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John Nesbit Wells

Birth	:	30 Apr 1854 Dent County, Missouri, USA
Death	:	27 Jan 1941 Cantwell, St. Francois County, Missouri, USA
Burial	:	Longford Christ Church Pioneer Cemetery, Longford, Northern Midlands Council, Australia
Coordinate	:	-41.5943270, 147.1194860
Description	:	Mr. J. N. Wells and Miss Mary E. Forshee; married on 27 April 1876 by James Kendall, Minister of M. E. Church South at St. Francois Co., Mo. --------------------------------------- John N. Wells of Big River, St. Francois Co., Mo. over 21; Monie Hardy of Flat River, St. Francois Co., Mo. over 18; 18 April 1895 license; married on 21 April 1895 by N. O. Fleming, MG at bride's residence, St. Francois Co., Mo. --------------------------------------- John Nesbit Wells, son of the late Levi and Elsie Wells, was born in Dent County, MO., on Apr. 30, 1854, and died at his home two miles... Read More	Mr. J. N. Wells and Miss Mary E. Forshee; married on 27 April 1876 by James Kendall, Minister of M. E. Church South at St. Francois Co., Mo. --------------------------------------- John N. Wells of Big River, St. Francois Co., Mo. over 21; Monie Hardy of Flat River, St. Francois Co., Mo. over 18; 18 April 1895 license; married on 21 April 1895 by N. O. Fleming, MG at bride's residence, St. Francois Co., Mo. --------------------------------------- John Nesbit Wells, son of the late Levi and Elsie Wells, was born in Dent County, MO., on Apr. 30, 1854, and died at his home two miles east of Cantwell on Jan. 27, 1941. Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday afternoon in the Cantwell Baptist Church by Rev. Watts, pastor, assisted by Rev. H. D. Doss, pastor of Desloge Methodist Church. Interment was in the St Francois memorial Park, with C. Z. Boyer and Son Service in charge. Mr. Wells was twice married, the first time to Mary Elizabeth Forshee, in 1876. Six children were born to this union, two having died in infancy. The four surviving children are Claude Wells, Mrs. Jas. Edwards, of Cantwell; Mrs. Lucy Eaton, of Route One, Farmington; and Mrs. Josie Whitter, of Bonne Terre. The wife and mother died in 1888. The second wife was Mona Hardy, to whom he was married in 1895. She, with their five children survive; namely, Homer B. Wells, Aubrey N. Wells, of Overland, Mo.; Frederick V. Wells, of Burmingham, Ala.; mrs. Nellie Wench and Ollie Wells, of Farmington Route Four. He also leaves 11 grandchildren, and 31 great-grandchildren and many friends. Mr. Wells was the last survivor of his immediate family. --------------------------------------- St. Francois County Journal/Monday, Jan. 27, 1941 Nesbit Wills [Wells], 86 years of age, died at 5 o'clock this morning, Monday, at his home two miles east of Cantwell. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Cantwell Baptist church, conducted by Rev. R. R. Watts, and assisted by Rev. H. W. Doss. Burial will be made at the new St. Francois Memorial Park north of Desloge, under the direction of Boyer Funeral service of Desloge. Nesbit Wells was the son of the late Levi and Elsie Wells and was born in Dent County, April 30, 1854. During April 1876 he was united in marriage to Mary Elizabeth Forshee, to which union were born six children, four of whom survive. The mother died more than 45 years ago and Mr. Wells remarried to Mona Hardy during April 1895. To this union five children were born, all of whom survive with the widow. The surviving children are: Mrs. James Edwards, Cantwell; Mrs. Aaron Eaton, Farmington, R.R.; Mrs. William Whitter, Bonne Terre, R.R.; and Claude Wells, of Desloge; Homer B. Wells, St. Louis; Fred V. Wells, Birmingham, Alabama; Aubrey N. Wells, St. Louis; Nellie B. Wench and Ollie Wells, both at home. 11 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren also survive.

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John Nesbit Wells's memorial is located at: Longford Christ Church Pioneer Cemetery, Longford, Northern Midlands Council, Australia.
When did John Nesbit Wells death?
John Nesbit Wells death on 27 Jan 1941 in Cantwell, St. Francois County, Missouri, USA
Where are the coordinates of the John Nesbit Wells's memorial?
Latitude: -41.5943270
Longitude: 147.1194860

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Mona Hardy Wells

(1867 - 1955)

Siblings

Franklin Edward Wells

(1850 - 1937)

Children

Lillie Ann Wells Edwards

(1877 - 1969)

Lucy Viola Wells Eaton

(1878 - 1954)

(unknow - unknow)

Claude A Wells

(1886 - 1977)

Homer Bryan Wells

(1896 - 1983)

Frederick Vorace “Fred” Wells

(1898 - 1956)

Aubrey Nesbit Wells

(1900 - 1979)

Nellie Viola Wells Winch

(1904 - 2000)

Ollie H. Wells

(1909 - 1997)

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Coordinate: -41.5943270, 147.1194860

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