Historical Profile
William Wells is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Federalist
Inactive
William Wells
Former U.S. Senator for Delaware
Biography
William Wells (died 1829) was an American politician who represented Delaware in the United States Senate from December 1799 to March 1817, during the 6th–14th Congresses. Wells served as a Federalist. Wells died on March 11, 1829.
Key Information
- Full Name: William Hill Wells
- Died: March 11, 1829
- Term Started: May 24, 1813
- Term Ended: March 3, 1817
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Dec 2, 1799 – May 24, 1813 6th–13th Congresses Federalist Delaware
- May 24, 1813 – Mar 3, 1817 13th–14th Congresses Federalist Delaware
Service dates from the official U.S. Senate historical roster. For senators who changed party affiliation during their service, the party shown for each period is approximate.
Current Senators from Delaware
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Wells's service:
- Henry Latimer (DE) 1799–1801
- Samuel White (DE) 1801–1809
- James Bayard, Sr. (DE) 1804–1813
- Outerbridge Horsey (DE) 1810–1817