James F. Lewis
James F. Lewis | |
|---|---|
| 1st Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nevada | |
| In office December 5, 1864 – January 7, 1867 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | H. O. Beatty |
| Justice of the Supreme Court of Nevada | |
| In office December 5, 1864 – January 6, 1873 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Porter Hawley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 4, 1836 Wales, UK |
| Died | August 17, 1886 (aged 50) Fort Yuma, Arizona Territory, U.S. |
| Spouse |
Mary Elizabeth Raymond
(m. 1864–1886) |
| Children | none |
| Relatives | William Turnor Lewis (brother) |
James F. Lewis (May 4, 1836 – August 17, 1886) was a Welsh American immigrant, lawyer, and the first Supreme Court of Nevada chief justice, serving on the court from 1864 to 1873. He was also the youngest chief justice in the history of Nevada, having been just 28 years old when he became chief justice.