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OriginalDeathState: IN
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Parents: Nathaniel and Eunice (Farnham) Wells
Children: Milton B. Wells, Frank R. Wells
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OriginalNotes: Wells / Larew / Swayne / Shutts / Dailey etc. family tree maintained by Mike WellsCPA (viewed 4 Feb 2019)
Asa Farnham Wells, b. 8 July 1822, NY; m. Mary Knapp (1825-1894) on Jan. 1, 1845;

Find A Grave #74282284: Asa Farnham Wells, b. 8 July 1822, d. 1 Mar. 1891, buried Saint John of the Cross Episcopal Cemetery, Bristol, Elkhart Co.

Bristol Banner, 8 Mar 1901, p. 5,  Obituary - Asa Farnham Wells b. Ticonderoga, Essex Co., N. . July 8, 1822. Died in Bristol March 1, 1901, age 78 yrs. 7 mos. 23 days. Married Mary Knapp in Bristol on Jan 1, 1844 by Rev. T. C. DePew. Wife died Jan. 1, 1894. Member of Methodist Episcopal church in Bristol and member of IOOF at Mishawaka. Funeral services at home of his grand-daughter Mrs. C. J. Hermance on March 3. One son of Toledo, Ohio, 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

1855, Hanover, Chautauqua Co NY
Asa F. Wells, 32, b. Essex Co NY, groceryman
Mary Well2, 29, wife
Milton B. Wells, 9, b Chautauqua NY
Frank R. Wells, 3

1865 Hanover, Chautauqua Co, NY
Asa F. Wells, 43, Artist, b. Essex Co NY
Mary Wells, 39
Milton B. Wells, 19, Artist, b. Chautauqua Co NY
Frank R. Wells, 13

1870 Census, Mishawaka
Asa F. Wells, 48, Photographer,  NY
Mary, 44, b. Conn
Milton, 25, photographer, NY
Frank, 18, works in cabinet shop, b. NY

1880 Census, Kenosha, Kenosha Co, Wisconsin
Milton B. Wells, 35, photographer, b. NY
Mary Wells, 37, wife, b. Michigan
Lucy E. Wells, 7, dau, b. Ind
Frank A., 5, son, b. Wisc
Mamie E. Wells, 1, dau, b. Wisc
Asa F. Wells, 57, father, photographer, b. NY
Mary Wells, 54, Mother, b. Conn

Bristol Banner, 31 Oct 1884, p. 3 - A. F. Wells, our photographer, has moved into the residence formerly owned by J. H. Miller.
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OriginalSource: SBAGS, "South Bend and Mishawaka Photographers, 1863-1921" 
Source: 1870 Census
A. F. Wells, 1870, Over Beiger's store, Mishawaka, 1880 census in Kenosha, Wisconsin [The location doesn't appear in the census, unsure of source for that]


1870 Census, Mishawaka
Asa F. Wells, 48, Photographer,  NY
Mary, 44, b. Conn
Milton, 25, photographer, NY
Frank, 18, works in cabinet shop, b. NY

1879-80 Williams & Co. Indiana State Directory, p. 369
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[Note: confirm this location; another one for A. F. Wells, Photographer, over Beiger's Store, Mishawaka, Ind., circa 1870s]
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OriginalSource: 1880 Census, Kenosha, Kenosha Co, Wisconsin
Milton B. Wells, 35, photographer, b. NY
Mary Wells, 37, wife, b. Michigan
Lucy E. Wells, 7, dau, b. Ind
Frank A., 5, son, b. Wisc
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Frank A., 5, son, b. Wisc
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Bristol Banner, 25 Mar. 1881, p. 3 Dr. Mac Sanger and wife have rented the front room of the building occupied by Mr. Wells, our photographer, and are expected to occupy it soon.

Bristol Banner, 19 Aug. 1881, p. 3 - Out photogrpaher, mr. A. Wells, is doing a thriving business. His customers are fast finding out that his ability is equal to any of metropolitan pretensions, and are turning their work into his hands. Go see him and "secure a picture ere the substance fades."

Bristol Banner, 3 Feb 1882, p. 3 - Mr. A. F. Wells, our genial photograph artist, after a brief sojourn among ye Elkhartans, has returned to Bristol and opened out in the old stand, on the corner near the iron bridge. Yes they all come marching home. AD on same page: Photographic Art Parlors by A. F. Wells, corner Main and Division Street, near the Iron Bridge. Fully prepared to take pictures, photographs, tintypes, solar work, etc. Childrens' pictures a specialty. Call and see us at our newly furnished rooms.

Bristol Banner, 10 Mar 1882, p. 3 - Our photogrpahers, Messrs. A. F. Wells & Son, did over $25 worth of work at the gallery on Saturday last. Good work and low prices brings 'em sooner or later.
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OriginalSource: 1882-83 Indiana State Gazetteer, p. 1086

Bristol Banner (Bristol, Indiana), January 27, 1882, p. 3
A. F. Wells, who is now located at Elkhart with his photographic gallery, was at home here with his family over Sunday last. He informs us that he is now fitted up and ready for the visits of his friends.
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NameFirst: Wells ~A. F.
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