About John Wells
Born 1772. John Wells was a Canadian politician.
John Wells (born September 28, 1772) was a merchant and political figure in Nova Scotia. He represented King's County from 1806 to 1818 and the Cornwallis Township from 1820 to 1826 in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly.
He was the son of Judah Wells and Eleanor Simpson. Wells married Prudence Eaton in 1793. Wells was also a justice of the peace.
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Who was John Wells?
merchant and political figure in Nova Scotia
When was John Wells born?
John Wells was born on 28 September 1772.
What was John Wells's occupation?
John Wells was a politician.
What nationality was John Wells?
John Wells was Canadian.
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· DBpedia: John Wells (Nova Scotia politician)
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