John Wells (1741-1819)

John Wells: b. 1741 in Pennsylvania; d. 1819 Cleveland County, NC.

He is descendant of the Baron Welles of England and several British, Scottish and French Kings and other rulers, including Charlemagne. Haplo Group W0013.

John served as Constable and was one of the 50 signers of the Tryon Resolves.

His wife Sarah "Britter" Holloway is a descendant of Col. Thomas Ballard (Va House of Burgesses) and his wife Anne Thomas Ballard, who Nathaniel Bacon used as a human shield during his rebellion.

John's house still stands and is the oldest occupied home in Cleveland County, NC.

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