William S. Wells

William Stover Wells (May 29, 1848 – June 6, 1916) was an American politician who served one term in the Maine House of Representatives. A member of the Republican Party, he represented the towns of Berwick and Wells in York County.[1] He was educated at the Maine State Seminary, which later became Bates College.[2][3]

William S. Wells
Member of the Maine House of Representatives for Berwick and Wells
In office
January 2, 1895 – January 6, 1897
Preceded byWilliam S. Mathews
Succeeded byEdward F. Gowell
Personal details
Born
William Stover Wells

(1848-05-29)May 29, 1848
Wells, Maine, U.S.
DiedJune 6, 1916(1916-06-06) (aged 68)
Wells, Maine, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)
Elvira Corrie Pope
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(m. 1872⁠–⁠1888)​

Annie Hill Costello
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(m. 1889⁠–⁠1916)​
Alma materMaine State Seminary

References

  1. Maine Register, State Year-Book, and Legislative Manual from May 1, 1895 to May 1, 1896. Portland: G. M. Donham. 1895.
  2. "A Leading Citizen of Town of Wells". Biddeford Weekly Journal. June 9, 1916. p. 3. Retrieved May 12, 2019.
  3. "In Memoriam – Charles Eugene Wells". The Bates Student. XXV (10). December 1897. p. 19.
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