Samuel Wells
| Samuel Wells | |
|---|---|
| 25th Governor of Maine | |
| In office January 3, 1856 – January 8, 1857 | |
| Preceded by | Anson Morrill | 
| Succeeded by | Hannibal Hamlin | 
| Member of the Maine House of Representatives | |
| In office 1836–1840 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 15, 1801 Durham, New Hampshire, U.S. | 
| Died | July 15, 1868 (aged 66) Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. | 
| Political party | Republican | 
| Spouse | Ann Louisa Appleton | 
| Children | Samuel Wells (1836–1908) | 
| Profession | lawyer | 
Samuel Wells (August 15, 1801 – July 15, 1868) was an American politician and the 25th governor of Maine.