High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Anson Pacely Killen Safford (c. 14 February 1830– 15 December 1891) was the third Governor of Arizona Territory. Affectionately known as the "Little Governor" due to his 5 foot 6 inch (1.68 m) stature, he was also Arizona`s longest serving territorial governor. His work to create a public education system earned him the name "Father of the Arizona Public Schools". Safford is additionally known for granting himself a divorce.