Son of John James Wells and Ada Bell Roach Wells.

Brother of:
Mollie Bet Wells Roach
William Addison Wells
Mamie Cove Wells Elliott
Myrtle Bell Wells Clark Melton(22 Apr 1900-4 Jun 1992)
Elizabeth Frances Wells Pyron
James Arthur Wells
[Oren Chestley Wells]
John Easter Wells
Richard Jesse Thomas Wells

Married to Margaret Claire Davenport on December 24, 1932 in Danville, Virginia.
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Virginia, Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1911
Name: Oren Chestley Wells
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 10 Aug 1907
Birth Place: Henry, Virginia, USA
Certificate Number: 1907011282
Father: Johnnie James Wells
Mother: Ada Bell Roach

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Oran C Nells
Age in 1910: 4
Birth Year: abt 1906
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Tunstall, Pittsylvania, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital status: Single
Father's name: John J Nells
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Ada B Nells
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Name Age
John J Nells 41
Ada B Nells 38
Mollie B Nells 16
William A Nells 15
Manie C Nells 13
Myrtle B Nells 10
Lizzie F Nells 8
James A Nells 6
Oran C Nells 4
John E Nells 21

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Oren C Wells
Age: 12
Birth Year: abt 1908
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Williamsburg, Rockingham, North Carolina
Residence Date: 1920
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital status: Single
Father's name: John J Wells
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Ada B Wells
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Laborer
Industry: Home Farm
Employment Field: Own Account
Attended School: No
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
John J Wells 50
Ada B Wells 48
Lizzie F Wells 17
James A Wells 14
Oren C Wells 12
John E Wells 9
Jesse T Wells 6

Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940
Name: Margaret Clare Davenport
Gender: Female
Marital status: Single
Race: White
Age: 24
Birth Date: 1908
Birth Place: Hamilton, NC
Marriage Date: 24 Dec 1932
Marriage Place: Danville, Virginia
Father: W. E. Davenport
Mother: Clare Gardner
Spouse: Orin Chester Wells
Gender: Male
Marital status: Single
Race: White
Age: 25
Birth Date: 1907
Birth Place: Henry Co., VA
Gender: Male
Marital status: Single
Race: White
Age: 25
Birth Date: 1907
Birth Place: Henry Co., VA
Father: J. J. Wells
Mother: Ada Roach
Father: J. J. Wells
Mother: Ada Roach
FHL Film Number: 2048487
Reference ID: p56 rn2057

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Oren C Wells
Age: 32
Estimated birth year: abt 1908
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: North Carolina
Marital status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Durham, Durham, North Carolina
Street: Trinity Avenue
House Number: 805
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Durham, Durham, North Carolina
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Sheet Number: 4B
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 74
Occupation: Operator
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 2000
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 2nd year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 30
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 50
Income: 1500
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Name Age
Oren C Wells 32
Margrette D Wells 32
Wyman G Wells 5

North Carolina Deaths and Burials, 1898-1994
Name: Oren Chestley Wells
Event Type: Burial
Event Date: 14 Jun 1982
Event Place: Durham, North Carolina
Event Place (Original): Durham N.C
Address: 805 Colonial St.
Residence Place: Durham Durham North Carolina
Gender: Male
Age: 74
Marital Status: Married
Ethnicity: American
Race: White
Occupation: Retired Liggett & Myers
Birth Date: 10 Aug 1907
Birthplace: Henry Virginia
Death Date: 12 Jun 1982
Death Place: Durham, Durham, North Carolina
Cemetery: Maplewood
Father's Name: John Chestley
Mother's Name: Ada Roach
Spouse's Name: Margaret Davenport
Spouse's Gender: Female