Wells, David Ames, 1828-1898

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Birth 1828-06-17
Death 1898-11-05

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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)

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Subjects:

  • Economic policy
  • Economics
  • Free trade
  • Free trade
  • Natural gas
  • Petroleum
  • Presidents
  • Protectionism
  • Tariff
  • Taxation

Occupations:

  • Authors
  • Economists
  • Economists
  • Public officials
  • Translator

Places:

  • Australia (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)

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