About James Pearson Wells
Lived 1822 – 1893 (aged 71). James Pearson Wells was a Canadian politician and farmer.
James Pearson Wells (January 11, 1822 – August 24, 1893) was an Ontario farmer and political figure. He represented York North in the 1st Canadian Parliament as a member of the Liberal Party of Canada.
He was born in 1822 in Aurora, Upper Canada, Wells married Lydia Norman. He served on King Township council as reeve for the township from 1860 to 1863. He was elected to the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada in the North riding of York in 1863 and was elected to the federal parliament after Confederation. He died in Aurora in 1893 at the age of 74.
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Who was James Pearson Wells?
Canadian politician (1822-1893)
When was James Pearson Wells born?
James Pearson Wells was born on 13 January 1822 in Aurora.
When did James Pearson Wells die?
James Pearson Wells died on 24 August 1893 in Aurora.
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James Pearson Wells was a politician and farmer.
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James Pearson Wells was Canadian.
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