Thomas Welles
Governor of the Colony of Connecticut
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Summary
Thomas Welles was born on January 1, 1590[1], in Essex[2]. He died on January 14, 1660[3], in Wethersfield[4]. He worked as a colonial administrator[5] and governor[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (165 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Ancient Burying Ground[8]
- Father: Robert Welles, of Stourton[9]
- Mother: Alice[10]
- Spouse: Elizabeth Deming[11]
- Child: Samuel Welles, of Glastebbury, Conn.[12], Sarah Welles[13], John Welles, of Stratford, CT[14], Thomas Welles, Jr.[15], Anne Thompson[16], Mary Baldwin[17]
- Country of citizenship: United States[18]
- Position held: Governor of Connecticut Colony[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Family name: Welles[21]
- Given name: Thomas[22]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[23]
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].
Who was Thomas Welles married to?
Thomas Welles's spouses include Elizabeth Deming[11].
What did Thomas Welles do for work?
Thomas Welles worked as a colonial administrator[5] and governor[6].