Charles_Wells_(American_politician)

Charles Wells (American politician)

Charles Wells (American politician)

American politician

For other people named Charles Wells, see Charles Wells (disambiguation).

Charles Wells (December 30, 1786 – June 3, 1866) was an American politician, who served in both branches of the Massachusetts legislature,[1] as a member of Boston's Common Council in 1822, on the Board of Aldermen from 1829 to 1830[3] and as the fourth mayor of Boston, Massachusetts from 1832 to 1834.

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Early life

Wells was born to Thomas and Elizabeth (White) Wells[1] in Boston on December 30, 1786.[1][2]

Marriage and family

Wells married Nancy Gardner of Boston, the couple had two sons and three daughters.[1]

Mayoralty

Wells was mayor for two terms from 1832 to 1834. During his tenure as Mayor the Suffolk County court house was erected. Blackstone Street was laid out and Broad and Commercial Streets were extended.[1]

Massachusetts Charitable Mechanics Association

Wells was also the President of the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association.[1]

See also

References

  1. [1]
    Boston Directory for the Year 1851, Boston, MA: George Adams, 1851, p. 7
  2. [2]
    Hartford Daily Courant (June 5, 1866), Personal and Political, Hartford, Ct: Hartford Courant, p. 2
  3. [3]
    Koren, John Koren (1922), Boston, 1822 to 1922: The story of its government and principal activities During One Hundred Years, Boston, Ma: City of Boston, p. 22
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