TENTH GENERATION

164. Henry Alexander WELLS ⁽⁵⁾⁽²⁸⁵⁾⁽³¹⁷⁾⁽²⁸⁷⁾⁽³¹⁸⁾⁽³¹⁹⁾⁽³²⁰⁾⁽³²¹⁾⁽³²²⁾⁽³²³⁾⁽³²⁴⁾⁽³²⁵⁾⁽³²⁶⁾⁽³²⁷⁾⁽³²⁸⁾⁽³²⁹⁾⁽³³⁰⁾ was born on 1 Feb 1848 in Elkton Cecil Co., Md..⁽³¹⁷⁾⁽²⁸⁵⁾⁽²⁹⁵⁾ Census 1850 Henry Wells 02 b: Md
Census 1860 Wells Henry A. age 12; Male;born Maryland
Census 1900 Wells Henry, Husband, White, Male, born Feb 1848, age 52, He died on 30 Dec 1915 in Oaklyn, Camden Co. New Jersey.⁽³²²⁾ Moved to Oaklyn NJ in 1914 and lived with Minny Clarkson (His dec'd wife's sistor) until his Death. Was very sick last years of his life.{Ltrs. AP :1905-1915]. Died late Dec 1915 in Oaklyn NJ Buried Odd Fellows Cemetery Pottsville. Pa.. with the Clarkson family and his wife Emily James Clarkson [CemODDPenn] He was buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery Pottsville Pa..⁽³¹⁹⁾ Buried with wife Emil who died 7 July 1912 and his wife's father and Mother, Mathew Clarkson and Mary Martha (James) Clarkson and Lillian ??? no date. Pottsville Penn HENRY ALEXANDER WELLS

Henry Alexander Wells Station Manager for Associate Press & UNITED Press, son of Benjamin M. Wells and Rebecca Jane Alexander [WellsHist 15], was Born 1 Feb 1848 in Elkton Md. [CenCecil1860/97/98, CenErie1900/205]. On 7 July 1890 he married Sarah M. Craioley of Phil. [MarrHAW]. Sarah Died in 1895 [CemPnMtVernon]. In 1896 he married Emily Clarkson of Pottsville, Penn. [CenErie 1900/205]. As a boy he learned telegraphy and became one of the most expert operators in the country; Through-out the Greeley campaign of 1872 he was the private operator of that famous statesman, whom he accompanied until the close of the campaign in Nov 1872. [BioCecil:449].
He was Telegraph Operator and Station manager for Western Union, Associate Press and a Union Pacific He was with Western Union, Eastern Division in Phil. Penn from 1865 to Jan 24 1875 [WUCerf: 1875]. He joined United Press in 1875.which was absorbed by United Press.[BioHAWells] He was hired by Walter P. Phillips manager of United Press as telegrapher for first link of NY to Wash. leased press line and started work in Baltimore.(The Operator 1875, TelAge:414) In 1878 he worked in Philadelphia as a telegrapher and manager of that Press agency. Was United Press manager in Philadelphia until 9 April 1897, when United Press was absorbed by Associated Press.[BioHAWells].
He was then hired by Frank M. Mack for manager of Buffalo Office [TelAge :55] In 1901 was present at assassination of Pres. McKinkey and was primary reporter for Associated Press and received commendation for job well done.[LtrsAP:1901] Moved to Oaklyn NJ in 1914 and lived with Minny Clarkson (His dec'd wife's sister) until his Death. Was very sick last years of his life.{Ltrs. AP 1905-1915]. Died late Dec 1915 in Oaklyn NJ Buried Odd Fellows Cemetery Pottsville. Penn. with the Clarkson family and his wife Emily James Clarkson [CemODDPn]
Parents: Benjamin M. and Rebecca Jane (Alexander) Wells (see there entry)
Sarah M. Craioley of Phil. was born in c.1857 in Phil. Penn. and m. 7 July 1890 in Jersey City NJ. [MarrHAW] They Moved to Cape May, Baltimore Md. & Trenton NJ Sarah died in 1895. Buried in Mount Vernon Cemetery [CemPnMtVernon]
Emily Clarkson born 23 Aug 1869 in Pottsville, Schuykill Co Penn [NatArch],
m. in 1895 [CenErie 1900/205] She died in 7 July 1912 in Buffalo NY and is buried with her husband in ODD Fellows Cemetery in Pottsville Penn [CemODDPn] Lived at 190 W. Utica St.Buffalo [DirBuf1911-1914]
Parents Matthew Clarkson born 3 Mar 1839 in Durham England died 19 Aug 1913 Civil War veteran served in Co D, 6th Reg't Pa. Vol Inf. [NatArc] m. Maryan Martha James 28 Jun1862 who was b.c 1840 in Wales England [LDS FHC IGI 5045629] and d.c 1914
[CemODDPn]
Children of Henry and Emily Clarkson Wells
Harry Clarkson Wells # b.20 Feb 1897 in Pottsville Pa., m. 20 Nov.1920 Bertha
Elizabeth Kropelin b.16 June 1897 in Buffalo NY, d. 23 Apr 1992 in Deerfield Beach Fl.
Bertha Elizabeth Kropelin b.16 June 1897 Buffalo, Erie Co NY d. 30 Oct 1995 in Port St. Lucie Fl.

He was married to Emily James CLARKSON (daughter of Matthew CLARKSON and Maryan Martha JAMES) in 1896 in Philadelphia, PA..⁽³¹⁷⁾ Census 1900 Line Line 79 Wells Henry, Husband, White, Male, born Feb 1848, age 52,
Line 71 Emile Wells, Wife, White Female, born Aug 1870, age 29, married, 4 years, birth place Penn, Fathers & Mothers birth place England,

Emily James CLARKSON⁽³¹⁹⁾ was born on 23 Aug 1869 in Pottsville Schuylkill Co., Pa..⁽³¹⁷⁾⁽³³⁰⁾ Census 1900 Emile Clarkson Wells, Wife, White Female, born Aug 1870, age 29, married,
birth place Penn, Fathers & Mothers birth place England,
Nat Archives born 23 Aug 1869
Liviing Children 1894
Ammy Clarkson b. Feb 18th 1864
Mary Clarkson b. June 29th 1867
Miney Clarkson b. April 2nd 1871
Emily Clarkson b. Aug 23rd 1869
Matthew R. Clarkson b. June 27th 1876
She died on 7 Jul 1912 in Buffalo Erie Co., NY.⁽³¹⁹⁾ Wells, Emily d July 7 1912, buried w/ Harry A.Wells Pottsville Pnn She was buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery Pottsville Pa..⁽³¹⁹⁾ Wells, Emily died July 7 1912, buried w/ Harry A.Wells Pottsville Pnn Emily Clarkson b. Aug 23rd 1869 died in Childbirth Buried with still borne child Lillian
Part 1 Section #6 Row #7
Clarkson,Mathew,Pvt. Co. D, 6th Reg. P.V.I., B.1840 d. 1913
Mary, w/Mathew d. May 20, 1910
Wells, Emily (?) , w/ Harry A. (?) d. July 7 1912
Lillian, no dates Henry Alexander WELLS and Emily James CLARKSON had the following children:

+270 i. Harry Clarkson WELLS⁽³¹⁷⁾⁽³³¹⁾⁽³³²⁾⁽³³³⁾⁽³³⁴⁾⁽³³⁵⁾⁽³³⁶⁾⁽³²⁰⁾⁽³³⁷⁾⁽³³⁸⁾⁽³³⁹⁾⁽³⁴⁰⁾⁽³⁴¹⁾ was born on 20 Feb 1897 in Pottsville Schuylkill Co., Pa..⁽³³¹⁾⁽³¹⁷⁾⁽³¹⁷⁾ Birth Affidavit Dept of State dated 26 May 1954 by Aunt Mary M.(Clarkson) Bryan (sistor of his mother) of Harry Clarkson Wells (She was present at his birth Feb 20 1897) in Pottsville PN. He was baptized on 31 May 1897 in Congreation of Christ Flock, Phil., Pnn..⁽³³²⁾ Baptised 31 May in Congreation of Christ Flock Phil Pn 31May 1897 He served in the military between 1917 and 1919 in World War I, France, Germany.⁽³³⁵⁾ Dicharge 1917 to accept commission; Discharge 1919 Honorable He died on 24 Apr 1992 in Deerfield, Beach, Broward, Co., Fl..⁽³³⁴⁾ certified Copy of Certificate of Death Florida dtd 29 April 1992 died April 24 1992 He was buried on 1 May 1992 in Boca Raton Mausoleum, Boca Raton, Fl.. HARRY CLARKSON WELLS

Harry Clarkson Wells Son of Henry Alexander Wells and Emily Clarkson
[CenErie 1900/205] was born 20 Feb 1897 at home of his mothers parents (the Clarkson's) in Pottsville, Penn. [BirthHCW, BaptHCW]. He Died 24 April 1992 in Florida [Death HCW] His father Henry Alexander Wells was manager of United Press in Phil Penn from 1865 to 1897 and was transferred to manager Associated. Press in Buffalo NY in 1897.[DirBuff 1910] Emily Clarkson, his mother, died in 1912 when he was 15 years old and while he was still in High School. He was living at 190 West Utica ST., in Buffalo [DirBuff1910-1914]. At that time, Bertha Kropelin his further wife, lived at 207 West Utica St. In 1914 he and his father then moved to Oaklyn NJ, and they lived with Minny Clarkson (his wife's sister) until his death in late 1915. When Harry's father died he was 18 and working as a clerk and insurance salesman for ATENA Insurance Co.
He enlisted in the USARMY at Phil Penn 23 April 1917 (prior to the 1st draft), was Discharged 17 Aug 1917 [MilsvHCW] at Fort May NJ to take commission as Army Field Clerk (Warrant officer). Appointed Army Field Clerk 18 Aug 1917 at HQ. Governers Island NY. He left for France 3 Oct 1917. Served as aid to General "Black Jack" Pershing in AEF with the General Staff at CHUMAUNT France as Army Field Clerk, encoding and decoding messages to and from the American/French/English front lines. He actually took dictation from General Pershing. He worked as Telegrapher taking Morse code (CW) directly to Typewriter. Also was motorcycle dispatch rider between HQ.'s, carrying classified msg. and maps. He returned to US 6 July 1919 Discharged Hoboken NJ.[MilSvHCW].
He married Bertha Elizabeth Kropelin 20 Nov 1920 [MarrHCW, BibHilbert; CenErie 1920/243] at home of her parents at 207 West Utica St.Buffalo,NY. In 1920 they moved to Cincinnati Ohio with Beaver Board at $52 per week. He then moved back to Buffalo in 1922 with Beaver Board & M. A. Reed Builders Supply [DirBuff1924]. In 1922 hired he was by Wheeling Steel as salesman. He remained with Wheeling until he retired in 1943 as Asst.Manager of Wheeling Steel's Buffalo's Office. In 1944 he formed his own construction Co. and built at least 20 homes in Snyder NY Relocated to Fort Lauderdale Florida in 1948. Died 24 Apr 1992 in Deerfield Beach, Broward Co. Fl. [DeathHCW].
Survived by his wife and four sons and 9 Grandchildren and 19 Great grandchildren. He was cremated and buried on 30 April 1992 in Boca Raton Mausoleum Boca Raton Fl. Was Charter Member Levant Lodge # 967 F&AM Buffalo N.Y. Raised 10 June 1924. Shrine ISMSILA TEMPLE Buffalo N.Y. 12 Dec 1945 Royal Arch Mason chapter 235 Buffalo N.Y. 1962.
Parents: Henry Alexander Wells and Emily Clarkson [See their entry]
Bertha Elizabeth Kropelin Dau of Christian "Chris" Kropelin and Wilhemina Carolina
(Minne) Hilbert was born 16 June 1897 [BirthBEK, BibHilbert] in Buffalo NY married in 20 Nov 1920 {MarrHCW, BibHilbert],Died 30 Oct 1995 [DeathBEK] in Port St. Lucie Convalescent Home. Was cremated and buried on 7 Nov 1995 in Boca Raton Mausoleum next to her husband Harry. (see her entry)
Parents: Christian "Chris" Kropelin b 8 Oct 1870 [CenNY1880/130] Buffalo NY, m 28 Aug 1897 BibHilbert], d 28 Jan 1939 Wilhemina Carolina "Minnie "Hilbert b 11 Feb 1870 [BibHilbert], d 29 Jan 1926 [BibHilbert]
Children of Harry Clarkson Wells and Bertha Elizabeth Kropelin
H. Jack Wells # b 1 Feb 1922 in Buffalo NY m Marjorie Ann Bruskotter 1 Feb 1943
Robert Alexander Wells b 16 Apr 1924 m Diana Gelber 14 June 1947
Norman Richard Wells b 2 Mar 1926 m Lois Florence Schurk 1 Dec 1951
Donald Louis Wells b 11 Dec 1935 m Barbara Graham in 1960 m Gloria Matheus 1985

He was married to Sarah M. CRAIOLEY on 7 Jul 1890 in Jersey City New Jersey.⁽³⁴²⁾ This Certifies that Henry A Wells of Phila, and Mrs Sarah M. Craioley, of Phila were by me united in Marriage at Jeasey City NJ according to the laws of the State of Nwe Jersey on the 7th of July 1890 Sarah M. CRAIOLEY⁽³²⁸⁾ was born in 1857 in Philadelphia, PA..⁽³⁴³⁾⁽³²⁸⁾ Deed Mount Vernon Cemetery Philadelphia Pn. age at death 38 Years,died in 1895 Lot 344 sec I She died in 1895 in Philadelphia, PA..⁽³²⁸⁾ Deed Mount Vernon Cemetery Philadelphia Pn. age at death 38 Years,died in 1895 Lot 344 sec I Purchased 26 Nov. 1889 for $48
buuials George Walker 68 years 1889
Margaret Walker infant 1890
Sarah (Craioley) Wells 38 Years 1895 She was buried in 1895 in Mt Vernon Church Cemetery in Phil.Penn.⁽³²⁸⁾ Deed Mount Vernon Cemetery Philadelphia Pn. age at death 38 Years,died in 1895 Lot 344 sec I Probably buried with her infant Daughter who died 1890 and husband George Walker died 1889
Burried in Phil.Penn- Harry A Wells bought 8 lots in Mount Vernon church
cemetry in 1889 age 38 Years died 1895