Wells, James (1696-1727)
Wells, James, Paternoster Row, London, upholder (1696–1727). Freeman and member of the Upholders’ Co. His house in Paternoster Row was insured for £400 in October 1703 and it was stated that it had been in his possession for seven years. Father of James Wells jnr and Edward Wells both free of the Upholders’ Co. in 1725. [GL, Upholders’ Co. records; Hand in Hand MS vol. 2, p. 615; Heal]
The original entry from Dictionary of English Furniture Makers, 1660-1840 can be found at British History Online.