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Fred B. Wells (1861–1932) was a
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who served in the Michigan House of Representatives from 1915 through 1926. He served as Speaker of the House during the 53rd Legislature. Wells was born in Wayne Township in 1861 and moved to LaGrange Township at age 5. His parents trace
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. After attending the local public schools, Wells learned to farm using scientific methods. He was a member of the Masons, the Grange, and the local
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. First elected in 1914, Wells served six terms in the Michigan House of Representatives for Cass County. He worked to reform the state tax system. An unsuccessful candidate for lieutenant governor in 1926, Wells retired to his farm and died on November 25, 1932.


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1861 births 1932 deaths American Freemasons People from Cass County, Michigan Farmers from Michigan Republican Party members of the Michigan House of Representatives Speakers of the Michigan House of Representatives 20th-century American legislators {{Michigan-politician-stub