Charles Wells (American politician) explained

Charles Wells
Order:4th
Office:Mayor of Boston, Massachusetts
Term Start:1832
Term End:1834
Predecessor:Harrison Gray Otis
Successor:Theodore Lyman
Office2:Member of the
Boston, Massachusetts
Board of Aldermen
Term Start2:1829
Term End2:1830
Office3:Member of the
Boston, Massachusetts
Common Council
Term Start3:1822
Term End3:1822
Office4:Member of the
Massachusetts House of Representatives
Term Start4:1834
Term End4:1834
Office5:Member of the
Massachusetts Senate
Term Start5:1829
Term End5:1832
Office6:Member of the
Massachusetts House of Representatives
Term Start6:1826
Term End6:1826
Birth Date:December 30, 1786
Birth Place:Boston, Massachusetts<
Death Place:Boston, Massachusetts
Spouse:Nancy Gardner
Occupation:Mason
Signature:Charles Wells (politician) signature.png

Charles Wells (December 30, 1786 – June 3, 1866) was an American politician, who served in both branches of the Massachusetts legislature, as a member of Boston's Common Council in 1822, on the Board of Aldermen from 1829 to 1830 and as the fourth mayor of Boston, Massachusetts from 1832 to 1834.

Early life

Wells was born to Thomas and Elizabeth (White) Wellsin Boston on December 30, 1786.

Marriage and family

Wells married Nancy Gardner of Boston, the couple had two sons and three daughters.

Mayoralty

Wells was mayor for two terms from 1832 to 1834. During his tenure as Mayor the Suffolk County court house was erected. Blackstone Street was laid out and Broad and Commercial Streets were extended.

Massachusetts Charitable Mechanics Association

Wells was also the President of the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association.

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