Summary
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.
Charles Wells | |
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| 4th Mayor of Boston, Massachusetts | |
| In office 1832–1834 | |
| Preceded by | Harrison Gray Otis |
| Succeeded by | Theodore Lyman |
| Member of the Boston, Massachusetts Board of Aldermen[1] | |
| In office 1829[1]–1830[1] | |
| Member of the Boston, Massachusetts Common Council[1] | |
| In office 1822[1]–1822[1] | |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives[1] | |
| In office 1834[1]–1834[1] | |
| Member of the Massachusetts Senate[1] | |
| In office 1829[1]–1832[1] | |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives[1] | |
| In office 1826[1]–1826[1] | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 30, 1786[1][2] Boston, Massachusetts[1]< |
| Died | June 3, 1866 (aged 79)[3] Boston, Massachusetts[2] |
| Spouse | Nancy Gardner[1] |
| Occupation | Mason[1] |
| Signature |  |
Early life edit
Wells was born to Thomas and Elizabeth (White) Wells[1] in Boston on December 30, 1786.[1][2]
Marriage and family edit
Wells married Nancy Gardner of Boston, the couple had two sons and three daughters.[1]
Mayoralty edit
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 edit
Wells was also the President of the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association.[1]
See also edit
- Timeline of Boston, 1820s-1830s
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y Boston Directory for the Year 1851, Boston, MA: George Adams, 1851, p. 7
- ^ a b c Hartford Daily Courant (June 5, 1866), Personal and Political, Hartford, Ct: Hartford Courant, p. 2
- ^ a b 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
External links edit
- Charles Wells from CelebrateBoston.com