This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: lange8846 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.wells/5099.13.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I do not know how this will help. In searching for John M. Wells I found a reference: U.S.NATIONAL HOMES FOR DISABLED SOLDIERS 1866-1938. pg. 2098. John M. Wells enlisted March 31, 1865 at danville, Illinois. Rank was Private 62nd Illinois Inft. He was doscjarged Sept 19, 1865 at Springfield, Illinois at the close of the war. He had a disability-Paralysis contracted May 28th, 1898. Born in Illinois, age 53, stood 5'9", light complexion, gray eyes, gray hair, could not read or write, religion Protestant, occupation farmer and lived Melrose, Illinois and married. Nearest relative was brother, JOSEPH D. WELLS of Melrose, Illinois. John M. Wells was admitted D.B. October 27, 1900 and died October 27, 1921 in hospital due to Chronic Myocarditis 2nd to Arteriosclerosis. Pension certificate 380.983. Personal effects: Pension money $80.67 and personal $15.00. How effects disposed of ----for settlement with ROY WELLS (son) of Melrose, Indiana December 27, 1921. Maybe a trail for you to follow? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.