Background
Wells, William Charles was born on August 25, 1860 in Suffolk, Virginia, United States. Son of Reaves Chappel and Julia (Wellons) Wells.
Wells, William Charles was born on August 25, 1860 in Suffolk, Virginia, United States. Son of Reaves Chappel and Julia (Wellons) Wells.
Educated various schools and academics. Bachelor of Laws, Washington and Lee University, 1878. Studied Johns Hopkins.
Practiced law, 1881-1905, in Baltimore, Salt Lake City and Washington, meanwhile doing editorial work for law public houses and acting as advisory counsel for commercial associations on foreign trade and tariff matters. Chief clerk and editor, 1905, chief statistician and tariff expert, 1908-1923, consultant in juristic matters, since 1923, Pan-American Union. Home: Beltsville, Maryland.
Married Cora Belle Lucas, July 2, 1895.