Wells Family - Person Sheet
Wells Family - Person Sheet
NameHerman Taft Wells 
Birth22 Apr 1909, Yadkin Co, NC
Census29 Apr 1930, Liberty Twp, Yadkin Co, NC
MemoED#18, pg 4
Census4 Jun 1940, China Grove, Rowan Co, NC
Memoroll#2968, pg 15
Census5 Apr 1950, Reidsville, Rockingham Co, NC
Memoroll#1022, pg 13
Death21 Dec 1966, Reidsville, Rockingham Co, NC
MemoAnnie Penn Manorial Hospital
Burial24 Dec 1966, Reidlawn Cem, Reidsville, Rockingham Co, NC
Occupationcotton mill comber
FatherWilliam Green Wells (1873-1952)
MotherLula Lash (1876-1931)
Misc. Notes
Listed with his parents in 1930, then listed with wife Polly in 1940 and son Luther.
Then divorced by 1950 and living alone in Reidsville NC.
And listed as married to Virginia Mae Howell on his death certificate.
[Obituary] Winston-Salem Journal - Thursday, December 22, 1966, pg 26
REIDSVILLE
Herman Taft Wells, 57 of 501 Madison Street, died yesterday at Annie Penn Memorial Hospital. He had been ill for several years. He was born in Yadkin County and moved to Reidsville in 1945. He worked for American Tobacco Co until retiring in 1963.
Surviving are his wife Mrs Mae Howell Wells, a son Luther Wells of Flint Mich, four brothers, John Wells of Yadkinville, Alonzo Wells of Winston Salem, Willie Wells of Kannapolis, and Edward Wells of Salisbury; and a sister Mrs Ethel Eller of North Wilkesboro. The funeral will be at 2 pm Saturday at the Bible Fellowship Assembly. Burial will be in Reidlawn Cemetery. The body is at Wilkerson Funeral Home.
Then divorced by 1950 and living alone in Reidsville NC.
And listed as married to Virginia Mae Howell on his death certificate.
[Obituary] Winston-Salem Journal - Thursday, December 22, 1966, pg 26
REIDSVILLE
Herman Taft Wells, 57 of 501 Madison Street, died yesterday at Annie Penn Memorial Hospital. He had been ill for several years. He was born in Yadkin County and moved to Reidsville in 1945. He worked for American Tobacco Co until retiring in 1963.
Surviving are his wife Mrs Mae Howell Wells, a son Luther Wells of Flint Mich, four brothers, John Wells of Yadkinville, Alonzo Wells of Winston Salem, Willie Wells of Kannapolis, and Edward Wells of Salisbury; and a sister Mrs Ethel Eller of North Wilkesboro. The funeral will be at 2 pm Saturday at the Bible Fellowship Assembly. Burial will be in Reidlawn Cemetery. The body is at Wilkerson Funeral Home.
Spouses
Birth14 May 1914, Yadkin Co, NC
Death10 Jan 2007, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co, NC
MemoKate B. Reynolds Hospice
Burial13 Jan 2007, Parklawn Memorial Park, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co, NC
Misc. Notes
She was divoiced by 1950 and listed as Polly M. Baity with her son Herman L. Wells (16, NC).
[Obituary] Winston-Salem Journal - 1/12/2007
Mrs. Polly Mae Baity, 92, of Winston-Salem passed away Wednesday Jan 10, 2007, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born on May 14, 1914 in Yadkin County to Thomas Noah an Addie Hoots Baity. She was preceded in death by a sister, Leona Reaves. Mrs. Baity is survived by a daughter, Linda Baity of Winston-Salem; a son, Luke Wells and wife Cindy, longtime residents of Flint, Mich.; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a sister, Annie Lee McDaniel, and a brother, Vearl Dean Baity of Courtney. A graveside service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, at Parklawn Memorial Park, with Chaplain Bill Teague officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel before the service.
[Obituary] Winston-Salem Journal - 1/12/2007
Mrs. Polly Mae Baity, 92, of Winston-Salem passed away Wednesday Jan 10, 2007, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born on May 14, 1914 in Yadkin County to Thomas Noah an Addie Hoots Baity. She was preceded in death by a sister, Leona Reaves. Mrs. Baity is survived by a daughter, Linda Baity of Winston-Salem; a son, Luke Wells and wife Cindy, longtime residents of Flint, Mich.; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a sister, Annie Lee McDaniel, and a brother, Vearl Dean Baity of Courtney. A graveside service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, at Parklawn Memorial Park, with Chaplain Bill Teague officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel before the service.
MarriageNorth Carolina
DivorceNorth Carolina
ChildrenH. L. L. (Private)
Birth12 Jun 1906, Patrick Co, VA
Death30 May 1976, Reidsville, Rockingham Co, NC
MemoAnnie Penn Memorial Hospital
BurialReidlawn Cem, Reidsville, Rockingham Co, NC
Misc. Notes
Dau of Everett Emmitt Howell (1868-1943) and Judith Lilly “Texas” Connor (1873-1930)
[Obituary]
VIRGINIA HOWELL WELLS
REIDSVILLE Mrs Virginia Howell Wells 69 of 501 Madison St died Sunday at Annie Penn Memorial Hospital. Funeral wall be 11 am Tuesday at Wilkerson Funeral Chapel with burial at Reidlawn Cemetery. She was a resident of Reidsville for 25 years. She was a schoolteacher and a retired employee of the Reidsville Rest Home. There are no immediate survivors. The family will be at the Funeral Home 7-9 pm today.
[Obituary]
VIRGINIA HOWELL WELLS
REIDSVILLE Mrs Virginia Howell Wells 69 of 501 Madison St died Sunday at Annie Penn Memorial Hospital. Funeral wall be 11 am Tuesday at Wilkerson Funeral Chapel with burial at Reidlawn Cemetery. She was a resident of Reidsville for 25 years. She was a schoolteacher and a retired employee of the Reidsville Rest Home. There are no immediate survivors. The family will be at the Funeral Home 7-9 pm today.