Edmund W. Wells | |
---|---|
![]() | |
Associate Justice, Arizona Territorial Supreme Court | |
In office March 5, 1891 – March 6, 1893 | |
Nominated by | Benjamin Harrison |
Preceded by | seat created |
Succeeded by | John J. Hawkins |
Personal details | |
Born | Lancaster, Ohio, U.S. | February 14, 1846
Died | July 4, 1938 San Diego, California, U.S. | (aged 92)
Political party | Republican |
Profession | Attorney |
Edmund William Wells (February 14, 1846 – July 4, 1938) was an American jurist, businessman, and politician. Known as "Arizona's first millionaire", he was considered the richest man in Arizona during his attempt to be elected Governor of Arizona. He served as Attorney General of the Arizona Territory before being appointed as a judge. He also served as a member of Arizona's constitutional convention.