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Birth:          3 Jan 1843 Sheffield, Yorkshire, England
Death:          1 Apr 1905 Joseph, Sevier Co., Utah
Burial:         3 Apr 1905 Joseph, Sevier Co., Utah

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1880 in Joseph, Sevier Co., Utah clerk in store
1900 in Joseph, Sevier Co., Utah grocer
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JAMES H. WELLS, born 14 January, 1841 at Sheffield, England, the first child of 
L.D.S. parentage to be born in that city. Migrated with his parents to Utah. Married, 
Lydia Lucinda Carter, 10 October, 1877. He was with the Lot Smith party which came 
exploring as far south as Circleville, Piute Countv, Utah in 1873. He was an Indian 
War veteran. Came to Joseph with his parents in 1875. He met his future wife here. 
With his father he bought goods and opened up a store. He followed that interest the 
rest of his life, being connected with most of the mercantile establishments of the town 
until his death. He was the first full time L.D.S. missionary to be sent out from the 
Joseph Ward, serving in the Southern States from 1880 to 1882. He was the first ward 
clerk. Both he and Mrs. Wells were enterprising and outstanding in the community, 
being especially interested in any movement which would improve the living conditions 
or the cultural aspects of their surroundings. Mr. Wells was a director and a staunch 
supporter of the Otter Creek Reservoir. The Wells Irrigation Canal Company was 
named for him because he was one of the largest stock holders of the company. After 
his death, 12 December, 1912, his wife continued to be active in public works and 
religious affairs until her death, 20 October, 1932. She has been nominated as having 
been the most outstanding woman in the history of Joseph, because of her various 
activities and interests. Children
. James Sidney Wells, born 7 March, 1878. Died 18 May ???

2. Lucinda ("Lu") Wells, born 22 August, 1879. Married R. Edward Skinner, born 16 
June, 1872 at Kanosh, Utah. Lived at Joseph. (See later.)

3. Clara Wells, born 4 June, 1881 and died 5 November, 1882.

4. Pearl Wells, born 2 September, 1883. Married Benjamin Dennis. Lives in

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Inglewood, California. She died 20 August, 1965.

5. Walter Bertram Wells, born 5 July, 1885 and died 16 October, 1888.

6. Thomas C. Wells, born 6 September, 1887 and died 7 June, 1905.

7. Ethel Wells, born 11 November, 1889. Married Orlando Thurber of Richfield. Died 6 
October, 1932.

8. Elva Wells, born 8 October, 1891. Married Melvin Smith of Monroe, Utah. Lived at 
Monroe and Provo, Utah. Died 15 March, 1941.

9. Ernest Wells, born 25 September, 1893. Married Marion Naser of Monroe, Utah. 
Moved to Roberts; Idaho.

10. Ruby Wells, born 12 July, 1896. Married Stephen Baker, son of Orange T. Baker 
and Minerva.

11. Robert W. Wells, born ? May, 1900. Married Elizabeth Wilkinson.


Parents
WELLS Samuel Hobson ()
HATTERSLEY Sarah Ann ()

Siblings
WELLS James Hattersley (3 Jan 1843 - 1 Apr 1905)

Marriage To CARTER Lydia Lucinda (27 Feb 1858 - 20 Oct 1932)
    m. 10 Apr 1877 St. George, Washington Co., Utah

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Parents
CARTER Sidney Rigdon (30 Aug 1834 - 10 Nov 1912)
ROSS Leah Lucinda (14 Jan 1842 - 2 Dec 1912)

Children by CARTER Lydia Lucinda 27 Feb 1858 - 20 Oct 1932
WELLS James Sidney (7 Mar 1878 - 18 May 1878)
WELLS Sarah Lucinda (22 Aug 1879 - 5 Jul 1950)
WELLS Clara Elizabeth (4 Jul 1881 - 5 Nov 1882)
WELLS Mary Pearl (2 Sep 1883 - 20 Aug 1965)
WELLS Walter Bertrum (5 Jul 1885 - 16 Oct 1888)
WELLS Thomas Kershew (6 Sep 1887 - 7 Jun 1905)
WELLS Ethel Minerva (11 Nov 1889 - 6 Oct 1932)
WELLS Elva Sophia (8 Oct 1891 - 15 Mar 1941)
WELLS Ernest Samuel (25 Sep 1893 - 15 Apr 1972)
WELLS Lydia Ruby (12 Jul 1896 - 2 Oct 1962)
WELLS Robert William (19 May 1900 - 18 Feb 1959)
WELLS George Henry (7 Aug 1902 - 1 Jun 1907)

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