SIXTH GENERATION

97. Nathaniel Wells was born on Oct 28 1740 in Wells, Maine in the county ofYork (shire) est in 1653. He died on Dec 6 1816 in Wells, Maine in the county ofYork (shire) est in 1653. OBITUARY: Was called Judge Wells.
Judge Wells, as Nathaniel was called, " was, during his active life, one of the most valuable and distinguished of the inhabitants of Wells. His father, rightly estimating the importance of knowledge, and perceiving in his son in his son evidences of an intellect which might bring him forward to honor and usefulness, determined to give him the benefit of a liberal education. He was accordingly fitted for college, and entered Harvard University in 1756, whence he graduated in 1760. He was there regarded as possessing endowments fitted to give him eminence and rank among the great men of the land. He was distinguished for strength of intellect, a tenacious memory, deep thought, and uncommon power of argumentation. He made great proficiency in the acquisition of science, taking a high stand among the students. He does not seem to have been inclined to either of the professions of the country. After graduation he resorted to the business of school-keeping, in which he employed himself many years. Afterwards, by the desire of his father, now far advanced in life, he returned to the old homestead in Wells, where he spent the remainder of his days. The people soon understood the value of such a man in the management of affairs of common interest. His sound and ripe judgement, quick perceptions, and general manliness of character, gave him a popularity among the townsmen which he never afterwards lost. In 1774 he was appointed a Justice of the Peace by Governor Hutchinson, which office he held, under various appointments, during life. In 1779 he was chosen a delegate to the convention at Cambridge to form a constitution for the sate of Massachusetts. In 1781 he was appointed by Gov. Hancock a Special Justice of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas; and afterwards he was Chief Justice of the Court, representative to the Legislature, and member of the Senate, and selected for various fiduciary trusts. He was educated 1756 =1760 in Harvard University, Boston Ma.. He was a Judge.

He was married to Abigail Winn on Jan 1 1770 in Wells, Maine in the county ofYork (shire) est in 1653. Nathaniel Wells and Abigail Winn had the following children:

126 i. Dorothy Wells was born on Dec 2 1770.
+127 ii. Nathaniel Wells.
+128 iii. David Wells.
129 iv. Abigail Wells was born on May 31 1778.
130 v. Theodore Wells was born on May 10 1780.
131 vi. Timothy Wells died in Died in infancy.