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Gen Roger Welles

Birth	:	29 Dec 1753 Wethersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, USA
Death	:	27 May 1795
Burial	:	St. Mark Churchyard, Scarisbrick, West Lancashire District, England
Coordinate	:	53.6134600, -2.9403800
Plot	:	Section A
Inscription	:	There is rest in Heaven.
Description	:	He was liberally educated as an officer in the army and militia, he served with great reputation. He was a member of the legislature, a good citizen, a kind husband, and an afffectionate father. He departed this life greatly lamented...in the 41st year of his age. [At the close of the American Revolution, General Welles planted a grove of elms trees on what is now Cedar Street in Newington, CT. Known as The Independence Elms, they commemorated American victory in that conflict. In February 1992, The Independence Elms became the theme of Newington's first philatelic cover.] [Source: "The... Read More	He was liberally educated as an officer in the army and militia, he served with great reputation. He was a member of the legislature, a good citizen, a kind husband, and an afffectionate father. He departed this life greatly lamented...in the 41st year of his age. [At the close of the American Revolution, General Welles planted a grove of elms trees on what is now Cedar Street in Newington, CT. Known as The Independence Elms, they commemorated American victory in that conflict. In February 1992, The Independence Elms became the theme of Newington's first philatelic cover.] [Source: "The descendants of Gov. Thomas Welles of Connecticut, and his wife, Alice Tomes; v. 02 pt. A". p521-522 Contributor: LINDA CUNHA (50896274)]

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Where is Gen Roger Welles's memorial?
Gen Roger Welles's memorial is located at: St. Mark Churchyard, Scarisbrick, West Lancashire District, England.
When did Gen Roger Welles death?
Gen Roger Welles death on 27 May 1795 in
Where are the coordinates of the Gen Roger Welles's memorial?
Latitude: 53.6134600
Longitude: -2.9403800

Family Members:

Parent

COL Solomon Welles

(1721 - 1802)

Sarah Welles Welles

(1727 - 1814)

Spouse

Jemima Kellogg Welles

(1757 - 1829)

Siblings

Eunice Welles Bulkley

(1746 - 1827)

Solomon Welles

(1748 - 1832)

Penelope Welles Wright

(1751 - 1826)

Leonard Welles

(1765 - 1835)

Mary Welles

(1767 - 1793)

Children

(1787 - 1863)

(1789 - 1865)

(1790 - 1859)

(1795 - 1804)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. St. Mark Churchyard
Scarisbrick, West Lancashire District, England
Coordinate: 53.6134600, -2.9403800

2. St. Elizabeth's Churchyard
Scarisbrick, West Lancashire District, England
Coordinate: 53.6124460, -2.9206340

3. Southport Crematorium
Scarisbrick, West Lancashire District, England
Coordinate: 53.6235810, -2.9600210

4. St. Cuthbert's Churchyard
Halsall, West Lancashire District, England
Coordinate: 53.5852140, -2.9529650

5. Ardwick Cemetery
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Coordinate: 53.6302778, -2.9900000

6. Christ Church Churchyard
Southport, Metropolitan Borough of Sefton, England
Coordinate: 53.6327778, -2.9953770

7. Duke Street Cemetery
Southport, Metropolitan Borough of Sefton, England
Coordinate: 53.6343536, -2.9993131

8. West Lancashire Cemetery and Crematorium
Burscough, West Lancashire District, England
Coordinate: 53.5875500, -2.8820300

9. St Cuthberts Churchyard
Southport, Metropolitan Borough of Sefton, England
Coordinate: 53.6603230, -2.9620310

10. Holy Trinity Church
Southport, Metropolitan Borough of Sefton, England
Coordinate: 53.6503800, -2.9969150

11. Liverpool Road Cemetery
Birkdale, Metropolitan Borough of Sefton, England
Coordinate: 53.6083620, -3.0257140

12. Emmanuel Parish Church
Southport, Metropolitan Borough of Sefton, England
Coordinate: 53.6604534, -2.9748117

13. Emmanuel Church Garden of Remembrance
North Meols, West Lancashire District, England
Coordinate: 53.6607130, -2.9753420

14. Sacred Heart RC Cemetery
Birkdale, Metropolitan Borough of Sefton, England
Coordinate: 53.6066100, -3.0270100

15. St. Marie on the Sands
Southport, Metropolitan Borough of Sefton, England
Coordinate: 53.6524320, -3.0023440

16. St Peter and St Paul Churchyard
Ormskirk, West Lancashire District, England
Coordinate: 53.5692640, -2.8877690

17. Saint Anne's Roman Catholic Church Cemetery
Ormskirk, West Lancashire District, England
Coordinate: 53.5626520, -2.8935560

18. Burscough Priory
Burscough, West Lancashire District, England
Coordinate: 53.5830270, -2.8565030

19. Christ Churchyard
Aughton, West Lancashire District, England
Coordinate: 53.5583510, -2.9046990

20. Saint John Crossens Churchyard
Crossens, Metropolitan Borough of Sefton, England
Coordinate: 53.6733410, -2.9478740

21. St John the Baptist Churchyard
Burscough, West Lancashire District, England
Coordinate: 53.6042760, -2.8401390

22. St John The Evangelist Roman Catholic Church
Burscough, West Lancashire District, England
Coordinate: 53.5902152, -2.8424163

23. St. Stephen's Churchyard
North Meols, West Lancashire District, England
Coordinate: 53.6813720, -2.9248140

24. St Thomas Churchyard
Lydiate, Metropolitan Borough of Sefton, England
Coordinate: 53.5443480, -2.9621640