Owen A. Wells
Owen Augustine Wells (February 4, 1844 – January 29, 1935) was an American politician and lawyer who served a single term in the United States House of Representatives, representing the 6th congressional district of Wisconsin from 1893 to 1895 as a Democrat in the 53rd United States Congress.[1][2]
Owen A. Wells | |
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The Oshkosh Northwestern, May 17, 1904 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 6th district | |
| In office March 4, 1893 – March 3, 1895 | |
| Preceded by | Lucas M. Miller |
| Succeeded by | Samuel A. Cook |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Owen Augustine Wells February 4, 1844 Catskill, New York, U.S. |
| Died | January 29, 1935 (aged 90) Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Rienzi Cemetery, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Juliette Bryan |
| Parent(s) | James Wells Bridget Wade |
| Profession | Politician, lawyer |
Early life and education edit
Wells was born in Catskill, New York on February 4, 1844 to James Wells and Bridget Wade. In 1850, Wells and his parents moved to a farm near Empire, Wisconsin, where he attended public and private schools. Wells also studied law.
Career edit
Wells was admitted to the bar in 1870; he commenced practice in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Wells also engaged in agricultural pursuits and stock raising.
In 1885, Wells was appointed by President Grover Cleveland as Collector of Internal Revenue for Wisconsin's 3rd congressional district. He served until 1887, when the district was consolidated with the Milwaukee district.
Wells served as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1888 and to the Gold Democratic National Convention in 1896, as well as to numerous state conventions of his party.
Wells served a single term in the United States House of Representatives, representing the 6th congressional district of Wisconsin as a Democrat in the 53rd United States Congress. His time in office began on March 4, 1893 and concluded on March 3, 1895.
Wells was an unsuccessful candidate for re-election in 1894 to the 54th United States Congress. He declined to accept any public office and resumed practicing law in Fond du Lac.
Personal life and death edit
Wells married Juliette Bryan in 1872.
Wells retired in 1901. He resided in Fond du Lac, where he died at the age of 90 on January 29, 1935. Wells was interred in Rienzi Cemetery, located in Fond du Lac.[3]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "WELLS, Owen Augustine". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved July 9, 2007.
- ^ "Rep. Owen Wells". GovTrack. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
- ^ "Wells". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
External links edit
- Official page at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Profile from GovTrack
- Owen Augustine Wells at The Political Graveyard
- Owen Augustine Wells at Find a Grave
This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress