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Flourean Denison¹

• Reference: FAG

• Birth*: 27 August 1918; Arkansas, USA¹
• (Bride) Marriage*: circa 1932; Groom=Arvin Wells
• Death*: 2 September 1984
• Burial*: 2 September 1984; Lawrenceville City Cemetery, Lawrenceville, Lawrence Co., Illinois, USA; Flourean Wells passed away, in the United Methodist Village, in Lawrenceville, Illinois, at the age of 66.
  
  She was the daughter of Walter and Callie (Sanders) Denison.
  
  She had five sons, Arvin Jr. (deceased), Jim, Marvin, David and William Lee; a daughter, Linda Hawkins; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

• Married Name: circa 1932; Mrs. Wells (Denison)

Effie Alice Frazier¹

• Reference: FAG

• Birth*: 6 September 1900¹
• (Bride) Marriage*: 6 September 1917; Lawrence Co., Illinois, USA; Illinois, County Marriage Records, 1800-1940
  
  Name:      Clarence Wells
  Gender:      Male
  Age:      22
  Birth Date:      abt 1895
  Marriage Date:      6 Sep 1917
  Marriage Place:      Lawrence, Illinois, USA
  Father:      Ralph Wells
  Mother:      Laura Childress
  Spouse:      Effie Frazier
  Film Number:      001311873; Groom=Sgt. Clarence Lloyd Wells
• Death*: 21 April 1979
• Burial*: 21 April 1979; Sumner Cemetery, Sumner, Lawrence Co., Illinois, USA

• Married Name: 6 September 1917; Mrs. Wells (Frazier)

Julia E Wells¹

• Reference: FAG

• Burial*: Emmanuel Cemetery, Dixon, Lee Co., Illinois, USA
• Death*:
• Birth*: 1 February 1901¹

Myra Wells¹

• Reference: FAG

• Burial*: Wyoming Cemetery, Paw Paw, Lee Co., Illinois, USA
• Death*:
• Birth*: 3 January 1903¹

Beulah B Wells¹

• Father*: Andrew B Wells b. 1851, d. 20 Apr 1930
• Mother*: Mary E Garee b. 5 Aug 1855, d. 1897

• Reference: FAG

• Birth*: 25 June 1884¹
• Burial*: 15 December 1932; South Side Cemetery, Pontiac, Livingston Co., Illinois, USA; She is the daughter of Andrew Wells and Mary Garree. She married Arthur Barcrofft Cunliffe.
• Death*: 15 December 1932

• Married Name: circa 1905; Mrs. Beulah B Cunliffe (Wells);
  Spouse
  
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  Arthur Barcrofft Cunliffe
  
  1877–1947
  ¹

Dorothy Mae Collins¹

• Reference: FAG

• Birth*: 6 November 1921; Piper City, Ford Co., Illinois, USA¹
• (Bride) Marriage*: 3 March 1937; prob., Illinois, USA; Groom=Howard Wells
• Death*: 7 October 2007
• Burial*: 7 October 2007; Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Wing, Livingston Co., Illinois, USA; She was born in Piper City, Il. Ollie and Leatha Lighty Collins.
  
  She married Howard Wells on March 3, 1937, in Pontiac, Il. He preceded her in death on Jan. 26, 1994.

• Married Name: 3 March 1937; Mrs. Wells (Collins)

Cassalender Lykins¹

• Reference: FAG

• Birth*: 5 May 1826¹
• Burial*: 5 April 1852; Turley Cemetery, Elkhart, Logan Co., Illinois, USA; #1 wife of Joshua Kerr Wells who married on 27 August 1843 in Jo Daviess County, Illinois.
  
  Children:
  
  William W.
  Temperance Margaret
  Wilson Jefferson
  Sarah Jane
• Death*: 5 April 1852

• Married Name: 27 August 1843; Mrs. Wells (Lykins)

Anna Maude Wells¹

• Reference: FAG

• Birth*: 2 March 1890¹
• Burial*: 16 March 1967; Holy Cross Cemetery, Lincoln, Logan Co., Illinois, USA
• Death*: 16 March 1967

• Married Name: circa 1910; Mrs. Anna Maude O'Brien (Wells);
  Spouse
  
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  Thomas Gerald O'Brien
  
  1883–1964
  ¹

Rosa Viola Wells¹

• Reference: FAG

• Burial*: Steenbergen Cemetery, Mount Pulaski, Logan Co., Illinois, USA
• Death*:
• Birth*: 14 March 1875¹

Wilma W Mc Kinney¹

• Reference: FAG

• Birth*: 30 March 1918¹
• (Bride) Marriage: circa 1935; Groom=Gerald E Wells
• Death*: 2009
• Burial*: 2009; Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, Macon Co., Illinois, USA

• Married Name: circa 1935; Mrs. Wells (Mc Kinney)

Elizabeth N Jack¹

• Reference: FAG

• Birth*: June 1845¹
• (Bride) Marriage*: 1896; prob., Illinois, USA; Groom=William T Wells
• Burial*: 1934; Greenwood Cemetery, Decatur, Macon Co., Illinois, USA; Decatur Daily Review 12/8/1934
  
  Elizabeth N.Wells, one of the oldest survivors of Decatur's prominent old families died at 11 pm Friday in her home at 467 W.Prairie Ave. She was 89 last June. Death was caused by double pneumonia with which she became ill shortly after Thanksgiving. Because of her age, her physicians could see little hope of recovery when it was certain that she had pneumonia. She was unconscious for a day before her death.
  Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Monday in the home, 467 W. Prairie Ave. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery. Friends may call at the home after 2 pm Sunday.The body is at the Dawson and Wikoff funeral home.
  Two brothers preceded Mrs.Wells in death. John Jack died in 1931 in Chicago and S.S.Jack died in 1909 in Nova Scotia. Surviving are her sister,Mrs.Anna Roberts,Decatur,her brother, Frank Jack of Peoria.
  The following nieces and nephews: Francis and Edgar Jack, Phoenix, Ariz.and Attorney Thomas B.Jack and Dr.Cecil M. Jack, both of Decatur,children of the late S.S.Jack. Robert Sallie,William and Elizabeth Jack, all of Peoria,children of the late William Jack. Mrs.Arthur S. Dumont,Florida, Mrs.Robert P. Vail and Mrs. R.C. McMillen, Decatur and Tenbrook T. Roberts,Detroit, children of Mrs.Anna Roberts, Decatur. Mrs.Emily McDougal, Kenilwood Mrs.E.J.Brown,Decatur,William Jack,Peoria and Frank Jack, Florida, children of Frank Jack. General Frank P. Wells and Mrs.Dr.Milton Keely, both of Los Angeles,Calif are step children of Mrs. Wells.
  Mrs.Wells as a leader in Decatur's cultural and social life almost from the time she came her in 1869 at the age of 24. Her husband, W. T Wells was one of the founders of the Morehouse & Wells company and a business leader here for more than 35 years. Her father was a colonel in the Union army during he Civil war. Her grandfather was a solider in the Revolutionary war. She was a cousin of Mrs. William Howard Taft, wife of the late President of the United States.
  Mrs. Wells, the daughter of Colonel Joseph and Mrs. Hannah J. Herron Jack was born in June 1845 in the Jack house in Westmoreland county, Pa. The house was built in 1769 by her grandfather John Jack. In 1869 shortly after the Civil war, Colonel Jack sold his farm and moved with his family to Decatur.
  His wife, Mrs. Jack, a resident of Decatur for 41 years was almost 90 years old when she died Dec. 12, 1910 in Mrs.Wells home.
  Mr.and Mrs. Wells were married in Peoria, Feb. 14, 1896. Mr. Well was one of the founders of the Morehouse & Wells company which was organized about 70 years ago.
  Mr. Wells died March 1, 1898. Mrs. Wells had lived in her present home on W.Prairie Ave.for 30 years.
  For 47 years Mrs. Wells was an active member of the Decatur Art class and at various times served as president and vice president of that organization. This class which was the first women's organization in Decatur organized for the sole purpose of intellectual development, celebrated its 50th anniversary in January, 1930, in the home of Mrs. Wells who was president at that time. The Art class was organized in the home of Mrs. James Millikin in 1880. All of the charter members are now gone, the last to die having been Mrs.Ira Barnes. Mrs.Wells became a member of the class seven years after it organization. Among the years Mrs.Wells was serving as an officer in the class in 1900 when she was vice president, 1901 as president, 1915, vice president, 1920 president, 1930 vice president, 1931 president. Always interested in girls and women Mrs.Wells for many years in fact almost from its organization was a staunch supporter of the Young Woman's christian association. Ever since 1907 she had been a member of the board at the time of her death. Mrs.Wells also was active worker in the First Presbyterian church and she participated in many of its activities during her residence in December.
  
  Obituary furnished by Janet Donner
  
  Illinois death certificate
  
  Name: Elizabeth N. Wells
  [Elizabeth N. Jack]
  Birth Date: 7 Jun 1845
  Birth Place: Penn
  Death Date: 7 Dec 1934
  Death Place: Decatur, Macon, Illinois
  Burial Date: 10 Dec 1934
  Burial Place: Decatur, Macon, Illinois
  Death Age: 89
  Occupation: Housewife-Own Home
  Race: White
  Marital Status: W
  Gender: Female
  Father Name: Joseph Jack
  Father Birth Place: Penn
  Mother Name: Hannah Jane Nicholls
  Mother Birth Place: Penn
  Spouse Name: Wm. T. Wells
  FHL Film Number: 1753854
• Death*: 1934

• Married Name: 1896; Mrs. Wells (Jack)

Helen E Parsons¹

• Reference: FAG

• Birth*: 6 May 1833¹
• (Bride) Marriage*: 1861; prob., Ohio, USA; Groom=William T Wells
• Death*: 1892; Macon Co., Illinois, USA
• Burial*: 1892; Greenwood Cemetery, Decatur, Macon Co., Illinois, USA;
  
  Decatur Herald 9/29/1892
  
  The announcement of the death of Mrs.W.T.Wells was received with feelings of deep sorrow by the circle of friends who have enjoyed her acquaintances for years past. The illness which resulted in her death was one that has fastened itself upon her years ago but was never pronounced or dangerous until a few days ago. Her death was caused by Brights disease. One day last week Mrs.Wells was taken ill but her ailment was not manifested as fatal one until Monday morning. From that time it was found that death had marked her as a victim. All that love and medical skill could do to avert the coming of the silent messenger availed naught. At 5 oclock last evening the sufferer peacefully passed to a future reward which she firmly believed and trusted would be hers.
  Mrs.Wells was born May 6, 1834, in Goshen, Mass.Her maiden name was Helen M. Parsons and she was married to Mr.Wells in this city on October 23, 1861. The husband and two children survive her. They are Major F.P.Wells and Mrs.M.R.Keeley of Dewight, Ill. A brother F. M. Parsons, of Hawkinsville,Ga. and a sister,Mrs.Stone of Goshen, Mass, survive her.
  Thus briefly are the recorded facts of her life told but they convey in no manner the history of a Christian life,a devoted wife and indulgent,mother. Those virtues are written on the hearts of those who knew and loved and esteemed her and the impress could not be made deeper by any word now spoken.
  In the home, the church and society she was the same earnest, devoted Christian woman. For years she has been a member of the First Presbyterian church and gave her time and means to its advancement. In all her professions of religion she was consistent, laboring for the upbuilding of religions in the belief that it was her duty and depending upon the fulfillment of the promises held out to her by the Master.
  Mrs.Wells was not a society woman in the strict sense of the word but she was what is far better and nobler, a home woman and it was in her home life that the sterling qualities of heart and mind shone forth the brightest. In her death society loses an example of exalted womanhood and those who knew her will deeply sympathize with her grief stricken husband and children.
  The funeral will probably be held Friday.
  
  Obituary furnished by Janet Donner

• Married Name: 1861; Mrs. Wells (Parsons)

Mary Wells¹

• Reference: FAG

• Burial*: Mount Gilead Cemetery, Decatur, Macon Co., Illinois, USA
• Death*:
• Birth*: 19 August 1880¹

Ruth Belle Wells¹

• Reference: FAG

• Burial*: Harristown Cemetery, Harristown, Macon Co., Illinois, USA
• Death*:
• Birth*: 1 May 1871¹

Etta Stevens¹

• Reference: FAG

• Birth*: 27 October 1870¹
• (Bride) Marriage*: circa 1890; Groom=John C Wells
• Death*: 21 October 1944
• Burial*: 21 October 1944; West Frantz Cemetery, Oakley, Macon Co., Illinois, USA

• Married Name: circa 1890; Mrs. Wells (Stevens)

Cellie Vetra Wells¹

• Reference: FAG

• Birth*: 5 December 1885¹
• Burial*: 16 March 1960; Mayfield Memorial Park Cemetery, Carlinville, Macoupin Co., Illinois, USA
• Death*: 16 March 1960

• Name Variation: circa 1905; Mrs. Cellie Vetra Edwards (Wells);
  Spouse
  
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  Jacob Henry Edwards
  
  1876–1962
  

Mary Matilda Wells¹

• Reference: FAG

• Burial*: Oak Grove Cemetery, Modesto, Macoupin Co., Illinois, USA
• Death*:
• Birth*: 25 January 1861¹

Lillian C Wells¹

• Reference: FAG

• Burial*: Virden Cemetery, Virden, Macoupin Co., Illinois, USA
• Death*:
• Birth*: 18 December 1849¹

Kate R Wells¹

• Reference: FAG

• Burial*: Rural Methodist at Shaws, Macoupin Co., Illinois, USA
• Death*:
• Birth*: 14 September 1860¹

Blanche Cynthiana Murphy¹

• Reference: FAG

• Birth*: December 1871; Madison Co., Illinois, USA¹
• (Bride) Marriage*: 1906; Groom=Henry Harvey Wells
• Death*: 15 November 1951
• Burial*: 15 November 1951; Alton Cemetery, Alton, Madison Co., Illinois, USA; The cemetery record has her middle name as "Cynthia." However, that name is not correct. She was given the middle name of "Cynthiana" in honor of her father's mother who was Cynthiana Alexander Murphy.

• Married Name: 1906; Mrs. Wells (Murphy)

Marguerite Wells¹

• Reference: FAG

• Burial*: Woodlawn Cemetery, Edwardsville, Madison Co., Illinois, USA
• Death*:
• Birth*: 29 March 1886¹

Mary Alice Wells¹

• Reference: FAG

• Burial*: Woodlawn Cemetery, Edwardsville, Madison Co., Illinois, USA
• Death*:
• Birth*: 24 July 1900¹

Luella Wells¹

• Reference: FAG

• Burial*: Saint John's Cemetery, Granite City, Madison Co., Illinois, USA
• Death*:
• Birth*: 26 December 1868¹

Clementine Wells¹

• Father*: James M Wells b. 14 Jan 1808, d. 19 Jul 1861
• Mother*: Mary Harelson b. 8 Nov 1814, d. 14 Dec 1882

• Reference: FAG

• Birth*: 19 November 1846; Troy, Madison Co., Illinois, USA¹
• Death*: 1 April 1932
• Burial*: 1 April 1932; Troy City Cemetery, Troy, Madison Co., Illinois, USA

• (Witness) Census: 1860; Madison Co., Illinois, USA; 1860 United States Federal Census
  
  Name:      James Wells
  Age:      48
  Birth Year:      abt 1812
  Gender:      Male
  Birth Place:      Virginia
  Home in 1860:      Township 4 Range 7, Madison, Illinois
  Post Office:      Edwardsville
  Dwelling Number:      83
  Family Number:      83
  Occupation:      Farmer
  Personal Estate Value:      868
  Household Members:      
  Name      Age
  James Wells      48
  Mary Wells      45
  Madison Wells      21
  Thomas Wells      17
  Clementine Wells      13
  Perry Wells      11
  Louis Wells      9
  Daniel B Wells      4
  George W Wells      3; Head of Household=James M Wells
• Name Variation: circa 1865; Mrs. Clementine Riggin (Wells); 1st marriage:
  John Wesley "Wes" Riggin (1835-1881).
• Married Name: circa 1882; Mrs. Clementine Collins (Wells); 2nd husband
  William Collins
  
  1844–1917¹

Doris Wells¹

• Reference: FAG

• Burial*: Iuka Cemetery, Iuka, Marion Co., Illinois, USA
• Death*:
• Birth*: 7 January 1895¹

Madeline Wells¹

• Reference: FAG

• Burial*: Evergreen Cemetery, Kinmundy, Marion Co., Illinois, USA
• Death*:
• Birth*: 6 September 1895¹

Sarah Elizabeth Wells¹

• Reference: FAG

• Burial*: Peaceful Valley Cemetery, Odin, Marion Co., Illinois, USA
• Death*:
• Birth*: January 1853¹

Eva M Wells¹

• Reference: FAG

• Burial*: East Lawn Cemetery, Salem, Marion Co., Illinois, USA
• Death*:
• Birth*: 20 September 1888¹

Mary Belle Wells¹

• Reference: FAG

• Burial*: East Lawn Cemetery, Salem, Marion Co., Illinois, USA
• Death*:
• Birth*: 4 November 1887¹

Pauline M Shores¹

• Reference: FAG

• Birth*: 18 March 1902¹
• (Bride) Marriage*: circa 1925; Bride=Loren Fred Wells
• Death*: 15 November 2001
• Burial*: 15 November 2001; Laurel Hill Cemetery, Havana, Mason Co., Illinois, USA; Daughter of James N. and Mary Elizabeth "Mollie" Dierker Shores, she married Loren Fred Wells on Dec. 23, 1954, in Emden. He preceded her in death.
  
  She also was preceded in death by one half brother.
  
  Surviving are two nieces, Betty Doyle and Loretta Gerbrache.
  
  She attended Brown's Business College in Peoria.
  
  She worked in South Bend, Ind., and Peoria. She later worked at Havana Food Locker for 20 years and at Lascelles Oil Co. in Havana for 11 years, retiring in 1983.

• Married Name: circa 1925; Mrs. Wells (Shores)