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Marital Information:
married Katrina [or Kathrine] M. Allen, dau. of John B. and Lucina (Shadduck) Allen, 6/2/1897 in Grand Ledge, MI; children: 2, Trelys [or Trellis] (Gregory) and Everett A.
Number of Children: 2
Background
Education:
attended district schools at Grand Ledge, MI
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Emri J. and Amy R. (Lewis) Wells. For several years he was engaged in the merchandising business and from 1911 to 1917 was a partner in the Miles Stark Clothing Company, of Grand Ledge. He was elected supervisor of Grand Ledge in 1913 and served as such for 5 years; was elected chairman of the board of supervisors in April, 1917, and in December, 1917, was appointed chief clerk of the Eaton county draft board and served as such during the world war. Was elected county clerk of Eaton county in November, 1918, and served the county in that capacity for three consecutive terms. In 1930, he was a right of way buyer for the State Highway Dept. Member of the Masons; the Odd Fellows [ I.O.O.F.]; and the Knights of Pythias.
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