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Laura Jay Wells

American socialite and writer (1874–1938)
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Laura Jay Wells

Summary

Laura Jay Wells is a human[1]. Born in Fair Haven[2], she… she was born on August 30, 1874[3]. She died on June 21, 1938[4]. She worked as a writer[5].

Key Facts

  • Laura Jay Wells was born in Fair Haven[2].
  • Laura Jay Wells was born on August 30, 1874[3].
  • Laura Jay Wells died on June 21, 1938[4].
  • Burial took place at John Jay Cemetery[6].
  • Laura Jay Wells's father was Peter Augustus Jay[7].
  • Among Laura Jay Wells's spouses was Frederic DeWitt Wells[8].
  • Laura Jay Wells held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Laura Jay Wells worked as a writer[5].
  • Laura Jay Wells is recorded as female[10].
  • Laura Jay Wells's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • Laura Jay Wells's archives at is recorded as William L. Clements Library[12].
  • Laura Jay Wells's given name is recorded as Laura[13].
  • Laura Jay Wells's birth name is recorded as Laura Prime Jay[14].
  • Laura Jay Wells's different from is recorded as Laura Prime Jay[15].

Body

Origins and Family

Laura Jay Wells was born in Fair Haven[2]. She was born on August 30, 1874[3]. Her father was Peter Augustus Jay[7].

Career and Affiliations

Laura Jay Wells worked as a writer[5].

Personal Life

Laura Jay Wells was married to Frederic DeWitt Wells[8].

Death and Burial

Laura Jay Wells died on June 21, 1938[4]. She is buried at John Jay Cemetery[6].

FAQs

Where was Laura Jay Wells born?

Laura Jay Wells's place of birth was Fair Haven[2].

Who were Laura Jay Wells's parents?

Laura Jay Wells's father was Peter Augustus Jay[7].

Who was Laura Jay Wells married to?

Laura Jay Wells's spouses include Frederic DeWitt Wells[8].

What did Laura Jay Wells do for work?

Laura Jay Wells worked as writer[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . quod.lib.umich.edu. quod.lib.umich.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . quod.lib.umich.edu. quod.lib.umich.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] ↑ . quod.lib.umich.edu. quod.lib.umich.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · William Avery Bot bot · 2026-06-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Find a grave memorial id → 104316181
    Imported from → —
    Instance of → human
    Birth name → Laura Prime Jay
    + 16 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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