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12. New York 1809 Assessor, New York, Ward 8
13. New York 1809 Assessor, New York, Ward 9
14. Pennsylvania 1809 Assessor, Northern Liberties Township, East Ward
15. Pennsylvania 1809 Assessor, Northern Liberties Township, West Ward
16. Rhode Island 1809 Assessor of Taxes, Newport Town
17. Rhode Island 1809 Assessor of Taxes, Newport Town
18. Rhode Island 1809 Assessor of Taxes, Newport Town
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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