Samuel Wells, son of Joseph Wells, was born July 27, 1817, in Westerly, R. I. He was one of seven children who grew to maturity and was the last of the family to pass away. In 1826, thus making him about ten years old, he came to Little Genesee, N. Y., where he ever after resided. His home was always henceforth upon the same farm. He became thoroughly identified with the interests of Little Genesee and will be missed by all our people here. At fourteen years of age he became a subject of saving grace, was baptized and became a member of the First Genesee church. This was in the year 1832.
Oct. 1, 1840, Mr. Wells was married to Lucy Clarke, daughter of Samuel B. Clarke, of Independence, N. Y. God gave to them two sons, Winfield S. and Sherman D. Wells, both of whom are now prominent citizens of Little Genesee, and actively engaged in helping to build up the cause of Christ’s church. The mother died Dec. 20, 1864, and Mr. Wells was married the second time, Sept. 6, 1866, to Emily Clarke, another daughter of Samuel B. Clarke, of Independence. Mrs. Wells now survives him.
For many years Mr. Wells had been active in the interests of Christ’s kingdom and had been a constant supporter of all the appointments of the church. Punctuality was a conspicuous trait in his character, and he loved to mingle with the people of God in his Father’s house. He loved the worship of the Lord’s-day and was earnestly devoted to the cause of the Sabbath.
He greatly delighted in religious conversation. The Bible to him was the book of all books and he was a diligent student of it. Eternity only can reveal the good that will come from a life so ordered. We may be sure that he was a good and faithful servant and that he has entered into his high reward. S. S. P.
