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351
Prison Commissioner.
Henry Cardier
1163-812
John R. Bohan.
351
Assemblyman. (Ist District.)
William H. Officer
No opposition
(2d District.)
State Senator.
William Ketchum
1164-1160
Scattering.
4
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
Luther S. Dixon ...
1071-588
Montgomery M. Cothren
483
Soldier's Vote.
State Senator.
W. Ketchum
122
Assemblyman.
(1st District.)
W. H. Officer
.10
(2d District.)
Albert Bliss
37-36
Robert Bliss
1
W. H. Officer
1
County Supervisor. (District No. 1.)
Charles Learing.
19-18
T. L. Lindley.
1
(District No. 2.)
C. G. Allen
27-26
Alexander Latshaw
2
(District No. 3.)
John Michelet
12
School Superintendent.
Hartwell Allen
78-66
12
Sheriff.
C. E. Rogers
63-62
Samuel Henry.
1
Register of Deeds.
William S. S. White.
78
County Treasurer.
James Lowrie
80
District Attorney.
D. B. Priest
80
Surveyor.
Coroner.
E. W. Pickerill ..
78
Clerk of the Circuit Court.
William S. Purdy.
.. 80
ELECTION, NOVEMBER 8, 1864.
President.
Abraham Lincoln.
1336-885
George B. McClellen
451
Congressman.
Walter D. McIndoe
1329-871
Henry Reed
458
Assemblyman. (Ist District.)
William H. Officer
668-473
James R. Savage.
195
(2d District.)
James Berry
642-372
James A. Cook
270
State Superintendent.
ohn G. McMynn
1242-785
John B. Parkinson
457
J. C. Kurtz
Lemuel Joseph
80
246
HISTORY OF VERNON COUNTY.
ELECTION, April 4, 1865.
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.
Jason Downer.
.1268
County Judge.
Carson Graham
710-158
Royal C. Bierce
552
Soldier's Vote.
Carson Graham
65-56
Royal C. Bierce
9
Scattering.
4
ELECTION, NOVEMBER 7, 1865.
Governor.
Lucius Fairchild
,1164-1044
Harrison C. Hobert
120
Lieutenant Governor.
Wyman Spooner .
1190-1098
Densmore W. Maxon.
92
Secretary of Stato.
Thomas S. Allen
1192-1093
Levi B. Vil
93
State Treasurer.
William E. Smith
1184-1085
John W. Davis
Attorney General.
Charles R. GIll
1176-1071
Milton Montgomery
105
State Superintendent.
John G. McMynn
1201-1112
John G. Parkinson
89
Bank Comptroller.
J. M. Rusk
1146-1055
Thomas McMahon
91
Prison Commissioner.
90
State Senator.
Benjamin Bull.
No Opposition.
Assemblyman. (District No. 1.)
Carpenter
895-252
G. D. McDill
143
(District No. 2.)
654
Clerk of the Court.
W. S. Purdy
1055-872
W. G. Davis.
183
John R. Casson
23
Sheriff.
R. S. Mc Michael
.1236-33
James O. Burrell
1203
W. W. Lowrie.
32
Register of Deeds.
W. S. White
1067-879
G. Griffin.
188
Peter Hecton
6
District Attorney.
D. B. Priest.
1035-812
J. E. Newell
223
County Treasurer.
James Lowerie
1018-778
E. M. Rogers
240
County Surveyor.
1162-1136
Scattering.
20
Coroner.
H. A. Robinson
801-607
E. Minshall
194
Superintendent of Schools.
Hartwell Allen
1257-1251
William F. Terhune
6
Supervisors.
(District No 1.)
J. J. Durol
442
(District No. 2.)
Hugh McDill.
460-415
Scattering
45
(District No. 3.)
John Michelet
281
ELECTION, NOVEMBER 6, 1866.
Congressman.
C. C. Washburn.
1233-995
G. L. Parks.
238
Banking Law.
For Amendment.
949-843
Against Amendment ...
108
Constitutional Convention.
Against
925-809
For
116
Assemblyman.
(District No. 1.)
John W. Greenman
529-436
Henry W. McAuley
93
(District No. 2.)
Albert Bliss.
681-563
Timothy S. Paul
128
State Senator.
Justin W. Raney
1231-991
John C. Kurtz
240
County Treasurer.
C. M. Butt
1229-1007
Joseph Norris
222
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
John R. Casson
1246-1041
Jesse L. Davis.
205
Supervisor Ist District.
C. N. Lawton
407-817
Edward Klopffciseb
90
Supervisor 2d District.
John Michelet.
362-343
J. M. Conaway
18
JUDICIAL ELECTION, APRIL 2, 1867.
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.
Orsmas Cole.
1228-119
I. C. Witherby
29
ELECTION NOVEMBER 5, 1867.
Governor.
Lucian Fairchild
1443-1059
John J. Talmage
384
Lieutenant Governor.
Wyman Spooner
1446 -- 1068
Gilbert Park.
384
Secretary of State.
Thomas S. Allen
1440-1055
Ernst Roth
885
State Treasurer.
William E. Smith
1445-1060
Peter Rupp.
285
99
Conrad Horneffer.
A. Woods
B. S. Moore
247
HISTORY OF VERNON COUNTY.
Attorney General.
Charles R. Gill.
1445-1060
Lucius P. Westerby.
385
State Superintendent.
Alexander J. Craig
1446-1063
William Peck.
383
Bank Comptroller.
Jeremiah Rusk
1440-1071
Richard J. Harvey
369
Prison Commissioner
Henry Cordier
1455-1085
Ole Heg
370
Assemblyman.
(First District.)
Henry Chase
456-200
W. H. Officer
256
Assemblyman.
(2d District.)
D. B. Priest
.882
County Treasurer.
C. M. Butt
1562
Sheriff.
T. B. Brown
1546
Clerk of the Circuit Ceurt.
H. N. Preus
1540
J. E. Newell
1545
Register of Deeds.
G. W. Griffin
1509
County Superintendent.
T. J. Shear
911-183
HIartwell Allen
728
Surveyor.
H. C. Joseph.
1555
Coroner.
H. A. Robinson
1570
County Poor System.
For.
862-269
Against
593
JUDICIAL ELECTION April 7, 1868. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
Luther S. Dixon ..
..
1561-958
Charles Dunn.
603
Associate Justice of Supreme Court.
Byron Payne
1565-959
E. Holmes Ellis.
606
Judge of the Circuit Court.
Romanzo Bunn
1130-371
Milton Montgomery.
759
Edwin Flint.
283
ELECTION NOVEMBER 3, 1868.
President.
U. S. Grant.
0248-1627
Horatio Seymour
621
Congressman.
C. C. Washburn.
2240-1615
A. G. Ellis
625
Banking Law.
For
1987-1912
Against.
75
State Senator.
Assemblyman.
(1st District.)
John McLees
684-233
H. Allen
451
Assemblyman.
(2d District)
Van S. Bennett
764
County Supervisor.
(District No. 1.)
B. H. Harry
764
County Supervisor.
(District No. 3.)
G. W. Swain
762
JUDICIAL ELECTION, APRIL 6, 1869.
Justice of the Supreme Court.
Luther S. Dixon.
1682-1654
S. W. Pitts.
28
County Judge.
William S. Purdy
1587-1468
Hugh McDill.
121
ELECTION, NOVEMBER 2, 1860.
Governor.
Lucius Fairchild.
.1426-1128
Charles D. Robinson
298
Thaddeus Pond.
1434-1142
Hamilton S. Gray
292
Secretary of State.
S. Breese
1390-1095
Amasa G. Cook
295
State Treasurer.
Henry Baitz ..
1434-1142
John Black .
292
Attorney General.
S. S. Barlow
1435-1143
S. W. Pinny
292
State Superintendent.
A. J. Craig.
1432-1140
P. K. Gannon
202
Prison Commissioner.
George F. Wheeler
1434-1141
Cari Bordoe.
293
Assemblyman.
( 1st District. )
R. May.
601-530
D. A. Steele.
71
Assemblyman.
( 2d District. )
Van S. Bennett
921
County Superintendent.
J. N. Wright.
1092-542
George W. Nuzum
550
County Supervisor.
( 2d District. )
Willard Morley.
381-128
J. C. Davis.
253
County Treasurer.
J. W. Allen
1148-669
William Frazier
479
Sheriff.
C. M. Butt
W. W. Lowrie.
1196-727
2221-1624
James H. Lambert
597
R. S. McMichael.
469
Lieutenant Governor.
District Attorney.
248
HISTORY OF VERNON COUNTY.
County Surveyor.
Isaac F. Tharp
1237-836
H. C. Joseph.
Coroner.
H. D. Williams
1637-1636
1
Carson Graham
1032-413
J. E. Newell
619
3
Scattering.
Register of Deeds.
H. N. Preus
890-133
C. H. Ballsrud.
757
6
P. J. Layne
1273-887
Jobn Harding
386
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
John R. Casson
1664-1663
1
Scattering
ELECTION, NOVEMBER 8, 1870.
Congressman.
J. M. Rusk
1347-1132
Alexander Meggett.
215
Seattering
6
State Superintendent.
Samuel Fallows
1329-1095
231
H. B. Dale
Constitutional Amendment.
Against
1303-1235
For ..
68
State Senator.
Angus Cameron.
1298-998
William McConnell
300
Assemblyman.
(Ist Distriet.)
J. W. Hoyt
365-40
Ruben May
325
Jobn T. Brinkmann
173
Assemblynian.
(2d District.)
H. A Chase
706-704
Scattering
2
Sheriff.
Nathan Coe.
1594-1592
Scattering
2
JUDICIAL ELECTION, APRIL 4, 1871.
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.
(To fill Vacancy.)
W. P. Lyon
1599-1396
D. J. Puling
203
(To fill full term.)
W. P. Lyon
1641-1416
D. J. Puling
205
ELECTION, NOVEMBER 7, 1871.
Governor.
C. C. Wasbburn
1686-1270
J. R. Doolittle
416
M. H. Pettit.
Lieutenant Governor.
.1669-1240
Secretary of State.
L. Breese.
1682-1257
Milton Montgomery
425
State Treasurer.
Henry Baitz
1698-1289
409
Anton Klaus
Attorney General.
S. S. Barlow
1684-1439
Edward S. Bragg
245
W. F. Vilas.
170
State Superintendent.
S. Fallows
1684-1259
W. D. Parker
425
Prison Commissioner.
George F. Wheeler
1688-1275
Louis S. Johnson
413
Commissioner of Immigration.
Ole C. Johnson
1700-1295
Jaeoh Badden
405
State Senator.
William Nelson ..
1598-1102
T. C. Ankrey
496
Assemblyman, (1st District).
R. May
.592-538
(2d Distriet).
H. A. Chase
736-521
215
A. Bliss
County Superintendent
lIartwell Allen
1966-1907
Seattering
59
County Treasurer.
1686-1293
J. W. Allen
W. T. MeConnell.
393
District Attorney.
C. M. Butt.
2084-2083
Scattering
1
County Clerk.
Jobn R. Casson
2104
P. I. Layne
County Surveyor.
B. S. Moore
544-36
J. F. Tharp
508
Coroner.
H. D. Williams.
2077-2073
Seattering.
4
ELECTION, NOVEMBER 5, 1872.
President.
U. S. Grant.
2445-1903
Horace Greeley, Lib
542
Charles O'Connor, Dem
7
Congressman,
J. M. Rusk
2567-2124
S. Marston
443
Assemblyman, (1st District).
Peter Jerman
1089-632
William Clawater.
457
(2d District).
Robert Sandon
625
J. Henry Tate
802-177
John A. Rice.
429
401
Scattering
District Attorney.
Scattering
Clerk of the Circuit Court.
C. C. OIson.
54
Clerk of the Courts.
2078
249
HISTORY OF VERNON COUNTY.
Sheriff.
T. B. Brown.
.2109-1210
H. H. Furgeson.
899
JUDICIAL ELECTION. APRIL 1, 1873.
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.
Orsamas Cole.
.2445
County Judge.
J. E. Newell.
.1240-23
William S. Purdy
.1217
GENERAL ELECTION, NOVEMBER 4, 1873.
Governor.
C. C. Washburn
1706-1159
William R. Taylor
547
Lieutenant Governor.
Robert H. Baker
1597-954
Charles D. Parker
643
Secretary of State.
E. W. Young
1702-1159
Peter Doyle.
513
State Treasurer.
Ole C. Johnson
1700-1153
Ferdinand Kuchn
547
Attorney General.
Leander Frisby
1700-1152
A. Scott Stoane.
548
State Superintendent.
Robert Graham
1700-1153
Edward Seaving.
547
Commissioner of Immigration.
George P. Lindman
1690-1159
M. S. Argard
531
State Senator.
A. E. Bleckman
2150-2103
J. 11. Reep
.47
Assemblyman. (1st District.)
William Frazier
1144
Assemblyman.
(2d District.)
Edgar Eno ..
774-538
D. W. Adams
236
County Superintendent.
O. B. Wyman
County Treasurer.
John W. Greenman
1307-432
William McConnell.
875
County Surveyor.
J. F. Tharp
.2204
Coroner.
C. E. Morley
.2190-2186
Scattering
4
District Attorney.
C. M. Butt
2106-2095
Scattering ..
11
Register of Deeds.
Edward Lind
1435-678
W. S. S. White
757
Clerk of the Court.
P. J. Layne
2143
County Clerk.
John R. Casson
.2140
JUDICIAL ELECTION, APRIL 7, 1874.
Judge of the Circuit Court.
Romanzo Bunn
. 4272-2256
Scattering
16
ELECTION, NOVEMBER 3, 1874.
Congressman.
J. M. Rusk.
.1916-1362
David C. Fulton
654
Assemblyman.
(District No. 1.)
Ole Anderson.
807-331
Hartwell Allen
476
Assemblyman.
(District No. 2.)
James E. Newell
743-243
W. W. Joseph.
500
Sheriff.
Alexander Lowrie
1774-1031
G. J. Thomas
743
R. F. Lemen
41
JUDICIAL ELECTION, APRIL 6, 1875.
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
James E. Newell *
...
165
ELECTION, NOVEMBER, 2, 1875.
Governor.
Harrison Luddington
1784-1088
William R. Taylor.
696
Lieutenant Governor.
Henry L. Eaton
1797-1112
Charles D. Parker
685
Secretary of State.
Hans B. Warner
1797-1114
Peter Doyle
683
State Treasurer.
Henry Baitz
.1800-1217
Ferdinand Kuehn
683
Attorney General.
John R. Bennett
1801-1119
A. Scott Sloan
682
State Superintendent.
Robert Graham
1795-1108
Edward Searing
687
State Senator.
Reuben May
1193-41
J. Henry Tate.
1152
Scattering.
Assemblyman. (1st District.)
John Stevenson
633-120
J. F. Tharp
513
Assemblyman.
(2d District.)
T. S. Jordan.
1282
Register of Deeds.
Edward Lind.
1804-1194
John S. Dixon
610
County Treasurer.
Ole Johnson
.2451-2449
Scattering
2
.2179
250
HISTORY OF VERNON COUNTY.
District Attorney.
H P. Proctor
1880-1352
C. M. Butt.
528
Scattering.
14
County Clerk.
John R. Casson
.2455
Clerk of the Circuit Court.
P. J. Layne.
2450
Surveyor.
Egbert Wyman
2449-2447
Scattering
2
Coroner.
B. J. Castle
2079-2059
Scattering
20
Superintendent of Schools.
O. B. Wyman
2456-2453
Scattering
3
ELECTION, NOVEMBER 7, 1876.
President.
Rutherford B. Hayes
2764-1647
Samuel Tilden, Dem
1117
Peter Cooper, Gr.
110
Congressman.
H. L. Humphry.
2116-1494
Martin R. Gage.
932
R. May ..
635
Assemblyman. (1st District.)
Peter J. Dale
1017-295
Fred Eckhart
722
John Michelet
200
(2d District)
H. H. Wyatt.
1260-501
A. W. De Jean
759
Scattering.
3
Sheriff.
C. E. Morley
2688-1451
R. H. Buchanan
.1237
ELECTION, APRIL 3, 1877. Associate Justice of Supreme Court.
Willlam P. Lyon 2557-2518
Scattering
County Judge.
C. M. Butt
2542-2520
Scattering.
29
ELECTION, NOVEMBER 6, 1877. Governor.
W. E. Smith
.1678-832
Edward P. Allis
846
James A. Malory
416
Scattering
2
Lieutenant-Governor.
James M. Bingham
.1681-840
E. H. Burton
841
Romanzo Davis
470
Secretary of State.
Hans B. Warner
1730-938
Joseph H. Osborn
792
James B. Hayes
419
State Treasurer.
Richard Guenther.
1722-921
William Schwartz.
John Ringle.
419
Attorney-General.
Alexander Wilson
1811-847
Henry Hayden.
764
J. M. Morrow.
State Superintendent.
W. C. Whitford
1692-944
George M. Stecle
"758
Edward Searing
479
Amendment of Constitution.
For
1411-1305
Against
106
State Senator.
George W. Swain
1804-828
A. D. Chase
1078
Allemblyman.
(1st Dtstrict.)
Chris Ellefson
829-139
F. K. Van Wagoner. .
690
Assemblyman.
(2d District.)
Allen Rusk
800-240
Marion Henry.
560
Register of Deeds.
C. C. Olson
1521-165
C. H. Ballsrud.
1356
8
Scattering
County Treasurer.
Ole Johnson
1911-1034
Lenord Mosley
977
District Attorney.
H.P. Proctor
1707-525
Carson Graham
1155
County Clerk.
John R. Carson
1981-1059
Isaiah Glenn.
922
Clerk of Circuit Court.
P. J. Layne
2052-2050
Scattering.
Surveyor.
W. H. Knower
1691-484
I. J. Tharp.
1207
Coroner.
H. C. Gosling
.1671-602
W. W. Dunlap.
1069
Superintendent of Schools.
O. B. Wyman
1683-470
Hartwell Allen
1213
Scattering
4
ELECTION, APRIL, 1878. Associate Justice (full term).
Harlow S. Orton
1435-1430
5
Scattering ..
Associate Justice (to fill vacancy).
David Taylor
1450-1349
1
Scattering
ELECTION, November 5, 1878.
Congressman.
Charles D. Parker.
1718
Herman L. Humphry
1718
Assemblyman.
(1st District.)
Jacob Eckhart
.939-125
Chris Ellefson
804
Scattering
1
251
HISTORY OF VERNON COUNTY.
Assemblyman. (2d District.)
Roger Williams
919-129
James A. Cook
790
Sheriff.
James H. Hewey
1908-346
William Frazier
1562
ELECTION APRIL, 1879. Associate Justice of Supreme Court.
Orsamus Colo.
2133-1327
Montgomery M. Cothren.
806
Scattering.
10
ELECTION NOVEMBER 4, 1879.
Goveraor.
William E. Smith
2092-1385
Reuben May 707
James G. Jenkins.
377
Lieutenant Governor.
James M. Bingham.
2104-1411
William L. Utley
693
George H. King
382
Secretary of State.
Hans B. Warner
2108-1418
George W Lee
690
Samuel Ryan
380
State Treasurer.
Richard Guenther
2109-1420
Peter A. Griffith
689
Andrew Haven
380
Attorney General.
Alexander Wilson
2109-1419
Edward G. Nye
090
J. Montgomery Smith
380
State Superintendent.
William C. Whitford
2098-1416
William H. Searles
682
Edward Seariag
398
State Senator.
O. B. Thomas.
1999-1219
P. N. Peterson
780
W. N. Carter
394
Scattering
1
Assemblymaa. (Ist District.)
J. Eckert
944-417
P. J. Dale
527
E. Schilliag.
93
Scattering
7
Assemblyman.
(2d District.)
D. C. Yakey
977-590
G. W. Gregory 387
H. O'Connell.
199
Scattering.
38
Register of Deeds.
J. W. Curry
1680-386
C. C. Olson.
1294
W. T. McConnell.
192
Scattering.
8
County Treasurer.
Ole Johasoa
2239-1501
J. Conway
728
Scaltering
Calvia Morley
195
Scattering.
2
District Attorney.
H. P. Proctor.
2029-1073
C. W. Groves
956
Scattering.
6
County Clerk.
J. R. Cassoa
2308-1496
Joseph Harris
812
Clerk of Circuit Court.
P. J. Layne
2308-1496
W. McClaren
812
Superintendent of Schools.
William Haughton.
2333-1510
H. A. Bemis.
823
Scattering
4
Surveyor.
William H. Knower
2139-1108
J. F. Tharp.
I031
Scattering.
2
Coroaer
C. E. Morley
.2170-1171
Robert Wilson
999
Scattering.
3
ELECTION NOVEMBER 2 1880.
President.
James A. Garfield (Rep).
2774-1760
Winfield S. Haneock (Dem).
1014
James B. Weaver (Gb).
525
Neal Dow (Pro.)
3
Congressman.
Herman L. Humphrey.
2770-1762
G Y. Freeman
I008
Joel Foster
532
Assemblyman.
(1st District.)
T. O. Juve,
1618-1592
Scattering
26
Assemblyman,
(2d District.)
Allen Rusk.
1309-326
C. B. Slebias
983
Sheriff.
Frank Wallar.
.2236-174
Michael Rents
.2062
ELECTION, APRIL 5, 1881. Chief Justice of Supreme Court.
Orsamus Cole (to fill vacancy).
2616-2115
G. W. Cate.
1
Chief Justice of Supreme Court.
Orsamus Cole (full term)
2116-2115
G. W. Cate.
1
Associate Justice.
Joha B. Cassacy
2616-2615
M. M. Cothren
1
County Judge.
C. M. Butt
2501-2437
N. E. Newell
64
G. D. Wallar.
23
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ELECTION, NOVEMBER 8, 1881. Governor.
Jeremiah Rusk.
2022-1664
Michael Fratt. 358
Edward P. Allis 326
T. G. Kanouse.
153
Scattering.
5
Lieutenant Governor.
S. S. Fifleld
.1994-158I
Wendall A. Anderson 413
David Giddings 336
Harvey S. Clapp
134
M. Johnson
1
Secretary of State.
Ernest G. Timmie
1:39-1041
Michael Johnson 698
Wilson Hopkins.
312
Edmond Bartlett.
126
State Treasurer.
Edward C. McFetridge.
2003-1593
Frank R. Falk
410
Gerhart Lammers 335
John J. Sutton ..
126
Attorney General.
Leander F. Frisby
2002-1589
Melanthon Briggs 413
Jocl Foster
335
E. J. Comstock
125
State Superintendent.
Robert Graham
2530-2193
J. A. Gaynor
337
N. N. Brickson
1
Railroad Commissioners.
Nills P. Hangen
2011-1604
Ambrose Hoffman
407
T. G. Brunson
333
John Nader
119
T. O. Juve
Commissioner of Insurance.
Philip L. Spooner.
.2008
Louis Kemper.
412
Lorenzo Merrill
337
Thomas Bracken
116
Chris Ellefson
1
State Senator.
Van S. Bennett
2166-447
Chris Ellefson 1719
J. A. Robb
603
Scattering
7
Assemblyman. ( Jst District. )
T. O. Juve
782-225
Henry Schlong.
557
Scattering.
7
Assemblyman. ( 2d District. )
T. J. Shear
.1138-831
J. L. Joseph.
308
Register of Deeds.
T. W. Curry
1951-1096
Joseph Omundson.
855
County Treasurer.
Ole Johnson
.2117-1455
T. M. Vance
662
District Attorney.
O. B. Wyman
2207-2190
Scattering
17
County Clerk.
John R. Casson
2249-2244
Scattering
5
Clerk of Circuit Court.
P. J. Layne
2180-1561
M. Monti
619
Surveyor.
W. H. Knower
.2028-1338
J. F. Tharp
690
W. L. Riley
I
Coroncr.
Stanly Stout
2170-1546
E. H. Morrison
674
Scattering
2
Superintendent of Schools.
William Haughton.
.2170-1546
Hartwell Allen
624
Scattering
6
ELECTION, APRIL, 1882.
Judge of Circuit Court.
Alfred W. Newman
2173-2157
George G. Wallar.
16
ELECTION, NOVEMBER 7, 1882.
Congressman.
C. M. Butt
2042-996
G. M. Woodward
1046
B. F. Parker
189
R. May.
97
Scattering
1
Assemblyman. ( Ist District. )
Chris Ellefson
915-287
Henry H. Morgan
628
Assemblyman.
(2d District. )
M. C. Nicholas.
£68-112
W. N. Carter.
556
William Landon
464
J. C. Spellum
153
William McMichael
2
A. McCall.
I
Sheriff.
S. R. Pollard.
1751-125
G. H. Hewcy
.1626
Scattering.
1
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HISTORY OF VERNON COUNTY.
CHAPTER XX.
COUNTY REPRESENTATION.
In this chapter the various county officers are treated of. It is the design to trace the history of each county office, from the organization of the county, in 1851 to 1884, giving in connec- tion sketches of the gentlemen who have filled the various offices.
The records of the elections held in Vernon county, prior to the war, are very meagre and deficient, and of some of the elections there is no record at all. Therefore, if the name of any one who has held a county office is omitted, it is because the omission occurs in the record.
It will be noticed that the election of 1882 is the last one referred to. The reason of this is that the laws of the State have been changed so that the election of county officers will here- after be held "in even years." There was no election in November, 1883. The officers elected in 1881 hold three years.
TREASURER.
Upon the organization of the county, in April, 1851, James A. Cooke was elected first county treasurer. Mr. Cooke came from Illi- nois in 1848 or 1849, and settled with his fami- ly upon land about two miles east of the vil- lage, in the town of Viroqua. Ile remained there until the time of his death in 1881, and his widow, who survives him, still lives upon the old homestead. Mr. Cooke was a promi- nent man here. He was a man of integrity and much intelligence; he was a local Metho- dist preacher, and after working hard all day upon his farm, whenever occasion demanded, would fill appointments in the evening.
In November, 1851, John Langley was elected county treasurer; but it seems there was some change in the county affairs at this time; for shortly after, it appears from the records, that
Edmund Strang resigned the office of county treasurer, and John Longley was appointed to fill the place. Edmund Strang was a native of the State of New York. He came west in 1848, and settled at Springville, in the town of Jeffer- son, where he opened a farm. When elected or appointed treasurer, he did not move to the connty seat, and it is thought never performed a single official act. He was a genial, pleasant man socially; was well educated for those days, and this made him very popular; in fact, it is said, that the time was when he could have been elected to any office in the county by merely expressing the desire for it. He lived in the town of Jefferson until about 1875, when he moved to Osceola, Neb., where he still lives.
John Longley was really the first to perform the duties of the office of county treasurer. Longley came to Bad Ax county at an early day, and located at Viroqua, where he followed the business of a carpenter and joiner. He was a lively, jovial fellow, and made friends. He left about 1854, and it is thought returned to Illinois. While he was treasurer, there was but little to do. It is said that at one time he carried all the records of his office, including the tax lists, in his pocket, upon sheets of foolscap.
In November, 1853, John Gardner was elected treasurer. He was re-elected in September, 1855, and again in November, 1857, serving in all six years. John Gardner came from Ohio in 1852 and settled in the village of Viroqua with his family. He was a house carpenter and cabinet maker by trade; and an excellent work- man. He followed this business until elected to office. After serving his term of office as treasurer he moved to a piece of land two miles southeast of the village and opened a farm.
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Several years later he sold his place and re- moved to Missonri, where he still lives. He was a steady, sober, industrious man, and held the respect of all with whom he came in con- tact.
In November, 1859, James Lowrie was elected treasurer of Bad Ax county. In 1861, 1863 and 1865 he was re-elected, serving until May, 1866, when he resigned and Col. C. M. Butt was ap- pointed to fill the office. James Lowrie was a brother of the Lowries who held the office of sheriff of the county at different times. He came to the county with the rest of the family in 1855, and located in Springville in the town of Jefferson, where he rented and run the grist mill until elected county treasurer, when he re- moved to Viroqua. His popularity as an official is evident by the many times he was re- elected. As stated, he resigned in May, 1866, and removed to Monroe county, dying in Sparta several years ago. His widow still survives him. Mr. Lowrie made many friends by his genial, pleasant disposition; he was a promi- nent man here and his worth was also recog- nized in Monroe county, where he held some county office.
In May, 1866, C. M. Butts, of Viroqua, was appointed treasurer to fill the vacancy occa- sioned by the resignation of Mr. Lowrie. In November, 1866, he was elected to the position, and was re-elected in 1867, serving until Jan. I, 1870.
J. W. Allen succeeded Col. Butt as county treasurer, being elected in November, 1869, and re-elected in 1871. Mr. Allen was a native of New York; but came to Vernon county from Lake Mills, Jefferson Co., Wis., at an early day and settled at Hillsborough. Here he erected a saw mill and followed the milling business until elected county treasurer, when he re- moved to Viroqua. While at the county seat he erected what is known as the Proctor & Tol- lefson block. Subsequently he returned to Hillsborough and engaged at farming, which he continued, with the exception of a short
time spent at Odd Fellows work, until the time of his death, which occurred a few years ago. His widow still survives him, living upon the old homestead.
In November, 1873, J. W. Greenman was elected county treasurer and served one term. Mr. Greenman came to what is now Vernon county, from Illinois, and located upon a farm in the town of Genoa. Upon his election to the office he moved to Viroqua. About the time that his term of office expired he received the appointment of deputy United States marshal for Utah, when he moved to Salt Lake City, where he still lives. He still holds that office. Greenman was a prominent man. He had made a good officer in the 8th regiment during the war; was genial, pleasant, capable and intelli- gent. He was not much of a politician, but he had so many friends, it was easy for him to get into office. He served one term in the Legisla- ture, representing the western district of Ver- non county, while Senator Cameron was Speaker of the House, and that gentleman took a strong liking to Greenman, aiding afterward in securing for him the appointment which he now holds.
In November, 1875, Ole Johnson was elected treasurer. Having been re-elected in 1877, 1879 and 1881, he is the present incumbent.
Ole Johnson, who is serving his fourth term as treasurer of Vernon county, resides in the town of Hamburg, where he owns a fine farm of 250 acres. Mr. Johnson was born in Norway, in 1820, and came to the United States when twenty-nine years of age. He resided about a year in Iowa Co., Wis .. and in the fall of 1850, went to La Crosse. In 1855 he settled per- manently in the town of Hamburg. He located on section 22, where he has a pleasant home. Mr. Johnson is one of the prominent citizens of Hamburg town, and in the autumn of 1861, was elected to represent this district in the General Assembly of the State, serving one term. Ilis wife is also a native of Norway, and three chil-
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