Charles Wells
4th Mayor of Boston, Massachusetts
In office 1832–1834
Preceded by	Harrison Gray Otis
Succeeded by	Theodore Lyman
Member of the Boston, Massachusetts Board of Aldermen[1]
In office 1829[1]–1830[1]
Member of the Boston, Massachusetts Common Council[1]
In office 1822[1]–1822[1]
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives[1]
In office 1834[1]–1834[1]
Member of the Massachusetts Senate[1]
In office 1829[1]–1832[1]
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives[1]
In office 1826[1]–1826[1]
Personal details
Born	December 30, 1786[1][2] Boston, Massachusetts[1]<
Died	June 3, 1866(1866-06-03) (aged 79)[3] Boston, Massachusetts[2]
Spouse	Nancy Gardner[1]
Occupation	Mason[1]
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Charles Wells (December 30, 1786 – June 3, 1866) was an American politician, who served in both branches of the Massachusetts legislature,^[1] as a member of Boston's Common Council in 1822, on the Board of Aldermen from 1829 to 1830^[3] and as the fourth mayor of Boston, Massachusetts from 1832 to 1834.

Wells was born to Thomas and Elizabeth (White) Wells^[1] in Boston on December 30, 1786.^[1][2]

Wells married Nancy Gardner of Boston, the couple had two sons and three daughters.^[1]

Wells was mayor for two terms from 1832 to 1834. During his tenure as Mayor the Suffolk County court house was erected. Blackstone Street was laid out and Broad and Commercial Streets were extended.^[1]

Wells was also the President of the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association.^[1]

• Timeline of Boston, 1820s-1830s

• Charles Wells from CelebrateBoston.com