Wilfred T. Webb

Wilfred Taft "W. T." Webb (March 22, 1864 – December 20, 1938) was an American politician who served twice as member of the Arizona Territorial Legislature.

[3] He worked there as a miner for a short time before accepting a job helping to construct the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad in New Mexico Territory.

[7] His father Gilbert, who was also arrested on the same charges, was able to make bail and spent several months locating people willing to testify and provide alibis to the accused.

For several years, territorial law officers investigated Webb for a variety of crimes including cattle rustling and banditry.

[12] This led to him eventually becoming owner of the 76 Ranch, director of the Bank of Safford, and President of the Webb-Merrill Commercial Company of Pima.

[15] Webb had been informed by a lawyer friend that the certificates did not need to arrive in Washington until February 1, 1913 and was surprised to learn on January 28 that Arizona's congressional delegation were searching for him.

The official certificate was delivered a day late but Webb's explanation was determined sufficient to excuse him for the tardiness and allow him to collect a $642.75 mileage reimbursement.

The delay had come because Webb had stayed in St. Louis for several days to court his future wife instead of proceeding directly to Washington.