Heber Manning Wells | |
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1st Governor of Utah | |
In office January 6, 1896 – January 2, 1905 | |
Preceded by | Caleb Walton West (as governor of Utah Territory) |
Succeeded by | John Christopher Cutler |
Salt Lake City Recorder and Auditor | |
In office 1882–1890 | |
Preceded by | John Thomas Caine |
Succeeded by | James F. Jack |
Personal details | |
Born | Salt Lake City, Utah Territory | August 11, 1859
Died | March 12, 1938 Salt Lake City, Utah | (aged 78)
Resting place | Salt Lake City Cemetery |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Mary Elizabeth Beatie Teresa Clawson Cummings Emily Katz |
Relations | Daniel H. Wells (father) Briant H. Wells (brother) |
Children | 7 |
Alma mater | University of Utah |
Occupation | Banker |
Heber Manning Wells (August 11, 1859 – March 12, 1938) was an American politician and banker who served as the first governor of the State of Utah. Utah gained statehood on January 4, 1896; Wells served as governor from January 6, 1896, until January 2, 1905.