Wells is an English surname of Norman origin, but is possibly a Welsh surname, from an old English word for Wales. It normally derives from occupation, location, and topography. The occupational name (i.e. "Wellman") derives from the person responsible for a village's spring. The locational name (i.e. "Well") derives from the pre-7th century "" ("spring"). The topographical name (i.e. "Attewell") derives from living near a spring. The oldest public record is found in 1177 in the county of Norfolk. Variations of Wells include Well, Welman, Welles, Wellman and Wellsman. At the time of the British Census of 1881, its relative frequency was highest in

Berkshire Berkshire ( ; in the 17th century sometimes spelt phonetically as Barkeshire; abbreviated Berks.) is a historic county in South East England. One of the home counties, Berkshire was recognised by Queen Elizabeth II as the Royal County of Be ...

(3.2 times the British average), followed by Leicestershire, Oxfordshire,

Kinross-shire The County of Kinross or Kinross-shire is a historic county and registration county in eastern Scotland, administered as part of Perth and Kinross since 1930. Surrounding its largest settlement and county town of Kinross, the county borders ...

Huntingdonshire Huntingdonshire (; abbreviated Hunts) is a non-metropolitan district of Cambridgeshire and a historic county of England. The district council is based in Huntingdon. Other towns include St Ives, Godmanchester, St Neots and Ramsey. The p ...

Kent Kent is a county in South East England and one of the home counties. It borders Greater London to the north-west, Surrey to the west and East Sussex to the south-west, and Essex to the north across the estuary of the River Thames; it faces ...

, Sussex,

Lincolnshire Lincolnshire (abbreviated Lincs.) is a county in the East Midlands of England, with a long coastline on the North Sea to the east. It borders Norfolk to the south-east, Cambridgeshire to the south, Rutland to the south-west, Leicestershir ...

Dumfriesshire Dumfriesshire or the County of Dumfries or Shire of Dumfries (''Siorrachd Dhùn Phris'' in Gaelic) is a historic county and registration county in southern Scotland. The Dumfries lieutenancy area covers a similar area to the historic county. ...

and

Bedfordshire Bedfordshire (; abbreviated Beds) is a ceremonial county in the East of England. The county has been administered by three unitary authorities, Borough of Bedford, Central Bedfordshire and Borough of Luton, since Bedfordshire County Council ...

. __FORCETOC__ Wells Cathedral West Front Exterior, UK - Diliff

Origin

It is said that the origin is sometimes derived from

Roman Britain Roman Britain was the period in classical antiquity when large parts of the island of Great Britain were under occupation by the Roman Empire. The occupation lasted from AD 43 to AD 410. During that time, the territory conquered wa ...

Roman Empire The Roman Empire ( la, Imperium Romanum ; grc-gre, Βασιλεία τῶν Ῥωμαίων, Basileía tôn Rhōmaíōn) was the post- Republican period of ancient Rome. As a polity, it included large territorial holdings around the Medite ...

because the city of

Wells Wells most commonly refers to: * Wells, Somerset, a cathedral city in Somerset, England * Well, an excavation or structure created in the ground * Wells (name) Wells may also refer to: Places Canada * Wells, British Columbia England * Wel ...

. Wells is an Old English surname of Norman origin but is possibly a Welsh surname, from an old English word for

Wales Wales ( cy, Cymru ) is a Countries of the United Kingdom, country that is part of the United Kingdom. It is bordered by England to the Wales–England border, east, the Irish Sea to the north and west, the Celtic Sea to the south west and the ...

. The meaning can be derived as the Roman god

Neptune Neptune is the eighth planet from the Sun and the farthest known planet in the Solar System. It is the fourth-largest planet in the Solar System by diameter, the third-most-massive planet, and the densest giant planet. It is 17 time ...

as “sea god”. Habitational name from any of several places named with the plural of Old English well(a) ‘spring’, ‘stream’, or a topopgraphical name from this word (in its plural form), for example Wells in

Somerset ( en, All The People of Somerset) , locator_map = , coordinates = , region = South West England , established_date = Ancient , established_by = , preceded_by = , origin = , lord_lieutenant_office =Lord Lieutenant of Somerset , lor ...

or Wells-next-the-Sea in

Norfolk Norfolk () is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan county in East Anglia in England. It borders Lincolnshire to the north-west, Cambridgeshire to the west and south-west, and Suffolk to the south. Its northern and eastern boundaries are the Nort ...

. Translation of French Dupuis or any of its variants. Later an abbey church was built in Wells in 705 by

Aldhelm Aldhelm ( ang, Ealdhelm, la, Aldhelmus Malmesberiensis) (c. 63925 May 709), Abbot of Malmesbury Abbey, Bishop of Sherborne, and a writer and scholar of Latin poetry, was born before the middle of the 7th century. He is said to have been the ...

, first bishop of the newly established Diocese of Sherborne during the reign of King Ine of Wessex. It was dedicated to

St Andrew Andrew the Apostle ( grc-koi, Ἀνδρέᾱς, Andréās ; la, Andrēās ; , syc, ܐܰܢܕ݁ܪܶܐܘܳܣ, ʾAnd’reʾwās), also called Saint Andrew, was an apostle of Jesus according to the New Testament. He is the brother of Simon Pete ...

and stood at the site of the cathedral's cloisters, where some excavated remains can be seen. Wells gets its name from these springs which can today be found in the gardens of the Bishop's Palace. Wells is the smallest city in

England England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Wales to its west and Scotland to its north. The Irish Sea lies northwest and the Celtic Sea to the southwest. It is separated from continental Europe ...

with about 12,000 inhabitants. This was dated 1177, in the pipe rolls of the county of Norfolk, during the reign of

Henry II of England Henry II (5 March 1133 – 6 July 1189), also known as Henry Curtmantle (french: link=no, Court-manteau), Henry FitzEmpress, or Henry Plantagenet, was King of England from 1154 until his death in 1189, and as such, was the first Angevin king ...

, 1154–

1189 Year 1189 ( MCLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. In English law, 1189 - specifically the beginning of the reign of Richard I - is considered the end of time immemorial. ...

. Throughout the centuries, surnames in every country have continued to "develop" often leading to astonishing variants of the original. This probably denoted somebody responsible for looking after the

village A village is a clustered human settlement or community, larger than a hamlet but smaller than a town (although the word is often used to describe both hamlets and smaller towns), with a population typically ranging from a few hundred to ...

spring, although not necessarily in any other way associated with the various places called Well or Wells. Early examples of church register recordings include Robert Wells, who was christened on January 7, 1557, at Christchurch Greyfriars, in the city of London, whilst Richard Wellman was recorded at St Georges Chapel, Hanover Square, Westminster, on March 1, 1730.

Variants

The old

Anglo-Saxon The Anglo-Saxons were a Cultural identity, cultural group who inhabited England in the Early Middle Ages. They traced their origins to settlers who came to Britain from mainland Europe in the 5th century. However, the ethnogenesis of the Anglo- ...

word waella meant spring (rather than a well) and probably a spring associated with a holy place. In

and

East Anglia East Anglia is an area in the East of England, often defined as including the counties of Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire. The name derives from the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of the East Angles, a people whose name originated in Anglia, in ...

this word seems to have been pronounced “wella,” from which has come the surname Wells and, in Sussex, Atwell (at the well).

Bearers of the surname

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* Alan Wells (born 1961), English cricketer *

Alexander H. Wells Alexander H. Wells (died December 21, 1857, in Sing Sing, Westchester County, New York) was an American lawyer, editor and politician from New York. Life He was born in Cambridge, Washington County, New York, as the son of Daniel Wells who had ...

(d. 1857), New York lawyer, newspaper editor and politician *

Alexander Wells (baseball) Alexander James Wells (born 27 February 1997) is an Australian professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. Professional career Wells signed with the Baltimore Orioles organization as an international free agent on August 29, 2015. He mad ...

(born 1997), Australian baseball player * Alfred Wells (1814–1867), U.S. Representative from New York * Alfred Wells (1859–1935), architect in South Australia *

Alice Wells Alice G. Wells is an American diplomat and former Ambassador of the United States of America to Jordan. Early life and education Wells was born in Beirut, Lebanon to Heidi and Wes Wells. Her father was at the time a U.S. Army officer station ...

, American diplomat and U.S. Ambassador to Jordan * Alice Stebbins Wells (1873–1957), first female officer in Los Angeles Police Dept *

Alisa Wells Alisa Wells, (November 26, 1927 – January 5, 1988) born Alice Wells, and also known as Alisa Andrews, Alice Wells-Witteman and Alisa Attenberger, was an American photographer who created multi-layered images and worked with found Photographic ...

(born Alice Wells; November 26, 1927 – January 5, 1988) *

Allan Wells Allan Wipper Wells (born 3 May 1952) is a Scottish former track and field sprinter who became the 100 metres Olympic champion at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow. Within a fortnight of that, he also took on and beat America's best sprinters ...

(born 1952) Scottish Olympic athlete * Alphege of Wells (or Ælfheah, died c.937), third Anglo-Saxon Bishop of Wells * Andy Wells (Canadian politician), mayor of St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador * Andy Wells (American politician) (born 1954), politician in North Carolina * Andrew Wells, character in the U.S. television series ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' * Angus Wells (1943–2006), British writer of genre fiction, including fantasy and westerns * Audrey Wells (1960–2018), American screenwriter, film director and producer

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Basil Wells Basil Eugene Wells (June 11, 1912 – December 23, 2003) was an American writer. His first published story, "Rebirth of Man" appeared in the magazine '' Super Science Stories'' in 1940. He wrote science fiction, fantasy western and detectiv ...

(Basil Eugene Wells, 1912–2003), American writer * Ben Wells (actor) (born 1982), American television and film actor * Ben Wells (American Guitarist) for southern rock band "Black Stone Cherry" * Ben Wells (footballer), English footballer *

Benjamin W. Wells Benjamin Willis Wells (31 January 1856 – 1923) was a United States scholar and editor. Biography Wells graduated from Harvard in 1877 and took his PhD from Harvard in 1880. Afterwards, he studied for a while in Berlin. He was a fellow of ...

(1856–1923), American scholar and editor * Bertram Whittier Wells (1884–1978), American botanist and ecologist * Bill Wells, Scottish musician *

Bill Wells (footballer) William George Wells (also known as Bomber Wells, 8 November 1920 – 16 March 2013) was an Australian rules footballer who played with North Melbourne and St Kilda in the Victorian Football League (VFL). He was injured during the war and tol ...

(William George "Bill" Wells, a.k.a. "Bomber" Wells, 1920–2013), Australian Rules footballer *

Billy Wells (football player) William Prescott Wells (December 7, 1931 – December 25, 2001) was an American football Halfback (American football), halfback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins, Pittsburgh Steelers, and the Philadelphia ...

(William Prescott Wells, 1931–2001), American footballer *

Billy Wells (footballer) William Charles Richard Wells (1 February 1916 – 27 May 1984) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Richmond in the Victorian Football League (VFL). Family The son of former Fitzroy and Richmond footballer Charles "Chinger" W ...

(William Charles Richard Wells, 1916–1984), Australian Rules footballer * Bob Wells (baseball) (Robert Lee Wells, born 1966), American baseball pitcher *

Bob Wells (vandweller) Bob Wells (born 1955) is an American YouTuber, author, and advocate of minimalist, nomadic vandwelling. Wells founded the Rubber Tramp Rendezvous, an annual gathering of van dwellers in Quartzsite, Arizona, and the Homes on Wheels Alliance, whi ...

(born 1955/1956), American YouTuber *

Bomber Wells Bryan Douglas "Bomber" Wells (27 July 1930 – 19 June 2008) was an English cricketer. Wells was born and raised in Gloucester, and educated at local school Linden Road Secondary. He was a right-handed tail-end batsman and off-break bowler ...

(Bryan Douglas Wells, 1930–2008), English cricketer * Bonzi Wells (Gawen DeAngelo Wells, born 1976), American professional basketball player * Boomer Wells (David Lee Wells, born 1963), American baseball pitcher * Bowen Wells (born 1935), British politician *

Briant H. Wells Major general (United States), Major General Briant Harris Wells (December 5, 1871 – June 10, 1949) was a highly decorated officer in the United States Army. A veteran of the Spanish–American War, Spanish–American and Philippine–American W ...

(1871–1949), American major general * Bruce Wells (1933–2009), English boxer *

Bubba Wells Charles Richard "Bubba" Wells Jr. (born July 26, 1974) is an American basketball coach and former player. He played college basketball for Austin Peay State University and later professionally, including for the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA and Da ...

(Charles Richard "Bubba" Wells, born 1974), American basketball player * Bulkeley Wells (1872–1931), "colourful character"

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Cal Wells Cal Wells (born October 12, 1955) is a businessman and former owner of PPI Motorsports. He later served as the executive vice president of operations at Michael Waltrip Racing, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the organization's three NASC ...

, American businessman * Caroline Louise Josephine Wells (1856–1939), first professionally qualified female dentist in Ontario, Canada. *

Carolyn Wells Carolyn Wells (June 18, 1862 — March 26, 1942) was an American mystery author. Life and career Born in Rahway, New Jersey, she was the daughter of William E. and Anna Wells. After finishing school she worked as a librarian for the Rahway Li ...

(1862–1942), American author and poet * Casper Wells, American baseball player * Charles Wells (disambiguation) *

Charlie Wells Charles Wells (13 April 1892 – 19 October 1929) was an Australian rules football player at the Richmond Football Club and the Fitzroy Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL). Family The son of William Wells, and Caroline Wells, ...

(Charles Wells 1892–1929), Australian Rules footballer *

(Charles Harding Wells 1923–2004), Mississippi hardboiled mystery writer * Charlotte Fowler Wells, 19th-century American phrenologist and publisher * Charlotte Wells, 21st-century Scottish film director * Chris Wells (disambiguation) *

Clara Louisa Wells Clara Louisa Wells (29 October 1838 – 28 December 1925) was an American writer and inventor. Biography She was born in Maine, studied in Boston and took a degree in science. She had very good knowledge of Latin, Greek, Italian and French. She ...

(c.1850-c.1925), American writer and inventor *

Clark Henry Wells Clark Henry Wells (September 22, 1822 – January 28, 1888) was a career officer in the United States Navy. He served in the American Civil War, as well as for two subsequent decades before retiring as a Rear admiral (United States), rear admiral ...

(1822–1888), U.S. Navy Rear Admiral * Claudia Wells (born 1966), American actress *

Clifford Wells W. R. Clifford "Cliff" Wells (March 17, 1896 – August 15, 1977) was an American basketball coach and administrator. As a high school basketball coach in Indiana he led his teams to winning more than 50 tournaments, including two Indiana state cha ...

(1896–1977), American basketball coach * Clyde Kirby Wells (born 1937), Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador * Colin Wells (disambiguation) * Concetta Fierravanti-Wells (aka "Connie", born 1960), Australian politician * Cory Wells (1942–2015), American singer (Three Dog Night) * Cyril Wells (1871–1963), English cricketer, rugby footballer and schoolmaster

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Daniel Wells (disambiguation) Daniel Wells may refer to: *Dan Wells (actor) (born 1973), American television and motion picture actor *Dan Wells (author) (born 1977), American horror novelist *Dan Wells (racing driver) (born 1991), British racing driver *Daniel H. Wells (1814� ...

* David Wells (disambiguation) * Dawn Wells (1938–2020), American actress *

Dean Wells (disambiguation) Dean Wells may refer to: * Dean Wells (American football) (born 1970), American football player * Dean Wells (English footballer) (born 1985), English footballer * Dean Wells (politician) (born 1949), Australian politician * Dean Faulkner Wells (19 ...

Deane Wells Dean MacMillan Wells (born 13 January 1949) is an Australian politician. He was a Labor member of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland from 1986 to 2012 and was a Labor member of the Australian House of Representatives from 1983 to 1984. Born ...

(born 1949), Australian politician * Delores Wells (born 1937), American model, actress, Playboy Playmate June 1960 * Derek Wells (born 1946), Canadian politician, lawyer and businessman * Dicky Wells (William Wells, 1907–1985), American jazz trombonist * Dino Wells (David R. Wells Jr, born 1971), American actor, writer and production assistant * Dolly Wells (born 1971), English actress * Doris Wells (1943–1988), Venezuelan actress, writer, and director *

Dustin Wells Dustin Wells (born 31 May 1983) is an Australian Football (soccer), footballer who plays for Belconnen United FC, Belconnen United in the National Premier Leagues. Club career Wells joined National Soccer League side Wollongong Wolves from th ...

(born 1983), Australian soccer player

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EJ Wells and Samantha Brady Elvis "EJ" Aaron DiMera and Samantha "Sami" Gene Brady DiMera (also known by the portmanteau EJami for EJ and Sami) are fictional characters and a supercouple from the American soap opera ''Days of Our Lives''. Since 1993, the role of Sami Brady ...

, fictional characters from the American soap opera ''Days of our Lives'' *

Earle Wells Earle Leonard Wells (27 October 1933 – 1 October 2021) was an Olympic gold medallist for New Zealand in Yacht racing, yachting. With Helmer Pedersen, Wells won the Flying Dutchman (dinghy), Flying Dutchman One-Design, class at the 1964 Summer ...

(born 1933), New Zealand Olympic Gold medallist in yachting * Ed Wells (baseball) (1900–1986), American baseball pitcher, nickname "Satchelfoot" * Edmund W. Wells (1846–1938), American jurist, businessman, and politician. * Edward Wells (theologian) (1667–1727), English mathematician, geographer, and controversial theologian *

Edward Wells (MP) Edward Wells (1821 – 9 February 1910) was an English businessman and Conservative Party politician from Wallingford, which was then in Berkshire. He sat in the House of Commons of the United Kingdom from 1872 to 1880. Early life and family ...

(1821–1910), English Conservative Party politician, MP for Wallingford 1872–80 * Edward Curtis Wells (1910–1986), director of Boeing Company, designer of the Boeing 747 * Edward Wells (RNZAF officer) (1916–2005), New Zealand

flying ace A flying ace, fighter ace or air ace is a military aviator credited with shooting down five or more enemy aircraft during aerial combat. The exact number of aerial victories required to officially qualify as an ace is varied, but is usually co ...

of the Second World War * Emmeline B. Wells (1828–1921), American journalist, editor, poet, women's rights advocate and diarist * Erastus Wells (1823–1893), American politician and businessman *

Erik Wells Erik Patrick Wells (born February 5, 1967) is an American politician and former television news anchor. Wells was born and raised in California, but moved to West Virginia in the early 1990s to further his career in journalism. Wells was a p ...

, contemporary American politician and former television news anchor * Evelyn Wells, 20th century biographer and author

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Fay Gillis Wells Fay Gillis Wells (October 15, 1908 – December 2, 2002) was an American pioneer aviator, globe-trotting journalist and a broadcaster. In 1929, she became one of the first women pilots to bail out of an airplane to save her life and helped found ...

(1908–2002), pioneer aviator, journalist and broadcaster * Frank Wells (1932–1994), American entertainment businessman

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G. Wells (Sussex cricketer) Wells is an English surname of Norman origin, but is possibly a Welsh surname, from an old English word for Wales. It normally derives from occupation, location, and topography. The occupational name (i.e. "Wellman") derives from the person resp ...

, English cricketer active 1814–1821 * G. P. Wells, English astronomer (Guy Paul Wells FRAS) *

G. P. Wells George Philip Wells FRS (17 July 1901 – 27 September 1985) was a British zoologist and author. A son of the author H. G. Wells, he co-authored, with his father and Julian Huxley, ''The Science of Life''. A pupil at Oundle School, he was in t ...

(George Philip Wells, 1901–1985), zoologist, author and son of H. G. Wells * Gary L. Wells, American Psychology Professor and Researcher (born 1950) *

Garrett Wells ''Boston Legal'' is an American legal-comedy-drama created by David E. Kelley. The series, starring James Spader, with Candice Bergen, and William Shatner, was produced in association with 20th Century Fox Television for the ABC. ''Boston Lega ...

, fictional attorney on the American TV legal series ''Boston Legal'' * Gawen DeAngelo "Bonzi" Wells (born 1976), American basketball player * Geoffrey of Wells (Galfridius Fontibus), mid-twelfth-century English hagiographer *

George Wells (disambiguation) George Wells may refer to: * George A. Wells (politician) (1910–1979), American politician * G. A. Wells (George Albert Wells, 1926–2017), professor of German at Birkbeck, University of London * George H. Wells (1833–1905), American soldier, ...

* Georgeann Wells, American basketball player active in the 1980s * Gisa (Bishop of Wells), also spelt Giso, bishop from 1060 to 1088 * Greg Wells (born 1968), Canadian musician and record producer * Greg Wells (baseball) (born 1954), American baseball player * Greg Wells (footballer, born 1950), Australian rules footballer * Greg Wells (footballer, born 1952), Australian rules footballer * Guilford Wiley Wells (1840–1909), U.S. Representative from Mississippi

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Harrison Wells Harrison Wells is the name of several characters portrayed by Tom Cavanagh in The CW's Arrowverse franchise, primarily the television series '' The Flash''. The character, created by Geoff Johns, Greg Berlanti, and Andrew Kreisberg, is an or ...

, a fictional character * Harry Wells (disambiguation) *

Heber Manning Wells Heber Manning Wells (August 11, 1859March 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 Jan ...

(1859–1938), American politician, first governor of Utah *

Helen Wells Helen Wells (1910–1986) was the author of nurse Cherry Ames books, a series for young teens. She wrote volumes #1–7 and #17–27. She was also the author of the first four Vicki Barr books and possibly the last Vicki Barr book. External ...

(1910–1986), author of nurse Cherry Ames books, a series for young teens *

Helena Wells Helena Wells, later Whitford (1761?–1824) was an Americans novelist and writer at the end of the eighteenth century. Biography Helena Wells was born in South Carolina between 1758 and 1765, the daughter of the printer and bookseller Robert ...

, later Whitford (1761?- 1824), American-English novelist and writer * Henry Wells (disambiguation) * Herbert George Wells ( H. G. Wells, 1866–1946), prolific British science fiction writer and Fabian socialist * Herbert Wells (soccer) (born 1901), U.S. soccer player * Herman B Wells (1902–2000), 11th president of Indiana University *

Holly Wells The Soham murders were a double child murder committed in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England on 4 August 2002. The victims were two 10-year-old girls, Holly Marie Wells and Jessica Aimee Chapman, who were lured into the home of a local resident and ...

(1991–2002), British murder victim in the 2002 Soham murders * Horace Wells (1815–1848), pioneering American dentist *

Horatio Wells Horatio Nelson Wells (November 4, 1808August 8, 1858) was an American lawyer, Democratic politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He was the 2nd mayor of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and the 2nd attorney general of the Wisconsin Territory. He also served ...

(1807–1858), American lawyer and politician *

Hugh de Wells Hugh of Wells (died 7 February 1235) was a medieval Bishop of Lincoln. He began his career in the diocese of Bath, where he served two successive bishops, before joining royal service under King John of England. He served in the royal administrat ...

, (d. 1235), medieval Bishop of Lincoln. *

Humphrey Wells Humphrey Wells was an American politician who served as the Governor of Georgia The governor of Georgia is the head of government of Georgia and the commander-in-chief of the state's military forces. The governor also has a duty to enfo ...

, former

Governor of Georgia The governor of Georgia is the head of government of Georgia and the commander-in-chief of the state's military forces. The governor also has a duty to enforce state laws, the power to either veto or approve bills passed by the Georgia Legi ...

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* Ida B. Wells (1862–1931), African American civil rights leader * Ima Wells (1936–2014), American educator and politician * Ira K. Wells (1871–1934), American lawyer and federal judge

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* J. Wells (born Jon Wells, 1982), record producer and occasional rapper * Jabez H. Wells (1853–1930), American politician and curler *

Jack Wells (disambiguation) Jack Wells may refer to: * John K. Wells (fl. 1920s), American filmmaker in Australia * Jack Wells (footballer) (1883–1966) * Jack Wells (sportscaster) (1911–1999) * Jack Wells (gymnast) (1926–2010) * Jack Wells (rugby league) (born 1997) ...

* Jair-Rôhm Parker Wells (born 1958), American free jazz bassist, composer and conceptualist * James Wells (disambiguation) * James Babbage Wells Jr. (1850–1923), Texan judge *

James L. Wells James Lee Wells (December 16, 1843 – September 5, 1928) was an American businessman and politician. He became known as Father of The Bronx, a title which was officially conferred on him by the Bronx Board of Trade in May 1921. Life James L. ...

, New York State Treasurer 1915–1920 * James Madison Wells, Louisiana governor 1865–1867 * James Murray Wells, English entrepreneur (Glasses Direct) * James Pearson Wells (1822–1896), Canadian farmer and political figure * Jane Wells (born 1961), CNBC business news reporter * Jared Wells (born 1981), American baseball pitcher *

Jason Wells (disambiguation) Jason Wells may refer to: * Jason Wells (cricketer) (born 1970), former New Zealand cricketer * Jason Wells (playwright) Jason Wells (born 1960) is an American actor and award-winning playwright. Career Wells's first play, "Men of Tortuga", had ...

* Jay Wells (born 1959), Canadian ice hockey player *

Jayson Wells Jayson Donald Edward Wells (born December 22, 1976) is a retired American basketball player. He won titles in the Finnish, Ukrainian, and Israeli leagues. He was named to four All-League teams during his professional career. In 2003-04 he was t ...

(born 1976), American basketball player * Jean Wells, American artist * Jeremy Wells (born 1977), New Zealand television personality * Jerold Wells (1908–1999), English actor *

Jerry Lee Wells Jerry Lee Wells (January 18, 1944 – May 26, 2014) was an American professional basketball player. He played at Ralph Bunche High School in his hometown of Glasgow, Kentucky, and committed to play for the Oklahoma City Chiefs alongside high scho ...

(1944–2014), American basketball player * Jim L. Wells, American sports radio host *

Jim Wells (politician) Jim Wells (born 27 April 1957) is a Northern Ireland politician, formerly of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), who was a Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly (MLA) for South Down from 1998 to 2022; he was one the longest serving MLAs in ...

(born 1957), Irish politician * Jim Wells (baseball) (born 1955), American baseball coach * Jocelin of Wells (died 1242), medieval Bishop of Bath and Wells * Jodie Wells and Pearl Wells, in Jacqueline Wilson's book ''My Sister Jodie'' *

Joey Wells Joseph ("Joey") Wells (born December 22, 1965) is a retired male long jumper from the Bahamas The Bahamas (), officially the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, is an island country within the Lucayan Archipelago of the We ...

(born 1965), Bahamian long jumper * Jonathan Wells (disambiguation) *

John Wells (disambiguation) John Wells may refer to: Entertainment *John B. Wells, American talk radio host and voice actor * John Barnes Wells (1880–1935), tenor vocalist *John K. Wells (fl. 1920s), American filmmaker in Australia *John Wells (artist) (1907–2000), Cornis ...

Joseph Wells (disambiguation) Joseph Wells may refer to: * Joseph C. Wells (1814–1860), American architect * Joseph Wells (cricketer) (1828–1910), English cricketer, father of author H. G. Wells * Robert Joseph Wells (1856–1941), Minnesota politician * Joseph Wells (acade ...

* Jordan C. Wells, head coach of the Syracuse college football program from 1892 * Julie Elizabeth Wells (born 1935), more popularly known as

Julie Andrews Dame Julie Andrews (born Julia Elizabeth Wells; 1 October 1935) is an English actress, singer, and author. She has garnered numerous accolades throughout her career spanning over seven decades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy ...

* Juliette Wells, American author and Jane Austen specialist * Junior Wells (1934–1998), born Amos Blakemore, was a blues vocalist and harmonica player * Junius F. Wells (1854–1930), first head of the Mormon "Young Men's Mutual Improvement Association"

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Keith Wells Keith Eugene Wells (May 11, 1962 – January 6, 1994) was an American murderer convicted of the 1990 murders of John Justad and Brandi Rains in Boise, Idaho. He was executed in 1994 by the state of Idaho at the Idaho Maximum Security Institution ...

(1962–1994), convicted and executed murderer *

Kent Wells Kent Eugene Wells (born July 25, 1967) is a former American football defensive tackle who played one season with the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the sixth round of the 1990 ...

(born 1967), American football player * Kerry Anne Wells, Miss Australia and Miss Universe, 1972 * Killian Wells, American pop music artist and entrepreneur * Kip Wells (born Robert Wells, 1977), American baseball player * Kitty Wells (1919–2012), stage name of Ellen Deason, American country music singer *

Kristin Wells Kristin Wells is a comic book character, the secret identity of one version of DC Comics Superwoman. Created by Superman comic writer Elliot S. Maggin, Wells first appeared in Maggin's novel ''Superman: Miracle Monday'' (1981); he later introduced ...

, the secret identity of the 1981 version of DC Comics Superwoman

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L. M. Wells Louis "L. M." Wells (February 5, 1862 – January 1, 1923) was an American actor of the silent film era. A tall, robust actor who was nicknamed "Daddy," L. M. appeared in 51 films between 1912 and 1922 — many of which were Universal wester ...

(1862–1923), American actor of the silent era * Lawrence Wells (1860–1938), Australian explorer * Lee Wells (born 1971), American artist, curator, technology and art consultant *

Lemuel H. Wells Lemuel Henry Wells (December 3, 1841 – March 27, 1936) was the first Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Spokane. Early years Born in Yonkers, New York, Wells lived a sheltered childhood, and as a boy experienced a desire to become a missi ...

(1841–1936), first Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Spokane *

Leo Wells Leo Donald Wells (July 18, 1917, in Kansas City, Kansas – June 23, 2006) played in 80 games for the Chicago White Sox in two seasons separated by a three-year stint in the military during World War II. An infielder standing 5' 9" and weighing ...

(1917–2006), American baseball player *

Lesley B. Wells Lesley Brooks Wells (born October 6, 1937) is a former United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. Education Wells earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Chatham College (now Chatham Unive ...

(born 1937), U.S. federal judge * Lightnin' Wells, American Piedmont blues multi-instrumentalist and singer * Lilian Wells (1911-2001), Australian church leader *

Linton Wells Linton Wells (1893–1976) was an American foreign correspondent, world traveler and pioneer broadcaster. Early life and education Born in Louisville, Kentucky, on April 1, 1893, he attended the US Naval Academy with the Class of 1914, but lef ...

(1893–1976), American foreign correspondent, world traveller and pioneer broadcaster * Lloyd C. A. Wells (1924–2005), American sports photographer and civil rights advocate * Lloyd Wells (born c. mid-1940s), American jazz guitarist *

Lynn Wells Lynn Wells Rumley is a historian and politician associated with Cooleemee, North Carolina known for her efforts to preserve the textile history of Cooleemee. Prior to moving to Cooleemee, she was a civil rights activist in Atlanta, Georgia durin ...

, American civil rights activist during the 1960s

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* Malcolm Wells (1926–2009), American architect, "father of modern earth-sheltered home" *

Margaret Bruce Wells Margaret Caroline Bruce Wells née Margaret Caroline Bruce (13 June 1909 – 4 December 1998) was a British artist known for her use of woodcut and linocut techniques. Biography Although born in Murthly in Perthshire, Wells attended Queen Marga ...

(1909–1998), British artist and printmaker * Margot Wells (born 1952), Scottish sprinter and English sprint and fitness coach *

Mark Wells Mark Ronald Wells (born September 18, 1957) is an American former professional ice hockey forward who is best known for being a member of the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team. Amateur career Mark Wells graduated from Lake Shore High School in St. ...

(born 1957), American ice hockey player * Mark Wells (footballer) (born 1971), British soccer player *

Mark Wells (musician) Mark Wells (born 22 April 1973) is an Australian musician and record producer, best known as the bass player for The Ronnie Wood Band, and the founding member of Twenty Two Hundred. In 2001, Wells produced the album ''Not For Beginners ...

(born 1973), Australian musician and record producer * Martha Wells (born 1964), American fantasy and science fiction author *

Mary Wells Mary Esther Wells (May 13, 1943 – July 26, 1992) was an American singer, who helped to define the emerging sound of Motown in the early 1960s. Along with The Supremes, The Miracles, The Temptations, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, and ...

(1943–1992), American singer *

Mary K. Wells Mary K. Wells (December 1, 1920 – August 14, 2000)
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Matt Wells (television presenter), Canadian videographer, TV co-host and singer * Matt Wells (boxer) (1886–1953), British Olympic and professional boxer * Matthew Wells (field hockey) (born 1978), Australian Olympic field hockey defender * Matthew Wells (American football) (born 1990), American football player * Meech Wells, American hip-hop music producer, son of Mary Wells * Melissa F. Wells (born 1932), diplomat and former United States Ambassador * Mike Wells (defensive lineman) (born 1971), American footballer * Mike Wells (quarterback) (born 1951), American footballer * Milton Wells (1829–1906), American Union Civil War brevet brigadier general * Monty Garland-Wells (1907–1993), English cricketer * Murray C. Wells (born 1936), Australian economist

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* Nahki Wells (born 1990), Bermudian professional footballer for Huddersfield Town * Nathaniel Wells (1779–1852), landowner, magistrate and Britain's first black sheriff * Nick Wells (born 1951), American heavyweight boxer *

Nina Mitchell Wells Nina Mitchell Wells (born September 9, 1950) is an American attorney and politician who served as Secretary of State of New Jersey in the cabinet of Governor Jon Corzine. Education Wells was born in Washington, D.C., where she attended Immacu ...

, American lawyer, academic and currently Secretary of State of New Jersey * Noël Wells (born 1986), American comedian and actress *

Norm Wells Norman Edward Wells (born September 8, 1957) is a former American football guard in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys. He was drafted by the Cowboys in the twelfth round of the 1980 NFL Draft. He played college football a ...

, American football player

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* Oliver Elwin Wells, American educator *

Orlando Wells Orlando Wells (born 9 June 1973) is an English actor and writer. Career As an actor, Wells is best known for starring as Alex Stanton in the Channel 4 drama '' As If'', and playing Irwin in Alan Bennett's ''History Boys''. Wells has written f ...

(born 1973), British actor * George

Orson Welles George Orson Welles (May 6, 1915 – October 10, 1985) was an American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter, known for his innovative work in film, radio and theatre. He is considered to be among the greatest and most influential f ...

, American film director *

Owen A. Wells Owen Augustine Wells (February 4, 1844 – January 29, 1935) was a U.S. Representative from Wisconsin. Born in Catskill, New York, Wells moved with his parents to a farm near Empire, Wisconsin, in 1850. He attended public and private schools. ...

(1844–1935), U.S. Representative from Wisconsin * Owen Wells (basketball) (1950–1993)

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* Patricia Wells (born 1946), US cookbook author *

Paul Wells Paul Wells is a Canadian journalist and pundit. He was briefly a national affairs columnist for the ''Toronto Star'' in 2016–2017. Before that, he was a columnist for '' Maclean's'' for thirteen years; his column originally appeared in the ba ...

(born 1966), Canadian journalist * Pearl Wells and Jodie Wells, in Jacqueline Wilson's book ''My Sister Jodie'' *

Percy Wells Percy Lawrence Wells, JP (8 June 1891 – 3 April 1964) was a British trade union official and Labour Party politician. Wells was born in Kent and went to Stone Church of England school in Greenhithe. At the age of 16 he enlisted in the Royal N ...

(1891–1964), British trade union official and Member of Parliament *

Percy Wells (businessman) Percy Wells (15 February 1825 – 2 December 1909) was an English businessman who had a career in the colony of South Australia. Wells acted as agent in South Australia for the English marine engineering firm of Wells Brothers, of which his broth ...

(1825–1909) associated with marine civil engineering in South Australia. * Peter Wells (disambiguation) * Philip Steven Wells, Canadian hematologist * Pro Wells (born 1998), American football player

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* Randall Wells (Albert Randall Wells, 1877–1942), English architect *

Randy Wells Randy David Wells (born August 28, 1982) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays and Chicago Cubs. Professional career Wells was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 38th ro ...

(Randy David Wells, 1982) baseball pitcher *

Ray Wells Raymond Eugene Wells (born August 20, 1980) is a former American football linebacker who played two seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Tennessee Titans and San Francisco 49ers. He played college football at the University of Ar ...

(born 1980), American football player * Rebecca Wells (born 1953), actress, playwright, author of ''Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood'' * Reggie Wells (born 1980), American footballer *

Reginald Fairfax Wells Reginald Fairfax Wells (1877 – 29 June 1951) was an English sculptor, potter, aviator, aircraft designer, aircraft manufacturer, and architect. Reginald Wells was born a British subject in 1877 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; at that time his father ...

(1877–1951), British artist and aviator * Renward Wells (born 1970), Bahamian sprinter *

Rhoshii Wells Rhoshii Wells (December 30, 1976 – August 11, 2008) was an American boxer, who won the bronze medal in the Middleweight Division at the 1996 Summer Olympics. He was born in Austin, Texas Austin is the capital city of the U.S. stat ...

(1976–2008), American boxer *

Rob Wells Rob Wells (born 1971/1972) is a Canadian producer/songwriter, and is one half of music production team "The Fourth Floor" with award winning singer/songwriter/recording artist Shobha. Artists that Wells has worked with includes Ariana Grand ...

(born 1972), Canadian songwriter, musician and record producer * Robb Wells (born 1971), Canadian actor and screenwriter *

Robert Wells (disambiguation) Robert Wells may refer to: * Bob "Hoolihan" Wells (born 1933), American TV personality * Rob Wells (born 1972), Canadian musician, songwriter and producer * Robb Wells (born 1971), Canadian actor and screenwriter * Robby Wells (born 1968), Ameri ...

* Robin Wells (born 1959), American economist * Robison Wells (born 1978), American novelist *

Rolla Wells Rolla Wells (June 1, 1856November 30, 1944), also called "Rollo", was an American politician. He served two terms as Mayor of St. Louis, Missouri, was named an officer of the Democratic National Committee in the 1912 Wilson campaign, and served a ...

(1856–1944), American politician * Rosemary Wells, contemporary author of children's books * Roy Wells (born 1978), American baseball player for the Seattle Mariners *

Rulon S. Wells Rulon Seymour Wells (July 7, 1854 – May 7, 1941) was a Utah politician and was a general authority of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1893 until his death. Biography Wells was born in Salt Lake City, Utah ...

(1854–1941), Utah politician * Rupert Mearse Wells (1835–1902), Canadian politician

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* Sally Wells, fictional character in the Australian soap opera Neighbours *

Samuel Wells Samuel Wells (August 15, 1801 – July 15, 1868) was an American politician and the 25th Governor of Maine. Biography Samuel Wells was born in Durham, New Hampshire on August 15, 1801. He was educated at local schools, studied law, and was adm ...

(1801–1868), American politician, Governor of Maine * Scott James Wells, contemporary American actor *

Scott Wells (American football) Scott Darvin Wells (born January 7, 1981) is a former American football center. He played college football for the University of Tennessee, and was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the seventh round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He won Super Bowl ...

(born 1981) *

Shan Wells Shan Wells is a North American sculptor, filmmaker and illustrator. He attended Art Center College of Design in California and the University of Canterbury in New Zealand, where he studied under Andrew Drummond and completed a Master of Fine A ...

, contemporary American sculptor and political illustrator *

Sigar of Wells __NOTOC__ Sigar (or Sigegar; died c. 996) was an Anglo-Saxon Bishop of Wells. Sigar was a monk at Winchester Winchester is a City status in the United Kingdom, cathedral city in Hampshire, England. The city lies at the heart of the wider ...

(died c. 996), Bishop of Wells * Simon of Wells (died 1207), medieval Bishop of Chichester * Simon Wells (born 1961), director, great-grandson of H. G. Wells * Spencer Wells (born 1969), geneticist and anthropologist *

Stanfield Wells Stanfield McNeill Wells (July 25, 1889 – August 17, 1967) was an All-American football player for the University of Michigan Wolverines football team from 1909-1911. He was the first in a long line of All-Americans to come out of Massillon ...

, American Footballer active c. 1910 * Stanley Wells (born 1930), British Shakespeare scholar and academic * Steven Wells (born 1960–2009), British journalist and author formerly based in USA * Sue Wells, contemporary New Zealand author and city councillor * Swithun Wells (c. 1536–1591), beatified English Catholic martyr

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* Ted Wells, American criminal attorney *

Terry Wells Terry Wells (born September 10, 1963), is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher who played for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1990. Biography A native of Kankakee, Illinois, Wells attended the University of Illinois at Urbana–Cha ...

(born 1963), American baseball pitcher *

Thomas Wells (disambiguation) Thomas Wells may refer to: Politicians * Thomas Leonard Wells (1930–2000), Ontario political figure * Thomas Wells (MP), Member of Parliament (MP) for Downton (UK Parliament constituency), Downton * Tommy Wells (born 1957), Washington, D.C. polit ...

Todd Wells Todd Wells is a professional cyclist specializing in mountain bike racing and cyclo-cross from the United States. Todd resides in Durango, Colorado and Tucson, Arizona. Wells races for the SRAM/TLD Factory Racing team for mountain bike racing. ...

, contemporary American bicycle racer (cyclo-cross and mountain bike) * Tommy Wells (born 1957), Washington, D.C., politician *

Tyler Wells Tyler Austin Wells (born August 26, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2021. Amateur career Wells attended University High School in Morgantown, ...

(born 1994), American baseball player * Tyrone Wells, contemporary American singer/songwriter in the folk pop genre

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Vernon Wells Vernon Michael Wells III (born December 8, 1978) is an American former professional baseball center fielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, and the New York Yankees. W ...

III (born 1978), American baseball player *

Vernon Wells (actor) Vernon George Wells (born 31 December 1945) is an Australian character actor. He began appearing on Australian television shows in the mid-1970s, such as ''Homicide'', '' Matlock Police'' and '' All the Rivers Run''. He is best known to intern ...

(born 1945), Australian film and television actor *

Vince Wells Vincent John Wells (born 6 August 1965) is an English former professional cricketer. He played nine One Day Internationals for the England cricket team in 1999 and was a member of the squad for the 1999 Cricket World Cup The 1999 Cricket Wor ...

(born 1965), English cricketer

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* W. Wells (Middlesex cricketer), English cricketer active 1791–1816 * W. Woodbury Wells (1860–1901), Canadian teacher, lawyer and political figure * Warren Wells (born 1942), American football player * Wayne Richard Wells (1965–2014) (aka

Wayne Static Wayne Richard Wells (November 4, 1965 – November 1, 2014), known professionally as Wayne Static, was an American musician, best known as the lead vocalist, guitarist, keyboardist, and primary lyricist for metal band Static-X. He released his ...

), American metal musician * Wayne Wells (wrestler) (born 1946), American Olympic wrestler * William Wells (disambiguation)

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* Zach Wells (born Zachary Stephen Wells, 1981), American soccer goalkeeper *

Zachariah Wells Zachariah Wells (born 10 September 1976)https://viaf.org/processed/LAC, 1013A1476 Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 2015-05-18. is a Canadian poet, critic, essayist and editor. Wells was born Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island and was rais ...

(born 1976), Canadian poet, critic, essayist and editor *

Zeb Wells Zeb Wells is an American comic book writer known for his work at Marvel Comics, a television writer/director known for his work on the animated TV series '' Robot Chicken'', and the co-creator/showrunner of '' SuperMansion''. Career Wells is ...

, American comic book writer

Fictional characters

*Chris Wells, a character in the 2008 television movie '' The Nanny Express''

Bearers of the forename

Wells A. Hutchins Wells Andrews Hutchins (October 8, 1818 – January 25, 1895) was an American lawyer and politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Ohio during the American Civil War. Early life and education Born in Hartford, Ohio, Hutchins was a ...

(1818–1895), U.S. Representative from Ohio * Wells Coates (1895–1958), Canadian-born English architect, designer and writer *

Wells Goodykoontz Wells Goodykoontz (June 3, 1872 – March 2, 1944) was a Republican politician from the U.S. state of West Virginia who served in the West Virginia Legislature representing Mingo County. He was President of the West Virginia Senate from 1917 to ...

(1872–1944), American politician from West Virginia * Wells Spicer (1831–1887?), American journalist, prospector, politician, lawyer and judge *

Wells Thompson Thomas Wells Thompson (born November 25, 1983 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina) is a retired American soccer player who last played as a midfielder for Carolina RailHawks in the North American Soccer League (NASL). Career High school and Coll ...

(born 1983), American soccer player * Wells Tower (born 1973), American writer of short stories and non-fiction *

Wells Twombly Wells Twombly (October 24, 1935 – May 30, 1977) was an award winning American sportswriter and author based in the Bay Area. He was the author of four books and more than 100 magazine articles for the New York Times Magazine, Esquire, and Playb ...

(1935–1977), American sportswriter and author

Bearers in other parts of the name

* Berthold Wells Key (1895–1986), British Indian Army general *

Charles Wells Russell Charles Wells Russell (July 22, 1818 – November 22, 1867) was a prominent Virginia lawyer and politician. He supported the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War, serving as one of Virginia's delegates to the Provisiona ...

(1818–1867), Confederate politician during the American Civil War * Elizabeth Anne Wells Cannon (1859–1942), women's suffragist and politician in Utah *

Elizabeth Wells Gallup Elizabeth Wells Gallup (1848 in Paris, New York – 1934) was an American educator and exponent of the Baconian theory of Shakespearean authorship. Early life and education Gallup was born in 1848. She studied at Michigan State Normal College ...

(1848–1934), American educator * George Wells Beadle (1903–1989), American scientist and Nobel Prize laureate * George Wells Parker (1882–1931), African American political activist and writer *

Henry Wells Tracy Henry Wells Tracy (September 24, 1807 – April 11, 1886) was an Independent Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania. Formative years Henry W. Tracy was born in Ulster Township, Pennsylvania on September 24, ...

(1807–1886), American politician * Irene Wells Pennington (1898–2003), a very savvy lady *

James Wells Champney James Wells Champney (July 16, 1843 – May 1, 1903) was an American Genre works, genre artist and illustrator noted for his portraits, oriental scenes and American landscapes. Life and career Champney was born in Boston, Massachusetts, Boston, ...

(1843–1903), American genre and portrait painter *

James Wells Robson James Wells Robson (March 1, 1867 – January 28, 1941) was a politician in Manitoba, Canada. He served in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba from 1903 to 1910, as a member of the Conservative Party. Robson was born in Calcutta, India, the ...

(1867–1941), Canadian politician * John Wells Foster (1815–1873), American geologist and palaeontologist *

Levi Wells Prentice Levi Wells Prentice (December 18, 1851 – November 28, 1935) was an American still life and landscape painter. Prentice was associated with the Hudson River School. Prentice grew up on a farm in Lewis County, New York By 1872, Prentice had tr ...

(1851–1935), American still life and landscape painter *

Mary Wells Lawrence Mary Wells Lawrence (born Mary Georgene Berg on May 25, 1928) is an American retired advertising executive. She was the founding president of Wells, Rich, Greene, an advertising agency known for its creative work. Lawrence was the first female ...

(born 1928), American advertising executive, first woman CEO of a listed company *

Reuben Wells Leonard Lieutenant-Colonel Reuben Wells Leonard (21 February 1860 – 17 December 1930) was a Canadian soldier, civil engineer, railroad and mining executive, and philanthropist. Biography Reuben Wells Leonard was born in Brantford, Ontario on 21 Februa ...

(1860–1930), Canadian soldier, civil engineer, railroad and mining executive, and philanthropist * Samuel Wells Morris (1786–1847), American politician * Samuel Wells Williams (1812–1884), American linguist, missionary and

sinologist Sinology, or Chinese studies, is an academic discipline that focuses on the study of China primarily through Chinese philosophy, language, literature, culture and history and often refers to Western scholarship. Its origin "may be traced to the e ...

* Seth Wells Cheney (1810–1856), American artist * Sharlene Wells Hawkes (born 1964 in Paraguay), Miss America 1985, singer, reporter, publisher *

Victoria Wells Wulsin Victoria Elizabeth Wells Wulsin (born October 27, 1953) is an American physician and political candidate who specializes in epidemiology, and AIDS research among women in Africa. She has also been involved in politics, and in 2006 and 2008 ran as ...

(born 1953), American physician and aspiring politician * William Wells Brown (1814–1884), American abolitionist lecturer, novelist, playwright and historian *

William Wells Newell William Wells Newell (1839–1907) was an American folklorist, school teacher, minister and philosophy professor. Biography Newell was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He graduated from Harvard College and Harvard Divinity School. After tryi ...

(1839–1907), American folklorist, school teacher, minister and philosophy professor

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