Charles Wells (American politician)
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Charles Wells | |
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| 4th Mayor of Boston | |
| In office 1832–1834 | |
| Preceded by | Harrison Gray Otis |
| Succeeded by | Theodore Lyman |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives[1] | |
| In office 1834 | |
| In office 1826[1] | |
| Member of the Massachusetts Senate[1] | |
| In office 1829–1832 | |
| Member of the Boston Board of Aldermen[1] | |
| In office 1829–1830 | |
| Member of the Boston Common Council[1] | |
| In office 1822 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 30, 1786[1][2] |
| Died | June 3, 1866 (aged 79)[3] Boston, Massachusetts[2] |
| Spouse | Nancy Gardner[1] |
| Children | 5 |
| Occupation | Mason[1] |
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Charles Wells (December 30, 1786 – June 3, 1866) was an American politician, who served in both branches of the Massachusetts legislature,[1] as a member of Boston's Common Council in 1822, on the Board of Aldermen from 1829 to 1830[3] and as the fourth mayor of Boston, Massachusetts from 1832 to 1834.
Marriage and family
Wells married Nancy Gardner of Boston, the couple had two sons and three daughters.[1]
Mayoralty
Wells was mayor for two terms from 1832 to 1834. During his tenure as Mayor the Suffolk County court house was erected. Blackstone Street was laid out and Broad and Commercial Streets were extended.[1]
Massachusetts Charitable Mechanics Association
Wells was also the President of the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association.[1]
