WELLS, WILLIAM, who was born in 1810, arrived by the Eden in 1850 and farmed at Wakapuaka. He was M.P.C. for Suburbs of Nelson 1856-57 and for Suburban North 1857-61; and sat in Parliament for 12 years (for Wairau 1855-58; for Suburbs North 1861-70).

Cycl. N.Z., vi; Wakelin.

Reference: Volume 2, page 242

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