Mary S Daughter 14 Ky Ky Ky Helping Keep House
Nancy K Daughter 13 Ky Ky Ky Helping Keep House
Clammie Daughter 9 Ky Ky Ky Helping Keep House
Benjamin Son 7 Ky Ky Ky Working on Farm
Bufie Daughter 6 Ky Ky Ky
Amanda E Daughter 2 Ky Ky Ky
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1900 Barren Count Kentucky Federal Census District 1 Page 8B
(Olive, nee Boyd, below, was widow of Jackson Wells who dies the year prior to this record, 3rd child and second daughter of Hiram and Cynthia Deweese Boyd, and grand daughter of David and Rhoda Chandler Deweese. All of her children are married and moved and she resides in this record with her unmarried sister)
dw#148/fm#149 Wells
Olive Sep 35 wd 4 chld/4 lvng Ky
Boyd Polka Apr 46 Ky sister
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1900 Barren Count Kentucky Federal Census Ed 1 Page 7B
(Clemmie, nee Wells, below, was 1st child and daughter of Jackson and Olive Boyd Wells, grand daughter of Hiram and Cynthia Deweese Boyd, and great grand daughter of David and Rhoda Chandler Deweese)
dw#135/fm# 136 Bailey
William T Oct 57 m 8 Ky
Clemmie May 71 3 child/3 lvng Ky
Vera June 92 Ky
Edwin July 96 Ky
Velmer Mar 1900 Ky
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1900 Barren Count Kentucky Federal Census District 1 Page 8B
(Benjamin, below, was 2nd child and first son of Jackson and Olive Boyd Wells, grandson of Hiram and Cynthia Deweese Boyd, and great grandson of David and Rhoda Chandler Deweese)
dw#147/fm# 148 Wells
Benjamin Sep 72 m 4 Ky
Janie Apr 76 1 chld/1 lvng
Jesse Mar 96 Ky
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1900 Barren Count Kentucky Federal Census Ed 1 Page 7B
(Bufie, nee Wells, below, was 3rd child and second daughter of Jackson and Olive Boyd Wells, grand daughter of Hiram and Cynthia Deweese Boyd, and great grand daughter of David and Rhoda Chandler Deweese)
Fm#135/Dw# 135 Nichols
Andrew Apr 70 m 5 Ky
Bufie Jan 74 3 chld/2 lvng Ky
Clem Apr 96 Ky
Ollie B Sep 99 Ky
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1900 Barren Count Kentucky Federal Census Ed 1 Page 7B
(Amanda, nee Wells, below, was 4th child and third daughter of Jackson and Olive Boyd Wells, Grand daughter of Hiram and Cynthia Deweese Boyd, and Great Grand daughter of David and Rhoda Chandler Deweese)
Fm#134/Dw# 134 Nichols
Geo Mar 66 m 6 Ky
Amanda E July 77 1chld/1lvng Ky
Lela Oct 95 Ky
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1910 Barren County Kentucky Federal Census District 1 Ed 13 Page 8B New Salem Road
(Olive, below, nee Boyd, was widow of Jackson Wells, daughter of Hirim and Cynthia Deweese Boyd, grand daughter of David and Rhoda Chandler Deweese. Her daughter Clemmie has passed away in March prior to this record. Olive is recorded here resident with Clemmie's family)
dw#136/fm#139 Baley
William T Head 56 widowed KY KY KY Farmer General Farm
Vera Daughter 17 KY KY KY
Velma Daughter 10 KY KY KY
Elgin Son 6 KY KY KY
Ewell Son 10/12 KY KY KY
Wells
Ollie Head 75 widowed 6chld/3lvng KY VA SC
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1910 Barren County Kentucky Federal Census District 1 Ed 13 Page 6B Lick Branch Road
(Ben, below, was 2nd child and first son of Jackson and Olive Boyd Wells, grandson of Hiram and Cynthia Deweese Boyd, and great grandson of David and Rhoda Chandler Deweese)
dw#108/fm#107 Wells
Ben Head 37 marr once 16 yrs KY KY KY Farmer General Farm
Janie WIfe marr once 16 yrs 2 chld/2lvng KY KY KY
Jessie Daughter 16 KY KY KY
Dewey Son 8 KY KY KY
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1910 Barren County Kentucky Federal Census Ed 13 New Salem Road Page 8A
(Bufie, nee Wells, below, was 3rd child and second daughter of Jackson and Olive Boyd Wells, Grand daughter of Hirim and Cynthia Deweese Boyd, Great Granddaughter of David and Rhoda Chandler Deweese. Andy and Manda's family has grown over the past decade. The family lives next door to siblings Ira and Manda (Wells) Nichols.)
Dw#133/Fm#138 Nichols
Andy M head 40 married 15 Ky Ky Ky Farmer
Bufie S Wife 34 4/3 Ky Ky Ky
Clem Son 13 Ky
Olive Daughter 10 Ky
Sallie Daughter 8 Ky
James T Brother 47
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1910 Barren County Kentucky Federal Census Magisterial District 1 Enumeration District 13 Page 8A Lick Branch Road
("Manda E", nee Amanda Wells, was 4th child and third daughter of Jackson and Olive Boyd Wells, Granddaughter of Hiram and Cynthia Deweese Boyd, Great Granddaughter of David and Rhoda Chandler Deweese)
Dw#132/Fm#137 Nichols
Ira L head 46 m16 Ky Ky Tn Farmer
Manda E wife 32 m16 3/3 Ky Ky Ky
Lila Daughter 16 Ky
Bessie Daughter 9 Ky
Charlie H Son 4 Ky
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1920 Barren County Kentucky Federal Census Glasgow Page 10B
(Olive, below, nee Boyd, was widow of Jackson Wells, daughter of Hirim and Cynthia Deweese Boyd, grand daughter of David and Rhoda Chandler Deweese. Her daughter Clemmie passed away a decade prior to this record. Olive is recorded here resident with Clemmie's family)
dw#191/fm#194 Baley
W T Head 64 KY KY KY Farming General Farm
Audra Daughter 27 KY KY KY
Velma Daughter 19 KY KY KY
Jessie E Son 14 KY KY KY
Wells
Ollie mother in law 85 KY VA VA
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1920 Barren County Kentucky Federal Census Glasgow Page 10B
(Amanda E, below, was 4th child and third daughter of Jackson and Olive Boyd Wells, granddaughter of Hiram and Cynthia Deweese Boyd, great grand daughter of David and Rhoda Chandler Deweese)
dw#192/fm#195 Nichols
J B Head 53 KY KY KY Farming General Farm
Amanda E Wife 42 KY KY KY
Lila Daughter 24 KY KY KY
Bessie Daughter 18 KY KY KY
Charlie M Son 14 KY KY KY
Carl B Son 5/12 KY KY KY
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1920 Barren County Kentucky Federal Census Glasgow Page 10B
(Bufie, below, was 3rd child and second daughter of Jackson and Olive Boyd Wells, granddaughter of Hiram and Cynthia Deweese Boyd, great grand daughter of David and Rhoda Chandler Deweese. Son Clem has died last year and Andy and Bufie reside with their still unmarried daughters)
Dw#193/Fm#196 Nickles
A. M. 48 Ky Farmer
Bufie 46 Ky
Ollie 20 Ky
Sallie 18 Ky
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1920 Barren County Kentucky Federal Census Glasgow Page 10B
(Benjamin, below, was 2nd child and first son of Jackson and Olive Boyd Wells, grandson of Hiram and Cynthia Deweese Boyd, great grandson of David and Rhoda Chandler Deweese)
dw#189/fm#192 Wells
Ben Head 49 KY KY KY Farmer G Farming
Janie WIfe 44 KY KY KY
Dewy Jr Son 17 KY KY KY
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1930 Barren County Kentucky Federal Census Magisterial District 1 Enumeration District 4 Lick Branch Road Page 6B
(Benjamin, below, was 2nd child and first son of Jackson and Olive Boyd Wells, grandson of Hiram and Cynthia Deweese Boyd, and great grandson of David and Rhoda Chandler Deweese)
dw#135/fm#144 Wells
Ben Head 58 widowed KY KY KY Farmer General Farm
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1930 Barren County Kentucky Federal Census Magisterial District 1 Enumeration District 4 Lick Branch Road Page 6B
(Manda E., below, nee Wells, was Daughter of Jackson and Olive Boyd Wells, Granddaughter of Hiram and Cynthia Deweese Boyd, and great Granddaughter of David and Rhoda Chandler Deweese)
Dw#131/Fm# 140 Nickols
Ira L. head 64 Ky Ky Ky Farmer
Manda E. wife 53 Ky Ky Ky
Bessie daughter 29 Ky Ky Ky
Charlie son 24 Ky Ky Ky
Curl son 11 Ky Ky Ky
Jim T. brother 67 Ky Ky Ky Partner
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1930 Barren County Kentucky Federal Census Magisterial District 1 Enumeration District 4 Lick Branch Road Page 6B
(Bufie, below, nee Wells, was Daughter of Jackson and Olive Boyd Wells, Granddaughter of Hiram and Cynthia Deweese Boyd, and great Granddaughter of David and Rhoda Chandler Deweese)
Dw#132/Fm#141 Nickols
Andy head 60 Ky Ky Ky Farmer
Bufie wife 57 Ky Ky Ky
Aline daughter 30 Ky Ky Ky
Sallie daughter 28 Ky Ky Ky
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1930 Barren County Kentucky Federal Census Magisterial District 1 Enumeration District 4 Lick Branch Road Page 6B
(Elgin and Velma, below, were the still unmarried children of William and Clemmie Wells Bailey, both deceased, recorded here residing next door to their Uncle Ben Wells)
dw#134/fm#143 Bailey
Elgin Jr Head 24 KY KY KY Farmer General Farm
Velma Sister 30 KY KY KY
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1930 Barren County Kentucky Federal Census Magisterial District 1 Enumeration District 4 Lick Branch Road Page 6B
(Ben, below, was 2nd child and first son of Jackson and Olive Boyd Wells, grandson of Hiram and Cynthia Deweese Boyd, and great grandson of David and Rhoda Chandler Deweese)
dw#135/fm#144 Wells
Ben Head 58 widowed KY KY KY Farmer General Farm
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All Deweese Family Census
Barren County, Kentucky Cemetery Records Beard and Leech, 1992
Bowles Cemetery
Located on Vernon School Road
Selected Photos
Andy M. Nichols April 07, 1870-January 30, 1948 (Father)
(Husband of Bufie Wells)
Bufie Nichols January 19, 1874-March 23, 1936 (Mother)
(nee Wells-Wife of Andy Nichols, Daughter of Jackson and Olive Boyd Wells, Granddaughter of Callum and Nancy Deweese Slayton, Great Granddaughter of David and Rhoda Chandler Deweese)
Ira Lewis Nichols March 25, 1866-October 15, 1959 (93 yrs 6 mo 20 ds)
(Wife of Amanda "Lizzie" Wells)
Lizzie Nichols July 09, 1877-September 19, 1958
(nee Wells-Wife of Ira Nichols, Daughter of Jackson and Olive Boyd Wells, Granddaughter of Callum and Nancy Deweese Slayton, Great Granddaughter of David and Rhoda Chandler Deweese)
Wells Cemetery
Located on Lick Branch Road
Clemmie Bailey May 20, 1871-March 08, 1910
(nee Wells-Wife of William Thomas Bailey, Daughter of Jackson and Olive Boyd Wells, Granddaughter of Hirim and Cynthia Deweese Boyd, Great Granddaughter of David and Rhoda Chandler Deweese)
W.T. Bailey October 18, 1855-May 08, 1928
(Wife of Clemmie Wells)
Benjamin Wells September 13, 1872-June 10, 1955
(Son of Jackson and Olive Boyd Wells, Grandson of Hirim and Cynthia Deweese Boyd, Great Grandson of David and Rhoda Chandler Deweese)
J. J. Wells July 28, 1820-February 04, 1899
(Husband Of Olive Boyd)
Janie M. Wells April 27, 1876-April 13, 1923
(Wife of Bejamin Wells)
Olive Boyd Wells September 16, 1835-January 13, 1925 wife of J. J. Wells
(nee Boyd-Wife of Jackson Wells, Daughter of Hirim and Cynthia Deweese Boyd, Great Grandson of David and Rhoda Chandler Deweese)
All Posted Deweese Family Death Records
Kentucky Death Index, 1911-2000
Name: Janie Wells Death Date: 13 April , 1923 Death Place: Barren
Age: 046 Volume: 20 Certificate: 9955
Name: William T Bailey Death Date: 8 May , 1928 Death Place: Barren
Age: 072 Volume: 23 Certificate: 11415
Name: Andy M Nichols Death Date: 30 January , 1948 Death Place: Barren
Age: 077 Residence: Barren Volume: 5 Certificate: 2050
Name: Ira L Nichols Death Date: 15 October , 1959 Death Place: Barren
Age: 093 Residence: Barren Volume: 42 Certificate: 20563
Name: Lizzie J Nichols Death Date: 25 September , 1958 Death Place: Barren
Age: 071 Residence: Metcalfe Volume: 42 Certificate: 20667
Estate Inventory and Estate Sale
of Olive Wells
Transcribed by Lois Cordova
WE, the undersigned, Appraisers, appointed by the Barren County
Court to appraise the personal property of Olive Wells
deceased, after first being duly sworn, prceeded on the 20 day
of Jan 1925, to discharge said duty, and did appraise the
property not exempt from distribution exhibited to us by W. T. Bailey
the personal representative, described and
valued as follows, viz:
PROPERTY
1 Bed stead .75
1 Press $1.50
1 Bed Stead 1.50
1 chest 1.50
1 Table 1.00
1 Mirror .25
1 chest .75
1 Bed Stead 2.00
1 loom and contents .50
1 Table .10
1 Table .10
1 Bureau 1.50
4 jars .50
dishes .75
1 Bed stead .25
1 rope .25
4 chairs .40
1 saddle pocket .25
Bedding 2.50
1 feathers and two pillows 2.50
6 quilts 1blanket 1 shawl 2.50
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1 rolling pin .10
4 suit cases .25
1 sugar bucket .25
3 irons .25
1 Big kettle 1.00
junk .25
2 wheels 1.00
1 tea kettle and tribet .25
1 pocket book and money .65
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Page 1 of Sale
No (1)
A sale ___ of the personal property ___
___ to the ____ of Olive Wells dec'd
Sale Bill
Bailey JH loom .15
Spencer AB loom .25
Bailey W.T. table .25
Spencer R. E. Wheel .05
Everett Edgar table .10
Chenault Esta basket .10
Everett Edgar suitcase .20
Chenault Esta chair .05
Everett Edgar kettle .20
" " lamp .05
Powell Roy kettle .35
Everett Edgar table .10
" " Wheel .15
Wells Luther bucket .05
Thomas Will basket .24
Nichols Ira skillet .05
2.34
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Everett Edgar bed 6.20
Chenault Esta bed 3.25
Bailey Wm bed 2.20
Wittig Bulah bed 2.10
Powell Roy jar .30
Powell Roy jar .40
Everett Edgar jar .10
Spencer Edd jar .10
Pedan Mariah tea kettle .10
Bailey W.T. tribet .05
Bailey W.T. chest 6.10
Chenault Esta basket .10
Boles Dee mirror .20
Piercy J.B. table 3.30
Wells Ben Mirror 1.05
Wells jack knives .05
Thomas Will glasses .25
Spencer Edd dish .10
26.05
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Rogers Martha Pitcher .25
Bailey Velma lamp .10
D____ plate .25
Wells Edd dish .40
Everett Egdar chest 2.20
Bailey W.T. pen .25
Bailey Ike cards .40
Spencer Edd glasses .20
Everett Edgar books .05
Nichols A.M. bowl .15
Everett Adgar cup .10
Nichols Ira bureau 7.50
Everett Edgar press 5.00
Wells J.P. suitcase .20
Chenault Esta shovel .10
Bailey Ike Irons .25
Everett Lela Iron .30
Everett Susan bed 3.00
20.65
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Bailey Ike chair .05
Boles Dee kettle 3.05
Wells J.P. quilt .35
Groce jack quilt 1.00
Wells J.P. quilt .80
Wells Ben quilt .85
Wells Ben quilt 2.00
Everett Edgar blanket .65
Everett Edgar quilt .60
Everett Edgar quilt .65
Powell Roy quilt .80
Wells Edd quilt .60
Groce Jack bed 4.10
Powell Roy chair .30
Wells & Bailey clock .40
cash .64
H65.46 16.44
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The foregoing Sale Bill of Olive Wells was
on the 15 day of June 1925 returned to me
in my office and ordered to record which
is now done. This June 17 day 1925.
Bess Howard, C.B.C.C.
By (signed) Mary Richardson D.C.
#1113
Filed May 30 1925
Book 22
page 242
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