Lewis Wolfley | |
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8th Governor of Arizona Territory | |
In office April 8, 1889 – August 20, 1890 | |
Nominated by | Benjamin Harrison |
Preceded by | C. Meyer Zulick |
Succeeded by | John N. Irwin |
Personal details | |
Born | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | October 8, 1839
Died | February 12, 1910 Los Angeles, California, US | (aged 70)
Resting place | IOOF Cemetery, Prescott, Arizona |
Political party | Republican |
Profession | Civil engineer |
Lewis Wolfley (October 8, 1839 – February 12, 1910) was an American civil engineer who served as the eighth governor of Arizona Territory. He is commonly regarded as the first territorial governor to be a resident of Arizona at the time of his appointment and was the only bachelor to hold the position.[A]
Wolfley's political career was marred by his almost complete lack of political skill.[2] Much of his time as governor was spent in political infighting, which eventually led to his resignation.
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