Wells Family - Person Sheet
Wells Family - Person Sheet
NameWilliam Henry Helms 
Birth1843, New York
Death5 Jul 1892, Michigan
BurialFulton Center Cem, Perrinton, Gratiot Co, MI
Misc. Notes
Civil War Veteran. (GAR) 27 Michigan Infantry, Company I.
Enlisted 11 Dec. 1863. Discharged 26 July 1865.
Killed himself July 5, 1892 by cutting his throat. He was 55 years of age. Before finishing himself he endeavored to kill his wife but was prevented by his daughter.
Enlisted 11 Dec. 1863. Discharged 26 July 1865.
Killed himself July 5, 1892 by cutting his throat. He was 55 years of age. Before finishing himself he endeavored to kill his wife but was prevented by his daughter.
Spouses
Birth10 Aug 1850, De Ruyter, Madison Co, NY
Death23 Oct 1938, Perrinton, Gratiot Co, MI
Burial28 Oct 1938, Fulton Center Cem, Perrinton, Gratiot Co, MI
FatherWilliam J. Carr (1822-1895)
MotherSarah A. Sornberger (1823-1863)
Misc. Notes
They had 3 sons and 4 daughters in the 1880 census:
Nettie M. (10), Guy L. (9), Ida Ann (7), Nellie (6), Harry (4), James (2), and Amelia E. (9mos)
Nettie M. (10), Guy L. (9), Ida Ann (7), Nellie (6), Harry (4), James (2), and Amelia E. (9mos)
Marriage2 Nov 1867, Fulton, Gratiot Co, MI