Bezaleel Wells
American politician and landowner (1773–1846) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bezaleel Wells (January 28, 1773 – August 14, 1846) was an American politician, judge, surveyor and landowner from Ohio. He was known as the founder of Steubenville and Canton. He was a member of the Ohio Senate, representing Jefferson County from 1803 to 1804.
Quick Facts Member of the Ohio Senate from the Jefferson County district, Preceded by ...
Bezaleel Wells | |
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Member of the Ohio Senate from the Jefferson County district | |
In office March 1, 1803 – December 2, 1804[citation needed] Serving with Zenas Kimberly John Milligan | |
Preceded by | new seat |
Succeeded by | James Pritchard John Milligan |
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Born | (1773-01-28)January 28, 1773 near Baltimore, Province of Maryland |
Died | August 14, 1846(1846-08-14) (aged 73) |
Resting place | Union Cemetery Steubenville, Ohio, U.S. |
Political party | Federalist |
Spouse(s) |
Rebecca Reasteau (died 1797)Sarah Griffith (m. 1798) |
Children | 13 |
Alma mater | William and Mary College |
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