Wells Family - Person Sheet
Wells Family - Person Sheet
NameAda Leona Gaddis 
Birth4 Apr 1873, Jefferson Twp, Richland Co, OH
Census8 Jun 1900, Jefferson Twp, Richland Co, OH
Memoroll#1316, pg 9
Death11 May 1902, Bellville, Richland Co, OH
Burial13 May 1902, Bellville Cem, Bellville, Richland Co, OH
MemoRev. G.W.H. Smith of Lexington
FatherLewis Kosciusko Gaddis (1845-1900)
MotherMelinda Jane Beans (1847-1936)
Misc. Notes
Listed a Liona Geddis in the Birth and Christening records.
Her Aunt, Elma Gaddes (50, OH) was living with them in the 1900 census.
Her obituary in the Friday May 16, 1902 issue of the Bellville Messenger (microfilm at Mansfield Ohio Genealogical Society) has a worn fold line right where it might say her cause of death. It appears to read that she died after an illness of 7 days, at age 29, leaving her husband and two young children. The services were held at her home by Rev. G.W.H. Smith of Lexington before burial in Bellville Cemetery.
Her Aunt, Elma Gaddes (50, OH) was living with them in the 1900 census.
Her obituary in the Friday May 16, 1902 issue of the Bellville Messenger (microfilm at Mansfield Ohio Genealogical Society) has a worn fold line right where it might say her cause of death. It appears to read that she died after an illness of 7 days, at age 29, leaving her husband and two young children. The services were held at her home by Rev. G.W.H. Smith of Lexington before burial in Bellville Cemetery.
Spouses
Birth20 Nov 1870, Bellville, Richland Co, OH
Death15 Dec 1929, Mansfield, Richland Co, OH
Burial18 Dec 1929, Mansfield Cem, Mansfield, Richland Co, OH
OccupationGrain elevator clerk
FatherCaleb Franklin Grice (1831-1913)
MotherMargaret Ann Miller (1843-1922)
Misc. Notes
Was married by S. S. Kauffman. Was a member of Bellville Christian Church and Mansfield Lodge #35, Mansfield Chapter #28, Mansfield Council #94 and Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. Ran a feed mill in Bellville, and worked his last few years for Mansfield Tire & Rubber Co.
In 1920, he was listed with Jessie, his 3rd wife, and daughter Josephine (15) from his second.
Died at home (96 E. Luther Pl) of gangrene of the left foot.
In 1920, he was listed with Jessie, his 3rd wife, and daughter Josephine (15) from his second.
Died at home (96 E. Luther Pl) of gangrene of the left foot.
Marriage30 Aug 1893, Bellville, Richland Co, OH
Marr Memoby S. S. Kauffman