James Madison Wells
Former Governor of Louisiana
James Madison Wells was elected Lieutenant Governor and became the 20th Governor of Louisiana during Reconstruction. Wikipedia
Born: January 8, 1808, Alexandria, LA
Died: February 28, 1899 (age 91 years), Louisiana
Children: Francis Scott Wells, Jefferson Johnston Wells, Clara Calvit Wells, and more
Party: National Union Party
Previous offices: Governor of Louisiana (1865–1867) and Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana (1864–1865)
Governor: Michael Hahn