William Wells (soldier)

William Wells
Captain William Wells
Birth nameWilliam Wells
Other name(s)Apekonit
Born1770 (1770)
Pennsylvania
Died1812 (aged 41–42)
Fort Dearborn (Chicago)
AllegianceMiami, United States
BranchLegion of the United States
United States Army
RankCaptain
UnitLegion of the United States
Battles/warsSt. Clair's Defeat, Northwest Indian War; Battle of Fort Dearborn, War of 1812
RelationsLittle Turtle, Samuel Wells

William Wells (c. 1770 – 15 August 1812), also known as Apekonit ("Carrot top"), was the son-in-law of Chief Little Turtle of the Miami. He fought for the Miami in the Northwest Indian War. During the course of that war, he became a United States Army officer, and also served in the War of 1812.


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