Heber Manning Wells

Heber Manning Wells
from 1909's Sketches of the Inter-Mountain States
1st Governor of Utah
In office January 6, 1896 – January 2, 1905
Preceded by	Caleb Walton West (as governor of Utah Territory)
Succeeded by	John Christopher Cutler
Salt Lake City Recorder and Auditor
In office 1882–1890
Preceded by	John Thomas Caine
Succeeded by	James F. Jack
Personal details
Born	(1859-08-11)August 11, 1859 Salt Lake City, Utah Territory
Died	March 12, 1938(1938-03-12) (aged 78) Salt Lake City, Utah
Resting place	Salt Lake City Cemetery
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Mary Elizabeth Beatie Teresa Clawson Cummings Emily Katz
Relations	Daniel H. Wells (father) Briant H. Wells (brother)
Children	7
Alma mater	University of Utah
Occupation	Banker

Heber Manning Wells (August 11, 1859 – March 12, 1938) was an American politician and banker who served as the first governor of the State of Utah. Utah gained statehood on January 4, 1896; Wells served as governor from January 6, 1896, until January 2, 1905.