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Perrygrave recalls Revolution Pioneer Wells buried in Perry County
The article notes Lewis Wells, Revolutionary War soldier, is buried at McElvain Cemetery near Du Quoin and highlights local efforts since 1975 to preserve the site. A fundraising group has raised about 15000 and seeks perpetual care funding from families with graves there, with about 250 total graves and 70 prepaid. The county owns the cemetery and some families remain unaware of relatives buried there.
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Lewis Wells
Perry County
Wells
Brandon
South Carolina
Pear
McElvain Cemetery
Mathilda Porter
Porter
du Quoin
Drys
Gills
Pyles
Vancils
Bowlins