Heber Manning Wells | |
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.jpg) from 1909's Sketches of the Inter-Mountain States | |
| 1st Governor of Utah | |
| In office January 6, 1896 – January 2, 1905 | |
| Preceded by | Caleb Walton West (as governor of Utah Territory) |
| Succeeded by | John Christopher Cutler |
| Salt Lake City Recorder and Auditor | |
| In office 1882–1890 | |
| Preceded by | John Thomas Caine |
| Succeeded by | James F. Jack |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 11, 1859 Salt Lake City, Utah Territory |
| Died | March 12, 1938 (aged 78) Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Resting place | Salt Lake City Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Elizabeth Beatie Teresa Clawson Cummings Emily Katz |
| Relations | Daniel H. Wells (father) Briant H. Wells (brother) |
| Children | 7 |
| Alma mater | University of Utah |
| Occupation | Banker |
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.