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Hiram Wheeler, dem. .. .1320
H. Wheeler, (soldiers' vote).
6
ELECTION, OCT., 1865.
Governor.
William M. Stone, rep. 2080 432
Benton, dem. 1648
Sheriff.
John M. Lyter, rep ..
2067
Hergo Hoffman, dem
1835
Treasurer.
Thomas K. Fluke, rep
1911
Chester Barney, dem.
1835
Surveyor.
William Y. Campbell, rep.
2078
Scattering . ..
28
County Superintendent.
W. O. Hiskey, rep ..
1960
J. W. Moore, dem.
1795
Governor.
J. J. Tomson, rep.
1931
J. McCourtney, dem
.1840
ELECTION, OCT., 1866.
Secretary of State.
Edward Wright, rep. 3157
S. G. Van Anda, cons
1327
State Treasurer.
S. E. Rankin, rep.
.3156
George A. Stone, cons
1326
Congress.
Hiram Price, rep.
3036
John P. Cook, cons ..
1408
Recorder.
James Thorington, rep.
3996
M. D. Snyder, dem.
91
Clerk District Court.
John Gallagan, dem.
2654
John W. Collins, rep.
.1726
County Superintendent.
George P. Whitcomb,
.3014
D. L. Gorton . .
18
ELECTION, OCT., 1867.
Governor.
Samuel Merrill, rep.
1846
Charles Mason, dem.
1736
Attorney-General.
W. T. Barker
2447
Henry O'Connor.
.1817
State Senator.
W. W. Cones
2500
HI. R. Claussen.
.1806
Treasurer.
L. S. Viele, dem.
2487
T. K. Fluke, rep.
1856
Sheriff.
G. Schmitzer, dem.
.2491
F. M. Suiter, rep.
1834
County
Judge.
T. D. Eagal, dem.
2432
R. Linderman, rep.
.1917
County Superintendent.
John Gallagher, dem ...
.2480
Thomas J. Saunders, rep.
1855
Surveyor.
Thomas Murray, dem.
2524
William P. Campbell, rep.
1749
Coroners.
G. Krepfuer, dem.
.2518
J. J. Tomson, rep.
1830
ELECTION, NOV., 1868. President.
U. S Grant, rep.
.. 3612
Horatio Seymour, dem.
.1763
Secretary of State.
Ed. Wright, rep.
.3556
David Hammer, dem
1778
State Treasurer.
Samuel E. Rankin, rep.
3553
L. McCarty, dem ...
1776
Congress.
William Smythe, rep.
2931
W. E. Leffingwell, dem
2372
Clerk District Court.
M. D. Snyder, rep.
.3026
Fred. Volmer, dem.
2281
Recorder.
F. M. Suiter, rep.
2888
M. J. Rohlfs, dem.
2312
C'oroner.
J. J. Tomson, rep .
2777
James McCourtney, dem. .
2593
ELECTION, OCT., 1969. Governor.
Samuel Merrill, rep.
.2418
George Gillaspy, dem ..
.1402
Lieut .- Governor.
Madison M. Walden, rep ..
2421
A. P. Richardson, dem.
1402
415
HISTORY OF SCOTT COUNTY.
Supreme Judge.
John F. Dillon, rep.
.2428
W. F. Brannon, dem.
1391
Auditor.
R. D. Leonard, rep.
2237
T. D. Eagal, dem ..
1580
Treasurer.
Henry Egbert, rep.
1945
L. S. Viele, dem ..
1803
Sheriff.
Gustavus Schmitzer, rep.
.1912
Harvey Leonard, dem.
1840
County Superintendent.
Roderick Rose, rep.
2074
John Gallagher, dem.
1713
Coroner.
J. J. Tomson, rep.
2303
James McCourtney, dem.
1417
Surveyor.
Thomas Murray, dem ..
.2016
William P. Campbell, rep ..
.1745
ELECTION, OCT., 1870. Secretary of State.
Ed. Wright, rep. .
2091
Charles Doerr, dem
1093
State Auditor.
John Russell, rep.
.2091
W. W. Garner, dem
1095
State Treasurer.
Samuel E. Rankin, rep.
2087
William C. James, dem.
1094
Congress.
A. R. Colton, rep. ..
2014
William E. Leffiingwell, rep. . 1159
Clerk Distriet Court.
M. D. Snyder, rep
.2105
W. W. Buell, dem
1078
Recorder.
F. M. Suiter, rep
.2116
J. W. Jamison, dem
1070
County Superintendent.
P. S. Morton, rep.
2087
Frank J. Jarvis, dem
1080
ELECTION, OCT., 1871.
Governor.
Cyrus C. Carpenter, rep.
.... 2535
Joseph C. Knapp, dem ...
.. 1355
Supreme Judge.
James G Day, rep ..
.2542
John F. Duncombe, dem ..
1354
Treasurer.
Henry Egbert, rep. .
2561
J. W. Jamison, dem.
.1345
County Superintendent.
Philo S. Morton, rep
2526
William Geerdts, dem ..
1357
Auditor.
R. D. Leonard, rep.
.2531
T. D. Eagal, dem. .
1345
Sheriff.
Harvey Leonard, dem.
1956
G. Schmitzer, rep. ..
1882
Coroner.
J. J. Tomson, rep.
.2542
J. MeCourtney, dem.
1352
ELECTION, NOV., 1872. President.
U. S. Grant, rep.
2369
Horace Greeley, lib.
2516
Charles O'Connor, dem ..
49
Secretary of State.
E. A. Guilbert
2687
Josiah T. Young
2379
Charles Boker, dem
42
State Treasurer.
M. J. Rohlfs lib.
2697
William Christy, rep.
2356
D. B. Beers, dem.
42
State Auditor.
J. P. Cassady, lib
2698
John Russell, rep.
2380
Congress.
William E. Leffingwell, lib. . . 2847
Azlette R. Colton. rep.
2288
Clerk District Court.
William K. White, lib
2734
William G. Scott, rep.
2338
Recorder.
Frank M. Suiter, rep
2645
James McNamara, dem.
.2432
ELECTION, OCT., 1873. Governor.
J. G. Vale, anti-mon. .
.2835
C'yrus C. Carpenter, rep. . .
.- 1639
Supreme Judge.
B. J. Ilall, anti-mon.
2793
Joseph M. Beck, rep
1676
Treasurer.
M. J. Rohlfs, anti-mon.
2446
Richard Senetham, rep.
1988
Auditor.
R. D. Leonard, rep
2365
W. B. Barnes, anti-mon
2078
Sheriff.
11. Leonard, anti-mon.
.3214
Bernhart Finger, rep.
.1207
1
416
HISTORY OF SCOTT COUNTY.
Coroner.
W. W. Grant, anti-mon. .2832
J. J. Tomson, rep. ..
1621
ELECTION, OCT., 1874. Secretary of State.
David Morgau, anti-mon ..... 2548
Josiah T. Young, rep.
.1575
State Auditor.
Joseph M. King, anti-mon .. . . . 2548
Buren R. Sherman, rep ..
158S
Stute Treasurer.
Henry C. Hayes, anti-mon.
.2548
William Christy, rep. .
1591
Congress.
J. L. Shecan, anti-mon.
.2484
John Q Tufts, rep.
1617
District Attorney.
Lyman A. Ellis, anti-mon .. ..
2809
Jolin N. Crawford, rep .
1301
Clerk District Court.
W. H. Gabbert, anti-mon.
2756
D. B. Nash, rep.
1398
Recorder.
Josep A. Le Claire, rep.
.2398
Charles Freidrich.
1794
ELECTION, OCT., 1875. Governor.
Shepherd Lefler, dem ..
. .
.2519
Samuel J. Kirkwood, rep. ....
1499
Judge Supreme Court.
William J. Knight, dem ..
.2534
Anstin Adams, rep.
1488
Auditor.
James Dooley, dem.
2037
R. D. Leonard, rep.
1966
County Superintendent. Charles H. Clemmer, dem ... . . 2408
P. S. Morton, rep.
. . 1594
Harvey Leopard for sheriff, M. J. Rohlf's tor treasurer. W. W. Grant for coroner, Thomas Murray for surveyor, had no opposition.
ELECTION, NOV., 1876. President.
R. B. Hayes, rep.
.3819
Samel J. Tilden, dem ..
.2855
Peter Cooper, greenback.
286
Secretary of State.
Josiah T. Young, rep.
3818
John H. Steitenranch, dem .... 2862
A. McCready, gr. ..
28
State Auditor.
Congress.
Buren R. Sherman, rep.
3818
William Grongwag, dem.
2850
Leonard Brown, gr.
11
State Treasurer.
George H. Bemis, rep.
.3818
Wesley Jones, dem
2865
George C. Fry, gr.
11
Congress.
Hiram Price, rep.
.3352
Jeremiah Murphy, dem.
.3315
Clerk District Court.
Joseph Andrews, rep
3370
W. H. Gabbert, dem.
.3333
Recorder.
Joseph A. LeClaire, rep.
3667
John L. Boehl, dem ..
.3011
ELECTION, OCT., 1877. Governor.
John H. Gear, rep.
.3031
John P. Irish, dem
1963
D. P. Stubbs, gr.
309
Elias Jesap, tem
37
State Senator.
W. A. Foster, rep.
2575
J. II. Murphy, dem
2179
John N. Davis, gr.
267
Auditor.
Thomas Winkless, rep.
.3956
C. C. Campbell, dem ..
1791
W. W. Hathaway, gr.
294
Sheriff.
Harvey Leonard, tem ..
.3173
John M. Lyter, rep
2123
Coroner.
H. L. Bawden, rep ..
.2996
A. W. Campbell, dem.
2059
W. G. Peck, gr
249
County Superintendent.
C. H. Clemmer, dem .
2579
J. F. Laecuder, rep.
2387
George W. Thompson, gr.
340
ELECTION, OCT., 1978. Secretary of State.
J. A. T. Hull, rep
.3299
E M. Farnsworth, dem ..
.2142
T. O. Walker
18
State Auditor.
Buren R. Sherman, rep.
3253
Joseph Eibrech, dem.
2016
S. V. Swearingen, gr.
177
State Treasurer.
George W. Bemis, rep
3299
M. L. Devin, dem.
2143
E. D. Ferm, gr.
18
Hiram Price, rep ..
.3000
W. E. Brannon, dem.
2119
Jacob Geiger, gr
469
417
HISTORY OF SCOTT COUNTY.
Clerk District Court.
Joseph Andrews, rep 3204
W. O. Schmidt, dem.
1965
William Hafllebach, gr.
471
Recorder.
Joseph A. Le Claire, rep.
3059
John Nith, dem. .
1907
Ed. J. Jennings, gr.
654
ELECTION, OCT., 1879.
Governor.
John H. Gear, rep. 3242
H. H. Trimble, deux. 1979
Daniel Campbell, gr.
586
D. R. Dungan, pro.
296
Sheriff.
Harvey Leonard, dem.
2685
John B. Rouse, rep.
2499
W. B ...
167
W. W. Hathaway
142
J. M. D. Burrows, ..
313
Treasurer.
M. J. Rohlfs, rep.
3219
A. F. Mast, dem.
2094
J. S. MeHaig
220
J. F. Carter.
256
Auditor.
Thomas Winkless, rep.
3207
C. C. Campbell, dem ..
1999
Daniel Moore
W. T. Reid ..
317
County Superintendent.
P. S. Morton, rep.
.2760
C. H. Clemmer, dem.
2555
Maggie Ross
490
Coroner.
H. D. Bawden, rep.
3447
James MeCourtney, dem ..
.2169
W. G. Peck
208
Surveyor.
Thomas Murray, dem.
2432
M. J. Higgins, ...
508
ELECTION, NOV., 1880.
President.
James A. Garfield, rep. ... .4322
Winfield S. Hancock, dem ...
2594
J. B. Weaver, gr
150
15
Secretary of State.
John A. T. Hull, rep.
4348
A. B. Keith, dem ..
2590
George M. Walker, gr.
192
State Auditor.
William V. Lucas, rep.
4338
Charles J. Barker, dem.
2596
G. V. Swearingen, gr.
190
State Treasurer.
Edwin II. Conger, rep.
4348
Martin Blain, dem. .
2552
Matthew Farrington, gr.
199
Congress.
Sewell S. Farwell, rep
4175
Roderick Rose, dem.
2729
Lindley Hoops, gr.
211
Clerk District Court.
Joseph Andrews, rep.
4484
W. J. Birchard, dem ...
2538
Recorder.
Joseph A. Le Claire, rep. .
.. 4000
C. H. Clemmer, dem .....
.... 3041
ELECTION, OCT., 1881. Governor.
L. G. Kinney, dem.
2551
Buren R. Sherman, rep.
2057
1
D. M. Clark
161
Sheriff.
Nathaniel Leonard, dem
2390
John B. Rouse, rep.
2256
M. J. Leavitt, gr.
126
Treasurer.
M. J. Rohlfs, rep.
3058
Lemuel Parkhurst, dem.
1616
Benjamin Painter, gr.
147
Auditor.
Thomas Winkless, rep
.3188
A. R. Dixon, dem. .
1349
T. J. O'Meara, gr.
245
County Superintendent.
Philo S. Morton, rep
.3104
August Wulff, dem.
1396
Maggie Ross, gr
170
Coroner.
H. L. Bawden, rep
3148
W. W. Grant, dem
107
J. B. Kessler.
162
M. B. Cochran
284
CHAPTER VIII. NATIONAL, STATE AND COUNTY REPRESENTATION.
NATIONAL.
The following comprises at least a partial list of those holding commissions from the National Government.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT ATTORNEYS.
Charles Weston was appointed to this office in 1839 and served until 1843.
William H. F. Gurley, appointed in 1861 and served four years. James T. Lane, appointed in 1873 and served eight years.
UNITED STATES MARSHAL.
Lanrel Summers, of Le Claire, appointed in 1853 and served un- til April, 1861.
SURVEYOR-GENERAL.
George B. Sargent, appointed in 1850, and served until 1853.
UNITED STATES COLLECTOR.
George W. Ells, appointed in 1862.
COMMISSIONER OF INDIAN AFFAIRS.
Hiram Price, of Davenport, was appointed under Garfield, and yet retains the office.
Hiram Price was born in Washington Co., Pa., on the 10th of Jannary, 1814. He had very few of the advantages of education in his early youth, receiving instruction only in the common branches, and having few opportunities for mental improvement. He early developed so strong a taste for reading that everything readable that could be borrowed was eagerly devoured. After leav- ing school he entered a retail dry goods store as clerk, was after- ward chief clerk in an iron works, and still later was employed in a forwarding and commission house.
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HISTORY OF SCOTT COUNTY.
He removed to Iowa in 1844 and located in Davenport, which place has been his residence ever since. On his arrival he went into the mercantile business with a very small capital, not exceed- ing $100, and by perseverance, energy and business tact has suc- ceeded in acquiring a competence, retiring from the business in 1848. In 1847 he was elected the first school-fund commissioner of Scott County, which office he held nine years. In 1848 he was elected recorder and treasurer of the county, serving for eight years.
Mr. Price is entitled to an infinite amount of credit for the part he has taken in advancing the construction. of the railroads of this section of country. He was one of the first men west of the Mis- sissippi who agitated a railroad connection with the Atlantic, and it is owing to his efforts, as much or more than to those of any one else, that the people were induced to subscribe to this object. He accepted the position of secretary of the Mississippi & Mis- souri Railroad Company, in which capacity he served seven years, and until his election to Congress. He was president of the State Bank of Iowa during its entire existence after the first year, closing the affairs of that institution to the entire satisfaction of all con- cerned, handling millions of dollars. He was elected to the 38th, 39th and 40th Congresses, each time by largely increased majori- ties, and then declined being a candidate again, but was nominated against his will for the 45th Congress, and was cleeted by nearly 2,000 majority. 3 During the war of the Rebellion he was pay- master-general of the State of Iowa.
Mr. Price has always taken a decided and consistent position in favor of the cause of temperance. IIc was one of those who, in February, 1848, organized the Grand Division of the Sons of Tem- perance for the State of Iowa, and was elected first Grand Worthy A. and afterward Grand Worthy Patriarch for the State. He was elected for a number of years as representative of the National Di- vision of North America. In 1847 he was instrumental in organ- izing a division of Sons of Temperance in Davenport, and was elected first Worthy Patriarch. His views and the position he took npon the temperance subjeet have given him a prominence possessed by no other private citizen in the State, and yet there was not a man of his opponents who did not respect the singular honesty of his endeavors, and his entire freedom from all effort to gain either personal or political popularity.
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HISTORY OF SCOTT COUNTY.
In religious views he is a Methodist, having joined that Church in his 17th year. He was treasurer of the Scott County Bible Society for the years of 1851, 1852, 1856, 1857, and president for the years 1876 and 1877.
Mr. Price was raised in the Democratic school of politics, and remained until an attempt was made to force slavery into free soil, when he helped to organize the Republican party of Iowa, and has been ranked as a radical Republican ever since.
He has passed some time in travels, having visited nearly every State in the Union, and has traveled over England, France, Switzer- land, Ireland and Scotland.
He was married on the 27th of April, 1834, to Miss Susan Betts.
His son, M. M. Price, was United States Consul to Marseilles, France, and one of his daughters is the wife of Hon. John F. Dil- lon, of the United States Circuit Court, one of the ablest jurists in the West: another daughter married the Rev. Laird Collier, and another married Alfred Sully, of Brooklyn, N. Y. His youngest son, W. H. Price, is a resident of Denver, Col.
In the various changes of life Mr. Price has gained the respect ot a large circle of friends and the confidence of his business connec- tions, and while making constant use of his natural powers, he has never wasted or weakened them, so he is still in possession of his native vigor and strength.
At over three-score his step is still firm, his form erect, and his countenance cheerful.
CONGRESSIONAL.
Scott County, as part of the Territory of Iowa was represented in the 35th and 36th Congresses by William W. Chapman, and in the 27th, 2Sthi and 29th Congresses by Augustus C. Dodge.
On the formation of the State it was entitled to two representa- tives in Congress, the two being elected by the voters of the entire State. The first election was in October, 1846. Shepherd Lefler and S. Clinton Hastings were elected and served in the 28th Con- gress. At the session of the Legislature in the winter of 1846-'7, the State was divided into two districts, Scott County forming a part of the second. Shepherd Lefler was elected to serve in the 30th and re-elected to the 31st Congress. In the 32d Congress Lincoln Clark was the representative.
The first representative who was a citizen of Scott County was John P. Cook, who served in the 33d Congress; James Thorington, also of Scott, served in the 34th Congress, and was succeeded by
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HISTORY OF SCOTT COUNTY.
Timothy Davis, of Elkader, in the 35th Congress. In the 36th Congress William Vandever, of Dubuque, served, and also in the 37th.
By the census of 1860 Iowa became entitled to six representa- tives in Congress, by reason of increase in population. Scott County still remained in the second congressional distriet. Hiram Price, of Davenport, was elected to represent the district in the 38th Congress, and was re-elected in the 39th and 40th. In the 41st William Smythe was elected and served one term, and was sneceeded by A. R. Colton, who was re-elected in 1872. In 1874 John M. Tufts was elected and served one term, being succeeded in 1876 by Hiram Price, who was re-elected in 1878 and served the second term. S. S. Farwell succeeded Mr. Price and now serves.
STATE REPRESENTATION.
LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR.
Nicholas J. Rusch was elected Oet. 11, 1859, and qualified Jan. 11, 1860.
STATE BINDER.
William M. Coles, appointed by the governor March 16, 1855, and term of office commenced May 1. He was elected by the Leg- islature Jan. 12, 1857, and served until May 1, 1859.
SUPREME COURT.
John F. Dillon was the first representative from Scott County. He was elected associate justice Oct. 13, 1863, vice Caleb Bald win, his term commeneing Jan. 1, 1864. He became chief jus- tice Jan. 1, 1868.
SECRETARY OF THE TERRITORY.
William B. Conway was appointed in 1838 and served till his death. See chapter " Illustrious and Prominent Dead."
ASSISTANT ADJUTANT-GENERAL.
Francis H. Impey, appointed Dec. 1, 1864. Resigned Oet. 31, 1865.
Edward E. Bassett, appointed Nov. 1, 1865, and served until the office was abolished, April 4, 1866.
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HISTORY OF SCOTT COUNTY.
PAYMASTER-GENERAL.
Hiram Price, commissioned Oct. 28, 1861, to date from Ang. 30, 1861. Mr. Price served until the office was abolished, April 26, 1862.
COMMISSIONER OF IMMIGRATION.
Nicholas J. Rusch, appointed by the governor, and confirmed by the Senate, April 12, 1860, for two years, from May 1, 1860. At the expiration of Mr. Ruschi's term the office was abolished.
LEGISLATURE.
First Legislative Assembly .- The first Legislative Assembly con- vened at Burlington, Nov. 12, 1838, and adjourned Jan. 25, 1839 Scott and Clinton Counties formed one district, and was represented as follows: Council-Jonathan W. Parker; House-Laurel Sum- mers, Jabez A. Birchard.
Second Legislative Assembly .- Convened at Burlington, Nov. 4, 1839, and adjourned Jan. 17, 1840. Jonathan W. Parker again served the county as a member of the Council and Laurel Sum- mers and Joseph M. Robertson in the House.
Third Legislative Assembly .- Convened at Burlington, Nov. 2, 1840, and adjourned Jan. 15, 1841. The member of the Council from Scott and Clinton Counties was Jonathan W. Parker, while Laurel Summers and Joseph M. Robertson were in the House.
Fourth Legislative Assembly .- Convened at Iowa City, Dec. 6, 1841, and adjourned Feb. 18, 1842. Jonathan W. Parker was still retained a member of the Council, with Joseph M. Robertson and James Grant in the House. J. W. Parker, of Scott County, was elected president of the Council.
Fifth Legislative Assembly .- Convened at Iowa City, Dec. 5, 1842, and adjourned Feb. 17, 1843. Scott and Clinton were rep- resented in the Council by Robert Christie, the two counties yet remaining one Council district. Each county was made a special Representative district this year, and Joseph M. Robertson was elected and served Scott County in the House.
Sixth Legislative Assembly .- Convened at Iowa City. Dec. 4, 1843, and adjourned Feb. 16, 1844. An extra session was held at Iowa City, June 16, 1844. Robert Christie again served in the Council, and Gilbert C. R. Mitchell in the House.
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HISTORY OF SCOTT COUNTY.
Seventh Legislative Assembly .- Convened at Iowa City, May 5, 1845, and adjourned June 11, 1845. Laurel Summers represented Scott and Clinton in the Council and Joseph M. Robertson this County in the House.
Eighth Legislative Assembly .-- Convened at Iowa City, Dec. 1, 1845, and adjourned Jan. 19, 1846. In the Council, Laurel Sum- mers represented Scott and Clinton Counties, while in the House Joseph M. Robertson represented Scott County.
FIRST CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION.
The first Constitutional Convention, to frame a constitution for the State of Iowa, assembled at Iowa City, Oct. 7, 1844 and ad- journed Nov. 1, 1844. The constitution adopted by this conven- tion was rejected by the people at an election held on the 4th of August, 1845, there being 7,235 votes cast " For the Constitution, " and 7,656 "Against the Constitution." James Grant, Andrew W. Campbell and Ebenezer Cook represented Scott County in this convention.
SECOND CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION.
The first constitution being rejected by the people, another con- vention was called, which convened at Iowa City, May 4, 1846, and adjourned May 19, of the same year. James Grant was the representative from Scott County. The constitution adopted by this convention was sanctioned by the people at an election held on the 3d of August, 1846, there being 9,492 votes cast " For the Constitution," and 9,036 votes " Against the Constitution." This constitution was presented to Congress in December, 1846, and on the 28th of the same month an act was passed for the admission of Iowa into the Union. The first election for State officers was held on the 26th day of October, 1846, pursuant to proclamation ot Gov. James Clarke, when Ansel Briggs was elected Governor; Elisha Cutler, Jr., Secretary of State; Joseph T. Fales, Auditor; and Morgan Reno, Treasurer.
UNDER STATE GOVERNMENT.
First General Assembly .- Scott and Clinton Counties composed one Senatorial District, with Loring Wheeler as senator. In the House, Scott County was a Republican District, with James Mc- Manus as representative. The Assembly convened at Iowa
424
HISTORY OF SCOTT COUNTY.
City, Nov. 30, 1846, and adjourned Feb. 25, 1847. Convened in extra session Jan. 3, 1848, and adjourned Jan. 25, 1848. The Assembly convenes biennially.
Second General Assembly .- Senate, Loring Wheeler; House, John D. Evans.
Third General Assembly .- Senate, William E. Lettingwell; Honse, Laurel Summers.
Fourth General Assembly .- Scott County alone was now a Sena- torial Distriet, with Eli S. Wing, Senator. It was also a Representa- tive District, entitled to two representatives, and was represented by James Grant and Le Roy Dodge. The Assembly convened at Iowa City, Dec. 6, 1852, and adjourned Jan. 24, 1853.
Fifth General Assembly .- Convened at Iowa City, Dec. 4, 1854, and adjourned Jan. 26, 1855. It also convened in extra session, July 2, 1856, and adjourned July 16, 1856. Ambrose C. Fulton served Scott County in the Senate, and Amos Witter and Andrew J. Hyde in the House. Scott County was now the 11th Repre- sentative District.
Sixth General Assembly .- Convened at Iowa City, Dec. 3, 1856, and adjourned Jan. 29, 1857. Scott County was in the 21st Sena - torial and 28th Representative Districts, and was represented in the Senate by Nicholas J. Rusch, and in the House by Eli S. Wing, Horatio G. Barnes, and Robert H. Rogers.
Seventh General Assembly .- Convened at Des Moines, Jan. 11, 1858, and adjourned March 23, 1858. Scott County was repre- sented in the Senate by Nicholas Rusch, and in the House by Benjamin F. Gue, John W. Thompson and Robert Scott.
Eighth General Assembly .- Convened at Des Moines, Jan. S, 1860, and adjourned April 3, 1860. Convened in extra session May 15, 1861, and adjourned May 29, 1861. Scott County was now in the 19th Senatorial and 27th Representative Districts, and was represented in the Senate by John W. Thompson, an'l in the House by Benjamin F. Gue, James Quinn, and William F. Gurley.
Ninth General Assembly .- Convened at Des Moines, Jan. 13, 1862, and adjourned April 8, 1862. Convened in extra session Sept. 3, 1862, and adjourned Sept. 11, 1862. Scott County was now entitled to two senators, and was represented in the Senate by Ben- jamin F. Gue and Joseph B. Leake. The county was changed to the 31st Representative District and was represented by James T. Lane, Joseph R. Potter and Joseph H. White.
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Tenth General Assembly .- Convened at Des Moines, Jan. 11, 1864, and adjourned March 29, 1864. The county was now in the 22d Senatorial District, with Benjamin F. Gue and Thomas J. Saunders in the Senate. It was the 32d Representative District, and was represented by Hugh M. Thompson, Hugh M. G. Skiles and William Saunderson.
Eleventh General Assembly .- Convened at Des Moines, Jan. S, 1866. and adjourned April 3, 1866. Joseph D. Leake and Andrew M. L -- served in the Senate from Scott County, and Hugh M. Thompson, M. J. Rohlfs and John N. Rogers, in the House.
THIRD CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION.
A convention for amending the constitution assembled at Des Moines, Jan. 19, 1857, and adjourned March 6, 1857. Scott County was represented in this convention by George W. Ells. The con - stitution adopted by this convention was sanctioned by the people at an election held on the 3d day of August, 1857, there being 40, - 311 votes cast "For the Constitution," and 38,681 votes cast " Against the Constitution," and took effect by proclamation of the Governor Sept. 3, 1857.
COUNTY REPRESENTATION.
CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT.
James Thorington, 184S. J. D. Patton, 1854. Ira M. Gifford, 1858. Mahlon D. Snyder, 1864. John Gallaghan, 1866,
Mahlon D. Snyder, 186S. William K. White, 1872. William H. Gabbert, 1874. Joseph Andrews, 1876.
SHERIFF.
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