William Wells (soldier)

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William Wells
Captain William Wells
Birth nameWilliam Wells
Other nameApekonit
Born1770 (1770)
Jacobs Creek, Province of Pennsylvania,
Thirteen Colonies
Died1812 (aged 41–42)
Fort Dearborn, Illinois Territory, United States (present-day Chicago, Illinois)
AllegianceMiami
United States
BranchLegion of the United States
United States Army
RankCaptain
UnitLegion of the United States
Conflicts
Spousesunknown Wea woman
Wanagapeth
Mary Geiger
Children8
RelationsLittle Turtle (father-in-law)
Samuel Wells (father)

William Wells (c. 1770 – 15 August 1812), also known as Apekonit ("Carrot top"), was the son-in-law of Chief Little Turtle of the Miami. He fought for the Miami in the Northwest Indian War. During the course of that war, he became a United States Army officer, and also served in the War of 1812.

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