H. A. Wells, D. D. S. Biography


	This biography appears on pages 871 in "History of Dakota 
	Territory" by George W. Kingsbury, Vol. IV (1915) and was 
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				H. A. WELLS, D. D. S. 

	Since 1910 Dr. H. A. Wells has been engaged in the practice of 
dentistry in Aberdeen and he is numbered today among the most able 
representatives of his profession in the city. He was born in Verdon, 
South Dakota, in 1889, and is a son of Wilbur E. and Hattie (McIntyre) 
Wells, who came to this state from New York. The father engaged in 
farming during his early life, but is now active in the real-estate 
business, owning valuable holdings in Minnesota. 

	Dr. H. A. Wells acquired his early education in the public 
schools of Aberdeen and later entered the State University of 
Minnesota, graduating from the dental department in 1910. On September 
10th of that year he located in Aberdeen, where he opened an office for 
the practice of his profession. He has built up a large and growing 
patronage and his success is the best proof of his capabilities. 

	On the 22d of January, 1912, Dr. Wells was united in marriage to 
Miss Margaret Countryman, a daughter of Dr. George E. Countryman. Dr. 
Wells is connected fraternally with the Masonic lodge and belongs to Xi 
Psi Phi, a college fraternity. He is well known in professional circles 
being president of the Aberdeen District Dental Society and active in 
the affairs of that organization. Since the beginning of his active 
career he has made steady progress in his profession and is now 
established in a large and growing practice.