Legislator Details
John Tyler Wells
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 47
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 5/6/1841
City: Burlinton, VT
County: Chittenden County, VT
Country: US
Death
Date: 2/2/1919
City: Chicago, IL
County: Cook County, IL
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery:
Marital Information:
married Elvira or Alvira H. Pierce; children: May W., Bessie, Pierce W., Tyler J.
Number of Children: 0
Background
Religion:
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: dairy farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
Son of William and Maria (Allen) Wells. He moved to Michigan around 1875. His dairy business included from 70 to 100 cows. His farm was in Greenfield, MI He was a member of Fairbanks Post, G. A. R. He served in the 17th N Y, and was mustered out at expiration of term of enlistment. He re-enlisted in the 77th NY cavalry, was clerk at headquarters department of the gulf, stationed at Memphis, TN, when the war ended. He was an insurance agent in Chicago in 1910.
Notable Facts:
Sometimes listed as Tyler John Wells.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Fisheries, State Library
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 2
District Description: Townships of Greenfield, Grosse Point, Hamtramck, Livonia, Plymouth and Redford
Date Elected: 11/6/1888
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1889
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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