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Representative Ivan Wells View All Years

Compiled Historical Information
Date of Death: 12/6/1984
Party Affiliation: Democrat
Assemblies Served:
House: 57 (1957) - 60 (1963)
Home County: Taylor
Ivan Wells
Taylor County
Bedford Taylor County Democrat Born July 31, 1892, in Taylor county. Educated in Taylor county public schools. Married Esta Hutchinson of New Market, Iowa in 1924. Father of two daughters; one living, Mrs. Jean Park of Cleveland, Ohio, and one deceased. Has two grandsons. Served overseas in World War I and served two terms as Sheriff of Taylor county. Member of Baptist church, American Legion, V.F.W., Masonic and Odd Fellows lodges. Has been in auction business many years and operates the Wells Auction company. Serving first term.
House District 8
Committees
57th GA (1957)
Legislation Sponsored
57th GA (1957)