Ernest W. Lewis
| Ernest William Lewis | |
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| Associate Justice, Arizona Territorial Supreme Court | |
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In office May 18, 1909 – February 14, 1912 |
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| Nominated by | William Howard Taft |
| Preceded by | Frederick S. Nave |
| Succeeded by | position eliminated due to Arizona statehood |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
December 27, 1875 Indiana, Pennsylvania |
| Died | April 3, 1927 (aged 51) Phoenix, Arizona |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Ethel May Orme (m. 1902) |
| Profession | Attorney |
Ernest William Lewis (December 27, 1875 – April 3, 1927) was an American jurist who served as an Associate Justice on the Arizona Territorial Supreme Court from 1909 till Arizona statehood in 1912.
Lewis was born to George Roberts and Nancy June (McLane) Lewis in Indiana, Pennsylvania on December 27, 1875. He was educated in public schools and enrolled at the University of Minnesota. He contacted a severe case of pneumonia three months before graduation and, based upon a recommendation from a friend, moved to Arizona Territory to recover. Lewis worked for six months at an agricultural research station in Tucson while continuing to study law. After completing his degree requirements for the University of Minnesota, he was admitted to the Arizona bar in 1900.
After obtaining his law license, Lewis practiced law in Phoenix. He formed a law partnership with Thomas Armstrong, Jr. in 1904. Except for his years as a judge, Lewis remained active in the partnership until his death. Socially, Lewis was a Mason with membership in the Knights Templar and the Shriners. He was president of the Arizona Club at the time of his death as well as active in Rotary International. Lewis married Ethel May Orme of Phoenix on February 19, 1902. The union produced two sons and a daughter.
President William Howard Taft nominated Lewis to become an Associate Justice of the Arizona Territorial Supreme Courton April 30, 1909.Senate confirmation occurred on May 18. He was assigned to the fifth district, comprising Gila, Graham, and Greenlee counties. While serving on the court he lived in Globe.
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