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D. C. WELLS, retired farmer, P. O. New Harmony, was born in New Jersey, May 15, 1815, and is a son of Isaiah and Phebe Wells. They were married in New Jersey about 1789, and emigrated with their family, May 28, 1817, to Ohio, where they remained until their death. D. C. Wells being only two years of age, where he arrived in Ohio with his parents, commenced his career in pioneer life. Mr. and Mrs. Wells were the parents of fifteen children, of whom four now survive. D. C. Wells is the fourteenth child, and fourth son of his father’s family. He acquired his education in the common schools. He was married twice, the first time in 1837, second time in 1867. He began business for himself at the age of twenty-two, when he bought twenty-three acres of land from his father, and has since added twenty-four acres. He has fifty-seven acres where he now resides. He has been blessed with eight children, of whom seven are living — Lucy May, Lenora E., William C., Emma J., Rachel R., Mary V. and Phebe B. Mr. Wells and his wives all belonged to the church.