James Monroe Wells

James Monroe Wells (1837–1918) was an author, Union Army officer, and politician. He wrote The Chisolm Massacre; A picture of "home rule" in Mississippi about the Chisolm Massacre. James Daniel Lynch responded with an account blaming Radical Republicans titled Kemper County Vindicated, And a Peep at Radical Rule in Mississippi. Wells served as a state senator in Idaho.

Lucinda D. Wells and Samuel Percival Wells were his parents. He studied at Kalamazoo College, and became a teacher. He served in the Union Army as a cavalry officer. He was twice captured.

Writings The Chisholm massacre : a picture of "home rule" in Mississippi. Tunneling out of Libby Prison : a Michigan lieutenant's account of his own imprisonment and daring escape With touch of elbow or, death before dishonor : a thrilling narrative of adventure on land and sea by James M Wells; United States. Army. Michigan Cavalry Regiment, 8th (1862–1865)