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142. Pennsylvania 1821 Assessor, Philadelphia County, Northern Liberties
143. Pennsylvania 1822 Assessor, Philadelphia City, South Mulberry Ward
144. Pennsylvania 1822 Assessor, Philadelphia County, Penn Township
145. Pennsylvania 1823 Assessor, Berks County, Reading Borough
146. Pennsylvania 1823 Assessor, Cumberland County, Carlisle Borough
147. Pennsylvania 1823 Assessor, Philadelphia County, East Kingston District
148. Pennsylvania 1823 Assessor, Philadelphia County, Passayunk Township
149. Pennsylvania 1823 Assessor, Philadelphia County, West Kensington District
150. Pennsylvania 1824 Assessor, Philadelphia County, Penn Township
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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