Vance Witten Wells

John married Della Maude Marie Wells 28 Dec 1894, Tazewell, Virginia. Della (daughter of Robert Clay Wells and Mary Elizabeth Dillon) was born 25 Nov 1872, Tazewell County, Virginia; died 23 Oct 1896, Tazewell County, Vitginia. [Group Sheet]

William married Rebecca Jane Tiller 28 Jun 1866, Tazewell, Virginia. Rebecca was born 5 May 1847, Tazewell, Virginia; died 22 Nov 1920, Tazewell, Virginia; was buried , Carter Family Cemetery, Tazewell, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Robert Clay Wells
Birth: 1842
Henry County
Virginia, USA
Death: Dec. 28, 1926
Tazewell County
Virginia, USA

THE HENRY BULLETIN, Fri., Dec. 31, 1926, p. 1, col.6:
(edited)
OLD HENRY COUNTY CITIZEN WRITES OWN OBITUARY - DIES.
Of interest to the older generation of Henry County citizens, will be the following item taken from the Bluefield (W. Va.) Telegraph concerning a Henry County citizen of many years ago.
A few weeks after he had written his own obituary in which he wished his many friends a Merry Christmas and thanked them for their many kindnesses, the life light of R. C. Wells, pioneer citizen and Confederate Veteran, faded slowly out at his home in the Bluestone Valley, Tuesday morning. "I am worn out and broken down and if I live to see the twenty-fifth (meaning Christmas Day), it will likely be my last," dramatically wrote the aged man in his obituary. Soldier that he was, and figuratively speaking, he could hear the faint dying sound of taps, a soldiers' good night, for shortly after he penciled the touching words of his obituary, he sent a copy to Henry C. Callaway, editor of the Bluefield, Va. News, of the Daily Telegraph. Mr. Callaway carefully preserved the copy, which is sub-joined to this article and which gives the life history of Mr. Wells as told in his own words. Mr. Wells was a charter member of the Tip Top Masonic lodge and was 84 years of age. Surviving relatives are: daughter, Mrs. J. M. Hendrick of Thorpe, and three sons, namely W. W., J. L. And J. B. Wells, all of whom reside in the Bluestone valley section. Vance Wells, well known local barber, is a grandson of the deceased man. Funeral services and burial will take place Thursday morning at Wellsville.
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" I am a native of Henry County, Virginia.
Spent my boyhood there.
I belonged to Co. G., 42nd Va. Inf., 2nd Bri., 1st Div., Jacksons' old Corps.
I was captured at Gettysburg, taken to Point Lookout and remained there until the close of the war.
Was married the following year and moved to Tazwell County, Va., and have since been a resident of this county and lived among its people who have been especially kind and good to me, for which I want to thank one and all.
I am worn out and broken down, and if I live to see the 25th, it will likely be my last.
A Merry Christmas to all and a Christmas gift from all of you.
Yours, R. C. Wells."
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Ref: Anne Vestal-Miller: THE MARRIAGE REGISTER OF HENRY COUNTY, VIRGINIA, Vol. I, 1853-1878, pp. 30 & 31, #124:
5 Dec. 1867: Robert C. Wells, Age 23, Single, Born Pittsylvania Co., Son of Joel & Sarah Wells, married Mary E. Dillon, Age 18, Single, Born Henry Co., Dau. of Mart & Marlin Dillon.
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1880 Census, Clear Fork, Tazewell County, VA.:
Robert C., Head, Age 38, Farmer
Mary E., Wife, Age 30, Keeping House
William W., Son, Age 11, Laborer On Farm
Joseph F., Son, Age 9
Dellamaid, Dau., 7
Lula M., Dau., 5
Charly E., Son, Age 1
Fannie, Dau., Age 1 month
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1910 Census, Clear Fork, Tazewell County, VA.,family#127:
Robert C. Wells 68 Widower
Jesse B. Wells 22 son
John R. Hambrick 38 son-in-law
Lula M. Hambrick 35 daughter
Vance W. Carter 15 grandson
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Info below from Jack Mitchell:
Children of Robert:
Willie W Wells 1869-
Joseph T Wells 1870-
Della Maude Wells 1872-1896
Lula M Wells 1874-
Charles Edgar Wells 1876-
Robert C Wells 1878-
Lela Lee Wells 1880-1952
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Roberts' brother, Luther P. Wells was also a Confederate Soldier. He was in CO A, 5th Bttn., VA Reserves. (sometimes known as "Henrys' Regiment Virginia Reserves," which was commanded by Patrick Miller Henry, a grandson of Patrick Henry.
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Family links:
Parents:
Joel C Wells (1801 - 1856)
Sarah Elizabeth Tarpley Wells (1805 - ____)

Spouse:
Mary E. Dillon Wells (1847 - 1887)

Children:
William W Wells (1869 - 1945)*
Joseph T Wells (1870 - ____)*
Della Maude Wells Carter (1872 - 1896)*
Lula M Wells (1874 - ____)*
Charles Edgar Wells (1876 - 1902)*
Robert Clay Wells (1878 - 1918)*
Lela Lee Wells Hendrickson (1880 - 1952)*
James Luke Wells (1882 - 1953)*
John W Wells (1884 - 1895)*
Jesse B Wells (1887 - ____)*

*Calculated relationship

Note: Hs dates may be 19 April 1842 - 17 Dec. 1926. Do you know ?

Burial:
Wells Cemetery
Tazewell County
Virginia, USA

Robert married Mary Elizabeth Dillon 5 Dec 1867, Henry County, Virginia. Mary was born 18 Nov 1847, Henry County, VA; died 7 Sep 1887, Tazewell County,, Virginia; was buried , Wells Cemetery, Tazewell County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth: 1842, Henry County, Virginia
Death: Dec. 28, 1926, Tazewell County, Virginia

THE HENRY BULLETIN, Fri., Dec. 31, 1926, p. 1, col.6:
(edited)
OLD HENRY COUNTY CITIZEN WRITES OWN OBITUARY - DIES.
Of interest to the older generation of Henry County Citizens, will be the following item taken from the Bluefield (W. Va.) Telegraph concerning a Henry County citizen of many years ago.
A few weeks after he had written his own obituary in which he wished his many friends a Merry Christmas and thanked them for their many kindnesses, the life light of R. C. Wells, pioneer citizen and Confederate Veteran, faded slowly out at his home in the Bluestone Valley, Tuesday morning. "I am worn out and broken down and if I live to see the twenty-fifth (meaning Christmas Day), it will likely be my last," dramatically wrote the aged man in his obituary. Soldier that he was, and figuratively speaking, he could hear the faint dying sound of taps, a soldiers' good night, for shortly after he penciled the touching words of his obituary, he sent a copy to Henry C. Callaway, editor of the Bluefield, Va. News, of the Daily Telegraph. Mr. Callaway carefully preserved the copy, which is sub-joined to this article and which gives the life history of Mr. Wells as told in his own words. Mr. Wells was a charter member of the Tip Top Masonic lodge and was 84 years of age. Surviving relatives are: daughter, Mrs. J. M. Hendrick of Thorpe, and three sons, namely W. W., J. L. And J. B. Wells, all of whom reside in the Bluestone valley section. Vance Wells, well known local barber, is a grandson of the deceased man. Funeral services and burial will take place Thursday morning at Wellsville.
******
" I am a native of Henry County, Virginia. Spent my boyhood there. I belonged to Co. G., 42nd Va. Inf., 2nd Bri., 1st Div., Jacksons' old Corps. I was captured at Gettysburg, taken to Point Lookout and remained there until the close of the war. I was married the following year and moved to Tazwell County, Va., and have since been a resident of this county and lived among its people who have been especially kind and good to me, for which I want to thank one and all.
I am worn out and broken down, and if I live to see the 25th, it will likely be my last. A Merry Christmas to all and a Christmas gift from all of you. Yours, R. C. Wells."
******
Ref: Anne Vestal-Miller: THE MARRIAGE REGISTER OF HENRY COUNTY, VIRGINIA, Vol. I, 1853-1878, pp. 30 & 31, #124:
5 Dec. 1867: Robert C. Wells, Age 23, Single, Born Pittsylvania Co., Son of Joel & Sarah Wells, married Mary E. Dillon, Age 18, Single, Born Henry Co., Dau. of Mart & Marlin Dillon.
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1880 Census, Clear Fork, Tazewell County, VA.:
Robert C., Head, Age 38, Farmer
Mary E., Wife, Age 30, Keeping House
William W., Son, Age 11, Laborer On Farm
Joseph F., Son, Age 9
Dellamaid, Dau., 7
Lula M., Dau., 5
Charly E., Son, Age 1
Fannie, Dau., Age 1 month
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1910 Census, Clear Fork, Tazewell County, VA.,family#127:
Robert C. Wells 68 Widower
Jesse B. Wells 22 son
John R. Hambrick 38 son-in-law
Lula M. Hambrick 35 daughter
Vance W. Carter 15 grandson
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Info below from Jack Mitchell:
Children of Robert:
Willie W Wells 1869-
Joseph T Wells 1870-
Della Maude Wells 1872-1896
Lula M Wells 1874-
Charles Edgar Wells 1876-
Robert C Wells 1878-
Lela Lee Wells 1880-1952
******
Roberts' brother, Luther P. Wells was also a Confederate Soldier. He was in CO A, 5th Bttn., VA Reserves. (sometimes known as "Henrys' Regiment Virginia Reserves," which was commanded by Patrick Miller Henry, a grandson of Patrick Henry.
******
Parents:
Joel C Wells (1801 - 1856)
Sarah Elizabeth Tarpley Wells (1805 - ____)
Spouse: Mary E. Dillon Wells (1847 - 1887)
Children:
William W Wells (1869 - 1945)
Joseph T Wells (1870 - ____)
Della Maude Wells Carter (1872 - 1896)
Lula M Wells (1874 - ____)
Charles Edgar Wells (1876 - 1902)
Robert Clay Wells (1878 - 1918)
Lela Lee Wells Hendrickson (1880 - 1952)
James Luke Wells (1882 - 1953)
John W Wells (1884 - 1895)
Jesse B Wells (1887 - ____)
Note: His dates may be 19 April 1842 - 17 Dec. 1926. Do you know?
Burial: Wells Cemetery, Tazewell County, Virginia

Notes:

Birth: 1842, Henry County, Virginia
Death: Dec. 28, 1926, Tazewell County, Virginia

THE HENRY BULLETIN, Fri., Dec. 31, 1926, p. 1, col.6:
(edited)
OLD HENRY COUNTY CITIZEN WRITES OWN OBITUARY - DIES.
Of interest to the older generation of Henry County citizens, will be the following item taken from the Bluefield (W. Va.) Telegraph concerning a Henry County citizen of many years ago.
A few weeks after he had written his own obituary in which he wished his many friends a Merry Christmas and thanked them for their many kindnesses, the life light of R. C. Wells, pioneer citizen and Confederate Veteran, faded slowly out at his home in the Bluestone Valley, Tuesday morning. "I am worn out and broken down and if I live to see the twenty-fifth (meaning Christmas Day), it will likely be my last," dramatically wrote the aged man in his obituary. Soldier that he was, and figuratively speaking, he could hear the faint dying sound of taps, a soldiers' good night, for shortly after he penciled the touching words of his obituary, he sent a copy to Henry C. Callaway, editor of the Bluefield, Va. News, of the Daily Telegraph. Mr. Callaway carefully preserved the copy, which is sub-joined to this article and which gives the life history of Mr. Wells as told in his own words. Mr. Wells was a charter member of the Tip Top Masonic lodge and was 84 years of age. Surviving relatives are: daughter, Mrs. J. M. Hendrick of Thorpe, and three sons, namely W. W., J. L. And J. B. Wells, all of whom reside in the Bluestone valley section. Vance Wells, well known local barber, is a grandson of the deceased man. Funeral services and burial will take place Thursday morning at Wellsville.
******
" I am a native of Henry County, Virginia.
Spent my boyhood there.
I belonged to Co. G., 42nd Va. Inf., 2nd Bri., 1st Div., Jacksons' old Corps.
I was captured at Gettysburg, taken to Point Lookout and remained there until the close of the war.
Was married the following year and moved to Tazwell County, Va., and have since been a resident of this county and lived among its people who have been especially kind and good to me, for which I want to thank one and all.
I am worn out and broken down, and if I live to see the 25th, it will likely be my last.
A Merry Christmas to all and a Christmas gift from all of you.
Yours, R. C. Wells."
******
Ref: Anne Vestal-Miller: THE MARRIAGE REGISTER OF HENRY COUNTY, VIRGINIA, Vol. I, 1853-1878, pp. 30 & 31, #124:
5 Dec. 1867: Robert C. Wells, Age 23, Single, Born Pittsylvania Co., Son of Joel & Sarah Wells, married Mary E. Dillon, Age 18, Single, Born Henry Co., Dau. of Mart & Marlin Dillon.
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1880 Census, Clear Fork, Tazewell County, VA.:
Robert C., Head, Age 38, Farmer
Mary E., Wife, Age 30, Keeping House
William W., Son, Age 11, Laborer On Farm
Joseph F., Son, Age 9
Dellamaid, Dau., 7
Lula M., Dau., 5
Charly E., Son, Age 1
Fannie, Dau., Age 1 month
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1910 Census, Clear Fork, Tazewell County, VA.,family#127:
Robert C. Wells 68 Widower
Jesse B. Wells 22 son
John R. Hambrick 38 son-in-law
Lula M. Hambrick 35 daughter
Vance W. Carter 15 grandson
******
Info below from Jack Mitchell:
Children of Robert:
Willie W Wells 1869-
Joseph T Wells 1870-
Della Maude Wells 1872-1896
Lula M Wells 1874-
Charles Edgar Wells 1876-
Robert C Wells 1878-
Lela Lee Wells 1880-1952
******
Roberts' brother, Luther P. Wells was also a Confederate Soldier. He was in CO A, 5th Bttn., VA Reserves. (sometimes known as "Henrys' Regiment Virginia Reserves," which was commanded by Patrick Miller Henry, a grandson of Patrick Henry.
******

Parents:
Joel C Wells (1801 - 1856)
Sarah Elizabeth Tarpley Wells (1805 - ____)
Spouse: Mary E. Dillon Wells (1847 - 1887)
Children:
William W Wells (1869 - 1945)
Joseph T Wells (1870 - ____)
Della Maude Wells Carter (1872 - 1896)
Lula M Wells (1874 - ____)
Charles Edgar Wells (1876 - 1902)
Robert Clay Wells (1878 - 1918)
Lela Lee Wells Hendrickson (1880 - 1952)
James Luke Wells (1882 - 1953)
John W Wells (1884 - 1895)
Jesse B Wells (1887 - ____)

Note: His dates may be 19 April 1842 - 17 Dec. 1926.
Burial: Wells Cemetery, Tazewell County, Virginia

Notes:

Joel Wells m. Sarah Elizabeth Tarpley Wells (1805 - ____)*

Parents of Joel Wells
Matthew Wells (1758 - 1828)
Tabitha Morton Wells (1760 - 1828)

Children of Joel Wells and Sarah Elizabeth Tarpley Wells:
William Wells (1826 - ____)*
Catherine T Wells Ivy (1828 - ____)*
Eliza A Wells McCune (1829 - 1874)*
Joseph M Wells (1831 - 1865)*
Mary M Wells Hardy (1832 - ____)*
Sarah Elizabeth Wells Clark (1838 - ____)*
Susan Jane Wells Clark (1839 - 1927)*
James Henry Wells (1840 - 1904)*
Robert Clay Wells (1842 - 1926)*
Luther P. Wells (1844 - 1923)*
John Tarpley Wells (1849 - 1930)*
Martha H Wells (1850 - ____)*
Lucy Virginia Wells (1854 - 1921)*

Joel married Sarah Eliza M. Tarpley 8 Jun 1825, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Sarah was born 1808, Henry County, Virginia; died 1890, Henry County, Virginia; was buried , Wells Cemetery Pittsylvania County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]