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History Monday: Sheriffs of Adair County, part 2 See also: History Wednesday: Sheriff of Adair Co. 1801-2000, pt. 1 By Mike Watson The office of sheriff is a Constitutional Office in Kentucky. Here is part 2 of a list of those who served as Sheriff of Adair County from the formation in 1801/02 through 2000. Some who served as deputies are also included, but that list is far from complete. Elijah Cravens, appointed sheriff and produced his commission from the Governor of Kentucky during the January 1826 term of County Court, deputies included Alexander Walker, Benjamin Bowmer, Joseph McClane, John Stotts, William D. Parrish. Alexander Elliott produced his commission as sheriff in February 1827, deputies included George C. Elliott, John Hughes; John Staton produced commission as sheriff in January 1829, deputies included, Joseph Burton, Jr., Robert H. Burton, William O. Wheat. Andrew Ewing produced his commission in January 1831; Daniel Trabue was appointed to the office effective January 1833, deputies included William Vance, Philip Winfrey, Jr., James Ewing, James Murrell, Andrew Ewing, Joseph Nelson, Jr., Joseph Winfrey. John Mourning, produced his commission as sheriff in January 1835, deputies included James Ewing; John Montgomery was appointed effective January 1837, deputies included Reuben S. Winfrey, John B. Lewis, John W. Garnett. John Anderson, appointed January 1839, deputies included James W. Garnett, William G. Lobban, Willis Wheat, Philip Winfrey, James Murrell; Joseph A. Morrison received his commission as sheriff, but refused it due to bodily infirmity in December 1840 [for the term beginning January 1841.] William G. Lobban qualified in January 1841, deputies included Willis Wheat, Thomas M. Waggener, Robert M. Montgomery, William Busby. Thomas Gilmer produced his commission as sheriff 2 January 1843, deputies included William G. Lobban, William Henry Johnston, John B. Yates and James Staton. Sheriff Gilmer died at his residence on 3 October 1843. Former sheriff William Lobban was appointed to fill the vacancy, W.H. Johnston and Willis Wheat were appointed as deputies in February 1844. John Hardwick produced his commission as sheriff in January 1845, deputies included Thomas Rhodes Dohoney, Timoleon Cravens and William B. Field. Daniel Suddarth produced his commission in January 1847, Thomas R. Dohoney, Chapman Dohoney and William B. Field were appointed deputies; Clayton Miller produced his commission in January 1849. James Page produced his commission in January 1851. This story was posted on 2024-01-22 08:38:52
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