Abner
was born July 16, 1804 and died June 20, 1878 Whitley County,
Kentucky. He married Mahala Elliot. She was born Dec 11,
1808 and died June 15, 1889 Knox County, Kentucky. He is buried
at Abner Wells Cemetery, Whitley County, Kentucky. They had eight
children.
I. Elizabeth was born about 1835.
II. Mary was born about 1837.
III. John was born July 16, 1838.
IV. Martha was born about 1840.
V. Henry was born about 1843.
VI. Malinda was born Feb 6, 1845.
VII. Mahala was born Mar 2, 1847.
VIII. Caroline was born Feb 23, 1850.
1860 Knox County, Kentucky census
Barbourville Page 21
141 149 Wells Abner 56 NC Farmer
Mahala 53 Ky
John 33 Ky
Ellen 19 Ky
Henry 17 Ky
Malinda 15 Ky
Mahala 13 Ky
Caroline 10 Ky