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Gardner Wells' farm was in Whitby, twp, Ont Cty, part of Lot 20 Conc. 9.
Gardner's will stated he died on or about 6 Oct. 1883, wife Elmira, sons Moses A., Asel, John, and two daughters, Sabrina Parks and Betsy Knight and daughter Laura Jane Stevens.

Son Asel had two daughters, Carrie, Sabrina and Malwin Charles.

It also states that Moses S. Wells was from Mariposa Twp. Victoria Cty.

Gardner's wife Elmira's maiden name was Sargeant, she was born April 13, 1813 died Oct 17 1883. Gardner was born Jan 4, 1807.


From 1861 census of Whitby Township, Simeon Wells born USA aged 77, Church of England, Olive born USA aged 77, Early Methodist.


Inscriptions on Moses S Wells Headstone at Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert, Ont

Moses S. Wells died Nov 15 1898 aged 61 years His Wife Eliza Ann Wells who died Sept 21 1921 aged 91 years.

Howard R. born Sept 25 1887 died Dec 19. 1887.

Walter E. born Jan 2 1891 died Jan 12 1897

Fredrick C. born May 16 1889 died Nov 11 1933

Sons of A. J. and R. M. Wells

Alba James Wells born Nov 121 1864 died Jan 30 1931

Roxanna M beloved wife of A.J. Wells born July 8 1864 died Feb 4 1927


Myrtle: The Methodist Cemetery Lot 20 Conc 8 Whitby Township, Ontario County, Ontario Canada

John Wells/died Feb 4 1896/aged/ 50 years. 5m 5s./Gardner Wells/born/jan 4 1807/died/Oct. 6 1883/ Elmira Sargeant/his wife/ born Apr 13, 1813/died/Oct 17, 1883


Myrtle: The Hubbrll's Cemetery Lot 22 Conc 9 Whitby Township, Ontario County, Ontario Canada Entry

31. In memory of Lula Lorena, daughter of Jesse and Charlotte Wells died Sept 7 1871 aged 9 months.

32. Our mother, in memory of Susan, wife of Jesse Wells, who died Jan 8 1872, in her 57 year. In memory of Jesse Wells, who died Jan 7 1874 in his 58 year.

33. Cindarilla A. , daughter of Jesses and Susan Wells, died April 5, 1859, AE 14 yrs. 8 months, & a day.

38. Elspet, wife of Benjamin Wells, died Feb 8 1864, AE 21y 8m 16ds

59. Olive, wife of Simeon Wells, died May 1 1874, aged 88 years

60. In memory of Simeon Wells, born, May 14, 1787, died jan 18, 1863, aged 75y 8m 4ds.

61. Chester D. son of Gardner and Elmira Wells who departed this life Nov 3 1855, ae 12y 11m.

62. Catherine, wife of Asahel Wells, died March 7, 1847 ae 84 years.

108. In memory of Loanaa, wife of Martin Wells, died June 11 1874, aged 65 years. Corlista A. Wells, wife of James Kelley, died June 25, 1898 aged 58 years.

109. In memory of Miles Wells, died , Dec 23 1863, aged 28 years, 6 months, 23 days

110. In Memory of Martin Wells, died Feb 1, 1863ae 54y 5 mos.

111. Oren A. Wells, son of Martin and Loana Wells, died May 31, 1860 ae 15 years

112. Luther, son of Martin and Loana Wells, died July 15 1837, ae 6 years 3 months


Provided by Stan Johnson - Callander, Ontario, Canada

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