C. G. W. French

Charles Grafton Wilberton French (August 22, 1820 – August 13, 1891) was an American jurist and politician. Raised and educated in New England, he moved to California and served a two-year term in the California State Assembly. French followed his time as a legislator with nine years as Chief Justice on the Arizona Territorial Supreme Court.

C. G. W. French
Chief Justice, Arizona Territorial Supreme Court
In office
February 1, 1876  May 20, 1884
Nominated by
  • Ulysses S. Grant
  • Rutherford B. Hayes
Preceded byEdmund Francis Dunne
Succeeded bySumner Howard
Personal details
Born(1822-08-22)August 22, 1822
Berkley, Massachusetts
DiedAugust 13, 1891(1891-08-13) (aged 68)
San Francisco, California
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)
Abby Ann Haskell
(m. 18531879)

Nancy LeCroft Manney
(m. 18861886)
Alma materBrown University
ProfessionAttorney
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