B. H. WELLS 1831-1903

WELLS, RENNE

Posted By: Volunteer
Date: 2/8/2005 at 21:42:20

Mr. B. H. Wells, one of our well known residents, passed away at his home on Washington street Monday morning at 8 o'clock, after an illness of a year from Bright's disease, being very sick for a week past. He was 81 years of age, was born at Deer River, N.Y., September 23, 1831, was married in 1854 to Miss Anna Renne, and in 1863 moved near Postville, Iowa, where he operated a farm for a number of years until 1887 when he retired and moved to Decorah, where he has since lived. He leaves a wife and five daughters to mourn his loss, a son having died in infancy. Mr. Wells had a wide acquaintance throughout this county from his long residence in this vicinity and had gained many warm friendships, who will mourn his death and unite with us in extending sympathy to the bereaved ones. The funeral services were held Wednesday morning, Feb. 25th, at 10 o'clock, at the family residence, Rev. K. W. Robbins officiating. The above from the Decorah Public Opinion will be learned with regret by many Postville people, who for years have enjoyed his personal acquaintance, Mr. Wells having for many years been a prosperous farmer residing between this city and Castalia. He was a brother of Horace Wells, northwest of this city. The sympathy of our people is extended to the bereaved family and friends.

Postville Review, 2/27/1903 - contributed by Sharyl Ferrall