Owen A. Wells

For the basketball player, see Owen Wells (basketball).
Owen A. Wells
Oshkosh Northwestern, May 17, 1904
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Wisconsin's 6th district
In office
March 4, 1893 – March 3, 1895
Preceded byLucas M. Miller
Succeeded bySamuel A. Cook
Personal details
Born(1844-02-04)February 4, 1844
Catskill, New York, U.S.
DiedJanuary 29, 1935(1935-01-29) (aged 90)
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting placeRienzi Cemetery, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Juliette Bryan
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(m. 1872; died 1922)​
Parents
  • James Wells (father)
  • Bridget (Wade) Wells (mother)
ProfessionLawyer, politician

Owen Augustine Wells (February 4, 1844 – January 29, 1935) was an Irish American lawyer, Democratic politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He served one term in the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Wisconsin's 6th congressional district during the 53rd Congress (1893–1895).[1][2]

  1. ^ "WELLS, Owen Augustine". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved July 9, 2007.
  2. ^ "Rep. Owen Wells". GovTrack. Retrieved April 14, 2023.