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Willis L. Wells

Birth	:	26 Jun 1827 Ohio, USA
Death	:	16 Nov 1893 Fayette County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	West Union Cemetery, West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.9611000, -91.8151600
Plot	:	Section 1, Block 6, Plot 9
Inscription	:	Willis L. Wells Born June 26, 1827 Died Nov. 16, 1893
Description	:	Supervisor W. L. Wells In this paper last week was mentioned the serious illness of County Supervisor W. L. Wells. He died Thursday evening, the 16th. As a man and as a capable official he always did his duty; he was honest in his dealings with his fellows and warm in his friendships. We know of no higher praise than this. Willis L. Wells was born in Ohio, June 26, 1827. He came to Iowa in 1858, locating in Hardin county, and removed to Fayette county the following year, settling on his... Read More	Supervisor W. L. Wells In this paper last week was mentioned the serious illness of County Supervisor W. L. Wells. He died Thursday evening, the 16th. As a man and as a capable official he always did his duty; he was honest in his dealings with his fellows and warm in his friendships. We know of no higher praise than this. Willis L. Wells was born in Ohio, June 26, 1827. He came to Iowa in 1858, locating in Hardin county, and removed to Fayette county the following year, settling on his farm in Dover township shortly after, which has since been his home. He was married to Miss Elizabeth Kirkpatrick in Will Co., Ill., on the 7th of March, 1848. She died in 1883. Nine children were born to them -– Elizabeth, the wife of Joseph Stirk, now living in Nebraska; Adelia, who lives at the home in Dover; Lenoria, who married Wm. E. Easton and who resided in West Union till her death in 1878; James, now living in Nebraska; Mary, the wife of J.W. Tope of Dover; Jemima, now living in Nebraska; Florence, the wife of Amos Shaw of Eldorado; and William, a young man of 26 years, residing at the family home. All were present at the time of their father's death. Mr. Wells was ever deeply interested in educational matters and had been a member of the school board in Dover township for many years. In the fall of 1888 he was elected by the Republicans a member of the Board of Supervisors of which he was Chairman at the time of his death. The roads and bridges of the northern district were under his supervision, and his familiarity with matters of this sort – he being a bridge builder by trade – made his services to the county of especial value. Funeral services were held Monday morning at the Baptist church in this city, Rev. F. Bower officiating, and his remains were interred beside those of his wife in the West Union cemetery. The obsequies were largely attended. [source of obituary: West Union Gazette (West Union, Iowa); 24 Nov 1893; page 1, column 6]

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Willis L. Wells's memorial is located at: West Union Cemetery, West Union, Fayette County, USA.
When did Willis L. Wells death?
Willis L. Wells death on 16 Nov 1893 in Fayette County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.9611000
Longitude: -91.8151600

Family Members:

Spouse

Elizabeth Kirkpatrick Wells

(1828 - 1883)

Children

Clara Elizabeth Wells Stirk

(1848 - 1932)

Alice L Wells Easton

(1853 - 1878)

Mary Albina Wells Tope

(1860 - 1943)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. West Union Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9611000, -91.8151600

2. Mount Calvary Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9300003, -91.7850037

3. Boale Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9935700, -91.8451900

4. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9777985, -91.7647018

5. Butler Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9738910, -91.7501880

6. Pleasant Grove Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9347000, -91.7450027

7. South Windsor Cemetery
Donnan, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9211006, -91.8747025

8. Prairie View Cemetery
Fayette, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8993580, -91.8330000

9. Oak Ridge Cemetery
Auburn Township, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0155983, -91.8683014

10. George Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0346985, -91.7818985

11. Windsor Cemetery
Hawkeye, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9644012, -91.9225006

12. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Fayette, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8768997, -91.8094025

13. Brainard Cemetery
Brainard, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9341980, -91.7044900

14. Dunham Grove Cemetery
Randalia, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8767014, -91.8458023

15. Hawkeye Cemetery
Hawkeye, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9397011, -91.9357986

16. Nutting Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0306015, -91.7247009

17. Saint Petr Kirchof
Eldorado, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0572014, -91.8352966

18. Bethany Lutheran Church Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0625000, -91.7630997

19. Lima Cemetery
Lima, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8689000, -91.7373000

20. Saint Francis Cemetery
Fayette, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8511009, -91.8261032

21. Dover Township Cemetery
Dover Township, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0708008, -91.8392029

22. Oak Lawn Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9986000, -91.9666977

23. Pitts Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9900017, -91.9708023

24. Gods Acres Cemetery
Clermont, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9925003, -91.6496964