About Jabez H. Wells
Lived 1853 – 1930 (aged 76). Jabez H. Wells was an American businessperson and politician.
Jabez Hewitt Wells (October 10, 1853 – January 24, 1930) was an American curler, hotel owner, and politician.
Early life Born in the town of Fort Winnebago, Columbia County, Wisconsin, Wells was educated in the Columbia County public schools.
Career Wells was the owner of the Emder Hotel in Portage, Wisconsin. Wells was also president of the Portage Curling Club and a member of the Crusader Rink in Portage, Wisconsin which won the international curling trophy in Manitoba, Canada. In 1882, Wells was the Portage City Clerk. From 1885 to 1887. Wells was Portage County Circuit Court clerk. Wells was a Democrat. However, Wells switched to the Republican Party when he was nominated for the county circuit court office. In 1899, Wells served in the Wisconsin State Assembly.
Death Wells died at his home in Portage, Wisconsin of pneumonia.
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Who was Jabez H. Wells?
American curler and Wisconsin State Assemblyman
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Jabez H. Wells was born on 10 October 1853.
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Jabez H. Wells died on 24 January 1930.
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Jabez H. Wells was a businessperson and politician.
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Jabez H. Wells was American.
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