head of household in Ashfield, MA, 1800 and 1810 census reports; also known as "Peter Guinea"- born in Guinea and captured ca age 7 and sold into slavery at age 15; married Sue, whom he bought from her master for "two coppers"; her master said Peter could name his price; Peter and Sue followed Bartlett's son, Dr. Bartlett, to Ashfield, MA; "Peter Hill" in Ashfield is named after Peter Wells; possibly died Jan. 17, 1832; buried in Northwest Cemetery
| Entry | Source | Vol Name | Date | entry id |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Wells, Peter, "colored man, brought from Africa," July __, 1829, a. 95. G.R.Z. | Ashfield Vital Records to 1850 | Deaths | 1829 Jul | 1026 |
| • Wells, Peter, "native of Africa," old age, Jan. 17, 1832, a. 100. CRI | Ashfield Vital Records to 1850 | Deaths | 1832 Jan 17 | 840 |