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Evangeline Erskine^1,2

• Reference: W999 ID062

• Birth*: 25 October 1892^1,2
• (Bride) Marriage*: circa 1913; Groom=Perley Walter Wells^1,2
• (Deceased) Death*: July 1979; Barrington, Bristol Co., Rhode Island, USA^1,2

• Married Name: circa 1913; Mrs. Wells (Erskine)

Douglas Erskine Wells^1,2

• Father*: Perley Walter Wells^1,2 b. 10 Aug 1891, d. Jan 1977
• Mother*: Evangeline Erskine^1,2 b. 25 Oct 1892, d. Jul 1979

• Reference: W001 ID062

• Birth*: 27 March 1915^1,2
• (Deceased) Death*: October 1982; Dighton, Bristol Co., Massachusetts, USA^1,2

Maude Evangeline Damon^1,2

• Reference: W999 ID062

• (Bride) Marriage*: circa 1919; Groom=Roger Wollcott Wells^1,2

• Married Name: circa 1919; Mrs. Wells (Damon)

Carrie Elsa Kingsley^1,2

• Reference: W999 ID062

• Birth*: 14 July 1866; Hampshire Co., Massachusetts, USA³
• (Bride) Marriage*: 20 July 1892; Williamsburg, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts, USA; North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000
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  Name:      James Foster Wells
  Gender:      Male
  First Marriage Date:      20 Jul 1892
  First Marriage Place:      Williamsburg, Mass
  Spouse:      Carrie Elsie Kingsley
  Child:      Edith Josephine Wells
  Katharine Kingsley Wells
  Kenneth Kingsley Wells; Groom=James Foster Wells^1,2
• Burial*: 1942; Village Hill Cemetery, Williamsburg, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts, USA
• Death*: 1942

• Married Name: 20 July 1892; Mrs. Wells (Kingsley)

Edith Josephine Wells^1,2

• Father*: James Foster Wells^1,2 b. 1 Aug 1864
• Mother*: Carrie Elsa Kingsley^1,2 b. 14 Jul 1866, d. 1942

• Reference: W001 ID062

• Birth*: 19 April 1893; Hampshire Co., Massachusetts, USA^1,2
• (Bride) Marriage*: circa 1915^1,2

• Married Name: circa 1915; Mrs. Babbitt (Wells)

Kenneth Kingsley Wells^1,2

• Father*: James Foster Wells^1,2 b. 1 Aug 1864
• Mother*: Carrie Elsa Kingsley^1,2 b. 14 Jul 1866, d. 1942

• Reference: W001 ID062

• Birth*: 24 June 1903; Hampshire Co., Massachusetts, USA³
• (Groom) Marriage*: circa 1925; Bride=Elizabeth Louise Grover^1,2
• Burial*: 7 September 1997; Village Hill Cemetery, Williamsburg, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts, USA
• (Deceased) Death*: 7 September 1997; Springfield, Hampden Co., Massachusetts, USA^1,2

Elizabeth Louise Grover^1,2

• Reference: W999 ID062

• Birth*: 3 July 1909^1,2
• (Bride) Marriage*: circa 1925; Groom=Kenneth Kingsley Wells^1,2
• (Deceased) Death*: February 1980^1,2

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

Catherine Murphy Mac Donald^1,2

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• Birth*: circa 1865
• (Bride) Marriage*: circa 1885; Groom=William G Wells^1,2

• Married Name: circa 1885; Mrs. Wells (Mac Donald)

William Wells^1,2

• Father*: William G Wells^1,2 b. 20 Oct 1866
• Mother*: Catherine Murphy Mac Donald^1,2 b. c 1865

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• Birth*: 5 February 1908^1,2

Katherine Eaton Wells^1,2

• Father*: William G Wells^1,2 b. 20 Oct 1866
• Mother*: Catherine Murphy Mac Donald^1,2 b. c 1865

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• Birth*: 1 January 1910^1,2

Zola D Morgan^1,2

• Reference: W999 ID062

• Birth*: circa 1869; Windsor, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts, USA^1,2
• (Bride) Marriage*: 30 March 1899; Cummington, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts, USA; Groom=Darwin Russell Wells^1,2

• Married Name: 30 March 1899; Mrs. Wells (Morgan)
• (Household Member) Census: 1900; Cummington, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts, USA;
  1900 United States Federal Census
  about Alexis Wells
  Name: Alexis Wells
  Home in 1900: Cummington, Hampshire, Massachusetts
  Age: 72
  Birth Date: Nov 1827
  Birthplace: Massachusetts
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
  Relationship to Head of House: Head
  Father's Birthplace: Vermont
  Mother's Birthplace: Massachusetts
  Spouse's name: Lydia W
  Marriage Year: 1851
  Marital Status: Married
  Years Married: 49
  Occupation: View on Image
  Neighbors: View others on page
  Household Members: Name Age
  Alexis Wells 72
  Lydia W Wells 67
  Darwin R Wells 30
  Zola D Wells 19
  George W Wells 28; Head of Household=Alexis Wells

Robert Darwin Wells^1,2

• Father*: Darwin Russell Wells^1,2 b. 8 Dec 1869
• Mother*: Zola D Morgan^1,2 b. c 1869

• Reference: W001 ID062

• Birth*: 10 August 1902^1,2
• (Deceased) Death*: December 1962^1,2

Carl Russell Wells^1,2

• Father*: Darwin Russell Wells^1,2 b. 8 Dec 1869
• Mother*: Zola D Morgan^1,2 b. c 1869

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• Birth*: 12 August 1905^1,2

Francis Richard Wells^1,2

• Father*: Darwin Russell Wells^1,2 b. 8 Dec 1869
• Mother*: Zola D Morgan^1,2 b. c 1869

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• Birth*: 5 November 1911; Cummington, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts, USA^1,2
• (Groom) Marriage*: 9 June 1934; Cummington, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts, USA; Bride=Helen Marion Howes^1,2
• (Deceased) Death*: 2 November 2000; South Hadley, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts, USA^1,2

Helen Marjorie Wells^1,2

• Father*: Darwin Russell Wells^1,2 b. 8 Dec 1869
• Mother*: Zola D Morgan^1,2 b. c 1869

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• Birth*: 28 November 1912^1,2

Howard Everett Wells^1,2

• Father*: Darwin Russell Wells^1,2 b. 8 Dec 1869
• Mother*: Zola D Morgan^1,2 b. c 1869

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• Birth*: 8 March 1915^1,2

Mildred Inez Dickinson^1,2

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• Married Name: Mrs. Wells (Dickinson)

Lucille Matthews^1,2

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• Married Name: Mrs. Wells (Matthews)

Helen Marion Howes^1,2

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• Birth*: 26 March 1911; St Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota, USA^1,2
• (Bride) Marriage*: 9 June 1934; Cummington, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts, USA; Groom=Francis Richard Wells^1,2
• (Deceased) Death*: 28 July 1994; Cummington, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts, USA^1,2

• Married Name: 9 June 1934; Mrs. Wells (Howes)

William Wellington Wells^1,2

• Father*: Roswell Wells^1,2 b. 9 Sep 1769, d. 26 Jul 1826
• Mother*: Permilia White^3,2 b. 2 Nov 1780, d. 1853

• Reference: W001 ID062

• Birth*: 28 October 1805; Vermont, USA^3,2
• (Groom) Marriage*: 12 January 1831; Waterbury, Washington Co., Vermont, USA; Bride=Elizabeth Carpenter^3,2
• (Deceased) Death*: 9 April 1869; Waterbury, Washington Co., Vermont, USA^1,2

• (Head of Household) Census*: 1850; Waterbury, Washington Co., Vermont, USA;
  1850 United States Federal Census
  about William W Wells
  Name: William W Wells
  Age: 44
  Estimated birth year: abt 1806
  Gender: Male
  Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Waterbury, Washington, Vermont
  Family Number: 1830
  Household Members: Name Age
  William W Wells 44
  Eliza C Wells 39
  Ramsel W Wells 15
  Edward Wells 13
  William Wells 11
  Curtiss Wells 9
  Sarah C Wells 5
  Charles Wells 5
  Henry Wells 3
  Jane Clark 18
  
  ; Household Member=Edward Howard Wells, Household Member=Brig. Gen. William Wellington Wells, Household Member=Karl Curtis Wells, Household Member=Sarah Carpenter Wells, Household Member=Charles Wells (2), Household Member=Elizabeth Carpenter, Household Member=Roswell White Wells, Household Member=Henry Wells
• (Head of Household) Census: 1860; Waterbury, Washington Co., Vermont, USA;
  1860 United States Federal Census
  about William W Wells
  Name: William W Wells
  Age in 1860: 54
  Birth Year: abt 1806
  Birthplace: Vermont
  Home in 1860: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont
  Gender: Male
  Post Office: Waterbury
  Value of real estate: View image
  Household Members: Name Age
  William W Wells 54
  Eliza C Wells 49
  William Wells 21
  Sarah C Wells 15
  Charles Wells 15
  Henry Wells 12
  Frederick Wells 8
  Mary Sexton 17
  
  ; Household Member=Brig. Gen. William Wellington Wells, Household Member=Sarah Carpenter Wells, Household Member=Charles Wells (2), Household Member=Elizabeth Carpenter, Household Member=Henry Wells, Household Member=Frederick Howard Wells

Roswell White Wells^1,2

• Father*: William Wellington Wells^1,2 b. 28 Oct 1805, d. 9 Apr 1869
• Mother*: Elizabeth Carpenter^1,2 b. 11 Dec 1810, d. 5 Aug 1873

• Reference: W001 ID062

• Birth*: 17 November 1833; Waterbury, Washington Co., Vermont, USA^1,2
• (Groom) Marriage*: 27 October 1856; Bride=Triphosa A W Wright^1,2
• (Deceased) Death*: 4 February 1883; Wisconsin, USA^1,2

• (Household Member) Census: 1850; Waterbury, Washington Co., Vermont, USA;
  1850 United States Federal Census
  about William W Wells
  Name: William W Wells
  Age: 44
  Estimated birth year: abt 1806
  Gender: Male
  Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Waterbury, Washington, Vermont
  Family Number: 1830
  Household Members: Name Age
  William W Wells 44
  Eliza C Wells 39
  Ramsel W Wells 15
  Edward Wells 13
  William Wells 11
  Curtiss Wells 9
  Sarah C Wells 5
  Charles Wells 5
  Henry Wells 3
  Jane Clark 18
  
  ; Head of Household=William Wellington Wells
• (Head of Household) Census*: 1870; Waupun, Dodge Co., Wisconsin, USA;
  1870 United States Federal Census
  about Roswell Wells
  Name: Roswell Wells
  Birth Year: abt 1835
  Age in 1870: 35
  Birthplace: Vermont
  Home in 1870: Waupun South Ward, Dodge, Wisconsin
  Gender: Male
  Value of real estate: View image
  Post Office: Burnett
  Household Members: Name Age
  Roswell Wells 35
  Tryphosa Wells 32
  Ella Wells 13
  Freddie Wells 3
  Carrie Oleson 20
  
  ; Household Member=Triphosa A W Wright, Household Member=Ella Wells, Household Member=Frederick Wells

Edward Howard Wells^1,2

• Father*: William Wellington Wells^1,2 b. 28 Oct 1805, d. 9 Apr 1869
• Mother*: Elizabeth Carpenter^1,2 b. 11 Dec 1810, d. 5 Aug 1873

• Reference: W001 ID062

• Birth*: 30 October 1835; Waterbury, Washington Co., Vermont, USA^1,2
• (Groom) Marriage*: 26 April 1858; prob., Waterbury, Washington Co., Vermont, USA; Bride=Martha Frances Parmelee
• (Groom) Marriage*: 14 October 1879; Burlington, Chittenden Co., Vermont, USA; 2nd marriage; Bride=Effie Elizabeth Parmelee
• (Deceased) Death*: 18 February 1907; Lakeview Cemetery, Burlington, Chittenden Co., Vermont, USA;
  Wells lot
  
  Edward Wells
  wife: Martha Frances Parmelee
  wife: Effie Elizabeth Parmelee
  
  James Greenleaf Sykes
  wife: Anna Parmelee Wells
  Burial:
  Lakeview Cemetery
  Burlington
  Chittenden County
  Vermont, USA

• Note*: WELLS, HOWARD, of Burlington, son of
  William Wellington and Eliza (Carpenter)
  Wells, was born in Waterbury, Oct. 30, 1835.
  He was educated in the common schools of
  Waterbury and at the Bakersfield Academy.
  
  He enlisted in the band of the 5th Regt.
  Vt. Vols., Sept. 26, 1 86 1, and served about
  six months. Mr. Wells held the position of
  transportation clerk in the Army of the
  Potomac, under den. V. V. Pitkin, for about
  three years. On his return home, in 18O4,
  he received the appointment of clerk in the
  office of the quartermaster-general of the
  state of Vermont, which office he held until
  1866. He then entered the office of Hon.
  John A. Page, state treasurer, where he re-
  mained until 1868.
  
  In March, 1868, he became a partner in
  the firm of Henry & Co., wholesale dniggists,
  at Waterbury, who had just transferred their
  business to Burlington. In 1872 the firm
  name was changed from Henry WELLS Co. to
  Wells, Richardson Co., and in 1883 was
  incorporated under the name of Wells &
  Richardson Co. He is president of the
  Wells Richardson Co. and the Burlington
  Trust Co., and a director in the Burlington
  Cotton Mills. He was elected to the Legis-
  lature in 1890, and served as chairman of
  the committee on banking, and also on the
  committee on ways and means.
  
  Mr. Wells married, April 26, 1858, Martha
  Frances, daughter of Lcius Parmelee, of
  Waterbury. One daughter was the issue of
  this union. Mrs. Wells died Nov. 25, 1876.
  Mr. Wells married as his second wife, Oct.
  14, 1879, Efie K. Parmelee, sister of his
  first wife.
  
  EDWARD WELLS.
  
  At the age of seventeen" years he entered
  a dry goods store at Montpelier as clerk
  where he remained one year. From 1856
  :o 1 86 1 he was employed in his father's
  itores at Waterbury an(i Waterbury Center.
• (Household Member) Census: 1850; Waterbury, Washington Co., Vermont, USA;
  1850 United States Federal Census
  about William W Wells
  Name: William W Wells
  Age: 44
  Estimated birth year: abt 1806
  Gender: Male
  Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Waterbury, Washington, Vermont
  Family Number: 1830
  Household Members: Name Age
  William W Wells 44
  Eliza C Wells 39
  Ramsel W Wells 15
  Edward Wells 13
  William Wells 11
  Curtiss Wells 9
  Sarah C Wells 5
  Charles Wells 5
  Henry Wells 3
  Jane Clark 18
  
  ; Head of Household=William Wellington Wells
• (Head of Household) Census: 1860; Waterbury, Washington Co., Vermont, USA;
  1860 United States Federal Census
  about Edward Wells
  Name: Edward Wells
  Age in 1860: 25
  Birth Year: abt 1835
  Birthplace: Vermont
  Home in 1860: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont
  Gender: Male
  Post Office: Waterbury Center
  Value of real estate: View image
  Household Members: Name Age
  Edward Wells 25
  M F Wells 23
  Curtis Wells 20
  
  ; Household Member=Martha Frances Parmelee, Household Member=Karl Curtis Wells
• Milit-Beg*: 26 September 1861; Vermont, USA; 5th Regiment Vermont Volunteers serving 6 months.
  
  He enlisted in the band of the 5th Regt.
  V't. Vols., Sept. 26, 1 86 1, and served about
  six months. Mr. Wells held the position of
  transportation clerk in the .rmy of the
  I'otomac, under den. V. V. Pitkin, for about
  three years. On his return home, in 18O4,
  he received the appointment of clerk in the
  office of the quartermaster-general of the
  state of Vermont, which office he held until
  1866. He then entered the office of Hon.
  John .A. Page, state treasurer, where he re-
  mained until 1868
• (Head of Household) Census*: 1870; Burlington, Chittenden Co., Vermont, USA;
  1870 United States Federal Census
  about Edward Wells
  Name: Edward Wells
  Birth Year: abt 1836
  Age in 1870: 34
  Birthplace: Massachusetts
  Home in 1870: Burlington, Chittenden, Vermont
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
  Value of real estate: View image
  Post Office: Burlington
  Household Members: Name Age
  Edward Wells 34
  Martha F Wells 32
  Mabel E Wells 1
  Henry Wells 22 [brother]
  Arthur B Cogswell 18
  William J Van Callen 21; Household Member=Martha Frances Parmelee, Household Member=Mabel E Wells, Household Member=Henry Wells
• Occupation*: 1871; Burlington, Chittenden Co., Vermont, USA; listed as druggist on daughter Ann's birth record
• (Head of Household) Census: 1880; Burlington, Chittenden Co., Vermont, USA;
  1880 United States Federal Census
  about Edward Wells
  Name: Edward Wells
  Home in 1880: Burlington, Chittenden, Vermont
  Age: 44
  Estimated birth year: abt 1836
  Birthplace: Vermont
  Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
  Spouse's name: Effa E.
  Father's birthplace: Vermont
  Mother's birthplace: Vermont
  Neighbors: View others on page
  Occupation: Wholesale Druggist
  Marital Status: Married
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
  Household Members: Name Age
  Edward Wells 44
  Effa E. Wells 26
  Anna E. Wells 8
  Elisabeth Brydgett 25
  Valina Wallace 65
  
  ; Household Member=Effie Elizabeth Parmelee, Household Member=Anna Parmelee Wells

Brig. Gen. William Wellington Wells^1,2

• Father*: William Wellington Wells^1,2 b. 28 Oct 1805, d. 9 Apr 1869
• Mother*: Elizabeth Carpenter^1,2 b. 11 Dec 1810, d. 5 Aug 1873
• Father: _VT Chittenden County Wells b. c 1700

• Reference: W001 ID062

• Birth*: 14 December 1837; Waterbury, Washington Co., Vermont, USA^1,2
• (Groom) Marriage*: 18 January 1866; of, Fitchburg, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, USA; Bride=Arahannah Richardson
• (Deceased) Death*: 29 April 1892; New York City, New York Co., New York, USA
• (Witness) Burial*: after 29 April 1892; Lakeview Cemetery, Burlington, Chittenden Co., Vermont, USA

• Name Variation: William Wellington Wells
• (Head of Household) Census: 1840; Burlington, Chittenden Co., Vermont, USA; 1840 United States Federal Census
  about William Wells
  Name: William Wells
  Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Burlington, Chittenden, Vermont
  Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1
  Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49: 1
  Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1
  Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1
  Persons Employed in Manufacture and Trade: 1
  Free White Persons - Under 20: 2
  Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
  Total Free White Persons: 4
  Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 4
  
• (Household Member) Census: 1850; Waterbury, Washington Co., Vermont, USA;
  1850 United States Federal Census
  about William W Wells
  Name: William W Wells
  Age: 44
  Estimated birth year: abt 1806
  Gender: Male
  Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Waterbury, Washington, Vermont
  Family Number: 1830
  Household Members: Name Age
  William W Wells 44
  Eliza C Wells 39
  Ramsel W Wells 15
  Edward Wells 13
  William Wells 11
  Curtiss Wells 9
  Sarah C Wells 5
  Charles Wells 5
  Henry Wells 3
  Jane Clark 18
  
  ; Head of Household=William Wellington Wells
• (Household Member) Census: 1860; Waterbury, Washington Co., Vermont, USA;
  1860 United States Federal Census
  about William W Wells
  Name: William W Wells
  Age in 1860: 54
  Birth Year: abt 1806
  Birthplace: Vermont
  Home in 1860: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont
  Gender: Male
  Post Office: Waterbury
  Value of real estate: View image
  Household Members: Name Age
  William W Wells 54
  Eliza C Wells 49
  William Wells 21
  Sarah C Wells 15
  Charles Wells 15
  Henry Wells 12
  Frederick Wells 8
  Mary Sexton 17
  
  ; Head of Household=William Wellington Wells
• Milit-Beg*: 9 September 1861; Vermont, USA; enlisted as private soldier in Company C, 1st Regiment, VT Cavalry, sworn in 3 Oct 1861, promoted to 1st Lieut 14 Oct 1861, Capt 18 Nov 1861, Major Oct 30, 1862, Colonel 4 Jun 1864, Brevet Brigadier General of Volunteers 22 Feb 1865, Brigadier General May 16, 1865 and Major General of Volunteers March 30, 1805
• Milt-Event: between 1863 and May 1865; st Vermont Cavalry, Vermont, USA; Wells enlisted as a private at the war’s start in the 1st Vermont Cavalry, and was soon elected Captain. He eventually rose to Brigadier General of Volunteers in May 1865, and had received more promotions than any other Vermont officer during the war. Captured in the spring of 1863, then exchanged, Wells was promoted to Major.
• Milit-End*: 15 January 1866; mustered out and returned to Vermont
• (Head of Household) Census*: 1870; Burlington, Chittenden Co., Vermont, USA;
  1870 United States Federal Census
  about William Wells
  Name: William Wells
  Birth Year: abt 1838
  Age in 1870: 32
  Birthplace: Vermont
  Home in 1870: Burlington, Chittenden, Vermont
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
  Value of real estate: View image
  Post Office: Burlington
  Household Members: Name Age
  William Wells 32
  Arah Anna Wells 24
  
  ; Household Member=Arahannah Richardson
• (Head of Household) Census: 1880; Burlington, Chittenden Co., Vermont, USA;
  1880 United States Federal Census
  about William Wells
  Name: William Wells
  Home in 1880: Burlington, Chittenden, Vermont
  Age: 42
  Estimated birth year: abt 1838
  Birthplace: Vermont
  Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
  Spouse's name: Arahanna
  Father's birthplace: Vermont
  Mother's birthplace: Vermont
  Neighbors: View others on page
  Occupation: Collector Customs
  Marital Status: Married
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
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  Household Members: Name Age
  William Wells 42
  Arahanna Wells 34
  Frank R. Wells 9
  Bertha R. Wells 7
  John F. Richardson 32
  Ellen Bronin 25
  Nellie Finnegan 23
  
  ; Household Member=Arahannah Richardson, Household Member=Frank Richardson Wells, Household Member=Bertha Richardson Wells
• Note: 3 July 1913; Wells stands proudly on South The portrait statue of Major William Wells stands proudly on South
  Confederate Avenue, at the base of Bushman Hill, and faces in the direction which Brig. General Elon Farnsworth’s Charge on July 3 took place. The statue of this Medal of Honor winner was dedicated on this spot on July 3, 1913, the 50th anniversary of this day’s actions. Even though the July 3rd fighting was essentially over late in the day, one “small” act remained to be performed on the Union left. Accompanied by four companies of the 1st Vermont Cavalry under Major Wells, Farnsworth charged five Confederate regiments of General Evander Law’s brigade and artillery. Breaking into the Confederate rear right flank, the troopers took heavy musket and cannon fire in the area of the “D-shaped field,” enclosed by a stone wall on the Slyder Farm. Eventually they had to turn back and lost Farnsworth to mortal wounds, along with 75 of the 225 cavalrymen who followed him. Wells was awarded the Medal of Honor for “most distinguished gallantry” in the futile charge, ordered by the division commander, Brig. Gen. Hugh Judson Kilpatrick. Farnsworth has never been so honored, nor does he have a monument of his own on the field.Born in Waterbury VT on December 14, 1837, Wells enlisted as a private at the war’s start in the 1st Vermont Cavalry, and was soon elected Captain. He eventually rose to Brigadier General of Volunteers in May 1865, and had received more promotions than any other Vermont officer during the war. Captured in the spring of 1863, then exchanged, Wells was promoted to Major. In June of 1864 he was promoted to Colonel. The State appropriated $6000 to erect his portrait statue at Gettysburg to honor him and the men under his command. The sculptor, J. Otto Schweizer, used several of Wells’ actual personal possessions in creating the work. To use as models, Wells’ own uniform, hat, boots, belt, and revolver were loaned to the sculptor. The facial features are taken from war-time photographs of Wells. Upon seeing the finished work, friends of Wells were so pleased with it that an exact copy of the statue was created and erected the following year at Battery Park in Burlington VT. After the war, Wells served as Adjutant General of Vermont, then in 1872 became a collector of Internal Revenue, and from 1886-87 served in the State Senate of Vermont. Wells died in New York City on April 29, 1892. Major General Philip H. Sheridan described Wells as “my ideal of a cavalryman.”
  
  To further honor the troopers of the 1st Vermont who participated in this charge, another $2000 was donated by the Survivors Association to create and place a bronze sculpture plate, depicting the action, on the face of the foundation boulder. Schweizer, contracted to sculpt this also, desired accuracy in the plate as well. Using photographs of the actual participants, he modeled each of the faces visible on them and placed them in movements verified by the survivors. The horses on the plate are known as “Morgans,” the same breed on which the unit was mounted when mustered in in 1861. Wells is shown out in front of the charge, saber raised, while General Farnsworth falls mortally wounded at his side. About 20 of the figures on the plaque are identifiable.
  
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Karl Curtis Wells^1,2

• Father*: William Wellington Wells^1,2 b. 28 Oct 1805, d. 9 Apr 1869
• Mother*: Elizabeth Carpenter^1,2 b. 11 Dec 1810, d. 5 Aug 1873

• Reference: W001 ID062

• Birth*: 1 February 1840; Waterbury, Washington Co., Vermont, USA^1,2
• (Groom) Marriage*: 19 March 1863; prob., Wisconsin, USA; Bride=Frances Colby^1,2
• (Deceased) Death*: before 1910^1,2

• (Household Member) Census: 1850; Waterbury, Washington Co., Vermont, USA;
  1850 United States Federal Census
  about William W Wells
  Name: William W Wells
  Age: 44
  Estimated birth year: abt 1806
  Gender: Male
  Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Waterbury, Washington, Vermont
  Family Number: 1830
  Household Members: Name Age
  William W Wells 44
  Eliza C Wells 39
  Ramsel W Wells 15
  Edward Wells 13
  William Wells 11
  Curtiss Wells 9
  Sarah C Wells 5
  Charles Wells 5
  Henry Wells 3
  Jane Clark 18
  
  ; Head of Household=William Wellington Wells
• (Household Member) Census: 1860; Waterbury, Washington Co., Vermont, USA;
  1860 United States Federal Census
  about Edward Wells
  Name: Edward Wells
  Age in 1860: 25
  Birth Year: abt 1835
  Birthplace: Vermont
  Home in 1860: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont
  Gender: Male
  Post Office: Waterbury Center
  Value of real estate: View image
  Household Members: Name Age
  Edward Wells 25
  M F Wells 23
  Curtis Wells 20
  
  ; Head of Household=Edward Howard Wells
• (Household Member) Census: 1870; Waterbury, Washington Co., Vermont, USA;
  1870 United States Federal Census
  about Eliza Wells
  Name: Eliza Wells
  Birth Year: abt 1801
  Age in 1870: 69
  Birthplace: Vermont
  Home in 1870: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont
  Race: White
  Gender: Female
  Value of real estate: View image
  Post Office: Waterbury
  Household Members: Name Age
  Betsey Carpenter 87
  Eliza Wells 69
  Curtis Wells 30
  Frances Wells 26
  Karl C Wells 1
  Fred Wells 18
  Sarah Reynolds 23
  Matilda Simmonds 16; Head of Household=Elizabeth Carpenter
• (Head of Household) Census*: 1880; Waterbury, Washington Co., Vermont, USA;
  1880 United States Federal Census
  about Curtis Wells
  Name: Curtis Wells
  Home in 1880: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont
  Age: 40
  Estimated birth year: abt 1840
  Birthplace: Vermont
  Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
  Spouse's name: Francese C.
  Father's birthplace: Vermont
  Mother's birthplace: Vermont
  Neighbors: View others on page
  Occupation: Cashier Waterbury Nat. Bank
  Marital Status: Married
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
  Household Members: Name Age
  Curtis Wells 40
  Francese C. Wells 36
  Karl C. Wells 11
  
  ; Household Member=Frances Colby, Household Member=Karl Colby Wells
• (Head of Household) Census*: 1887; Redlands, San Bernardino Co., California, USA; 5/1/2007 - Tired Old House Lives Again
  
  
  Tired Old House Lives Again
  by Judith Hunt
  
  
  Known as Gray Gables, the stately home in obvious disrepair at the northeast corner of Highland Avenue and Center Street was completed in 1888 by Curtis Wells. Through the years the future of this house has been questionable, but currently it is receiving a facelift by the owners.
  
  Curtis Wells and his wife, Francis Colbey, were native Vermonters, so the home was built as any respectable New England house should have been. A full basement with room for the laundry and their Chinese cook, Toy ParkYoung, were incorporated into the structure. The first floor included a winter kitchen with a big wood stove and butlers pantry leading to the dining room with a view of the Cajon Pass from the large picture window. The parlor, library, music room, master bedroom and bath were also on the ground floor. A proper storm door and vestibule came before the front door. Upstairs was a parlor, four bedrooms, a bath, sewing room and a cedar storage room. Access to the roof was possible through a small staircase and trap door, so that a flag could be raised. Originally, ornamental grill work or cresting bordered the roof. The Wells lived in their newly constructed barn, on the property, while the house was built.
  
  Described by Mrs. E.P.R. Crafts in her book, Pioneer Days in the San Bernardino Valley as most influential in shaping the moral and religious character of our city, Curtis Wells arrived in 1887 Redlands to find few proper business establishments. Along with R.B. Lane, R.J. Waters and Arthur Shepard, he built three brick buildings at the intersection of State and Orange Streets. Having already established the Union Bank in March of 1887, it was the first business to open at this impressive location. Illustrated Redlands, published by the Redlands Daily Facts in 1897, proclaims the opening of this bank as practically the beginning of business in Redlands proper. Curtis Wells was the president of this bank, which later became the National Bank of Redlands and eventually part of the Bank of America.
  
  The Wells had one son, Karl C. Wells, who initially was a clerk for Union Bank but later promoted to assistant cashier and then cashier. He was an active member, director and treasurer of the YMCA as well as an amateur photographer and president of the Redlands Camera Club. The large one story house stilling existing directly east of Gray Gables was built for Karl by his father and called the Cottage. It too, has seen a recent renovation. Perhaps the day is coming when once again we will see roses and wisteria covering Gray Gables while the Deodar Cedar, originally brought in a can from San Diego and planted by Curtis Wells, sways gently in the breeze.
  

Charles Wells (1)^1,2

• Father*: William Wellington Wells^1,2 b. 28 Oct 1805, d. 9 Apr 1869
• Mother*: Elizabeth Carpenter^1,2 b. 11 Dec 1810, d. 5 Aug 1873

• Reference: W001 ID062

• Birth*: 20 July 1842; Waterbury, Washington Co., Vermont, USA^1,2
• (Deceased) Death*: before 1845; Waterbury, Washington Co., Vermont, USA

Sarah Carpenter Wells^1,2

• Father*: William Wellington Wells^1,2 b. 28 Oct 1805, d. 9 Apr 1869
• Mother*: Elizabeth Carpenter^1,2 b. 11 Dec 1810, d. 5 Aug 1873

• Reference: W001 ID062

• Birth*: 22 June 1845; Waterbury, Washington Co., Vermont, USA^1,2
• (Bride) Marriage*: circa 1860

• (Household Member) Census: 1850; Waterbury, Washington Co., Vermont, USA;
  1850 United States Federal Census
  about William W Wells
  Name: William W Wells
  Age: 44
  Estimated birth year: abt 1806
  Gender: Male
  Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Waterbury, Washington, Vermont
  Family Number: 1830
  Household Members: Name Age
  William W Wells 44
  Eliza C Wells 39
  Ramsel W Wells 15
  Edward Wells 13
  William Wells 11
  Curtiss Wells 9
  Sarah C Wells 5
  Charles Wells 5
  Henry Wells 3
  Jane Clark 18
  
  ; Head of Household=William Wellington Wells
• (Household Member) Census: 1860; Waterbury, Washington Co., Vermont, USA;
  1860 United States Federal Census
  about William W Wells
  Name: William W Wells
  Age in 1860: 54
  Birth Year: abt 1806
  Birthplace: Vermont
  Home in 1860: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont
  Gender: Male
  Post Office: Waterbury
  Value of real estate: View image
  Household Members: Name Age
  William W Wells 54
  Eliza C Wells 49
  William Wells 21
  Sarah C Wells 15
  Charles Wells 15
  Henry Wells 12
  Frederick Wells 8
  Mary Sexton 17
  
  ; Head of Household=William Wellington Wells
• Married Name: circa 1860; Mrs. Brock (Wells)

Charles Wells (2)^1,2

• Father*: William Wellington Wells^1,2 b. 28 Oct 1805, d. 9 Apr 1869
• Mother*: Elizabeth Carpenter^1,2 b. 11 Dec 1810, d. 5 Aug 1873

• Reference: W001 ID062

• Birth*: 22 June 1845; Waterbury, Washington Co., Vermont, USA^1,2
• (Groom) Marriage*: 8 January 1864; Waterbury, Washington Co.., Vermont, USA; Bride=Estelle A Sheple
• (Groom) Marriage*: 25 October 1871; Waterbury, Washington Co.., Vermont, USA; Bride=Hannah A Parmelee
• Burial*: 26 March 1920; Lakeview Cemetery, Burlington, Chittenden Co., Vermont, USA; "Co B 41st Wis, Inf."
  wife: Hannah Parmelee
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  American Civil War Soldiers
  
  Name: Charles Wells
  Residence: Ripon, Wisconsin
  Enlistment Date: 21 May 1864
  Side Served: Union
  State Served: Wisconsin
  Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 21 May 1864.
  Enlisted in Company B, 41st Infantry Regiment Wisconsin on 21 May 1864.
  Mustered Out Company B, 41st Infantry Regiment Wisconsin on 23 Sep 1864.
• (Deceased) Death*: 26 March 1920; Lakeview Cemetery, Burlington, Chittenden Co., Vermont, USA; Birth: Jun. 22, 1845
  Death: Mar. 26, 1920
  
  "Co B 41st Wis, Inf."
  wife: Hannah Parmelee
  =======
  American Civil War Soldiers
  
  Name: Charles Wells
  Residence: Ripon, Wisconsin
  Enlistment Date: 21 May 1864
  Side Served: Union
  State Served: Wisconsin
  Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 21 May 1864.
  Enlisted in Company B, 41st Infantry Regiment Wisconsin on 21 May 1864.
  Mustered Out Company B, 41st Infantry Regiment Wisconsin on 23 Sep 1864.
  
  Family links:
  Spouse:
  Hannah Parmelee Wells (1849 - 1922)*
  
  *Point here for explanation
  
  
  Burial:
  Lakeview Cemetery
  Burlington
  Chittenden County
  Vermont, USA

• (Household Member) Census: 1850; Waterbury, Washington Co., Vermont, USA;
  1850 United States Federal Census
  about William W Wells
  Name: William W Wells
  Age: 44
  Estimated birth year: abt 1806
  Gender: Male
  Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Waterbury, Washington, Vermont
  Family Number: 1830
  Household Members: Name Age
  William W Wells 44
  Eliza C Wells 39
  Ramsel W Wells 15
  Edward Wells 13
  William Wells 11
  Curtiss Wells 9
  Sarah C Wells 5
  Charles Wells 5
  Henry Wells 3
  Jane Clark 18
  
  ; Head of Household=William Wellington Wells
• (Household Member) Census: 1860; Waterbury, Washington Co., Vermont, USA;
  1860 United States Federal Census
  about William W Wells
  Name: William W Wells
  Age in 1860: 54
  Birth Year: abt 1806
  Birthplace: Vermont
  Home in 1860: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont
  Gender: Male
  Post Office: Waterbury
  Value of real estate: View image
  Household Members: Name Age
  William W Wells 54
  Eliza C Wells 49
  William Wells 21
  Sarah C Wells 15
  Charles Wells 15
  Henry Wells 12
  Frederick Wells 8
  Mary Sexton 17
  
  ; Head of Household=William Wellington Wells
• Note*: circa 1861; 1st Vermont Cavalry, Fort Scott, Virginia, USA; CHARLES WELLS
  
  IN January, 1863, when a boy of eighteen, Charles
  Wells left Waterbury, Vermont, to join his brother,
  Major William Wells, at the front, and in that same
  month joined the First Vermont Cavalry at Fort Scott,
  Virginia. He remained with the command some eight
  months, and was present with Major W Wells (brother) in the
  Gettysburg campaign. In August, 1863, he left the
  regiment and returned home. Later he removed to
  Wawpun, Wisconsin, where he enlisted as a private in
  Company B, Forty-first Wisconsin Infantry, and went
  to Memphis, Tennessee, the regiment forming a part
  of the Sixteenth Army Corps, Major-General A. J.
  Smith commanding. At Memphis he was in action
  against the raid of Confederate General Forrest. He
  was mustered out with his regiment in September,
  1864.
  
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• Milt-Event: circa 1863; 41st Wisconsin Infantry, Wisconsin, USA; Wells, Charles, Waterbury, 0, Private, 41st Wisconsin Infantry
• Milit-Beg*: 21 May 1864; Ripon, Fond du Lac Co., Wisconsin, USA; American Civil War Soldiers
  
  Name: Charles Wells
  Residence: Ripon, Wisconsin
  Enlistment Date: 21 May 1864
  Side Served: Union
  State Served: Wisconsin
  Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 21 May 1864.
  Enlisted in Company B, 41st Infantry Regiment Wisconsin on 21 May 1864.
  Mustered Out Company B, 41st Infantry Regiment Wisconsin on 23 Sep 1864.
• (Head of Household) Census*: 1870; Richmond, Chittenden Co., Vermont, USA;
  1870 United States Federal Census
  about Charles Wells
  Name: Charles Wells
  Birth Year: abt 1842
  Age in 1870: 28
  Birthplace: Vermont
  Home in 1870: Richmond, Chittenden, Vermont
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
  Post Office: Richmond
  (hotel)
• (Head of Household) Census: 1880; Burlington, Chittenden Co., Vermont, USA;
  1880 United States Federal Census
  about Charles Wells
  Name: Charles Wells
  Home in 1880: Saint Albans, Franklin, Vermont
  Age: 35
  Estimated birth year: abt 1845
  Birthplace: Vermont
  Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
  Spouse's name: Hanah A.
  Father's birthplace: Vermont
  Mother's birthplace: Vermont
  Neighbors: View others on page
  Occupation: Inspector Custom
  Marital Status: Married
  Race: White
  Gender: Male
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  Household Members: Name Age
  Charles Wells 35
  Hanah A. Wells 30
  Mabel E. Wells 12
  Bessie P. Wells 7
  Wells 4
  Wells 2
  Elizabith Donavan 23
  
  ; Household Member=Hannah A Parmelee, Household Member=Mabel E Wells, Household Member=Bessie Parmalee Wells

Triphosa A W Wright^1,2

• Reference: W999 ID062

• Birth*: circa 1835
• (Bride) Marriage*: 27 October 1856; Groom=Roswell White Wells^1,2

• Married Name: 27 October 1856; Mrs. Wells (Wright)
• (Household Member) Census: 1870; Waupun, Dodge Co., Wisconsin, USA;
  1870 United States Federal Census
  about Roswell Wells
  Name: Roswell Wells
  Birth Year: abt 1835
  Age in 1870: 35
  Birthplace: Vermont
  Home in 1870: Waupun South Ward, Dodge, Wisconsin
  Gender: Male
  Value of real estate: View image
  Post Office: Burnett
  Household Members: Name Age
  Roswell Wells 35
  Tryphosa Wells 32
  Ella Wells 13
  Freddie Wells 3
  Carrie Oleson 20
  
  ; Head of Household=Roswell White Wells

Hester A Wells^1,2

• Father*: Augustus Wells^1,2 b. 9 May 1802, d. 1856
• Mother*: Lydia Ann Booth^1,2 b. 1803, d. a 1880

• Reference: W001 ID062

• Birth*: 1835; prob., Wilkesville, Vinton Co., Ohio, USA^3,2

• (Household Member) Census: 1850; Wilkesville, Vinton Co., Ohio, USA;
  
  1850 OH Vinton Wilkesville
  Family 1070
  Wells, Augustus, age 48, farmer, b: Canada
  Wells, Lydia A., age 47, b: MA
  Wells, Emeline, age 23, b: OH
  Wells, David, age 22, farmer, b: OH
  Wells, Prudence, age 20, b: OH
  Wells, Hiram, age 18, farmer, b: OH
  Wells, Hestor A., age 16, b: OH
  Wells, Amanda, age 13, b: OH
  Wells, Lydia A., age 12, b: OH
  (need to check next page); Head of Household=Augustus Wells^4,2

Emaline Wells^1,2

• Father*: Augustus Wells^1,2 b. 9 May 1802, d. 1856
• Mother*: Lydia Ann Booth^1,2 b. 1803, d. a 1880

• Reference: W001 ID062

• Birth*: 1827; Wilkesville, Vinton Co., Ohio, USA^1,2
• Birth: 1828; prob., Wilkesville, Vinton Co., Ohio, USA^3,2
• (Bride) Marriage*: July 1852; Wilkesville, Vinton Co., Ohio, USA^1,2
• (Deceased) Death*: before 1880^1,2

• (Household Member) Census: 1850; Wilkesville, Vinton Co., Ohio, USA;
  
  1850 OH Vinton Wilkesville
  Family 1070
  Wells, Augustus, age 48, farmer, b: Canada
  Wells, Lydia A., age 47, b: MA
  Wells, Emeline, age 23, b: OH
  Wells, David, age 22, farmer, b: OH
  Wells, Prudence, age 20, b: OH
  Wells, Hiram, age 18, farmer, b: OH
  Wells, Hestor A., age 16, b: OH
  Wells, Amanda, age 13, b: OH
  Wells, Lydia A., age 12, b: OH
  (need to check next page); Head of Household=Augustus Wells^4,2
• Married Name: July 1852; Mrs. Gillilan (Wells)