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122. Massachusetts 1814 Assessor, Salem
123. Pennsylvania 1814 Assessor, Philadelphia County, Northern Liberties Township, East Ward
124. Pennsylvania 1814 Assessor, Philadelphia County, Northern Liberties Township, West Ward
125. New York 1815 Assessor, Ancram
126. Massachusetts 1816 Assessor, Salem
127. New York 1816 Assessor, Albany, Ward 1
128. New York 1816 Assessor, Albany, Ward 2
129. New York 1816 Assessor, Albany, Ward 4
130. New York 1816 Assessor, Hudson, Ward 1
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Assessor
Assessor:
a. One who sits as assistant or adviser to a judge or magistrate; esp. a skilled assistant competent to advise on technical points of law, commercial usage, navigation, etc.
b. One who assesses taxes.
c. One who officially estimates the value of property or income for purposes of taxation.
Oxford English Dictionary
In some states, especially Massachusetts, the tax assessment of a town would determine how many state representatives could be elected.
1801 - 1825: Delaware, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island
Office Scope: County / City / Hundred / District / Borough
Role Scope: County / Hundred / Ward / District / Borough
