Alexander Watson Wells was born about 1830 in Nash Co, NC and was the oldest child of Bartley Wells and Rebecca Jenkins. He enlisted as a Private in Co B, 2nd Regt NC Infantry on 29 May 1861 in Wilson Co, NC. He received wounds at the Battle of Sharpsburg, MD in September of 1862. He died a few weeks later on 5 Oct 1862 at the hospital in Mt Jackson, VA.
His 4 brothers Stephen, Joel, John W., and William J. also fought during the Civil War.
His 4 brothers Stephen, Joel, John W., and William J. also fought during the Civil War.
Alexander Watson Wells was born about 1830 in Nash Co, NC and was the oldest child of Bartley Wells and Rebecca Jenkins. He enlisted as a Private in Co B, 2nd Regt NC Infantry on 29 May 1861 in Wilson Co, NC. He received wounds at the Battle of Sharpsburg, MD in September of 1862. He died a few weeks later on 5 Oct 1862 at the hospital in Mt Jackson, VA.
His 4 brothers Stephen, Joel, John W., and William J. also fought during the Civil War.
His 4 brothers Stephen, Joel, John W., and William J. also fought during the Civil War.
Inscription
Wells Watson Co B 2 Oct 5 1862
