About Robert William Wells
Lived 1795 – 1864 (aged 68). Robert William Wells was an American designer, judge, lawyer and politician.
Robert William Wells (November 29, 1795 – September 22, 1864) was an American lawyer and jurist who served as judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri (1857–1864) and the United States District Court for the District of Missouri (1836–1857). He previously served as the 3rd attorney general of Missouri from 1826 to 1836. Wells is credited with designing the Missouri State Seal.
Early life and career Born in Winchester, Virginia, Robert William Wells read law to enter the bar in 1820. He was a member of the Missouri House of Representatives from 1823 to 1826. Wells was reassigned by operation of law to the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri on March 3, 1857, to a new seat authorized by 11 Stat. 197. His service terminated on September 22, 1864, due to his death in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
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Who was Robert William Wells?
designer of the Missouri State Seal (1795–1864)
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Robert William Wells was born on 29 November 1795 in Winchester.
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Robert William Wells died on 22 September 1864 in Bowling Green.
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Robert William Wells was a designer, judge, lawyer and politician.
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Robert William Wells was American.
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