Among the large land owners is Walter W. Wells, who is recognized as a business and civic leader. He had 300 acres of land near Darling, where he operated a public gin. He was president of a loan association, and his family lived in a nice, brick residence in Clarksdale.
From: Works Progress Administration for Mississippi, Source Material for Mississippi History, Quitman County, Vol. LX, Compiled by State-Wide Historical Research Project, Susie V. Powell, State Supervisor, Illustrated 1936-38.
Among the large land owners is Walter W. Wells, who is recognized as a business and civic leader. He had 300 acres of land near Darling, where he operated a public gin. He was president of a loan association, and his family lived in a nice, brick residence in Clarksdale.
From: Works Progress Administration for Mississippi, Source Material for Mississippi History, Quitman County, Vol. LX, Compiled by State-Wide Historical Research Project, Susie V. Powell, State Supervisor, Illustrated 1936-38.
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Walter Western Wells, born in Sharkey County, Secretary and Deacon of Little Zion M.E. Church, planter, ginner, community leader.
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