George S. Wells (1851-1890)

WELLS, SWARM

Posted By: Dorian Myhre (email)
Date: 1/13/2016 at 21:32:36

From Nevada Representative February 19, 1890

Maxwell.

....Geo. S. Wells died on Friday morning, and was buried on Sunday. The funeral was held in the Presbyterian church, Rev. R. A. Ferguson preaching the sermon. The remaining ceremonies were under the direction of the Odd Fellows. There were a number of the order present from Nevada, Cambridge, Collins and other places. J. W. Maxwell, Esq. read the burial service. There was an immense concourse of people present. Mr. Wells was a good citizen, and will be very much missed. He leaves a widow and three children, who have the sympathy of a very large circle of friends.

SUBMITTER'S NOTE: George S. Wells was married to Elizabeth Alice Swarm. The three children referenced in the article were: Warren Charles Wells, Lee Andrew Wells and Frank Vernon Wells.