James Pearson Wells
Politician
1822 – 1893
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Who was James Pearson Wells?
James Pearson Wells was an Ontario farmer and political figure. He represented York North in the 1st Canadian Parliament as a Liberal member.
He was born in Aurora in Upper Canada in 1822, the son of John Wells, was educated in York County and settled in King Township. Wells married Lydia Norman. He served as reeve for King Township from 1860 to 1863. He was elected to the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada in the North riding of York in 1863 and was elected to the federal parliament after Confederation. He died in Aurora at the age of 74.
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- Born
- Jan 13, 1822
Upper Canada - Nationality
- Canada
- Died
- Aug 24, 1893
Aurora
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on July 23, 2013
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