Genealogy Of The Wells Family Of Wells Maine Primary Source Edition PDF Download

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1874 edition. Excerpt: ... () VI. Dependence/ born. He and his mother were appointed executors of his father's will, which was proved October 29, 1779. His father's estate inventoried 4740. (29) VII. Hannah,5 born, who married Storer. (30) VIII. Mary,5 born. Nathaniel4 (20), usually designated by the title of "Town Clerk," married (probably in 1736) Dorothy Light, of Exeter, N. H., and had children: (31) I. Dorothy,5 born November 28, 1737. (g) II. Nathaniel,5 born October 28, 1740. died December 6, 1816. Judge Wells, as Nathaniel5 was usually called, "was, during his active life, one of the most valuable and distinguished of the inhabitants of Wells. His father, rightly estimating the importance of knowledge, and perceiving in his son evidences of an intellect which might bring him forward to honor and usefulness, determined to give him the benefit of a liberal education. He was accordingly fitted for college, and entered Harvard University in 1756, whence he graduated in 1760. He was there regarded as possessing endowments fitted to give him eminence and rank among the great men'of the land. He was distinguished for strength of intellect, a tenacious memory, deep thought, and uncommon power of argumentation. He made great proficiency in the acquisition of science, taking a high stand among the students. He does not seem to have been inclined to either of the professions of the country. After graduation he resorted to the business of school-keeping, in which he employed himself many years. Afterwards, by the desire of his father, now far advanced in life, he returned to the old homestead in Wells, where he spent the remainder of his days. The people soon understood the value of such a man in the management of affairs of common interest. His sound and ripe...