Summer in Riverside Cemetery, Menominee
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Introduction
J. W. Wells
was a highly successful lumberman of the early 20th Century who operated
out of Menominee, Michigan. He had six children: Daniel, Florence, Artemus,
Edna, Alfred and Ralph.
These pages are intended to tell his descendants about J.W.'s
life and times, the lives of his six children, and the identity and whereabouts
of all the subsequent generations up to this day.
I've tried to nail down everyone's current locations, occupations
and children (for privacy reasons, addresses and birthdays are not shown).
There's still some information missing, and probably a few errors.
Your comments, additions and corrections are welcome.
There's a lot more to tell in the story of this man and his family
-- our family. I'll be adding more stories and photos as time
permits.
Bob Wells
Boulder, Colorado
(303) 447-3400
e-mail: bob@menomineewellses.com
Updated: October 11, 2008
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Contents
Last
of her generation
Mary Walsh Yates, the last surviving member of the second
generation of J.W.'s descendants, died on Sept. 28,
2008, at age 88. Details
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Wells family tree
J.W.'s descendants wouldn't all fit on one page. The first page
shows the first three generations. Below that tree diagram are links
to additional pages showing all the later generations.
Photo Gallery NEW
ADDITIONS
New photo of all six of J.W.'s kids with mother Isabella, along with
a 1947 photo of five of J.W.'s children. And more.
Did you know?
Random but interesting info about the Menominee Wellses
J.W. Remembered
A 1911 history book and a Menominee newspaper tell his life
story.
Memories of a Menominee Wells
Notes on growing up in Menominee, written in 2001 by the late Tom Wells
The lumber company's last days
A 1966 newspaper article marks the end of an era in logging.
Scenes from a cemetery
Wells family graves in the Riverside Cemetery in Menominee.
YOUR PARTICIPATION...
A place for your comments and additional information
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