Preceded by George W. Welsh Spouse(s) Ina Political party Republican | Succeeded by Otis Huff Succeeded by Lynn C. Gardner Name Fred Wells | |
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Born February 16, 1861
Wayne Township, Michigan ( 1861-02-16 ) Died November 25, 1932(1932-11-25) (aged 71)
LaGrange Township, Michigan | ||
Fred B. Wells was a Republican politician from Michigan who served in the Michigan House of Representatives from 1915 through 1926. He served as Speaker of the House during the 53rd Legislature.
Wells was born in Wayne Township in 1861, and moved to LaGrange Township at age 5. His parents trace Puritan ancestry to Rhode Island. After attending the local public schools, Wells learned to farm using scientific methods. He was a member of the Masons, the Grange, and the local Farm Bureau.
First elected in 1914, Wells served six terms in the Michigan House of Representatives for Cass County. He worked to reform the state tax system. An unsuccessful candidate for lieutenant governor in 1926, Wells retired to his farm and died on November 25, 1932.