Wells Family - Person Sheet
Wells Family - Person Sheet
NameJames Harold Gale 
Birth28 Sep 1890, Franklin Twp, Morrow Co, OH
Death17 Feb 1959, Mt Gilead, Morrow Co, OH
Burial19 Feb 1959, North Fork Cem, Chesterville, Morrow Co, OH
OccupationFarmer
FatherReece H. Gale (1858-1929)
MotherElizabeth "Lida" B. Campbell (1860-1929)
Misc. Notes
Marriage record with Bessie Wells shows his birth as being 1891, rather than 1890 which I had previously based on his obit. However, his WWI and WWII Draft registrations say he was born in 1890, and is consistent with the census and christening records.
Spouses
Birth8 Mar 1896, Perry Twp, Morrow Co, OH
Death21 Jul 1957, Galion, Crawford Co, OH
Burial24 Jul 1957, North Fork Cem, Chesterville, Morrow Co, OH
FatherJoseph Miller Wells (1859-1929)
MotherIda Ellen Moats (1862-1908)
Misc. Notes
Born March 7th according to Iva's family photo, Melva's Bible, and her marriage record (in contrast to her birth certificate and obit). Listed as Sarah R. Wells in 1900 census.
Married to Jim by O. E. Ford. Then lived on a farm for some time, later moved back to Mt. Gilead (according to Dad). Living in Mt. Gilead, OH in 1929 when her father died, but in Morrow Co in both the 1930 and 1940 census. Then in Galion when her brother died in 1956. Had no children according to Frances Wells.
Married to Jim by O. E. Ford. Then lived on a farm for some time, later moved back to Mt. Gilead (according to Dad). Living in Mt. Gilead, OH in 1929 when her father died, but in Morrow Co in both the 1930 and 1940 census. Then in Galion when her brother died in 1956. Had no children according to Frances Wells.
Marriage3 Feb 1915, Knox Co, OH
Marr Memoby minister O. E. Ford
No Children