John Wells, of Mascall’s Haven

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John Wells

John Wells almost certainly, was the son of James Wells (1). John Wells must have somehow secured title to the land known as "Mascall’s Haven" originally patented to James Wells (1) in July of 1671, as he (John) conveyed. "100 acres — Mascall’s Haven" on Nov. 1, 1697, to Jonathan Neale for a consideration of 4,600 pounds of Tobacco. This deed. was signed In the presence of: John Thomas, Richard Cromwell, and Henry Wristhesley. Source: Md. Hall of Records — Vol. T.R. No. R.A. — Folio 303

So the name of John Thomas is again brought into association with John Wells as well as with James Wells (1) and James Wells (2), lending credence to the belief that both John and James (2) were sons of James Wells (1).

On the List of Taxables (for 1692 and 1694) of North side of Patapsco Hundred, appears:

1692

Jno. Hardin Joseph Strawbridge Michaell Young John Wells 1694: Joseph Strawbridge John Wells Note: Other) Descendants of James and Ann Wells are known to have married into the Strawbridge Family.

In 1698 on a conveyance of 50 acres of land from John Leakins Lakins) to John Wells (formerly Richard Thorrell land) there appears as witness: John Thomas, further demonstrating some connection between John Wells and John Thomas. (Source: Md. Hall of Records — Vol. T.R. No.R.A., folio 279.)

There is a conveyance of 27 acres to John Wells from John Wells from James Todd, both of Baltimore County, in 1698 "for and in consideration of five gallons of Sidir, as for the natural affection which I have...., unto my well beloved friend, John Wells, Planter, as also for divers other good causes and consideration." Description mentions: Todd’s Range and a parcel of land that was given unto Richard Thurrell out of Todd’s Range by Capt. Thomas Todd. The deed of Gift to John Wells is signed by James Todd.

(Source: Md. Hall of Records: Volume T.R. No. R.A. Folio 288 and 289)

Our friend and correspondent (and a competent Wells researcher) writes in regard to above gift: " To my suspicious ears that sounds like a gambling debt." Source: Mrs. H. -Montgomery of Hampton, Virginia. (Editor’s Note: As of this date, I have not located this correspondence.)

Mrs. Montgomery continues with information from her files concerning this early Wells Group:

1699: Account — by Widow Elenor." (So John Wells had died).

1699: Orphans of John WELLS had guardian Joseph Wells (formerly called brother of John!). Held 60 acres Thorrells Neck with James Todd holding the other 60 acres. Orphans held 50 acres Timber Neck with John Harryman the other 60 acres."

"Note: The Account for John Wells by Elinor mentions payments to Col. John Thomas, Jno. Lakin, Edw. Stevenson & to Joseph Wells 'for attendance in sickness’ ."

‘700 Elinor, widow of John Wells, died. Joseph Wells was administrator. The children must have been infants and the estate would not have been settled at once for either John or Elinor. Inventory for Elinor was small, made by John Hays and Thom. Roberts — Mentions ‘800 lbs. of her own crop’ (tobacco). Debts to: Jno. Thornborough, Michael Young, Hy Jones, Edw. Collington."

Conclusion; From all the above references there can be little doubt but that John Wells was the son of James Wells (1) and the brother of James Wells (2). There is now no doubt but that John Wells and Joseph Wells were brothers.