James Henry Tevis

James Henry Tevis (1837–1905) was an Arizona pioneer who founded Teviston, Arizona, later renamed Bowie, Arizona, in 1910. His claim to fame was his book, Arizona in the '50s, which was the basis for a TV mini series by Walt Disney in 1964.

James Henry Tevis
Born(1837-07-11)July 11, 1837
Wheeling, West Virginia
DiedAugust 29, 1905(1905-08-29) (aged 68)
Tucson, Arizona
Occupations
  • Arizona Pioneer
  • Founder of Teviston, Arizona
  • Author
  • Merchant
Years active1857–1900
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