James Madison Wells
Governor of Louisiana (1808-1899) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 91
James Madison Wells was a planter, lawyer, and politician who became the 20th governor of Louisiana during Reconstruction. Although a slave owner, Wells opposed secession and remained loyal to The Union throughout the Civil War.
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After serving as the ninth lieutenant governor under Michael Hahn, he assumed office as Governor after Hahn was elected to the U.S. Senate.
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United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1808 to 1899 · aged 91
