Indiana 1820 Sheriff, Martin County
- Office:
- Sheriff (County)
- Title:
- Sheriff
- Jurisdiction:
- County
- Label:
- Indiana 1820 Sheriff, Martin County
- Date:
- 1820
- State:
- Indiana
- Type:
- General
- Iteration:
- First Ballot
- Office/Role:
- Sheriff/Sheriff
- Candidates:
- Adam Shirley, Julius Johnson
| Candidates: | Adam Shirley[1] | Julius Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Affiliation: | ||
| Final Result: [2] | 68 | 60 |
| Martin County | 68 | 60 |
Notes:
[1]Elected.
[2]"The election of Shirley was disallowed by the county commissioners on the grounds that he had not been a resident of the county for the required twelve months although the county was not definitely established until February 1, 1820. No return has been found covering the special election ordered and no commission for a sheriff is recorded for this year, but Julius Johnson was present as sheriff when the county commissioners met on November 14, 1820, and subsequently." History of Martin County Indiana. Harry Q. Holt. Stout's Print Sho 1953. 205.
References:
Holt, Harry Q. History of Martin County, Indiana. Paoli, IN: Published by the author, 1953. 205.
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