Thomas Welles

Governor of the Colony of Connecticut
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Thomas Welles

Summary

Thomas Welles is a human[1]. He was born in Essex[2]. He was born on January 1, 1590[3]. He passed away in Wethersfield[4]. He died on January 14, 1659[5]. He worked as a colonial administrator[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (75 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Welles's place of birth was Essex[2].
  • Thomas Welles passed away in Wethersfield[4].
  • Thomas Welles was born on January 1, 1590[3].
  • Thomas Welles died on January 14, 1659[5].
  • Thomas Welles is buried at Ancient Burying Ground[8].
  • Thomas Welles's father was Robert Welles, of Stourton[9].
  • Thomas Welles's mother was Alice[10].
  • A child of Thomas Welles was Samuel Welles, of Glastebbury, Conn.[11].
  • A child of Thomas Welles was Sarah Welles[12].
  • A child of Thomas Welles was John Welles, of Stratford, CT[13].
  • A child of Thomas Welles was Thomas Welles, Jr.[14].
  • A child of Thomas Welles was Anne Thompson[15].
  • A child of Thomas Welles was Mary Baldwin[16].
  • Thomas Welles held citizenship in United States[17].
  • Thomas Welles worked as a colonial administrator[6].
  • Thomas Welles held the position of Governor of Connecticut[18].
  • Thomas Welles is recorded as male[19].
  • Thomas Welles's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Thomas Welles's family name is recorded as Welles[21].
  • Thomas Welles's given name is recorded as Thomas[22].
  • Thomas Welles's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Thomas Welles's place of birth was Essex[2]. He was born on January 1, 1590[3]. His father was Robert Welles, of Stourton[9]. His mother was Alice[10].

Career and Affiliations

Thomas Welles worked as a colonial administrator[6]. He held the position of Governor of Connecticut[18].

Personal Life

Children include Samuel Welles, of Glastebbury, Conn.[11], 1635–1675[24]; Sarah Welles[12], 1633–1698[25]; John Welles, of Stratford, CT[13], 1622–1659[26]; Thomas Welles, Jr.[14], 1629–1668[27]; Anne Thompson[15], b. 1620[28]; and Mary Baldwin[16], 1617–1647[29].

Death and Burial

Thomas Welles died on January 14, 1659[5]. He passed away in Wethersfield[4]. Burial took place at Ancient Burying Ground[8].

Why It Matters

Thomas Welles ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (75 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Welles born?

Thomas Welles was born in Essex[2].

Where did Thomas Welles die?

Thomas Welles died in Wethersfield[4].

Who were Thomas Welles's parents?

Thomas Welles's father was Robert Welles, of Stourton[9]. Thomas Welles's mother was Alice[10].

What did Thomas Welles do for work?

Thomas Welles worked as colonial administrator[6].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Spouse Q75765691
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  2. 17d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation colonial administrator
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  3. 24d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Essex
    Viaf cluster id 50866314
    Sex or gender male
    Fast id 1857468
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