This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wells Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/jVB.2ACE/32.1 Message Board Post: Source: North Dakota Blue Book, 1942 Wells County was created by territorial legislation January 4, 1873, and was originally known as Gingras county, the name being changed to honor the Hon. E.P. Wells, a member of the territorial legislature in 1881, a man who was identified with the development of the state. In 1883 the boundaries were readjusted and again in 1885. Sykeston was designated as the county seat, but later this was changed and Fessenden was chosen in its stead. Source: North Dakota - Lounsberry - Volume 1 - Copyright 1917 Wells - For Hon. E.P. Wells, a member of the Legislature of 1881, identified with the development of Jamestown & the James River Valley. Good Luck with your Reseach!