"A HISTORY OF THE DAVIESS-McLEAN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION IN KENTUCKY, 
1844-1943" by Wendell H. Rone, Probably published in 1944 by 
Messenger Job Printing Co., Inc., Owensboro, Kentucky, p. 481.
Used by permission.  (Daviess)

JUDGE CLARENCE WILLIAM WELLS:  This outstanding layman and Christian 
lawyer was born near Utica, Daviess County, Kentucky, on June 22, 
1864, and was the son of James W. and Susan Yeiser Wells.  He 
received his early education in the public schools, and in the year 
1887, received the A.B. Degree from Georgetown College.  He later 
studied law at the University of Michigan, and in the year 1892 began 
the practice of his chosen profession, after having been admitted to 
the bar the previous year.
	Besides practicing his profession throughout the years of his 
life, he also served as the City Clerk of Owensboro in 1900; as 
United States Commissioner in 1916-1917; and as County Judge of 
Daviess County in 1918-1921.  
	In the year 1901 he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Small 
of Owensboro, Kentucky.  One son, C. W. Wells Jr., also a lawyer, and 
one daughter, Elizabeth, blessed this union.  The widow and two 
children still survive him.
	Early in life, Judge Wells became a member of the First Baptist 
Church of Owensboro, Kentucky, and held membership in the Church 
until his death, which occurred on October 6, 1936, at the age of 
seventy-two.  In that time he served the Church as deacon, Sunday 
School Superintendent, Moderator, and Superintendent of a mission 
Sunday School.  His religious activities were not confined to his 
Church altogether, for we find him serving the Association as 
Assistant Clerk in 1898-1905 and 1907 and as Clerk in 1906 and 1908.  
He was elected as Moderator of the Association in 1913 and again in 
1914.  For some time he served as Chairman of the Executive Mission 
Board of the Association.
	As a Christian and as a public servant, C. W. Wells was looked 
upon with high regard by all who knew him.  In character and service 
he was unimpeachable.  He is buried in the Elmwood Cemetery, 
Owensboro, Kentucky.

Wells Yeiser Small
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Georgetown-Scott MI

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