Wells Family - Person Sheet
Wells Family - Person Sheet
NameElizabeth “Fannie” Pyatt 
Birth18 Oct 1852, Bartholomew Co, IN
Census1 Jun 1900, Columbus, Bartholomew Co, IN
Memoroll#359, pg 15
Census22 Apr 1910, Columbus, Bartholomew Co, IN
Memoroll#340, pg 104
Census2 Jan 1920, Columbus, Bartholomew Co, IN
Memoroll#422, pg 3
Census15 Apr 1930, Columbus, Bartholomew Co, IN
Memoroll#577, pg 18
Death6 Nov 1932, Columbus, Bartholomew Co, IN
BurialGarland Brook Cem, Columbus, IN
Misc. Notes
Listed as E. Fannie Pyatt in the family history, Fanny Pyatt in the Indiana marriage records, and Fannie Abbett in her daughter’s obituary.
Listed as Eliza F. Piatt (8) in 1860, as the youngest daughter of Benjamin (53, VA) and Rachel (55, VA) Piatt.
Shown in 1870 census as Eliza Pyatt (18), with the family of Perry and Mary N. Abbett, with children under 10. So it appears she may have been adopted or was at least raised by them.
Shown as age 28 in 1880 census with her husband.
She is listed alone as E. Fannie Wills (42, IN) in the 1900 census on Chestnut St in Columbus, IN as head of household with her two surviving daughters.
In 1910 she is a widow, Fannie E. Wells living with her daughter Lillie and grandson James at age 57.
Still in Columbus in 1920, listed as Elizabeth F. Wells (68, IN) a widow, with her daughter and grandson.
In 1930, she is listed as Fannie Wells (78, IN) with her daughter Lillie.
[Obituary] The Republic 7 Nov 1932- Columbus, IN
FANNIE WELLS PASSES BEYOND
Well-Known and Life-Long Resident of County Victim of Paralysis.
Mrs. Fannie E. Wells passed away yesterday afternoon at her home, 1021 Chestnut street, following a long illness of paralysis and heart disease.
She had been a life-long resident of Bartholomew county and reached her 81st birthday Oct 18. Her great-grandfather served in the Revolutionary was and her grandfather died in service in the Civil war. She was the widow of James W. Wells, who died in 1906. They were united in marriage at the home on what is now known as Carr Hill, where she spent her girlhood. She became a member of the Tabernacle Christian church during the pasterate of the late Z. T. Sweeney and was a faithful member.
Mrs. Wells was not only a wonderful mother to her own children and grandchildren but to several others whom she cared for and partially reared.
Two daughters, Mrs. Charles D. Foster and Mrs. Lillie W. Leppert, of this city, survive as do also three grandchildren, James W. Leppert, Deryl and Elizabeth Foster; a great-granddaughter, Barbara Alin Leppert; a brother, D.I. Abbett, of Bedfored, and a sister, Mrs. H.M. Brooks, of Indianapolis.
Funeral services will be held at the home Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. T.K. Smith. Burial will be made in Garland Brook cemetery.
Listed as Eliza F. Piatt (8) in 1860, as the youngest daughter of Benjamin (53, VA) and Rachel (55, VA) Piatt.
Shown in 1870 census as Eliza Pyatt (18), with the family of Perry and Mary N. Abbett, with children under 10. So it appears she may have been adopted or was at least raised by them.
Shown as age 28 in 1880 census with her husband.
She is listed alone as E. Fannie Wills (42, IN) in the 1900 census on Chestnut St in Columbus, IN as head of household with her two surviving daughters.
In 1910 she is a widow, Fannie E. Wells living with her daughter Lillie and grandson James at age 57.
Still in Columbus in 1920, listed as Elizabeth F. Wells (68, IN) a widow, with her daughter and grandson.
In 1930, she is listed as Fannie Wells (78, IN) with her daughter Lillie.
[Obituary] The Republic 7 Nov 1932- Columbus, IN
FANNIE WELLS PASSES BEYOND
Well-Known and Life-Long Resident of County Victim of Paralysis.
Mrs. Fannie E. Wells passed away yesterday afternoon at her home, 1021 Chestnut street, following a long illness of paralysis and heart disease.
She had been a life-long resident of Bartholomew county and reached her 81st birthday Oct 18. Her great-grandfather served in the Revolutionary was and her grandfather died in service in the Civil war. She was the widow of James W. Wells, who died in 1906. They were united in marriage at the home on what is now known as Carr Hill, where she spent her girlhood. She became a member of the Tabernacle Christian church during the pasterate of the late Z. T. Sweeney and was a faithful member.
Mrs. Wells was not only a wonderful mother to her own children and grandchildren but to several others whom she cared for and partially reared.
Two daughters, Mrs. Charles D. Foster and Mrs. Lillie W. Leppert, of this city, survive as do also three grandchildren, James W. Leppert, Deryl and Elizabeth Foster; a great-granddaughter, Barbara Alin Leppert; a brother, D.I. Abbett, of Bedfored, and a sister, Mrs. H.M. Brooks, of Indianapolis.
Funeral services will be held at the home Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. T.K. Smith. Burial will be made in Garland Brook cemetery.
Spouses
Birth9 Aug 1842, Bartholomew Co, IN
Death28 Jul 1906, Columbus, Bartholomew Co, IN
Memobook HD-7, pg 64 by WPA from County Health Office, Azalia
BurialGarland Brook Cem, Columbus, IN
OccupationFarmer
FatherWilliam Wells (1809-1863)
MotherElizabeth McPike (1818-1864)
Misc. Notes
“After the death of the father and mother, James took his sisters, Nancy, Mary and Jane, to Illinois to live with their Uncle Isaac, but Mary soon returned to Indiana. James took care of his sisters and brothers that remained here [Columbus, IN] until they were able to care for themselves. Jane and Nancy married in Illinois.
James Wells, 21 in 1862, was listed on the draft list as a teacher, one leg amputated.
James W. Wells married Fannie Pyatt of Bartholomew Co, Indiana (who had also lost her parents at a young age) in that county on Jan 30, 1878. They are listed in Columbus, IN with John Wells (4) their nephew, son of Hiram, in 1880; along with several boarders. James is listed as age 37. To them were born three girls - Bessie, who died in infancy, Monta and Lillie. Lillie Wells married Dorrence W. Leppert and to them was born a son - James Wells Leppert.
“James W. Wells was a graduate of Hartsville College. He was nominated for the office of county auditor at the first primary ever held in this county. While he was auditor the present courthouse was built. After his term of office had expired, he engaged in the furniture and undertaking business. Later he was appointed as deputy auditor under J. C. Laughlin, Louie Donhost, John Sharp, George Pence, I. B. Barrett and others. At the death of Mr. Barrett he was appointed to fill the vacancy. In 1898, after serving this county for about thirty years as auditor, deputy auditor and superintendant of schools, he went to Monroe county where he was deputy auditor for three years, and then to Shelby county for two years, serving in the same capacity. When he had finished his work in these counties, he returned here and entered a real estate and abstract office. He was thus employed at the time of his death in 1906.“
James Wells, 21 in 1862, was listed on the draft list as a teacher, one leg amputated.
James W. Wells married Fannie Pyatt of Bartholomew Co, Indiana (who had also lost her parents at a young age) in that county on Jan 30, 1878. They are listed in Columbus, IN with John Wells (4) their nephew, son of Hiram, in 1880; along with several boarders. James is listed as age 37. To them were born three girls - Bessie, who died in infancy, Monta and Lillie. Lillie Wells married Dorrence W. Leppert and to them was born a son - James Wells Leppert.
“James W. Wells was a graduate of Hartsville College. He was nominated for the office of county auditor at the first primary ever held in this county. While he was auditor the present courthouse was built. After his term of office had expired, he engaged in the furniture and undertaking business. Later he was appointed as deputy auditor under J. C. Laughlin, Louie Donhost, John Sharp, George Pence, I. B. Barrett and others. At the death of Mr. Barrett he was appointed to fill the vacancy. In 1898, after serving this county for about thirty years as auditor, deputy auditor and superintendant of schools, he went to Monroe county where he was deputy auditor for three years, and then to Shelby county for two years, serving in the same capacity. When he had finished his work in these counties, he returned here and entered a real estate and abstract office. He was thus employed at the time of his death in 1906.“
Marriage30 Jan 1878, Bartholomew Co, IN