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William Warner Wells

Birth	:	26 Oct 1820 Wethersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, USA
Death	:	14 Aug 1908 Washington, Washington County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	New Haven Cemetery, Washington County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2943993, -91.8480988
Description	:	Son of Curtis Wells and Maria Wealthy Warner; husband of Rebecca Jackson. From Portrait and Biographical Album of Washington County, Iowa W. W. WELLS farmer and stock-raiser on section 14, Dutch Creek Township, and a lithographic portrait of whom is shown on the opposite page, is a pioneer of 1843. He was born in Wethersfield Township, Conn., Oct. 26, 1820, and is a son of Curtis and Wealthy (Warner) Wells, who were also natives of Connecticut. His mother died when he was but two or three weeks old, and about 1824 his father married Harriet Russell, also a native of Connecticut, by... Read More	Son of Curtis Wells and Maria Wealthy Warner; husband of Rebecca Jackson. From Portrait and Biographical Album of Washington County, Iowa W. W. WELLS farmer and stock-raiser on section 14, Dutch Creek Township, and a lithographic portrait of whom is shown on the opposite page, is a pioneer of 1843. He was born in Wethersfield Township, Conn., Oct. 26, 1820, and is a son of Curtis and Wealthy (Warner) Wells, who were also natives of Connecticut. His mother died when he was but two or three weeks old, and about 1824 his father married Harriet Russell, also a native of Connecticut, by whom he had nine children—Curtis, Franklin, Russell, Jared, Donnell, Harriet, Wealthy, Henry and Maria. In 1826 our subject accompanied his father to Ohio, and there remained until 1839, engaged in working at the carpenter's trade in connection with farming. In the spring of 1839, he came to Iowa, landing in Mt. Pleasant, Henry County, with but $9 in his possession. A more homesick lad was never seen, and had he been possessed of enough money to pay his expenses he would have at once returned to his home in Ohio. It was probably fortunate for him that he could not return, judging from the results of his life's work. Securing employment, he worked for Dr. Payne of that place for five months, at $15 per month. He then engaged in a hotel as "man of all work," where he remained about two years, when the proprietor was broken up financially, and he lost the results of the two years labor. He then hired out to David Brown, who lived near Farifield, Jefferson County, and worked with him at blacksmithing and farming for one year. He then rented a mill on the south fork of Skunk River, and ran that for one year, investing his earnings in horses and cattle, only receiving $5 in money, and the balance in trade in horses and cattle. In 1843 he came to Washington County, Iowa, and entered forty acres of land near Paris, Dutch Creek Township, where he began to make for himself a home. From this time on prosperity attended him, and to his original purchase he added subsequent purchases, until now he is the owner of 2,450 acres of as fine land as can be found in the State of Iowa. On the 20th of October, 1844, Mr. Wells was united in marriage with Miss Rebecca Jackson, a daughter of Samuel Jackson. To them were born eight children: Franklin died in infancy; Maria is now the wife of Wesley Smith, a farmer and blacksmith in Franklin Township; Curtis R. is a farmer residing in Dutch Creek Township; Edwin died, and was buried in the New Haven Churchyard; William P. is a farmer residing in Dutch Creek Township; Inez A. is the wife of Seymour Martin, and resides at Kendall, Ind. Two others died in infancy. Mrs. Wells died in 1864. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and was a sincere Christian woman—one who delighted in good works. Mr. Wells is one of the leading farmers of Washington County, and, as already stated, is the possessor of 2,450 acres of land, 840 of which is included in the home farm. In addition to his land he is the possessor of a large amount of personal property, and is without doubt the wealthiest man in Washington County. With a capital of but $9 when he landed in the State of Iowa, and never afterward having inherited a dollar, all that he has is the result of his own labor. He has been economical, though never niggardly; and industrious, though never doing more than his physical strength would permit. In obtaining the large amount of land that he possesses, with but one or two exceptions he never went in debt a dollar for the same. As may be inferred he is an excellent business man, and a good manager in every respect. He has been a stockholder in the Washington National Bank ever since its organization, and for the past five years has been Vice President of the same. By his associates in the bank he is regarded as a most save counselor. While at all times careful of his own interest, he yet has assisted many persons in the hour of their need, and by the timely help granted has saved them from great loss. A plain, outspoken man, brusque in his manner, he yet has a kind heart, and has probably as many friends as any other man in Washington County. In politics Mr. Wells is a Democrat, and fraternally he is a member of the A.F. & A.M.

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William Warner Wells's memorial is located at: New Haven Cemetery, Washington County, USA.
When did William Warner Wells death?
William Warner Wells death on 14 Aug 1908 in Washington, Washington County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.2943993
Longitude: -91.8480988

Family Members:

Parent

Curtis Wells

(1799 - 1895)

Welthea Warner Wells

(1799 - 1821)

Spouse

Rebecca Ann Jackson Wells

(1826 - 1863)

Children

Edgar Wells

(1852 - 1871)

Inez Adell Wells Martin

(1861 - 1946)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. New Haven Cemetery
Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2943993, -91.8480988

2. Middleton Cemetery
Grace Hill, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2845570, -91.8815800

3. Bethel Cemetery
Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2641983, -91.8700027

4. Grace Hill Cemetery
Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2593994, -91.8281021

5. Todd Cemetery
Franklin Township, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2555705, -91.8196155

6. White Oak Cemetery
Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2578011, -91.8891983

7. Oak Ridge Cemetery
Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2574997, -91.8946991

8. Gatlin Cemetery
Brighton, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2416818, -91.8251712

9. Westminister Cemetery
West Chester, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3527844, -91.8584986

10. Tyrone Cemetery
Washington, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2952995, -91.9282990

11. West Chester Cemetery
West Chester, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3521996, -91.8146973

12. Valley Cemetery
Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2729000, -91.9320000

13. Craven Cemetery
West Chester, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3444595, -91.7835035

14. Memorial Miller Cemetery
Washington, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2400500, -91.7735900

15. Roberts Chapel Cemetery
West Chester, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3616982, -91.7893982

16. Pattison Cemetery
West Chester, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3365000, -91.7534000

17. Talleyrand Cemetery
Clear Creek Township, Keokuk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2952995, -91.9710999

18. County Home Cemetery
Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3125162, -91.7223905

19. Center Cemetery
West Chester, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3875135, -91.8807285

20. Sandy Hook Cemetery
Brighton, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2050018, -91.7957993

21. Ann Gowey Cemetery
Brighton, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1999642, -91.8974728

22. Evergreen Cemetery
Rubio, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2139015, -91.9328003

23. Lexington Cemetery
Lexington, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3944000, -91.8075000

24. Keota Cemetery
Keota, Keokuk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3707000, -91.9556000