Obituary of Allen C. Wells. This obit must have been in the paper local to Meehan - possibly a Steven's Point or Portage County, WI paper. He died 06 Mar 1906, so the obit was probably in the next edition. The punctuation is copied verbatum from the obit and words which were misspelled or misused are also verbatum from the obit. The obit is pasted on the back of a picture of a young lady (late teens to early 20's) which we have not been able to identify.
MEEHAN
Allen C. Wells, an old and respected citizen of this place, died Sunday morning, March 4th of old age and la grippe for several years he has been poorly but this winter he has failed rapidly until the end came. He was a most kind and affectionate father and husband and as a neighbor had the respect and esteem of all. He was also a Christian and for many years he served the master well and faithful and it can be truly said of Uncle Allen, as he was familiarly called that he fought a good fight and kept the faith and has gone to enjoy the reward prepared for the faithful. He was born on May 23, 1819 in Steuben Co. state of N. Y., was therefore in his 87 year. At the age of 18 moved to Ohio where he learned the cooper trade at which he worked until Nov. 1854 when he came west and settled at West Port, Dane Co., Wis. May 23rd 1856 came north and settled in the wilds of Portage Co., near Conat Rapids here he lived and followed his trade for six years when he moved to this vicinity and for years lived on the river bank near the old mill creek ferry following his trade for years. Finally he turned his attention to farming until old age compelled him to retire. Since which time he has found a pleasant home with his son, George. April 14th 1847 he was married to Hannah Eggleston to them were born 8 children, 5 boys, and 3 girls, all but 2 preceeded him to the tomb. The funeral was held from the family residence Tuesday, Rev, Miller officiated assisted by Rev. Smith. The sermon was a most appropriate one and was listened to by a large congregation of old neighbor and friends. The text was from Job. 5 and 26. (Thou shalt come to thy grave in a full age like as a shock of corn cometh in his season.) He leaves an aged widow, two sons and several grandchildren besides a large circle of old friends who will long remember him. The widow and oldest son, George, reside here, Richard lives at Charles City, Ill. Among the friends from a distance who came to attend the funeral we noticed: Alonzo Keyes, Walter Barnette and H. Barden of Grand Rapids and Frank, Charles and Ida and Clara Barden of Woodville. The latter four being grandchildren, at the funeral E. L. Bailey, Cline Gradle, George Roe and P. R. Slack acted as pall bearers. The interment was made in Plover cemetery besides his three sons who had crossed the divide several years ago. Mr. Wells enlisted in 1862 got as far as Madison was discharged and sent back owing to disabilities.
More About Allen Clinton Wells and Hannah Olivia Eggleston: Marriage: 14 Apr 1847, Lake Co., OH.
Children of Allen Clinton Wells and Hannah Olivia Eggleston are:
Allen Clinton Wells (b. 23 May 1819, d. 06 Mar 1906)
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