Gideon Wells (1831-1879)

WELLS, HOLCOMB

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 4/22/2011 at 08:46:07

Jackson Sentinel, February 20, 1879

DIED

WELLS-At his residence in Farmers Creek Township, Jackson County, Iowa, on the 11th inst., Mr. Gideon Wells, after a long illness of about thirteen years, being confined to his bed most all the time for the past three years. He was born in the State of Massachusetts in the year 1831, making him 48 years old. He came to Iowa in 1859, and remained here until 1862 when he rallied to the call of Abraham Lincoln and served as a Union soldier until the close of the war, when he returned to Iowa, where he remained until his death. He leaves a wife and two little children to mourn the loss of a husband and father, and not very well provided for. During his long illness he failed to collect most of this world’s goods. He was a good neighbor and respected by all who knew him. The funeral took place at his house and was conducted by Elder Holcomb, who spoke to the friends and neighbors, although few in number. Although Mr. Wells died a poor man, may he be made equal in the world to come. His belief in the future my be found in the First Corinthians, 4th ch., 4th and 5th verses.