DEATH OF DR. R. M. WELLS - A Prominent Citizen of the County, and an Excellent Physician Passes Away - The funeral of Dr. R. M. Wells took place in this city yesterday afternoon at the residence of Col. R. B. Thomas on LaFayette street, and the interment was made in Oaklawn cemetery, at 2:30 o'clock, under the auspices of the Masonic Fraternity. Rev. E. J. Gates, pastor of the Plant City church, of which the deceased was a member, and Rev. J. B. Ley of this city, officiated. The deceased was in his 60th year of age, and was one of the most popular and highly esteemed gentlemen in South Florida, being one of the pioneer citizens of this part of the State, he was extensively known all through Florida. He served in the Florida Indian war and through the Civil War as a surgeon in the confederate army. Shortly after the close of the war he married Miss Jane Givens, oldest daughter of the venerable John T. Givens of this city. The wife and two children - J. S. Wells, of Danville, Ky., and Mrs. C. C. Carlton, of Plant City - survive him." Published in The Tampa Morning Tribune, February 10, 1899, p. 1, col. 4.
U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles
about Richard M Wells
Name: Richard M Wells
Enlistment Date: 5 Sep 1862
Rank at enlistment: Private
Enlistment Place: Tampa, FL
State Served: Florida
Survived the War?: Yes
Service Record: Promoted to Full Hospl Steward on 30 Jun 1862.
Enlisted in Company B, Florida 7th Infantry Regiment on 09 May 1862.
Mustered out on 30 Jun 1862.
Sources: Biographical Rosters of Florida's Soldiers 1861-1865
U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles
about Richard M Wells
Name: Richard M Wells
Enlistment Date: 5 Sep 1862
Rank at enlistment: Private
Enlistment Place: Tampa, FL
State Served: Florida
Survived the War?: Yes
Service Record: Promoted to Full Hospl Steward on 30 Jun 1862.
Enlisted in Company B, Florida 7th Infantry Regiment on 09 May 1862.
Mustered out on 30 Jun 1862.
Sources: Biographical Rosters of Florida's Soldiers 1861-1865
DEATH OF DR. R. M. WELLS - A Prominent Citizen of the County, and an Excellent Physician Passes Away - The funeral of Dr. R. M. Wells took place in this city yesterday afternoon at the residence of Col. R. B. Thomas on LaFayette street, and the interment was made in Oaklawn cemetery, at 2:30 o'clock, under the auspices of the Masonic Fraternity. Rev. E. J. Gates, pastor of the Plant City church, of which the deceased was a member, and Rev. J. B. Ley of this city, officiated. The deceased was in his 60th year of age, and was one of the most popular and highly esteemed gentlemen in South Florida, being one of the pioneer citizens of this part of the State, he was extensively known all through Florida. He served in the Florida Indian war and through the Civil War as a surgeon in the confederate army. Shortly after the close of the war he married Miss Jane Givens, oldest daughter of the venerable John T. Givens of this city. The wife and two children - J. S. Wells, of Danville, Ky., and Mrs. C. C. Carlton, of Plant City - survive him." Published in The Tampa Morning Tribune, February 10, 1899, p. 1, col. 4.
U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles
about Richard M Wells
Name: Richard M Wells
Enlistment Date: 5 Sep 1862
Rank at enlistment: Private
Enlistment Place: Tampa, FL
State Served: Florida
Survived the War?: Yes
Service Record: Promoted to Full Hospl Steward on 30 Jun 1862.
Enlisted in Company B, Florida 7th Infantry Regiment on 09 May 1862.
Mustered out on 30 Jun 1862.
Sources: Biographical Rosters of Florida's Soldiers 1861-1865
U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles
about Richard M Wells
Name: Richard M Wells
Enlistment Date: 5 Sep 1862
Rank at enlistment: Private
Enlistment Place: Tampa, FL
State Served: Florida
Survived the War?: Yes
Service Record: Promoted to Full Hospl Steward on 30 Jun 1862.
Enlisted in Company B, Florida 7th Infantry Regiment on 09 May 1862.
Mustered out on 30 Jun 1862.
Sources: Biographical Rosters of Florida's Soldiers 1861-1865
Inscription
Husband of Jane F Wells. He was born in Mississippi
Gravesite Details
Munnerilyns Co Cow Cav CSA. Promoted to full hospital steward 06/30/1862
Family Members
Children
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