Lewis Wolfley Politician

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.Wolfley's political career was marred by his almost complete lack of political skill. Much of his time as governor was spent in political infighting, which eventually led to his resignation.

Personal facts

Birth dateOctober 08, 1839
Birth place
Pennsylvania , Philadelphia
Nationality
United States
Date of deathFebruary 12, 1910
Place of death
Los Angeles
Profession
Civil engineer

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Office holder

office8th Governor of Arizona Territory
party
Republican Party (United States)

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