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1172. New York 1822 Sheriff, Rockland County
1173. New York 1822 Sheriff, Saratoga County
1174. New York 1822 Sheriff, Schenectady County
1175. New York 1822 Sheriff, Schoharie County
1176. New York 1822 Sheriff, Seneca County
1177. New York 1822 Sheriff, Steuben County
1178. New York 1822 Sheriff, Tioga County
1179. New York 1822 Sheriff, Tompkins County
1180. New York 1822 Sheriff, Ulster County
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Sheriff
Sheriff: executes civil and criminal process throughout the county, has charge of the jail and prisoners, attends courts and keeps the peace.
Oxford English Dictionary
In many states, the Sheriff was also an election official and their signature can be found on copies of Original Documents, ranging from state to federal elections. In Congressional districts having more than one county, the Sheriffs of each county would meet in a designated County Court House, compare the returns and certify the results. If the Sheriff of a county did not appear, the votes from his county would not be counted.
1787 - 1824: Alabama, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina
Office Scope: County / City / District (Pennsylvania, South Carolina)
Role Scope: County / City / District (Pennsylvania, South Carolina)