Edward Kent Jr., Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Edward Kent Jr.

American jurist

Date of Birth: 08-Aug-1862

Place of Birth: Lynn, Massachusetts, United States

Date of Death: 30-Jul-1916

Profession: judge, lawyer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo


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About Edward Kent Jr.

  • Edward Kent, Jr.
  • (August 8, 1862 – July 30, 1916) was an American jurist and the final Chief Justice of the Arizona Territorial Supreme Court.
  • He began his legal career in New York City and worked there for several years before health concerns caused him to move to Denver, Colorado.
  • After serving briefly as an Assistant United States Attorney, Kent was appointed to the Arizona Territorial bench.
  • His most influential decision came in 1910 when he determined the water rights for roughly 5,000 land owners in the Salt River Valley.

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