William H. Wells

William H. Wells

William Hill Wells (born January 7, 1769 in Burlington , Province of New Jersey , † March 11, 1829 in Dagsboro , Delaware ) was an American politician of the Federalist Party . From 1799 to 1804 and from 1813 to 1817 he sat in the US Senate for the US state of Delaware .

Early life and family

Wells was born in Burlington, New Jersey. His family moved to Delaware as a child. His father was soon very successful in trading in Dagsboro, where the family settled. He initially took over his father's business, but later studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1791. He started his own business in Georgetown with his own law firm .

Wells was married to Rachael Dagworthy.

Political career

Politically, Wells began at the state level. From 1795 to 1799 he was a member of the Delaware House of Representatives . After Joshua Clayton's death , Wells was posted to the Senate for Delaware. Shortly before the end of the legislature, Wells resigned and went to Pennsylvania to try his hand at the oil business. After almost 7 successful years, he returned to Delaware in 1811. In 1811 and 1812 he was again a member of the House of Representatives from Delaware, then in 1813 the State Senate . After the resignation of James A. Bayard senior , Wells was sent again to the Federal Senate in 1813 and this time remained a member until the end of the legislative period in 1817. In 1819 he was again a member of the House of Representatives from Delaware.

During his political career, he continued to operate his law firm in Dagsboro. After retiring from politics, he was able to devote himself fully to his office again.

death

Wells died in his hometown in 1829. He was buried in Prince George's Churchyard in Dagsboro.

Web links

• William H. Wells in the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress (English)

• William H. Wells in the database of Find a Grave (English)