Eleazer Wakeley

Biography

Eleazer Wakeley was a respected jurist whose legal career spanned territorial and early state government, including service on the Nebraska Supreme Court and involvement in legislative affairs. His sound judgment and dedication to fairness helped shape the region’s court system during a formative time.

Outside the courtroom he remained committed to civic causes, offering counsel and support to schools and charities that sought to strengthen the growing communities around Prospect Hill Cemetery. His steadiness in both law and public life made him a valued figure in Nebraska’s history.