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Almeda Ann Wells¹

• Father*: Thomas Pink Wells b. 5 Aug 1842, d. 29 Jan 1920
• Mother*: Nancy Elizabeth Hays b. 24 Dec 1843, d. 16 Feb 1882

• Reference: FAG

• Birth*: 6 July 1864; Jefferson Co., Illinois, USA¹
• (Bride) Marriage*: 9 December 1891; Jefferson Co., Illinois, USA; Illinois State Marriage Index: 9 Dec 1891 JEFFERSON Co., IL: 006/0133
  ; Groom=Richard Henry Wells²
• Burial*: 25 April 1940; South Hickory Hill Cemetery, Jefferson Co., Illinois, USA
• (Deceased) Death*: 25 April 1940; Jefferson Co., Illinois, USA

Cora Victoria Campbell¹

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• Birth*: 4 June 1873; prob., Sangamon Co., Illinois, USA
• (Bride) Marriage*: 9 March 1892; Sangamon Co., Illinois, USA; Illinois State Marriage Index: 9 Mar 1892 SANGAMON Co., IL: 006/0451
  
  Illinois Marriages, 1851-1900
  about Richard Rodric Wells Name: Richard Rodric Wells
  Gender: Male
  Spouse Name: Cora Victoria Campbell
  Marriage Date: Mar 10, 1892
  Marriage County: Sangamon
  Comments: This record can be found at the County Court Records located at Springfield, IL.
  ; Groom=Richard R Wells¹
• Death*: 1970

• Married Name: 9 March 1892; Mrs. Wells (Campbell)
• (Head of Household) Census: 1900; Salisbury, Sangamon Co., Illinois, USA; 1900 United States Federal Census
  about R R Wells Name: R R Wells
  [Richard R Wells]
  Age: 28
  Birth Date: Dec 1871
  Birthplace: Illinois
  Home in 1900: Salisbury, Sangamon, Illinois
  [Sangamon]
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
  Relation to Head of House: Head
  Marital Status: Married
  Spouse's Name: C B Wells
  Marriage Year: 1892
  Years Married: 8
  Father's Birthplace: Illinois
  Mother's Birthplace: Illinois
  Occupation: View on Image
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  Household Members: Name Age
  R R Wells 28
  C B Wells 26
  E E Wells 7
  B B Wells 3
  Willis Hinds 20
  John Wahl 15
  
  ; Head of Household=Richard R Wells
• (Head of Household) Census: 1910; Salisbury, Sangamon Co., Illinois, USA; 1910 United States Federal Census
  about Richard R Wells Name: Richard R Wells
  Age in 1910: 38
  Birth Year: 1872
  Birthplace: Illinois
  Home in 1910: Salisbury, Sangamon, Illinois
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
  Relation to Head of House: Head
  Marital Status: Married
  Spouse's Name: Cora Wells
  Father's Birthplace: Indiana
  Mother's Birthplace: Illinois
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  Household Members: Name Age
  Richard R Wells 38
  Cora Wells 37
  Earl E Wells 17
  Bula B Wells 13
  
  ; Head of Household=Richard R Wells
• (Head of Household) Census: 1930; Springfield, Sangamon Co., Illinois, USA; 1930 United States Federal Census
  about Richard R Wells Name: Richard R Wells
  Gender: Male
  Birth Year: abt 1872
  Birthplace: Illinois
  Race: White
  Home in 1930: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois
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  Marital Status: Married
  Relation to Head of House: Head
  Spouse's Name: Cora Wells
  Father's Birthplace: Indiana
  Mother's Birthplace: Indiana
  Occupation:
  
  Education:
  
  Military Service:
  
  Rent/home value:
  
  Age at first marriage:
  
  Parents' birthplace: View image
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  Household Members: Name Age
  Richard R Wells 58
  Cora Wells 56
  
  ; Head of Household=Richard R Wells
• (Head of Household) Census: 1930; Springfield, Sangamon Co., Illinois, USA; 1930 United States Federal Census
  about Richard R Wells Name: Richard R Wells
  Gender: Male
  Birth Year: abt 1872
  Birthplace: Illinois
  Race: White
  Home in 1930: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois
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  Marital Status: Married
  Relation to Head of House: Head
  Spouse's Name: Cora Wells
  Father's Birthplace: Indiana
  Mother's Birthplace: Indiana
  Occupation:
  
  Education:
  
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  Household Members: Name Age
  Richard R Wells 58
  Cora Wells 56
  
  ; Head of Household=Richard R Wells

Richard S Wells¹

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• Birth*: circa 1817¹
• (Groom) Marriage*: 8 September 1842; Jefferson Co., Illinois, USA; Illinois State Marriage Index: 8 Sep 1842 JEFFERSON Co., IL: 002/0285
  ; Bride=Malinda Blackburn¹

Malinda Blackburn¹

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• Birth*: circa 1822¹
• (Bride) Marriage*: 8 September 1842; Jefferson Co., Illinois, USA; Illinois State Marriage Index: 8 Sep 1842 JEFFERSON Co., IL: 002/0285
  ; Groom=Richard S Wells¹

• Married Name: 8 September 1842; Mrs. Wells (Blackburn)

Richard T Wells¹

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• Birth*: circa 1850¹
• (Groom) Marriage*: 21 January 1875; Christian Co., Illinois, USA; Illinois State Marriage Index: 21 Jan 1875 CHRISTIAN Co., IL: 00B/0088 00003671
  ; Bride=Malissa A Britton¹

Malissa A Britton¹

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• Birth*: circa 1855¹
• (Bride) Marriage*: 21 January 1875; Christian Co., Illinois, USA; Illinois State Marriage Index: 21 Jan 1875 CHRISTIAN Co., IL: 00B/0088 00003671
  ; Groom=Richard T Wells¹

• Married Name: 21 January 1875; Mrs. Wells (Britton)

Richard T Wells¹

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• Birth*: circa 1856¹
• (Groom) Marriage*: 27 August 1881; Macon Co., Illinois, USA; Illinois State Marriage Index: 27 Aug 1881 MACON Co., IL: /
  ; Bride=Malissa Hany¹

Malissa Hany¹

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• Birth*: circa 1861¹
• (Bride) Marriage*: 27 August 1881; Macon Co., Illinois, USA; Illinois State Marriage Index: 27 Aug 1881 MACON Co., IL: /
  ; Groom=Richard T Wells¹

• Married Name: 27 August 1881; Mrs. Wells (Hany)

Robert Wells¹

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• Birth*: circa 1824¹
• (Groom) Marriage*: 15 November 1849; Pike Co., Illinois, USA; Illinois State Marriage Index: 15 Nov 1849 PIKE Co., IL: I/ 145
  ; Bride=Mary Ellen Jester¹

Mary Ellen Jester¹

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• Birth*: circa 1829¹
• (Bride) Marriage*: 15 November 1849; Pike Co., Illinois, USA; Illinois State Marriage Index: 15 Nov 1849 PIKE Co., IL: I/ 145
  ; Groom=Robert Wells¹

• Married Name: 15 November 1849; Mrs. Wells (Jester)

Susannah M Hemphill¹

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• Birth*: circa 1862¹
• (Bride) Marriage*: 10 September 1882; Pike Co., Illinois, USA; Illinois State Marriage Index: 10 Sep 1882 PIKE Co., IL: / 00001386; Groom=Robert Wells¹

• Name Variation: Holly Hemphill¹
• Married Name: 10 September 1882; Mrs. Wells (Hemphill)

Robert Wells¹

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• Birth*: circa 1858¹
• (Groom) Marriage*: 31 January 1883; De Witt Co., Illinois, USA; Illinois State Marriage Index: 31 Jan 1883 DE WITT Co., IL: 001/0066
  ; Bride=Mary Fenneman¹

Mary Fenneman¹

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• Birth*: circa 1863¹
• (Bride) Marriage*: 31 January 1883; De Witt Co., Illinois, USA; Illinois State Marriage Index: 31 Jan 1883 DE WITT Co., IL: 001/0066
  ; Groom=Robert Wells¹

• Married Name: 31 January 1883; Mrs. Wells (Fenneman)

Robert Wells¹

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• Birth*: circa 1868¹
• (Groom) Marriage*: 29 April 1893; Gallatin Co., Illinois, USA; Illinois State Marriage Index: 29 Apr 1893 GALLATIN Co., IL: 00F/0042
  ; Bride=Rosa Allen¹

Rosa Allen¹

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• Birth*: circa 1873¹
• (Bride) Marriage*: 29 April 1893; Gallatin Co., Illinois, USA; Illinois State Marriage Index: 29 Apr 1893 GALLATIN Co., IL: 00F/0042
  ; Groom=Robert Wells¹

• Married Name: 29 April 1893; Mrs. Wells (Allen)

Robert Wells¹

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• Birth*: circa 1877¹
• (Groom) Marriage*: 13 February 1902; Fulton Co., Illinois, USA; Illinois State Marriage Index: 13 Feb 1902 FULTON Co., IL: G /8049
  ; Bride=Jennie Kipper¹

Jennie Kipper¹

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• Birth*: circa 1882¹
• (Bride) Marriage*: 13 February 1902; Fulton Co., Illinois, USA; Illinois State Marriage Index: 13 Feb 1902 FULTON Co., IL: G /8049
  ; Groom=Robert Wells¹

• Married Name: 13 February 1902; Mrs. Wells (Kipper)

Robert Wells¹

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• Birth*: circa 1879¹
• (Groom) Marriage*: 21 September 1904; Morgan Co., Illinois, USA; Illinois State Marriage Index: 21 Sep 1904 MORGAN Co., IL: D /252 9367
  ; Bride=Nora Meadows¹

Nora Meadows¹

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• Birth*: circa 1884¹
• (Bride) Marriage*: 21 September 1904; Morgan Co., Illinois, USA; Illinois State Marriage Index: 21 Sep 1904 MORGAN Co., IL: D /252 9367
  ; Groom=Robert Wells¹

• Married Name: 21 September 1904; Mrs. Wells (Meadows)

Robert Alvin Wells¹

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• Birth*: circa 1876¹
• (Groom) Marriage*: 12 September 1901; Christian Co., Illinois, USA; Illinois State Marriage Index: 12 Sep 1901 CHRISTIAN Co., IL: 00C/0221 00010303
  ; Bride=Anna Glover¹

Anna Glover¹

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• Birth*: 1879
• (Bride) Marriage*: 12 September 1901; Christian Co., Illinois, USA; Illinois State Marriage Index: 12 Sep 1901 CHRISTIAN Co., IL: 00C/0221 00010303
  ; Groom=Robert Alvin Wells¹
• Death*: 1960

• Married Name: 12 September 1901; Mrs. Wells (Glover)

Robert C Wells¹

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• Birth*: circa 1839¹
• (Groom) Marriage*: 18 February 1864; Wabash Co., Illinois, USA; Illinois State Marriage Index: 18 Feb 1864 WABASH Co., IL: 277/ 12
  ; Bride=Elizabeth Bruce¹

Elizabeth Bruce¹

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• Birth*: circa 1844¹
• (Bride) Marriage*: 18 February 1864; Wabash Co., Illinois, USA; Illinois State Marriage Index: 18 Feb 1864 WABASH Co., IL: 277/ 12
  ; Groom=Robert C Wells¹

• Married Name: 18 February 1864; Mrs. Wells (Bruce)

Robert E Wells¹

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• Birth*: circa 1872¹
• (Groom) Marriage*: 22 April 1897; White Co., Illinois, USA; Illinois State Marriage Index: 22 Apr 1897 WHITE Co., IL: 020/
  ; Bride=Bettie Boner¹

Bettie Boner¹

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• Birth*: circa 1877¹
• (Bride) Marriage*: 22 April 1897; White Co., Illinois, USA; Illinois State Marriage Index: 22 Apr 1897 WHITE Co., IL: 020/
  ; Groom=Robert E Wells¹

• Name Variation: Mrs. Bettie Deaver (Boner)¹
• Married Name: 22 April 1897; Mrs. Wells (Boner)

Robert Elmore Wells¹

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• Birth*: circa 1859¹
• (Groom) Marriage*: 14 December 1884; White Co., Illinois, USA; Illinois State Marriage Index: 14 Dec 1884 WHITE Co., IL: 014/
  ; Bride=Jennie Brouer¹

Jennie Brouer¹

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• Birth*: circa 1864¹
• (Bride) Marriage*: 14 December 1884; White Co., Illinois, USA; Illinois State Marriage Index: 14 Dec 1884 WHITE Co., IL: 014/
  ; Groom=Robert Elmore Wells¹

• Married Name: 14 December 1884; Mrs. Wells (Brouer)

Robert G Wells¹

• Father*: David Wells b. 1815, d. c 1851
• Mother*: Jane Darling b. 1820, d. c 1851

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• Birth*: 1848; New York City, New York Co., New York, USA; orphaned early, raised by Robert Atchison of Chicago
  
  biological parents both Scottish
• (Groom) Marriage*: 17 December 1885; Grundy Co., Illinois, USA; Illinois State Marriage Index: 17 Dec 1885 GRUNDY Co., IL: / 5650
  ; Bride=Alice A Conlong¹
• Death*: 1897; Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, USA; DAILY REVIEW 2/4/1899
  
  Robert G. Wells a well known citizen of Decatur died at noon today at a hospital in Chicago where he has been for the past two months. He was 47 years old and is survived by a wife. Mrs. Wells and Rev. W. H. Penhallegon of this city were both with Mr. Wells at the time of his death. He had been in poor health for some time and went to Chicago to receive medical treatment for an affection of the bladder. On Dec. 9 an operation was performed for his relief but he did not rally. He has gradually grown worse and yesterday it was known by his friends in this city that he could not recover.
  The deceased had been an orphan since his early life and he was raised by an uncle, Robert Atchison of Chicago. He came to Decatur about sixteen years ago. For a short time e was connected with the Decatur Novelty works but afterward took the position as foreman of the Union Iron works and has held that position ever since. He was a prominent member of the First Presbyterian church and at the time of his death he was one of the elders in the church. He was also a member of the Y. M. C. A. and superintendent of the Sunday school of the College Street chapel. He was instrumental in making the chapel a success and he is said to have been one of the
  most useful and hardworking members of the Presbyterian church. A few days ago when Mr. Wells condition became alarming Rev. Penhallegon, his pastor went to Chicago and stayed until he died. Mr. Wells had many friends in the city who looked upon him as a most excellent man and the news of his death will bring sorrow to many.
  The body will leave Chicago tonight and arrive in Decatur early tomorrow morning. The time of the funeral has not yet been fully decided upon. Rev. Penhallegon and Mrs. Wells will accompany the remains home.

• (Household Member) Census: 1850; New York City, New York Co., New York, USA; 1850 United States Federal Census
  
  Name:      David Wells
  Age:      35
  Birth Year:      abt 1815
  Birthplace:      Scotland
  Home in 1850:      New York Ward 16 District 1, New York, New York, USA
  Gender:      Male
  Family Number:      1225
  Household Members:      
  Name      Age
  David Wells      35
  Jane Wells      30
  George Wells      4
  Robert Wells      2; Head of Household=David Wells

Alice A Conlong¹

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• Birth*: 10 March 1857; Ohio, USA²
• (Bride) Marriage*: 17 December 1885; Grundy Co., Illinois, USA; Illinois State Marriage Index: 17 Dec 1885 GRUNDY Co., IL: / 5650
  ; Groom=Robert G Wells¹
• Death*: 1914; Colorado, USA; DAILY REVIEW 1/14/1914
  
  MRS. ALICE WELLS DIED IN DENVER COLO, SHORTLY AFTER MIDNIGHT MONDAY, 1/13. NEWS OF HER DEATH DID NOT REACH DECATUR UNTIL WEDNESDAY WHEN A LETTER CAME FROM MISS ANNA NETTERLIST AT CHICAGO. MRS. WELLS ONLY LIVING RELATIVE MR. CONLONG A BROTHER LIVES AT CHIAGO AND THE FAMILY THERE WAS NOTIFIED BY TELEGRAPH FROM DENVER.
  NEWS OF THE DEATH OF MRS. WELLS WILL NOT BE A GREAT SURPRISE TO HER HUNDREDS OF FRIENDS IN DECATUR AS IT HAD BEEN KNOWN FOR SOME WEEKS THAT SHE WAS NOT AS WELL. SHE HAD BEEN FAILING PYSICALLY FOR SOME DAYS BUT FRIENDS WITH HER AT DENVER WERE NOT EXPECTING A MATERIAL CHANGE AT ONCE.
  CHRISTMAS DAY SHE SHOWED SIGNS OF A COLLAPSE AND ON NEW YEARS DAY DID COLLAPSE. MISS GRACE BALDWIN, LONG A DECATUR FRIEND OF MRS. WELLS BUT WHO HAS MADE HER HOME IN DENVER FOR THE LAST FEW YEARS, AS SENT FOR AND WAS WITH HER MOST OF THE TIME AS WELL AS AFTERWARDS. A SPECIAL AS WELL AS A REGULAR NURSE WAS ALSO IN ATTENDANCE. ON JAN 6, MRS. WELLS WAS MOVED FROM EMILY HOUSE TO HEARTSENSE, WHICH IS A PART OF THE INFIRMARY KNOWN AS OAKEE HOME WHERE MRS. WELLS HAS MADE HER HOME.
  
  MRS.CONLONG OF CHICAGO STARTED TO DENVER AS SOON AS NEWS OF THE DEATH OF MRS. WELLS REACHED HER. IT WAS EXPECTED THAT SHE WOULD REACH THERE AT 1:30 WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. SHE WILL BRING THE BODY TO DECATUR.
  ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE FUNERAL WILL NOT BE FULLY MADE UNTIL SHE IS HEARD FROM. IT HAS BEEN DECIDED HOWEVER TO HAVE A SERVICE AT THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. IT WILL BE IN CHARGE OF DR. W. H. PENHALLEGON, REV. C. E. JENNEY WILL MAKE A PRAYER. DR. PENHALLEGON WILL MAKE A BRIEF ADDRESS.
  
  EARLY LIFE
  
  MRS. ALICE CONLONG WELLS WAS BORN IN TRUMBULL COUNTY, OHIO, MARCH 10, 1857. AT A VERY EARLY AGE SHE MOVED TO MORRIS, ILL. AFTER HAVING PASSED THROUGH THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SHE BEGAN TO TEACH THERE CONTINUING IN SERVICE FOR TWELVE YEARS.
  DEC 17, 1885 SHE WAS MARRIED TO ROBER G. WELLS OF DECATUR. UPON HER ARRIVAL IN DECATUR SHE IDENTIFIED HERSELF AT ONCE WITH THE PRESBYTERIANS. SHE WAS ACTIVITELY ENGAGED IN SUNDAY SCHOOL WORK AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE CHURCH.
  AFTER THE DEATH OF HER HUSBAND IN FEBRUARY,1896, MRS. WELLS WAS MADE PASTORS ASSISTANT OF THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. JAN 12, 1908 SHE WAS TEMPORARILY DISABLED BY A FALL FROM WHICH SHE SUSTAINED A BROKEN HIP. ALTHOUGH SHE RECOVERED FROM THE INJURY. SHE NEVER REGAINED HER FULL STRENGTH. TWO YEARS AGO SHE SUFFERED SEVERE HEMORRHAGES OF THE LUNGS. AS SOON AS SHE WAS STRONG ENOUGH TO TAKE THE TRIP SHE WENT OT DENVER, ENTERING THE PHIPPS SANITARIUM AND AFTER A YEAR, MOVING TO THE OAKEN HOME, WHERE SHE DIED.
  
  ALL HER LIFE IN DECATUR MRS. WELLS WAS ACTIVE IN CHURCH, SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER CIRCLES.SHE WAS ESPECIALLY ACTIVE IN THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH AND TOOK A PROMINENT PART IN ABOUT EVERY ORGANIZATION IN THAT CHURCH BECOMING PASTERS ASSISTANT AND IN THAT WAY MEETING IN AN INTIMATE AND PERSONAL WAY PRACTICALLY ALL OF THE MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH. BESIDES THAT SHE WAS PRFESIDENT OF THE WOMANS CLUB , MEMBER AND OFFICER OF OTHER SIMILAR SOCIETIES AND ALWAYS PROMINENT IN ANY CHARITABLE MOVEMENT IN DECATUR.
  MRS. WELLS CONNECTIN WITH THE LIFE OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MAY BE MENTIONED IN PART AS FOLLOWSL:
  PRESIDENT OF THE WOMENS MISSIONARY SOCIETY FOR MANY YEARS.
  ORGANIZER AND TEACHER OF THE YOUNG CHRISIAN ENDEAVER SOCIETY.
  PRESIDENT OF THE PRESBYTERIAN HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY.
  OFFICER IN THE SYNEDICAL SOCIETY
  PASTORS ASSISTANT NINE YEARS.
  
  WITH HER HUSBAND R. G. WELLS SHE TOOK A PROMINENT PART IN ESTABLISHING COLLEGE STREET CHAPEL OF THE CHURCH AND FOR MANY YEARS WITH HER HUSBAND ALMOST GAVE HER LIFE TO THAT INSTITUTION. THEY LIVED ABOUT THREE MILES FROM THE CHAPEL, BUT ATTENDED ALMOST EVERY SERVICE IN IT. TO ALL OF THE WORK OF THE CHURCH BOTH WERE AS LOYAL AND AS SELF SACRIFICING.
  IT WAS ALONG NOT BECAUSE MRS. WELLS GAVE HERSELF HOWEVER THAT SHE WAS LOVED IN CHURCH AND BY OTHERS THAT KNEW HERE BUT BECAUSE OF HER GENTLY NATURE, THOUGHTFUL GRACIOUS BEARING WERE CAUSED BY READINESS.
• Burial*: 1914; Greenwood Cemetery, Decatur, Macon Co., Illinois, USA

• Married Name: 17 December 1885; Mrs. Wells (Conlong)

Robert L Wells¹

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• Birth*: circa 1854¹
• (Groom) Marriage*: 5 May 1879; Coles Co., Illinois, USA; Illinois State Marriage Index: 5 May 1879 COLES Co., IL: 00H/0260
  ; Bride=Harriet Helen Austin¹