Curtis Coe Bean

Republican Delegate of Arizona

Congresses Served

January 1, 1828 (76 years old)

Birthday

January 1, 1904

Death

American businessman and politician active in the 19th century.
Served as a Congressional delegate for the Arizona Territory and held positions in the Tennessee House of Representatives and Arizona Territorial Legislature.
Known primarily for his extensive mining interests, particularly in silver and copper.
Educated at Phillips Exeter Academy and Union College.
Worked in various roles, including a clerk for the New York City school board during the Civil War and in the brokerage business.
Moved to Arizona Territory in 1868, where he engaged in grain sales and ranching before focusing on mining.
Attempted to run for Territorial Delegate multiple times, successfully winning a term in 1884.
Advocated for territorial issues such as public education, land grants, and Indian reservation policies during his congressional tenure.
Returned to mining after his congressional term and was considered for a gubernatorial run but withdrew due to personal and financial reasons.
Lived in New York City later in life while maintaining business interests in Arizona.