Census: 1880 Petersburg, Rensselaer Co., New York: age 65

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 43, No 16, p 8, Apr. 21, 1887.
In Petersburg, N. Y., April 11, 1887, Mrs. Fanny Wells, wife of Daniel Lee Wells, in the 73d year of her age. The deceased in early life, was hopefully converted to Christ, and with her husband joined the Seventh-day Baptist Church of Petersburg, of which she remained a consistent member till the church became extinct, and never united with any other church. Poor health and the long distance from any place of worship, of a people of like faith, have for a long time deprived her of the privilege of attending divine worship, except at long intervals. She has left with her friends the consoling hope that the change through which she has passed is to her a great gain. She leaves a husband in an enfeebled state of health, and a daughter to mourn their loss. B. F. R.

Census: 1880 Petersburg, Rensselaer Co., New York: age 66, farmer

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 43, No 37, p 5, Sep. 15, 1887.
In Petersburg, N. Y., Aug. 16, 1887, of a lingering disease, Mr. Daniel Lee Wells, in the 75th year of his age. He had been in poor health for a long time, but since his wife died in April last, he sank rapidly down until death came to his relief. He was converted to Christ in early manhood, and united with the Seventh-day Baptist Church at Petersburg, and held an official position therein at its disorganization. But throughout these years he maintained a Christian walk, and died in the hope of a better resurrection. He leaves a daughter to trend her lonely way the remainder of life's journey. B. F. R.