HENRY LEVY
History of Arizona, page 372

One of Yuma's most efficient and popular officials is Henry 
Levy, who is serving his ninth term as Chief of Police and 
his twenty first year as a Deputy U.S. Marshal. He is absolutely 
fearless and conscientious in the discharge of his official duties.

Mr. Levy was born in Yuma on February 26, 1884 and is a son of 
Isaac and Magdaline (Casares) Levy, the latter of whom is a 
native of California. Isaac Levy was born in Paris, France, 
where he was engaged in merchandising and came to the U.S. in 
1874.  He first located in New York, but subsequently went to 
California where he remained a short time. He then came to Yuma 
and for many years was identified with the mining industry. He 
was a member of the Yuma Lodge No. 17, F&AM and his death occurred 
in 1898.  To him and his wife were born nine children, of whom 
six are living, all being residents of Arizona.

Henry Levy received his education in the public schools of Yuma 
and Los Angeles and for several years was employed as a clerk in 
stores in this city. In 1908 he was appointed a Deputy U.S. 
Marshal in which capacity he has served continuously to the 
present time.  In 1910 he was first elected Chief of Police 
and has served in that position to the present time with the 
exception of one two year term.

In 1912 Mr. Levy married Amelia Noriga, a daughter of Juan and 
Carmelita Noriga, of Yuma.


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