Samuel A. Wells

Samuel A. Wells, a farmer on section 32 of Rose Lake Township, was born in Fayette Co., Ind., June 17, 1844. Until 1870 he lived in his native State, except what time he was in the army. He enlisted in August, 1862, in the 75th Ind. Reg. Vol. Inf., served three years and came home unharmed. In the year 1870 he came to Osceola County and "took up" 160 acres of valuable land in Rose Lake Township, under the special act of Congress relating to lands for soldiers. Here he settled and has since lived, having 50 acres improved and in good tillable condition.

He was married in Huntington Co., Ind., to Lydia J. Shields, a native of that State, and they have one child, Mary Alice. Mr. Well's parents John and Susanna Wells, were natives of North Carolina, who married and settled in the State of Indiana. While working in a well, Mr. W. received injuries from which he died. Mrs. W., his widow, is still living. Mr. Wells, the subject of this sketch, has been honored with the public offices of Highway Commissioner, Justice of the Peace and School assessor. In political matters he sympathizes with the Republicans.

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