William Huntington and Edith Clara Wells

[bagpuss]

Hi David,

Yes it's me - but I'm glad you can see how we got to this point.
All the Best
Sue   

[davidcus90]

Hello Sandra - I too would very much appreciate any info you get - email ^(*). I am Billy Wells Grandson David Wells. I can confirm that Billy became a permanent British Resident - though he never gave up his American citizenship. George Hendee Wells (Named after Geroge Hendee of Indian fame) was his only son. He in fact managed Indian affairs for many years based in Portland Street) I don't know if you are interested in any more information but I am more than happy to help. Don't want to "bore" you!  Must go - its late in Australia. David W

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[*Sandra*]

Hi Bagpuss (Sue), Bad Bill and Davecus 90,

Sorry I was AWOL during August and never saw the new info that was posted here.  Great that you are all in touch and so pleased everything worked out Sue.

All the best
Sandra

[davidcus90]

Hi all - and especially Sandra!! Sorry we were not able to contact each other whilst we were in the UK in September but I had no contact address. Not sure how you do this in Rootchat as they remove email addresses for understandable reasons. I have just been lucky enough to have  received a copy of "Franklin's Indians" . First perusal suggests this is a very well written book and most interesting. Whilst the book is about Charles Franklin it contains quite a lot of information on Billy Wells   

Cheers Davidicus 90.

[*Sandra*]

HI Davidcus90,

I am not related to the family - just helping to research for Bagpuss (Sue)

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Good Luck.
Sandra

[davidcus90]

Thanks Sandra for your help! Cheers D

[Speedway ace]

Suprise suprise, I am researching the history of Speedway racing (Dirt Track racing as it was known in the early years) and I came upon this thread. If anyone is interested? Billy Wells was also associated with motorcycle racing at the famous Brooklands track in Weybridge Surrey

Billy was also involved with the organisation and running of speedway racing at Stamford Bridge, London 1928-32, (Chelsea football ground) but he was not the promotor. He was also responsible for bringing to England American racer Art Pechar who raced at Stamford Bridge.

Hope this is of some interest 

[bad bill]

Thanks for this speedway ace.

The early history of motorcycling has often been neglected with the result that many accepted 'facts' are now having to be corrected. This has come about thanks mainly to the internet communication of dedicated people interested in the history of the engineering and sport of motorcycles.

In the recently published biography FRANKLIN'S INDIANS, much of Billy Wells career is featured along with many previously unpublished photographs of him.
Happy New Year
Bad Bill

[bad bill]

Hi Sue
Just a quick message to let you know that a wonderful article on Billy Wells is featured in the September 2013 iissue of "Cycle World" (an American magazine available in the best newsagents)
It is very interesting and informative.
Bad Bill