Heber Manning Wells

Heber Manning Wells
from 1909's Sketches of the Inter-Mountain States
1st Governor of Utah
In office
January 6, 1896 – January 2, 1905
Preceded byCaleb Walton West (as governor of Utah Territory)
Succeeded byJohn Christopher Cutler
Salt Lake City Recorder and Auditor
In office
1882–1890
Preceded byJohn Thomas Caine
Succeeded byJames F. Jack
Personal details
Born(1859-08-11)August 11, 1859
Salt Lake City, Utah Territory
DiedMarch 12, 1938(1938-03-12) (aged 78)
Salt Lake City, Utah
Resting placeSalt Lake City Cemetery
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Mary Elizabeth Beatie
Teresa Clawson Cummings
Emily Katz
RelationsDaniel H. Wells (father)
Briant H. Wells (brother)
Children7
Alma materUniversity of Utah
OccupationBanker

Heber Manning Wells (August 11, 1859 – March 12, 1938) 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.