The following is from a Wells bible purchased at an auction in Texas. The current owner would like to turn the bible over to a descendant of the family. If you recognize this family and know where it belongs, please contact the Wells Family Research Association.

David Green Wells b: 20 Jan 1859 m: Alivilda Holt (b: 16 Feb 1863)

Births

• Minneola Wells 08 Sep 1882

• Grace Truman Wells 16 Feb 1885

• John Milton Wells 21 Jun 1889

• Cora May Wells 01 Aug 1891

• Clore Jane Wells 03 May 1893

• Alma Mary Wells 27 Dec 1896

• Sidney Williams Wells 15 Sep 1899

• Dora Veda Wells 31 Jul 1902

Text in the bible then states "Jim of Copeland (or Cofreland) was born in Pope County, Arkansas on the north bank of the Arkansas River on the 8th day of May 1837".

Other names in the bible include Rushing and Frickas.

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