William Wells | |
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&sq=Google&lang=en&file=File:William_Wells_(soldier).jpg) Captain William Wells | |
| Birth name | William Wells |
| Other name(s) | Apekonit |
| Born | 1770 Pennsylvania |
| Died | 1812 (aged 41–42) Fort Dearborn (Chicago) |
| Allegiance | Miami, United States |
| Branch | Legion of the United States United States Army |
| Rank | &sq=Google&lang=en&file=File:US-O3_insignia.svg){kind=small} Captain |
| Unit | Legion of the United States |
| Battles / wars | St. Clair's Defeat, Northwest Indian War; Battle of Fort Dearborn, War of 1812 |
| Relations | Little Turtle, Samuel Wells |
William Wells (c. 1770 – 15 August 1812), also known as Apekonit ("Carrot top"), was the son-in-law of Chief Little Turtle of the Miami. He fought for the Miami in the Northwest Indian War. During the course of that war, he became a United States Army officer, and also served in the War of 1812.