James F. Lewis | |
|---|---|
| 1st Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nevada | |
| In office December 5, 1864 – January 7, 1867 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | H. O. Beatty |
| Justice of the Supreme Court of Nevada | |
| In office December 5, 1864 – January 6, 1873 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Porter Hawley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 4, 1836 Wales, UK |
| Died | August 17, 1886 (aged 50) Fort Yuma, Arizona Territory, U.S. |
| Spouse |
Mary Elizabeth Raymond
(m. 1864–1886) |
| Children | none |
| Relatives | William Turnor Lewis (brother) |
James F. Lewis (May 4, 1836 – August 17, 1886) was a Welsh American immigrant, lawyer, and the first Supreme Court of Nevada chief justice, serving on the court from 1864 to 1873.[1][2] He was also the youngest chief justice in the history of Nevada, having been just 28 years old when he became chief justice.