His death certificate records Leslie Wells, age 69 years 9 months 6 days, born 2 Dec 1871 in Rowan Co., Kentucky, died 8 Sep 1941 in Morehead, Rowan Co., Ky, occupation merchant, married, husband of Maggie Wells, age 67, father Richard Wells, mother’s maiden name Ellen Smith, both born in Elliott Co., Ky, cause of death cerebral hemorrhage, informant Mrs. J. H. Lemaster, Ashland, Ky, burial in Elliott Co., Ky.

Since Richard F. Wells family was listed in Elliott Co. in both the 1870 and 1880 censuses, the birthplace is probably incorrect, being assumed on the basis of where he lived as an adult.