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62. New York 1816 Assessor, Hudson, Ward 2
63. New York 1819 Assessor, New York, Ward 3
64. New York 1820 Assessor, Albany
65. New York 1821 Assessor, Hudson, Ward 1
66. New York 1821 Assessor, Hudson, Ward 2
67. New York 1821 Assessor, New York, Ward 3
68. New York 1824 Assessor, Albany, Ward 2
69. Pennsylvania 1800 Assessor, Philadelphia City, Cedar Ward
70. Pennsylvania 1800 Assessor, Philadelphia City, Chestnut Ward
71. Pennsylvania 1800 Assessor, Philadelphia City, Dock Ward
72. Pennsylvania 1800 Assessor, Philadelphia City, High Street Ward
73. Pennsylvania 1800 Assessor, Philadelphia City, Locust Ward
74. Pennsylvania 1800 Assessor, Philadelphia City, Lower Delaware Ward
75. Pennsylvania 1800 Assessor, Philadelphia City, Middle Ward
76. Pennsylvania 1800 Assessor, Philadelphia City, New Market Ward
77. Pennsylvania 1800 Assessor, Philadelphia City, North Mulberry Ward
78. Pennsylvania 1800 Assessor, Philadelphia City, North Ward
79. Pennsylvania 1800 Assessor, Philadelphia City, South Mulberry Ward
80. Pennsylvania 1800 Assessor, Philadelphia City, South Ward
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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