[Boston Transcript: 8 Apr 1907 9169] OW was the son of Thomas and Elizabeth Wells of Groton Conn. Beyond this proof is lacking. Thomas(4) is given as being the son of Joseph(3) and Hannah (Reynolds) Wells of Groton Conn and Westerly RI; son of Thomas(2); son of Nathaniel(1) of RI. The maiden name of wife of Thomas(4) is said by a descendent to have been Howland.