Alfred Walter Wells
| Born: | Died: 28 Sep 1921 | Married: | Mother: | Father: | Descendant: Mary Wells |
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Alfred Walter Wells was the father of Mary Ann Minnie Wells.
He was born in the first half of 1851.
Birth
Alfred Walter Wells was baptised on the 13th July 1851 at St. Peter's, Brighton. His father was John Wells, and his mother was Ann Wells nee Coleman.
In 1861 Alfred W. Wells is now 10 and is living with his parents John Wells and Ann at 80 Trafalgar Street, Brighton.
In 1871 he is now 20 and still living with his parents John and Ann Wells, but they've moved three places up the road to 83 Trafalgar Street, Brighton. His occupation was as a Grainer, which I believe was someone who painted simulation wood grain effects (one step up from a decorator, and two steps up from a painter).
Marriage
He married someone called Sarah Jane in around 1872 (according to the 1911 census). Her maiden name is likely to be Box.
Alfred Wells married Sarah Jane Box on the 24th March 1872 at Saint Nicholas, Brighton, Sussex.
In directories for Brighton, Sussex he is listed as:
- 1874 - Wells, Alfred Walter, grainer &c. 36 Kensington Place - Post Office Directory.
- 1899 - Wells, Alfred Walter, grainer & decorator, 84 Trafalgar st. - Kelly's Directory
- 1909 - Wells, Alfred Walter, grainer & decorator, 84 Trafalgar street & decorator 193 Ditchling rise. - Kelly's Directory
- 1911 - Wells, Alfred Walter, decorator, 84 Trafalgar street & 193 Ditchling rise. T N 251Y1 - Kelly's Directory
- 1913 - Wells, Alfred Walter, decorator, 84 Trafalgar street & 193 Ditchling rise. T N 251Y1 - Kelly's Directory
- 1918 - Wells, Alfred Walter, decorator, 84 Trafalgar street & 103 Ditchling rise. - Kelly's Directory
In 1881 he is living with his family at 36 Kensington Place, Brighton. He was 30 and still a grainer (which is a good confirmation that this is the same Alfred Walter Wells!).
In 1891 he is living with his family (including Minnie) at 84 Trafalgar Street in Brighton, his wife was a dealer in paper hangings and possibly a milliner. He was 40 and a grainer, decorator and painter.
Children
- Mary Ann Minnie Wells (1872)
In 1911 he is living with his wife Sarah Jane, and his son Sydney, and grand-daughter Gwenyth at 193 Ditchling Rise, Brighton. He is now an employer in the decorating business.
Death
Alfred died on the 28th September 1921 at the age of 71.
His probate entry was as follows:
WELLS Alfred Walter of 193 Ditchling Rise Brighton died 28 September 1921 Administration London 26 October to Alfred John Wells decorator. Effects £750 18s. 10d.
The death of Alfred W. Wells at the age of 71 was registered in Q3, 1921, Steyning, vol 2b, page 287.
Other
BMD:B: Alfred Walter Wells, Q4, 1850, Brighton, VII, 327
BMD:M: Alfred Walter Wells, Sarah Jane Box, Q1, 1872, Brighton, Vol:2b, Page:277