George Wells

WELLS

Posted By: Tammy (email)
Date: 8/20/2010 at 13:24:36

GEORGE WELLS was born in Newington, Conn., May 14, 1821; he died at his home near Wellsburg, Grundy county, Iowa, Aug. 2, 1906. He came to Iowa in 1855 and invested heavily in lands, realizing how values would increase. At one time he owned about 9,000 acres in Grundy county, and he left an immense fortune at the time of his death. He took an active interest in the first railroad built in that county and the village of Wellsburg was named for him. He represented Grundy county in the 17th General Assembly.

Source:
The Annals of Iowa
Volume Seven-Third Series
1906-07