Alfred Henry Wells (1865 - 1943)

Born 9 Feb 1865 in Woodvale, Victoria, Australia

Ancestors

Husband of Elizabeth Jane (Chappell) Wells — married 20 Feb 1889 in South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Descendants

Died 6 Aug 1943 at age 78 in Bayswater, Western Australia, Australia

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Biography

Alfred Wells was born in the Colony of Victoria (1851-1900)

Alfred Henry Wells was born in 1865 in Victoria. He was the eldest child of twelve born to Alfred Wells and Mahala Walden. His birth was registered in ‘WOOD’ which could be any of eight locations. It is conjectured that it is probably Woodvale, just north of Bendigo. ^[1]

Alfred married Elizabeth Chappell in 1889, at the home of Elizabeth’s parents, 2 Fishley Street, South Melbourne. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1939. ^[2]

Although Alfred’s and Elizabeth’s parents lived in Victoria at the time of their wedding, both families moved to Western Australia around the turn of the century.

Alfred and Elizabeth also moved to Western Australia at a similar time.

They had five children: Alfred James (1890); Myrtle Daisy (1892); Violet Hilda May (1894); Beatrice Ivy (1900); and William John (1904). The first three were born in Victoria; the youngest two in Western Australia.

Alfred passed away at his home in Bayswater in 1943, aged 78. ^{[3] [4]} He is buried in Karrakatta cemetery near Perth, with many others of his family. ^[5]

At the time of his passing, the following tribute was published in the newspaper:

WELLS — A tribute to the memory of Mr. Alfred Henry Wells, who lived a life of sacrifice for the benefit of others. One of the foundation members of the Shop Assistants' Union. Inserted by W. J. Rowe (Mt. Lawley).^[6]

Sources

1. ↑ VIC BDM WELLS, Alfred Henry Birth Mother’s nam: Mahala WALDON Father’s name: Alfred Place of birth: WOOD 1865 5944/1865
2. ↑ WELLS - CHAPPELL -On February 20, 1889. No. 2 Finly Street, SOUTH MELBOURNE by the Rev. Copperwaite, Alfred H. eldest son of the late A. J. and M. Wells, late of Castlemaine, VIC and PERTH, to Elizabeth Jane, eldest daughter of the late J. & S. A. Chappell, late of STH. AUSTRALIA & PERTH Present Address, 25 Beechboro Road, BAYSWATER, WA. The West Australian, 21 February, 1939, p.1.
3. ↑ WELLS.-On August 6, at his late residence, 25 Beechboro-road, Bayswater, Alfred Henry, the dearly loved husband of Mrs Elizabeth Jane Wells, loved father of Alfred, Myrtle (Mrs Chappell), Vi (Mrs Fairweather). Trix (Mrs Mercer), and Bill. Peacefully sleeping. WELLS. On August 6, at his late residence, 25 Beechboro-road, Bayswater, Alfred Henry Wells, the loved father of Alfred James Wells (of Rich Sign Co. Perth), father-in-law of Daisy. grandfather of Betty and Alf (AIF). At rest. WELLS.-On August 6, at his late residence, 25 Beechboro-road, Bayswater, Alfred Henry Wells, the loved father of Bill, father-in-law of Connie, grandfather of Eleanor, Margaret, Jeanette and Ian. Dad. WELLS. On August 6, at his late residence, 25 Beechboro-road, Bayswater, Alfred Henry Wells, the loved father of Vi (Mrs. Fairweather), father-in-law of Jim, grandfather of Jim (RAAF), and Beverley. Dear old Dad. One of nature's gentlemen. WELLS. On August 6, at his late residence, 25 Beechboro-road, Bayswater, Alfred Henry Wells, the loved father of Myrtle (Mrs Chapell), father-in-law of Herbert, grandfather of Trevor (AIF), Alfie (AIF), Bob (AlF), Les, Delma, Ralph, Gwen and Daphne, and great-grandfather of Allan. Resting where no shadows fall. WELLS. On August 6, at his late residence, 25 Beechboro-road, Bayswater, Alfred Henry Wells, the loved father of Trix (Mrs Mercer), father-in-law of Eric, grandfather of Darrell (RAN) Allan and Noel. The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Saturday 7 August 1943 - Page 1
4. ↑ WELLS — On August 6, at Bayswater, Alfred, loving brother of Clare and Arthur Nielsen, fond uncle of Warren, John, Dick and Lois. One of the best. WELLS — A tribute to the memory of Mr. Alfred Henry Wells, who lived a life of sacrifice for the benefit of others. One of the foundation members of the Shop Assistants' Union. Inserted by W. J. Rowe (Mt. Lawley). The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Monday 9 August 1943 - Page 1
5. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/213500323/alfred-henry-wells : accessed 18 December 2021), memorial page for Alfred Henry Wells (1865–6 Aug 1943), Find a Grave Memorial ID 213500323, citing Karrakatta Cemetery and Crematorium, Karrakatta, Nedlands City, Western Australia, Australia ; Maintained by woowoo (contributor 49949980) .
6. ↑ Family Notices (1943, August 9). The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954), p. 1. Retrieved March 28, 2021, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article46765304

• Entry on Mahala Wells’s death certificate.

Notes

This man is not to be confused with Alfred Henry Wells, the surveyor from Perth.