James Madison Wells

For the businessman, see James M. Wells III. For the Idaho state senator, see James Monroe Wells.
James Madison Wells
Depiction from Harper's Weekly, 1865.
20th Governor of Louisiana
In office
March 4, 1865 – June 3, 1867
LieutenantAlbert Voorhies
Preceded byMichael Hahn
Succeeded byBenjamin Flanders
9th Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana
In office
1864–1865
GovernorMichael Hahn
Preceded byBenjamin W. Pearce
Succeeded byAlbert Voorhies
Personal details
Born(1808-01-07)January 7, 1808
near Alexandria, Louisiana, US
DiedFebruary 28, 1899(1899-02-28) (aged 91)
Lecompte, Louisiana, US
PartyRepublican
SpouseMary Ann Scott
Children13

James Madison Wells (January 7, 1808 – February 28, 1899) 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. 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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