History of northern Wisconsin: containing an account of its settlement, growth, development, and resources, an extensive sketch of its counties, cities, towns and villages, their improvements, industries, manufactories, biographical sketches, portraits of prominent men and early settlers, views of county seats, etc. Chicago: Western Historical Co., 1881. p.1179

D. Wells, pumping engine Chicago & North-Western Railroad; was born in Oswego Co., N.Y., Oct. 21, 1818; was engaged in the foundry and machine shops in Oswego until he moved to Wisconsin in 1860, when he located in Neenah and worked in the foundry until 1874, when he went with the Chicago & North-Western Railroad. He was married in Oswego Co., N.Y., Sept. 10, 1838, to Miss Mary Wilson, of Jefferson Co.; they have seven children- Charles, Wilbur, Samuel, Lucy A., Maryette, Marcia, Alice.