Anson P. K. Safford

Anson P. K. Safford
3rd Governor of Arizona Territory
In office July 9, 1869 – April 5, 1877
Nominated by	Ulysses S. Grant
Preceded by	Richard C. McCormick
Succeeded by	John Philo Hoyt
Member of the California State Assembly from the 17th district
In office 1857–1859
Personal details
Born	(1830-02-14)February 14, 1830 Hyde Park, Vermont, U.S.
Died	December 15, 1891(1891-12-15) (aged 61) Tarpon Springs, Florida, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Jenny L. Tracy (1869–1873) Margarita Grijalva (1878–1880) Soledad Bonillas (1881–)

Anson Pacely Killen Safford^{[Note 1]} (c. February 14, 1830^{[Note 2]}– December 15, 1891) was the third Governor of Arizona Territory. He was also a member of the California State Assembly from 1857–1858. Affectionately known as the "Little Governor" due to his 5-foot-6-inch (1.68 m) stature, he was also Arizona's longest-serving territorial governor. His work to create a public education system earned him the name "Father of the Arizona Public Schools".^[1] Safford is additionally known for granting himself a divorce.^[2]

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