This book is a collection of biographical sketches of prominent residents of Wells County, Indiana. The memoirs provide a fascinating glimpse into the lives of local leaders and entrepreneurs, as well as ordinary citizens who played a role in shaping the county's history and culture. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in genealogy, local history, and regional studies. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.