1870 Estill Co., KY census: Aged 6, living with parents and 5 siblings. (SV-1397)
1880 U.S. Census (Ancestry.com): William Wels (47 KY) living in Kavanaugh, Jackson Co., KY with wife, Elizabeth (48 VA) and 6 kids: John W. (16 KY); Sarah (15 KY); Elizabeth (13 KY); Amanda (10 KY); Alice (8 KY); and Absalom (4 KY).