Fred B. Wells

Fred B. Wells (1861–1932) was a Republican politician from Michigan who served in the Michigan House of Representatives from 1915 through 1926. He served as the Speaker of the House during the 53rd Legislature.^[1]

Fred B. Wells
47th Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives
In office 1925–1926
Preceded by	George W. Welsh
Succeeded by	Lynn C. Gardner
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Cass County district
In office 1915–1926
Succeeded by	Otis Huff
Personal details
Born	(1861-02-16)February 16, 1861 Wayne Township, Michigan
Died	November 25, 1932(1932-11-25) (aged 71) LaGrange Township, Michigan
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Ina
Profession	Farmer

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. ^[2]

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.