Captain William Wells, also known as Apekonit ("Carrottop") was the son-in-law of Chief Little Turtle (Michikinikwa). Michikinikwa (Little Turtle) (1752-July 14, 1812) was a chief of the Miami tribe in what is presently Indiana. ...

Wells was born in 1770 at Jacob's Creek, Pennsylvania, the youngest son of Captain Samuel Wells. The family later moved to Kentucky, and Wells's mother died shortly thereafter. A few years later, the elder Wells was killed in a native raid near Louisville. The orphaned William was sent to live with a family friend, and three years later, was taken captive by Miami while on a hunting trip. State nickname: Bluegrass State Other U.S. States Capital Frankfort Largest city Louisville Governor Ernie Fletcher Official languages English Area 104,749 km² (37th)  - Land 102,989 km²  - Water 1,760 km² (1. ... The official logo of Louisville Metro Louisville (usually pronounced ; see Pronunciation below) is Kentuckys largest city and the 16th largest city of the United States. ... The Miami are a Native American tribe originally found in Indiana and Ohio. ...

Adopted first by a chief named Gaviahate ("Porcupine"), then by Little Turtle, he was raised as a Miami. He eventually married Michikinikwa's daughter Wanagapeth ("Sweet Breeze"). He served the tribe as a scout during his father-in-law's wars with the United States. The Miami are a Native American tribe originally found in Indiana and Ohio. ...

Later, with Michikinikwa's permission, he became a Army officer, eventually serving as a Captain in the Legion of the United States, acting as an interpreter in treaty negotiations and state visits by Indian chiefs. He later settled at Fort Wayne and became the Indian Agent there. Michikinikwa died in his home and was buried nearby. The Army is the branch of the United States armed forces which has primary responsibility for land-based military operations. ... In military organizations, a commissioned officer is a member of the service who derives authority directly from a sovereign power, and as such holds a commission from that power. ... Captain is both a nautical term and a military rank. ... The Legion of the United States was a reorganization and extension of the United States Army in 1791 under the command of General Mad Anthony Wayne. ...

Wells was killed in the Fort Dearborn Massacre, attempting to sheperd white settlers to safety while dressed as an Indian. His native opponents, while considering him a traitor to their cause, nonetheless reportedly ate his heart to gain some of his courage. Wells County, Indiana is named for him. The Fort Dearborn Massacre occurred on August 15, 1812 near Fort Dearborn in the United States during the War of 1812. ... Wells County is a county located in the state of Indiana. ...