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52. New York 1808 Assessor, New York, Ward 6
53. New York 1808 Assessor, New York, Ward 7
54. New York 1808 Assessor, New York, Ward 8
55. New York 1808 Assessor, New York, Ward 9
56. Pennsylvania 1808 Assessor, Northern Liberties District, East Ward
57. Pennsylvania 1808 Assessor, Northern Liberties District, West Ward
58. Pennsylvania 1808 Assessor, Philadelphia City, Cedar Ward
59. Pennsylvania 1808 Assessor, Philadelphia City, Chesnut Ward
60. Pennsylvania 1808 Assessor, Philadelphia City, Dock 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
