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Absalom Wells

Birth : 16 Feb 1832
Death : 14 May 1887
Burial : Forrest Home Cemetery, Benton Township, Ringgold County, USA
Coordinate : 40.6502420, -94.3855870
Inscription : Age at Death: 53y 2m 27d
Description : Absalom Wells was born Feb 16, 1832 in Grayson County, Kentucky to Samuel and Matilda Wells. He married Eliza Ann Ware, daughter of James and Mary Ware, on December 18, 1872. After their marriage they moved to Redding, Iowa where Absalom became a large land owner. He was also in the California Gold Rush and struck gold; it is said that he had to walk most of the trip home to Iowa after his horse died. Absalom died on November 14, 1887 at the age of 53. He was survived by his wife Eliza, and their seven children.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Absalom Wells's memorial?

    Absalom Wells's memorial is located at: Forrest Home Cemetery, Benton Township, Ringgold County, USA.

  • When did Absalom Wells death?

    Absalom Wells death on 14 May 1887 in

  • Where are the coordinates of the Absalom Wells's memorial?

    Latitude: 40.6502420
    Longitude: -94.3855870

Family Members:

Parent

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Samuel Duncan Wells

(1805 - 1892)

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Matilda Brunk Wells

(1805 - 1892)

Spouse

Siblings

Children

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Minnie Wells Ramsey

(1873 - 1946)

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Mae Wells Derickson

(1882 - 1964)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Forrest Home Cemetery
Benton Township, Ringgold County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6502420, -94.3855870

2. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Benton Township, Ringgold County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6803000, -94.3947000

3. Redding Cemetery
Redding, Ringgold County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6033000, -94.3780000

4. Platte River Cemetery
Benton Township, Ringgold County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6759987, -94.4380035

5. Fairview Cemetery
Redding, Ringgold County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5914700, -94.4055800

6. Benton Cemetery
Waubonsie Township, Ringgold County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7193130, -94.3568110

7. Middle Fork Cemetery
Middle Fork Township, Ringgold County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5960007, -94.3170013

8. Blockton Cemetery
Blockton, Taylor County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6122000, -94.4725000

9. Marshalltown Cemetery
Waubonsie Township, Ringgold County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7192420, -94.3281070

10. Allen-Clark Cemetery
Middle Fork Township, Ringgold County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5732000, -94.3452000

11. Tent Chapel Cemetery
Redding, Ringgold County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5750000, -94.4707000

12. Hickory Grove Cemetery
Middle Fork Township, Ringgold County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5950012, -94.2630005

13. Dead Mans Cut Cemetery
Washington Township, Ringgold County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7571500, -94.3552000

14. Thompson Cemetery
Mount Ayr, Ringgold County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6634102, -94.2221832

15. Oakdale Cemetery
Lotts Creek Township, Ringgold County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5879140, -94.2338230

16. Rose Hill Cemetery
Mount Ayr, Ringgold County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7096748, -94.2311783

17. Platteville Cemetery
Platteville, Taylor County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6321983, -94.5571976

18. Athelstan Cemetery
Athelstan, Taylor County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5727000, -94.5263000

19. Bohemian Cemetery
Washington Township, Ringgold County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7758000, -94.3139000

20. Oak Ridge Cemetery
Mount Ayr, Ringgold County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7319984, -94.2399979

21. Bethel Cemetery
Grant Township, Ringgold County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7915330, -94.3703610

22. Cabaret Cemetery
Grant Township, Ringgold County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7981630, -94.3861730

23. Diagonal Cemetery
Washington Township, Ringgold County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7936680, -94.3368050

24. Caledonia Cemetery
Lotts Creek Township, Ringgold County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6227990, -94.1808600