The Legacy of Malery Quitman Wells: Perserverance, Character and Hope

The life story of a Black Homesteader in Mississippi

The descendants of Malery Quitman Wells are proud of his legacy and contributions to American history. His perseverance, courage, and astuteness are an illustration of how human resiliency lives on and is our rich heritage. Although Quitman was born a slave, he survived Mississippi during the difficulties of the Civil War and despite the odds went on to become a landowner and successful businessman defending his rights and paving the way for future generations. He died May 18, 1917, at 2:30p when he was plowing a field and fell ill from acute indigestion. He was buried May 19, 1917, in the Davis Chapel Cemetery of the family church in Three Rivers where he lived.

Nicole L. Wells is the great-great granddaughter of Mississippi homesteader Malery Quitman Wells. She has 29 years of financial service experience focused in delivery channels for Private and Specialty Banking. Nicole holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration-Organizational Leadership with a emphasizes in Public/Private Collaborations. She is proactive in her community and believes we can all make a difference. Nicole serves on numerous boards and is a champion for people. She is a native of Los Angeles and enjoys, golf, traveling and spending quality time with family. Special acknowledgement to Alma Burke McClendon of Chicago for her research and efforts to preserve the legacy of our forefather Malery Quitman Wells.

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