Background
Wells, Henry Parkhurst was born on September 14, 1842 in Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Son of Doctor Phineas P. and Catherine J. (French) Wells.
Wells, Henry Parkhurst was born on September 14, 1842 in Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Son of Doctor Phineas P. and Catherine J. (French) Wells.
Master of Arts, Amherst. 1863; served, 1863-1865, in 13th New York artillery most of time as 2d and First lieutenant, in naval brigade on waters and shores of Virginia and North Carolina.
Admitted to New York bar, May 12, 1869. To bar of Supreme Court of the United States Court, October 22, 1883. Unmarried.