Timeline of Events: Tracing the John Wells Inquiries Through Florida Public History
By Elena Rostova
The following timeline reconstructs the verified archival appearances of the name John Wells across regional registries, contrasting historical land grants with Twentieth Judicial Circuit court records.
| Timeframe & Jurisdiction | Target Record & Filing Type | Documented Finding |
|---|---|---|
| 1892, 1904 (DeSoto County) | Homestead Patent & Brand Registry | Original cattle grazing allotment recorded near Brownville; 160 acres certified. |
| 1948, 1953 (State of Florida) | Florida Vital Statistics / Probate Docket | Estate distribution of early pioneer holdings; parcels divided among surviving kin. |
| 1984, 1987 (Twentieth Judicial Circuit) | Subpoena Duces Tecum / Witness Index | Investigative inquiry into transit points; civil cooperation logged with no indictment. |
| 1998, 2003 (DeSoto Clerk of Court) | Commercial Deed Transfer & Land Trust | Sale of agricultural acreage along Peace River corridor to regional conservation trusts. |
Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.
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