Edmund W. Wells

For the musician, see Edmund Welles.

Edmund W. Wells
Associate Justice, Arizona Territorial Supreme Court
In office
March 5, 1891 – March 6, 1893
Nominated byBenjamin Harrison
Preceded byseat created
Succeeded byJohn J. Hawkins
Personal details
Born(1846-02-14)February 14, 1846
Lancaster, Ohio, U.S.
DiedJuly 4, 1938(1938-07-04) (aged 92)
San Diego, California, U.S.
PartyRepublican
ProfessionAttorney
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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.

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