Charles Debrille Poston was an American explorer, prospector, author, politician, and civil servant. He is referred to as the "Father of Arizona" due to his efforts lobbying for creation of the territory. Poston was also Arizona Territory's first... Wikipedia
Born: April 20, 1825, Elizabethtown, KY
Died: June 24, 1902 (age 77 years), Phoenix, AZ
Spouse: Margaret Poston (m. 1848)
Party: Republican Party