James Madison Wells

3rd Military Governor of Louisiana

Served 1865 - 1867
Governor by Succession/Election
Preceded by Michael Hahn
Left Office by Relieved
Succeeded by Benjamin F. Flanders
Born January 8, 1808
Died February 18, 1899
Age 91
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Party Republican
Education St. Joseph's College
Education Cincinnati Law School
Profession  
Spouse Mary Ann Scott
Children 14
Plantation  
Religion Catholic
Burial Old Rapides Cemetery