James Madison Wells

James Madison Wells
20th Governor of Louisiana
In office
March 4, 1865 – June 3, 1867
LieutenantAlbert Voorhies
Preceded byMichael Hahn
Succeeded byBenjamin Flanders
9th Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana
In office
1864–1865
GovernorMichael Hahn
Preceded byBenjamin W. Pearce
Succeeded byAlbert Voorhies
Personal details
Born(1808-01-07)January 7, 1808
near Alexandria, Louisiana
DiedFebruary 28, 1899(1899-02-28) (aged 91)
Lecompte, Louisiana
Political partyWhig/Democrat/Republican
SpouseMary Ann Scott

James Madison Wells (January 7, 1808 – February 28, 1899) was elected Lieutenant Governor and became the 20th Governor of Louisiana during Reconstruction.