As early as the first Federal elections in 1788, there were candidates, who while alligned with one party or another, was supported in the press by both parties in a particular election.

Town Clerk: The clerk or secretary to the corporation of a town, who has charge of the records, correspondence, and legal business, the conduct of municipal elections, etc.

Oxford English Dictionary

1803 - 1824: Connecticut, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island

Office Scope: Town(ship) / Borough (Pennsylvania)

Role Scope: Town(ship) / Borough (Pennsylvania)