Samuel R. Wells

American phrenologist and publisher
Person human Q52154884
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Samuel R. Wells

Summary

Samuel R. Wells is a human[1]. His place of birth was West Hartford[2]. He was born on January 1, 1820[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on January 1, 1875[5]. He worked as a publisher[6] and phrenologist[7].

Key Facts

  • Samuel R. Wells's place of birth was West Hartford[2].
  • Samuel R. Wells passed away in New York City[4].
  • Samuel R. Wells was born on January 1, 1820[3].
  • Samuel R. Wells was born on April 4, 1820[8].
  • Samuel R. Wells died on January 1, 1875[5].
  • Samuel R. Wells died on April 13, 1875[9].
  • Burial took place at Rosedale Cemetery[10].
  • Among Samuel R. Wells's spouses was Charlotte Fowler Wells[11].
  • Samuel R. Wells held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Samuel R. Wells worked as a publisher[6].
  • Samuel R. Wells worked as a phrenologist[7].
  • Samuel R. Wells is recorded as male[13].
  • Samuel R. Wells's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Samuel R. Wells's Commons category is recorded as Samuel Roberts Wells[15].
  • Samuel R. Wells's family name is recorded as Wells[16].
  • Samuel R. Wells's given name is recorded as Samuel[17].
  • Samuel R. Wells's given name is recorded as Roberts[18].
  • Samuel R. Wells's described by source is recorded as Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers[19].
  • Samuel R. Wells's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in West Hartford[2], Samuel R. Wells… Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1820[3] and April 4, 1820[8].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include publisher[6] and phrenologist[7].

Personal Life

Among Samuel R. Wells's spouses was Charlotte Fowler Wells[11].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1875[5] and April 13, 1875[9]. Samuel R. Wells passed away in New York City[4]. He is buried at Rosedale Cemetery[10].

FAQs

Where was Samuel R. Wells born?

Samuel R. Wells was born in West Hartford[2].

Where did Samuel R. Wells die?

Samuel R. Wells died in New York City[4].

Who was Samuel R. Wells married to?

Samuel R. Wells's spouses include Charlotte Fowler Wells[11].

What did Samuel R. Wells do for work?

Samuel R. Wells worked as publisher[6] and phrenologist[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography. archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography. archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography. archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Wells, Samuel Roberts (1820-1875), publisher. wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography. archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . Project Gutenberg. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography. Retrieved . findagrave.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . Project Gutenberg. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography. Retrieved . findagrave.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 25d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Given name Samuel, Roberts
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