James Henry Tevis

James Henry Tevis
Born(1837-07-11)July 11, 1837
Wheeling, West Virginia
DiedAugust 29, 1905(1905-08-29) (aged 68)
Tucson, Arizona
Occupations
  • Arizona Pioneer
  • Founder of Teviston, Arizona
  • Author
  • Merchant
Years active1857–1900

James Henry Tevis (July 11, 1837 – August 29, 1905) was an American pioneer who founded Teviston, Arizona, later renamed Bowie, Arizona, in 1910. His claim to fame was his book, Arizona in the '50s, which was the basis for a TV mini series by Walt Disney in 1964.

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