Son of Eli and Nancy Neff Wells.
Founded the Hotel Wells in Sistersville, WV in 1894.
Ephraim Wells, grandson of Sistersville founder Charles Wells, established the Hotel Wells in 1894 shortly after the discovery of oil in this area. Wells built this hotel to serve the oil barons, genteel travelers and residents of the area.
The "Sistersville Daily Review" the leading newspaper of the area noted, "The banquet and ball which celebrated the hotel opening was one of the notable events of the century." Throughout the years, statesmen, business people, and professionals from all around the world have enjoyed the comforts and gracious elegance of the Hotel Wells, later known as the Wells Inn. It became, we believe, a special place.
Son of Eli and Nancy Neff Wells.
Founded the Hotel Wells in Sistersville, WV in 1894.
Ephraim Wells, grandson of Sistersville founder Charles Wells, established the Hotel Wells in 1894 shortly after the discovery of oil in this area. Wells built this hotel to serve the oil barons, genteel travelers and residents of the area.
The "Sistersville Daily Review" the leading newspaper of the area noted, "The banquet and ball which celebrated the hotel opening was one of the notable events of the century." Throughout the years, statesmen, business people, and professionals from all around the world have enjoyed the comforts and gracious elegance of the Hotel Wells, later known as the Wells Inn. It became, we believe, a special place.
Family Members
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John C. Wells
1821–1823
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John C. Wells
1823–1912
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Maria Wells Russell
1825 – unknown
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Friend Wells
1827–1865
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Barney Wells
1829–1888
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Wylie Wells
1833–1866
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Dorinda Talbott Wells Thistle
1836–1897
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Amanda Wells
1838–1862
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Christopher N Wells
1840–1869
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Martha Thistle Wells
1843–1935
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Temperance Neff Wells
1845–1915
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