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John Wells (1819 – November 23, 1875)[1][2] was a justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court from 1866 until his death in 1875. He was appointed by Governor Alexander Bullock.

Born in Franklin County, Massachusetts.[1]

One of the buildings constructed in the second wave of development after the Civil War was the large brick Second Empire home for Judge Jonathan Wells (1819-1875). Wells was appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court of Massachusetts and served until his death.[2]

more in memorial

References

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  1. ^ a b "John Wells: Associate Justice memorial". Massachusetts Court System. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Buildings of New England (May 25, 2020). "Judge John Wells". Buildings of New England.
Political offices
Preceded by Justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
1866–1875 		Succeeded by


Category:1819 births Category:1875 deaths Category:Justices of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court

 

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