James Madison Wells | |
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| 20th Governor of Louisiana | |
| In office March 4, 1865 – June 3, 1867 | |
| Lieutenant | Albert Voorhies |
| Preceded by | Michael Hahn |
| Succeeded by | Benjamin Flanders |
| 9th Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana | |
| In office 1864–1865 | |
| Governor | Michael Hahn |
| Preceded by | Benjamin W. Pearce |
| Succeeded by | Albert Voorhies |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 7, 1808 near Alexandria, Louisiana |
| Died | February 28, 1899 (aged 91) Lecompte, Louisiana |
| Political party | Whig/Democrat/Republican |
| Spouse | Mary Ann Scott |
James Madison Wells (January 7, 1808 – February 28, 1899) was elected Lieutenant Governor and became the 20th Governor of Louisiana during Reconstruction.