Wells Family - Person Sheet
Wells Family - Person Sheet
NameWilliam Thomas Wells 
Birth9 Sep 1875, Wayne Co, IL
Census15 Apr 1910, Spring Green Pct, Furnas Co, NE
Memoroll#846, pg 243
Census2 Apr 1930, Weaver Pct, Furnas Co, NE
Memoroll#1280, pg 1
Death10 Oct 1937, Oxford, Furnas Co, NE
BurialMt Hope Cem, Beaver City, NE
OccupationFarmer
FatherAlbert Wells (1845-1926)
MotherMary Ellen Rogers (1852-1917)
Misc. Notes
Listed in 1910 Nebraska census with their 2 daughters, and a nephew-in-law, Richard Campbell (indexed under Walls).
Listed as Tom A. Wells (52, IL) with his wife Lora B. and youngest daughter, Dorothy in the 1930 census.
They had 6 daughters, only one of whom is living.
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WILLIAM THOMAS WELLS
William Thomas Wells, son of Albert and Mary Wells, was born in Wayne County, Illinois, September 9, 1875, and departed this life at his home in Oxford, Nebr., on October 10, 1937, aged 62 years, one month and one day.
He grew to young manhood in Wayne County, Ill., where he resided with his parents and two sisters. His parents and one sister, Lily, preceded him in death. Two additional sisters died in childhood.
On December 24, 1902, he was united in marriage to Laura Bell Campbell. To this union six daughters were born, two of whom preceded him in death. In 1902 he and his wife moved to East St. Louis, returning to Wayne County, Ill., after a period of two years where they continued to live for five years. In 1909 he removed with his family to Furnas County, Nebr., where he continued to live to the end of his earthly sojourn. He located on a farm southwest of Beaver City in Spring Green neighborhood where he resided for many years. In 1928 he moved his family to a farm north of Beaver City residing there two years.
On account of ill health Mr. Wells retired from the farm in 1930, moving into Beaver City, and later to Oxford, where he was living at the time of his death. He had been in ill health for the past 8 years and the last 8 weeks of his life was confined to his bed. He was a patient sufferer, a kind, loving, and thoughtful husband and father, always ready to help everyone. He was highly respected and loved by all who knew him. At an early age he was confirmed in the Baptist faith in which he lived and died.
He leaves to mourn his passing a loving wife and four daughters: Mrs. Mamie Hess of Oxford, Nebr.; Mrs. Florence Cole of Lexington, Nebr.; Mrs. Lucille Quinn of Beaver City, Nebr.; and Miss Dorothy who is yet at home. All were present and helped to care for their father in his last illness. There are three grandchildren: Billie and Bonnie Hess of Oxford and Bobby Brouhard of Lexington. Also one sister, Mrs. Jane Duke of Rinard, Ill., besides other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held from the Methodist Church in Beaver City, Wednesday, October 13, conducted by Rev. G. P. Clark of the Christian Church. Mrs. E. T. Carter and Mrs. G. P. Clark, accompanied by Mrs. V. L. Marble, sang: The Old Rugged Cross, Saved By Grace and In The Garden. Pallbearers were Wm. Hollinger, Charles Kurtz, Orville Ruby, John Sievers, Ralph Harding and W. W. Lamb. Interment was in the Beaver City Mount Hope Cemetery.
Listed as Tom A. Wells (52, IL) with his wife Lora B. and youngest daughter, Dorothy in the 1930 census.
They had 6 daughters, only one of whom is living.
[Obituary]
WILLIAM THOMAS WELLS
William Thomas Wells, son of Albert and Mary Wells, was born in Wayne County, Illinois, September 9, 1875, and departed this life at his home in Oxford, Nebr., on October 10, 1937, aged 62 years, one month and one day.
He grew to young manhood in Wayne County, Ill., where he resided with his parents and two sisters. His parents and one sister, Lily, preceded him in death. Two additional sisters died in childhood.
On December 24, 1902, he was united in marriage to Laura Bell Campbell. To this union six daughters were born, two of whom preceded him in death. In 1902 he and his wife moved to East St. Louis, returning to Wayne County, Ill., after a period of two years where they continued to live for five years. In 1909 he removed with his family to Furnas County, Nebr., where he continued to live to the end of his earthly sojourn. He located on a farm southwest of Beaver City in Spring Green neighborhood where he resided for many years. In 1928 he moved his family to a farm north of Beaver City residing there two years.
On account of ill health Mr. Wells retired from the farm in 1930, moving into Beaver City, and later to Oxford, where he was living at the time of his death. He had been in ill health for the past 8 years and the last 8 weeks of his life was confined to his bed. He was a patient sufferer, a kind, loving, and thoughtful husband and father, always ready to help everyone. He was highly respected and loved by all who knew him. At an early age he was confirmed in the Baptist faith in which he lived and died.
He leaves to mourn his passing a loving wife and four daughters: Mrs. Mamie Hess of Oxford, Nebr.; Mrs. Florence Cole of Lexington, Nebr.; Mrs. Lucille Quinn of Beaver City, Nebr.; and Miss Dorothy who is yet at home. All were present and helped to care for their father in his last illness. There are three grandchildren: Billie and Bonnie Hess of Oxford and Bobby Brouhard of Lexington. Also one sister, Mrs. Jane Duke of Rinard, Ill., besides other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held from the Methodist Church in Beaver City, Wednesday, October 13, conducted by Rev. G. P. Clark of the Christian Church. Mrs. E. T. Carter and Mrs. G. P. Clark, accompanied by Mrs. V. L. Marble, sang: The Old Rugged Cross, Saved By Grace and In The Garden. Pallbearers were Wm. Hollinger, Charles Kurtz, Orville Ruby, John Sievers, Ralph Harding and W. W. Lamb. Interment was in the Beaver City Mount Hope Cemetery.
Spouses
Birth6 Sep 1881, Zif Twp, Wayne Co, IL
Death5 Mar 1972, Oxford, Furnas Co, NE
Burial9 Mar 1972, Mt Hope Cem, Beaver City, NE
Misc. Notes
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MRS. LAURA WELLS
Laura Bell Campbell, daughter of Robert and Mary Gill Campbell, was born on September 6, 1881 in Wayne County, Illinois and passed away on March 5, 1972 at the Senior Citizen's Home in Oxford at the age of 90.
She was a member of the Baptist Church in the community in which she lived her early days.
On December 24, 1902, she was united in marriage to William Thomas Wells, also of Wayne County. They resided in that community and in East St. Louis until they moved to Nebraska in 1909. She saw some of the hardships of the early days, also many of the good times with her neighbors. She lived on farms south of Beaver City and Edison and also in Beaver City before moving to Oxford.
After her husband's death in 1937, she returned to Illinois for 12 years and cared for her mother. After her mother's death, she returned to her home in Oxford.
Her marriage was blessed with six daughters, two of whom, Ada Bell and Doris Irene, passed away in infancy. She was also preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and two brothers.
By her parting she leaves to mourn four daughters Mrs. Mamie Trobough of Oxford; Mrs. Emery Quinn (Lucille) of Beaver City; Mrs. Florence Nichols of Vallejo, California; and Mrs. J. R. LaCroix (Dorothy) of Clay City, Illinois; 6 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were conducted at the Mitchell Funeral Home in Oxford on March 9, with Clifford Hauxwell officiating. The music was provided by Mrs. Clifford Hauxwell and Mrs. Lyle Mayo.
Pallbearers were Floyd Quinn, Cecil Weir, Fred Kinsman, M. M. Scoles, Charles Dillman and William Loper. Interment was in the Mount Hope Cemetery at Beaver City.
MRS. LAURA WELLS
Laura Bell Campbell, daughter of Robert and Mary Gill Campbell, was born on September 6, 1881 in Wayne County, Illinois and passed away on March 5, 1972 at the Senior Citizen's Home in Oxford at the age of 90.
She was a member of the Baptist Church in the community in which she lived her early days.
On December 24, 1902, she was united in marriage to William Thomas Wells, also of Wayne County. They resided in that community and in East St. Louis until they moved to Nebraska in 1909. She saw some of the hardships of the early days, also many of the good times with her neighbors. She lived on farms south of Beaver City and Edison and also in Beaver City before moving to Oxford.
After her husband's death in 1937, she returned to Illinois for 12 years and cared for her mother. After her mother's death, she returned to her home in Oxford.
Her marriage was blessed with six daughters, two of whom, Ada Bell and Doris Irene, passed away in infancy. She was also preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and two brothers.
By her parting she leaves to mourn four daughters Mrs. Mamie Trobough of Oxford; Mrs. Emery Quinn (Lucille) of Beaver City; Mrs. Florence Nichols of Vallejo, California; and Mrs. J. R. LaCroix (Dorothy) of Clay City, Illinois; 6 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were conducted at the Mitchell Funeral Home in Oxford on March 9, with Clifford Hauxwell officiating. The music was provided by Mrs. Clifford Hauxwell and Mrs. Lyle Mayo.
Pallbearers were Floyd Quinn, Cecil Weir, Fred Kinsman, M. M. Scoles, Charles Dillman and William Loper. Interment was in the Mount Hope Cemetery at Beaver City.
Marriage24 Dec 1902, Clay City, Clay Co, IL
ChildrenMamie Frances (1904-1992)
Edna Lucille (1908-2001)
Florence Elizabeth (1910-1993)
Ada Bell (Died as Infant) (1916-1917)
Doris Irene (Died as Child) (1918-1923)
Dorothy Ellen (1920-2008)