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The first election was held in 1833 at the Jeremiah Roe home. Samuel Rugg was appointed Justice of the Peace, and David McKnight was appointed first Sheriff. The first County Election was held June 23, 1836. The officials were Samuel Rugg, Clerk; Jeremiah Roe, Treasurer; Zachariah Smith, Sheriff; and Jonas Pence, Coroner.
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