Wells, Cyrus

WELLS, STEWART

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Date: 11/19/2012 at 15:39:48

1880 History of Poweshiek County Iowa

ADDENDUM.

PLEASANT TOWNSHIP

Page 975

WELLS, CYRUS--Farmer and stock-raiser, section 34, P.O. Ewart. Was born in Medina county, New York, September 11, 1822; at the age of ten years came to Peoria, Illinois, with his parents, where he was raised to manhood, educated, and learned the carpenter trade. Came to Iowa in 1860, locating in Jackson township, where he resided four years; came to his present location in 1864. He was married, in 1850, to Miss E.A. Stewart. By this union they have nine children living: Delia N., Judson, Herbert, Marion, William, Dora, Emma, Ida and Fred; they lost one, Minnie. Mr. Wells owns 400 acres of choice land; his home is pleasantly located and indicates comfort and prosperity.