James Pearson Wells (January 11, 1822 – August 24, 1893) was an Ontario farmer and political figure.
He represented York North in the 1st Canadian Parliament as a member of the Liberal Party of Canada.
[1][2] He was born in 1822 in Aurora, Upper Canada,[1] the son of John Wells, was educated in York County and settled in King Township.
[3] Wells married Lydia Norman.
[4] He was elected to the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada in the North riding of York in 1863 and was elected to the federal parliament after Confederation.