WELLS, Doris Irene

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• Reference Number: WELL.D003
• _FGRAVE: 51211027

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Doris Irene Wells, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Wells, was born at Beaver City, Nebr., March 29, 1918, and departed this life February 15, 1923, aged 4 years, 10 months and 17 days.

Little Doris had been ill for about six weeks, but was not seriously so but a few days previous to her death. All that medical skill and loving hands could do was of no avail.

Doris was a bright and winsome child and one who will be greatly missed by her loved ones of the family circle and of the community.

She leaves her father, mother, and four sisters, Mrs. Wm. T. Hess and the Misses Lucille, Florence and Dorothy Wells, together with other relatives and a host of young friends. One sister preceded her to the great beyond.

Funeral services were held at the home in Spring Green Precinct, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. W. S. Porter, and interment was in Mount Hope Cemetery.

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• Reference Number: WELL.W002
• _FGRAVE: 25973611

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WILLIAM THOMAS WELLS

William Thomas Wells, son of Albert and Mary Wells, was born in Wayne County, Illinois, September 9, 1875, and departed this life at his home in Oxford, Nebr., on October 10, 1937, aged 62 years, one month and one day.

He grew to young manhood in Wayne County, Ill., where he resided with his parents and two sisters. His parents and one sister, Lily, preceded him in death. Two additional sisters died in childhood.

On December 24, 1902, he was united in marriage to Laura Bell Campbell. To this union six daughters were born, two of whom preceded him in death. In 1902 he and his wife moved to East St. Louis, returning to Wayne County, Ill., after a period of two years where they continued to live for five years. In 1909 he removed with his family to Furnas County, Nebr., where he continued to live to the end of his earthly sojourn. He located on a farm southwest of Beaver City in Spring Green neighborhood where he resided for many years. In 1928 he moved his family to a farm north of Beaver City residing there four years.

On account of ill health Mr. Wells retired from the farm in 1932, moving into Beaver City, and later to Oxford, where he was living at the time of his death. He had been in ill health for the past 8 years and the last 8 weeks of his life was confined to his bed. He was a patient sufferer, a kind, loving, and thoughtful husband and father, always ready to help everyone. He was highly respected and loved by all who knew him. At an early age he was confirmed in the Baptist faith in which he lived and died.

He leaves to mourn his passing a loving wife and four daughters: Mrs. Mamie Hess of Oxford, Nebr.; Mrs. Florence Cole of Lexington, Nebr.; Mrs. Lucille Quinn of Beaver City, Nebr.; and Miss Dorothy who is yet at home. All were present and helped to care for their father in his last illness. There are three grandchildren: Billie and Bonnie Hess of Oxford and Bobby Brouhard of Lexington. Also one sister, Mrs. Jane Duke of Rinard, Ill., besides other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held from the Methodist Church in Beaver City, Wednesday, October 13, conducted by Rev. G. P. Clark of the Christian Church.

Mrs. E. T. Carter and Mrs. G. P. Clark, accompanied by Mrs. V. L. Marble, sang: The Old Rugged Cross, Saved By Grace and In The Garden.

Pallbearers were Wm. Hollinger, Charles Kurtz, Orville Ruby, John Sievers, Ralph Harding and W. W. Lamb.

Interment was in the Beaver City Mount Hope Cemetery.

William married CAMPBELL, Laura Bell on 24 Dec 1902 in Wayne County, Illinois. Laura (daughter of Campbell, Robert Francis and Gill, Mary Elizabeth) was born on 6 Sep 1881 in Wayne County, Illinois; died on 5 Mar 1972 in Oxford, Furnas County, Nebraska; was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Beaver City, Furnas County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: CAMP.L002
• _FGRAVE: 25973556

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• Reference Number: WELL.A004
• _FGRAVE: 51212115

Albert married ROGERS, Mary Ellen. Mary was born on 20 Sep 1852 in Indiana; died on 10 Feb 1917 in Wayne County, Illinois; was buried in Wells Cemetery, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: ROGE.M008
• _FGRAVE: 51212204

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• Occupation: Teamster
• Reference Number: CAMP.R002
• _FGRAVE: 20531608

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Birth:
The 1920 census says he was born in New York.

Robert married Gill, Mary Elizabeth. Mary (daughter of Gill, Samuel D. and ULLOM, Nancy Ellen) was born on 22 Oct 1855 in Vinton County, Ohio; died on 20 Dec 1947 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Wells Cemetery, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: GILL.M010
• _FGRAVE: 20531640

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• Reference Number: GILL.S012
• _FGRAVE: 20530363

Samuel married ULLOM, Nancy Ellen. Nancy was born on 17 Oct 1833 in McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio; died in 1916; was buried in Wells Cemetery, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: ULLO.N001
• _FGRAVE: 20530330