William H. Wells
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For the American educator, see William H. Wells (educator).
William Hill Wells (January 7, 1769 – March 11, 1829) was a lawyer and politician from Dagsboro, in Sussex County, Delaware. He was a member of the Federalist Party, who served in the Delaware General Assembly and as U.S. Senator from Delaware.
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William Hill Wells | |
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United States Senator from Delaware | |
In office May 28, 1813 – March 3, 1817 | |
Preceded by | James A. Bayard |
Succeeded by | Nicholas Van Dyke |
In office January 17, 1799 – November 6, 1804 | |
Preceded by | Joshua Clayton |
Succeeded by | James A. Bayard |
Member of the Delaware House of Representatives | |
In office January 6, 1795 – January 7, 1800 January 1, 1811 – January 5, 1814 January 5, 1819 – January 4, 1820 | |
Personal details | |
Born | William Hill Wells (1769-01-07)January 7, 1769 Burlington, Province of New Jersey |
Died | March 11, 1829(1829-03-11) (aged 60) Dagsboro, Delaware |
Political party | Federalist |
Spouse | Elizabeth Dagworthy Aydelott |
Residence(s) | Dagsboro, Delaware |
Profession | lawyer |
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