About Alphonso Wells
Lived 1803 – 1852 (aged 49). Alphonso Wells was a Canadian politician.
Alphonso Wells (March 30, 1803 – August 24, 1852) was a land surveyor and political figure in Lower Canada. He represented Shefford in the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada from 1834 until the constitution was suspended in 1838.
Born in Farnham, Wells was the son of Oliver Wells and Lucy Whipple, both natives of Vermont. Wells studied surveying for three years, obtained his commission as a surveyor in 1827 and settled in Saint-Hyacinthe. In 1850, he married Adelia Marcotte. He later became a provincial surveyor and lived in Montreal. Wells ran for reelection to the assembly for the Province of Canada in 1841 but withdrew his name before the election was held. He died in Montreal at the age of 49.
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Who was Alphonso Wells?
Canadian politician (1803-1852)
When was Alphonso Wells born?
Alphonso Wells was born on 30 March 1803 in Farnham.
When did Alphonso Wells die?
Alphonso Wells died on 24 August 1852 in Montreal.
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Alphonso Wells was a politician.
What nationality was Alphonso Wells?
Alphonso Wells was Canadian.
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