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Guilford Wiley Wells
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Mississippi's 2nd district |
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| In office March 4, 1875 – March 3, 1877 |
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| Preceded by | Albert R. Howe |
| Succeeded by | Van. H. Manning |
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| Born | February 14, 1840 Conesus Center, New York |
| Died | 21 March 1909 (aged 69) Santa Monica, California |
| Resting place | Evergreen Cemetery, Los Angeles |
| Political party | Independent Republican |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Guilford Wiley Wells was an important person in American history. He was born on February 14, 1840, and passed away on March 21, 1909. He served as a U.S. Representative for Mississippi during the time called the Reconstruction era.
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The Life of Guilford Wiley Wells
Early Life and Education
Guilford Wiley Wells was born in a place called Conesus Center, New York. When he was older, he went to Genesee Wesleyan Seminary and College in Lima, New York.
Serving in the Military
When the American Civil War began, Wells joined the Union Army. He started as a private in the Twenty-seventh New York Infantry in 1861. He was later promoted to second lieutenant in the One Hundred and Thirtieth New York Infantry in 1862. He also became a first lieutenant and captain in the Nineteenth New York Cavalry. He finished his military service in 1865 as a lieutenant colonel.
Becoming a Lawyer
After the war, Wells studied law. He graduated from the law department of Columbian College in Washington, D.C., in 1867. This college is now known as George Washington University. He became a lawyer in 1867 and started his practice in Holly Springs, Mississippi. From 1870 to 1875, he worked as the United States attorney for the northern district of Mississippi.
Time in Congress
In 1875, Guilford Wiley Wells was elected to the 44th United States Congress. He served as a U.S. Representative for Mississippi from March 4, 1875, to March 3, 1877. He was an Independent Republican. He decided not to run for re-election in 1876.
Working Abroad
After his time in Congress, Wells took on a new role. He served as the United States Consul General in Shanghai, China. He held this position from June 1877 to May 1879.
Later Life
In 1879, Wells moved to Los Angeles, California. There, he continued his work as a lawyer. He lived in California until he passed away in Santa Monica, California, on March 21, 1909. He was buried in Evergreen Cemetery in Los Angeles.
