Heber Manning Wells
Former Governor of Utah
Heber Manning Wells was an American politician and banker who served as the first governor of the State of Utah. Utah gained statehood on January 4, 1896; Wells served as governor from January 6, 1896, until January 2, 1905. Wikipedia
Born: August 11, 1859, Utah
Died: March 12, 1938 (age 78 years), Salt Lake City, UT
Education: The University of Utah
Previous office: Governor of Utah (1896–1905)
Grandparent: Daniel Wells
Great-grandparents: Joshua Welles and Experience Welles
Party: Republican Party