Lewis Wolfley
Lewis Wolfley | |
|---|---|
| 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 | October 8, 1839 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US |
| Died | February 12, 1910 (aged 70) Los Angeles, California, US |
| 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.
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.