Wells, David Ames, 1828-1898

Economist, author, and public official.

From the description of Papers of David Ames Wells, 1795-1898 (bulk 1860-1886) (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71067851

American economist.

From the description of Papers of David Ames Wells [manuscript], 1851-1887. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647812256

Biographical Note

• 1828, June 17: Born, Springfield, Mass.
• 1847: Graduated, Williams College, Williamstown, Mass.
• 1848: Joined staff of Springfield Republican, Springfield, Mass.
• 1851: Graduated, Lawrence Scientific School, Cambridge, Mass.
• 1857: Partner, G. P. Putnam & Co. Compiled The Science of Common Things. New York: Ivison & Phinney; Chicago: S. C. Griggs & Co.
• 1858: Published Wells's Principles and Applications of Chemistry. New York and Chicago: Ivison, Blakeman, Taylor Co.
• 1860: Married Mary Sanford Dwight
• 1861: Published Wells's First Principles of Geology. New York: Ivison, Phinney & Co.; Chicago: S. C. Griggs & Co.
• 1863: Published Wells's Natural Philosophy. New York: Ivison, Phinney & Co.; Chicago: S. C. Griggs & Co.
• 1864: Published Our Burden and Strength. New York: Loyal Publication Society
• 1865: Appointed chairman, National Revenue Commission Appointed special commissioner of the revenue
• 1869: Chairman, New York State Tax Commission
• 1871: Published Local Taxation. New York: Harper & Brothers
• 1876: Unsuccessful candidate for Congress Receiver, Alabama & Chattanooga Railroad
• 1878: Member, Board of Arbitration of Associated Railways
• 1898, Nov. 5: Died, Norwich, Conn.

From the guide to the David Ames Wells Papers, 1795-1898, (bulk 1860-1886), (Manuscript Division Library of Congress)