Horatio Nelson Wells (November 4, 1808 – August 8, 1858) was an American lawyer, Democratic politician, and Wisconsin pioneer.
[1] After practicing law in the East for several years, he moved to the Wisconsin Territory in 1836.
[1][2] As a lawyer, Wells was prolific in the first ten years of his career.
According to Berryman's History of the Bench and Bar of Wisconsin, his success as an advocate was mostly due to his wit, his intuitive knowledge of human nature, and a vast array of useful anecdotes.
[3] After a short break from elected office, Wells served as a member of the upper house of the Legislative Assembly from 1847 to 1848, where he was also selected as president of the council.