Payette County ID Archives Obituaries.....Wells, Alfonso D. 1913
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Payette Enterprise 4-17-1913
Payette Enterprise
Payette, Idaho
Thursday, April 17, 1913

A. G. Wells

A sad death occurred Saturday evening when A. G. Wells was burned to death in 
a fire which destroyed the residence of his son, F.G. Wells, adjoining New 
Plymouth.

The origin of the fire will never be know as F.G. Wells and his family were 
away from home at the time and the aged man was alone. He was an invalid and 
had not left his room for four weeks. Before leaving, his son had fixed him 
comfortably for the night thinking all would be safe. By the time the fire 
alarm was sent in the house was all ablaze, the roof falling just as the 
engine arrived. Nothing was saved and the loss is total there being no 
insurance. Even the buggy that stood near the house was burned. The body of 
the old gentleman was recovered but was burned beyond recognition. The New 
Plymouth people have come nobly to the rescue of the homeless family. A 
subscription being circulated to raise enough money to build them a new house.

A. G. Wells was born in Dubuque, Iowa, the 9th day of May, 1839, making him at 
the time of his death just 73 years, 11 months and 8 days old. He was married 
in 1859 to Miss Nancy Keefvoer to which union eight children were born, five 
being left to mourn his loss, one daughter, Mrs. H. A. Richardson of Kashmere, 
Wash., and four sons, W. P. Wells of Kalso, Wash., and F. G., J. G. and G. E. 
Wells of New Plymouth. He spent the greater part of his life in Kansas and 
Wash, later coming to Idaho and making his home with his son, F. G. Wells. 
Funeral services were held at the Baptist church Monday afternoon, the body 
accompanied by J. G. Wells, was shipped to Kashmere, Wash., to be laid at rest 
beside his wife who had passed on before.

Additional Comments:
Note:  Should be A. D. instead of the A. G. as stated in the paper.

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