Wells Family - Person Sheet
Wells Family - Person Sheet
NameJohn C. Wells 
Birth5 Oct 1873, Fredericktown, Knox Co, OH
CensusJun 1880, Fredericktown, Knox Co, OH
Memoroll#1038, pg 22
Guardian6 May 1889, Knox Co, OH
Memosubsequent to his father’s death
CensusJun 1900, Mt Vernon, Knox Co, OH
Memoroll#1291, pg 128
CensusApr 1910, Mt Vernon, Knox Co, OH
Memoroll#1199, pg 53
Death3 Jun 1926, Fort Smith, Sebastian Co, AR
MemoSparks Memorial Hosp
Burial6 Jun 1926, Mansfield, Sebastian Co, AR
FatherRobert B. Wells (1839-1874)
MotherMelissa J. Kimmel (1853-1915)
Misc. Notes
Birth Cert and marriage record lists his name as John C. Wells.
John (age 6) and his brother Charles (9) are listed with their mother and step-father in the 1880 census, using the Hammond surname.
S. S. Tuttle was appointed his guardian 6 May 1889 due to the death of his father, even though he was living with his mother and step-father; possibly to manage the military pension funds. John was entitled to a $25 pension because of his fathers service in the "War of the Rebellion". Guardian papers list his birthday as Oct 15th, but pension papers have date of the 5th.
His marriage license in 1893 was signed by his mother, Malissa Hammond - he was 19.
Listed on North Sandusky St in 1900 census as age 26 (Oct 1873), a day laborer in Mt Vernon renting his own home. Also listed is his wife and 2 daughters, all born in Ohio. They had been married 7 years, and both of their 2 children were living. He apparently separated from his wife shortly thereafter, as their 1907 divorce proceeding states that they had been living apart for over 3 years. He did not appear or contest the divorce, and Belle was given full custody of the girls.
Listed as age 33, divorced and living with his widowed mother on W. Chestnut St in 1910. He is listed as a helper in an Engine Works.
His death certificate says he was working for the St Louis & San Francisco railroad when he died of stomach cancer at Sparks Memoral Hospital in Ft Smith, AR. The info was submitted by his brother.
John (age 6) and his brother Charles (9) are listed with their mother and step-father in the 1880 census, using the Hammond surname.
S. S. Tuttle was appointed his guardian 6 May 1889 due to the death of his father, even though he was living with his mother and step-father; possibly to manage the military pension funds. John was entitled to a $25 pension because of his fathers service in the "War of the Rebellion". Guardian papers list his birthday as Oct 15th, but pension papers have date of the 5th.
His marriage license in 1893 was signed by his mother, Malissa Hammond - he was 19.
Listed on North Sandusky St in 1900 census as age 26 (Oct 1873), a day laborer in Mt Vernon renting his own home. Also listed is his wife and 2 daughters, all born in Ohio. They had been married 7 years, and both of their 2 children were living. He apparently separated from his wife shortly thereafter, as their 1907 divorce proceeding states that they had been living apart for over 3 years. He did not appear or contest the divorce, and Belle was given full custody of the girls.
Listed as age 33, divorced and living with his widowed mother on W. Chestnut St in 1910. He is listed as a helper in an Engine Works.
His death certificate says he was working for the St Louis & San Francisco railroad when he died of stomach cancer at Sparks Memoral Hospital in Ft Smith, AR. The info was submitted by his brother.
Spouses
Birth4 Jul 1876, Morrow Co, OH
Death25 Jun 1934, Bloomfield, Morrow Co, OH
BurialBloomfield Cem, Bloomfield, Morrow Co, OH
FatherJames A. Huggins (1852-1918)
MotherMary Elizabeth Mettler (1856-1912)
Misc. Notes
Marriage record (1) lists her mother as Mary Elizabeth Mettler. Her father is James A. Huggins. She is listed as Mary B. Huggins (3) in the 1880 census for Chester, OH with her parents and younger sister Agnes (1).
Belle (as she was known) and John were divorced, after being separated for over 3 years. She was given sole custody and the children had no further contact with their father.
She is listed in the 1910 census with her 2nd husband, Sam Erow and her two daughters.
Listed as Bell M. (33, OH) in South Bloomfield with Sam and dau Myrtle in 1920.
Shown in 1930 census as Belle M. (53, OH) living with her 2nd husband Sam Erow.
Belle died of heart failure in 1934 in Bloomfield, and on her death certificate is listed as Mary.
Belle (as she was known) and John were divorced, after being separated for over 3 years. She was given sole custody and the children had no further contact with their father.
She is listed in the 1910 census with her 2nd husband, Sam Erow and her two daughters.
Listed as Bell M. (33, OH) in South Bloomfield with Sam and dau Myrtle in 1920.
Shown in 1930 census as Belle M. (53, OH) living with her 2nd husband Sam Erow.
Belle died of heart failure in 1934 in Bloomfield, and on her death certificate is listed as Mary.
Marriage25 Jun 1893, Knox Co, OH
Marr Memoby J. W. Hamilton
Divorce7 Apr 1907, Knox Co, OH
ChildrenMadge Madaline (1894-1913)
Myrtle May (1898-1944)