James Madison Wells
James Madison Wells (January 7, 1808February 28, 1899) was a planter, lawyer, and politician who became the
20th Governor of Louisiana during
Reconstruction. Although a slave owner, Wells opposed succession and remained loyal to The Union throughout the
Civil War. After serving as Lieutenant Governor under
Michael Hahn, he assumed office as Governor after Hahn was elected to the U.S. Senate.
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