William Wells
William Wells was born at Southold on Long Island on 5 May 1660. He was the eldest son of William Wells, one of the founders of the town in 1640 and sheriff of the eastern riding of Long Island, and his second wife Mary.
On 1 June 1681, at Southold, he married Elizabeth Tuthill, the eldest daughter of John Tuthill and Deliverance King. Elizabeth's grandmother Bridget had been his father's first wife.
He lived on Quash Neck at Southold. His children were William, John, born on 31 January 1689, Henry, and a daughter Mary.
On 25 September 1696 he made his will. It named his wife Elizabeth, his sons William, John and Henry, and his daughter Mary. He died three weeks later, on 17 October 1696, aged thirty six years and five months. The will was proved on 19 January 1696/7.
His headstone was put up near his grave. It reads: "Near Here Lyes The Body of Mr William Wells The Oldest Son of William Wells Esqr Who Departed This Life In October 1696 Aged About 37 Years."
Parents
Mary Wells (1619-1709)
Children
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Cite: Heirology, "William Wells (1660-1696)", https://heirology.com/ancestors/william-wells-1660-1696-ad1062.