FRED W. WELLS
Feb 11, 1881 - March 9, 1946

In the lifetime of Fred W. Wells, real estate development, industry, and farming provided him with a varied scope of interests. Born in 1881, he resided in Shelburne Falls and Greenfield for 65 years.​

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Associated with the early founding of local industry, Mr. Wells was connected with his father in F.E. Wells & Son Co., which absorbed by Greenfield Tap & Die in 1916. Later, in collaboration with his father, he founded the Wells Tool Company on Hope Street in Greenfield and became its President. In addition, he and his father operated large fruit farm in Shelburne. Mr. Wells was also active in the community as a clerk of All Souls Unitarian Church, a trustee of the Franklin Savings Institution and Stoneleigh-Prospect Hill School (now Stoneleigh Burnham School), and a member of the Republican Lodge of Masons.

His wish to aid local residents is indicated in his will by the following:

1.  Monetary awards individuals for the purpose of helping them obtain an education.

2. Contributions organizations that support the sick or aged by providing home, nursing, medical, hospital care.

3. Grants to agricultural groups organized primarily for the advancement of agriculture.​

His will is an unusual, self-written testament that will benefit many local residents for years to come.