Obituary of Elizabeth (Wells) Babcock Mrs. Babcock was born September 16, 1914 in the Town of Barre, a daughter of John Wells and Hazel (Bingham) Wells, and she was a lifetime resident of this area. She was a member of the Eagle Harbor United Methodist Church and was a former member of the Abeel Rebekah Lodge of Albion. Mrs. Babcock had owned and operated The Santa Claus Suit and Equipment Company in Albion and she outfitted Santas from all over the world.