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Origin of the word "sheriff"
Over 1000 years ago in England, the shire, was formed when groups of hundreds banded together. The shire was the forerunner of the modern county. Just as each hundred was led by a reeve (chief), each shire had a reeve as well. To distinguish the leader of a shire from the leader of a mere hundred, the more powerful official became known as the shire-reeve.

The word shire-reeve eventually became the modern word sheriff.  Read More


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Missouri Past Sheriffs

Sheriffs of Audrain County

History of the Sheriff's Office and the Audrain County Jail.  Includes former sheriffs 1836 to present.

 

Boone County Past Sheriffs 1821 to present

 

Buchanan County Sheriff's Office History and Background

Provides a list of all sheriffs of Buchanan County, Missouri from 1840 to present day.

 

Cape Girardeau County Sheriffs Office History

Interesting history page with a list of past sheriffs of Cape Girardeau County 1805 to present.

 

Greene County Past Sheriffs

Listing of past sheriffs 1833 to present with dates served and old photos.

Of historical interest: Young Brothers Massacre in Greene County, Missouri.

 

Jefferson County Past Sheriffs 1821 to present
Also see: History of the Jefferson County, Missouri Sheriff's Office

Lincoln County Past Sheriffs
Includes past sheriffs 1819 to present.

 

Platte County Sheriff's Office History

Brief history detailing some historic crimes in Platte County, Missouri, including the battle with Bonnie and Clyde and the capture of Blanche Barrow.  Provided is a roster of sheriffs for Platte County, MO 1839 to present.

 

Polk County, Missouri Sheriffs

Lists all sheriffs of Polk County 1837 to present.

 

St. Francois County Office of the Sheriff - A Chronological History

A timeline of historical events including the election and appointment of county officials.

 

U. S. Marshals History for the Eastern District of Missouri

Includes all U.S. marshals from 1813 to present for the Eastern District of Missouri.

 

U. S. Marshals History for the Western District of Missouri

Includes all U.S. marshals from 1813 to present for the Western District of Missouri.

Montana Past Sheriffs

Clay County Sheriff's Office History

Features a very nice power point presentation which includes a list of past sheriffs with names, dates and photos along with photos and information about the Clay County Jail.  Also see the Wall of Honor which is dedicated to those who lost their lives in the line of duty.

 

First Sheriff of Golden Valley County, MT

Information about and photos of the first sheriff in Golden Valley County, Montana.

 

Gallatin County Sheriffs History

List of past sheriffs who served in Gallatin County, MT.

 

Valley County Sheriffs History

Brief history of the Valley County Sheriffs Office includes a list of sheriffs from 1893 to present day.

 

U. S. Marshals History for the District of Montana

Includes all U.S. marshals from 1865 to present for the District of Montana.

Nebraska Past Sheriffs

Dawes County Sheriff's Office History and Past Sheriffs 1885 to present
Includes some old photos.

 

Douglas County Sheriff History

Very brief history of the Douglas County law enforement.

 

Gage County Sheriffs Office History

Features a nicely done history with a complete list of past sheriffs 1857 to present.  Includes photos and information about badges, vehicles, the jail, and other items of historical interest.

 

Hall County Past Sheriffs

Excellent site detailing all sheriffs of Hall County Nebraska 1858 to present.  Includes some photos and a well presented history as well.

 

Hitchcock County Past Sheriffs

Nice listing of all past sheriffs of Hitchcock County, NE.

 

Lancaster County Sheriff's Office History

Lists past sheriffs 1861 to present day with some photos and histories.

 

Lincoln County Sheriffs Office History

Features a history timeline beginning in 1867 and a nice page of past sheriffs including photos.

 

Madison County Sheriffs History

Details of some law enforcement history in Madison County, Nebraska.  Includes a list of all sheriffs from 1869 to present time.

 

Perkins County Early History and Sheriffs

Contains some early history with a complete list of former sheriffs 1888 to present time.

 

Phelps County Sheriff History

Nice page with some stories about the past sheriffs and a list of all sheriffs of Phelps County from 1872 to present day.

 

Platte County History of the Sheriffs Office

Includes all sheriffs in the history of Platte County, 1857 to present with some photos and information.

 

Scotts Bluff County Sheriffs Office History

Features a brief history of the Scotts Bluff County Sheriffs Office and includes a lit of past sheriffs 1889 to present.

 

U. S. Marshals History for the District of Nebraska

Includes all U.S. marshals from 1854 to present for the District of Nebraska.

Nevada Past Sheriffs

Carson City / Ormsby County Sheriffs History

Features a brief history along with a list of past sheriffs 1861 to present time.

 

Washoe County Sheriff's Office History

Includes a list of past sheriffs with a brief history of the Washoe County Sheriff's Office.

 

U. S. Marshals History for the District of Nevada

Includes all U.S. marshals from 1861 to present for the District of Nevada.

New Hampshire Past Sheriffs

Belknap County Sheriff's Department History

Includes history of the office of sheriff along with Belknap County Sheriffs of the Twentieth Century.

 

Hillsborough County Sheriff History

A history of who held office and when.  Nicely written and includes sheriffs and deputy sheriffs in office between 1772 and present.

 

Portsmouth, New Hampshire Police Department History

Interesting history detailing early marshals, officers and other law enforcement officials in Portsmouth, NH.

 

Strafford County Sheriff Office History

Features a great history of the Strafford County Sheriff's Office and includes a list of all high sheriffs from 1773 to present.

New Jersey Past Sheriffs

Atlantic County Sheriff's Office History

Brief history includes information about some of the early sheriffs and law enforcement officers of the county.

 

Burlington County Sheriffs History (PDF File)

Includes a nice history with a comprehensive list of past sheriffs of the Burlington County Sheriff's Department 1807 to present time.

 

Camden County Sheriffs History File

A list of Camden County, New Jersey sheriffs 1844 to present.

 

Cape May County Past Sheriffs

Features a nice list of Cape May County's past sheriffs and a brief history of the Cape May County Sheriff's Office..

 

Cumberland County, NJ History of Sheriffs

Fantastic page provides some historical background, a photo of the 1748 Cumberland County Jail and all past sheriffs 1748 to present day.  Also of interest is the 1979 Cumberland County Jail Shootout.

 

Hudson County Sheriff's Office History

Lists all former sheriffs 1872 to present time in Hudson County, New Jersey.

 

Morris County Sheriff's Office History

Includes a list of sheriffs 1739 to present with some historical facts about the former sheriffs in Morris County, New Jersey.

 

Passaic County Sheriffs History

A nice history written about the Passaic County Sheriffs Office which includes historical photographs and information about past sheriffs.

 

Sussex County Sheriff History

Information about the early sheriff's office of Sussex County, NJ includes some old Sussex county jail photos and information about early sheriffs and constables.  Also offers a list of past sheriffs 1753 to present.

 

U. S. Marshals History for the District of New Jersey

Includes all U.S. marshals from 1789 to present for the District of New Jersey.

New Mexico Past Sheriffs

Dona Ana County Sheriff's Office History

Brief history includes information about Sheriff Pat Garret, renowned for the capture and killing of the infamous Billy The Kid.

 

Lea County Sheriff History

Photos and names of all past sheriffs on Lea County, NM.  Also of interest is the Photos section.

 

Otero County Sheriffs

A timeline of past sheriffs of Otero County 1899 to 1938.

 

Roosevelt County Past Sheriffs

List of all sheriffs who served Roosevelt County 1903 to present time.

 

San Juan County Sheriff's Office History

Great history with photos and listing of former sheriffs 1876 - 2003. Also see Notable Sheriffs of the Past.

 

Socorro County Sheriffs

A listing of sheriffs of Socorro County for years 1851-1990.

 

Taos County Sheriffs and Alguacil Mayors
Includes name of men who served as Taos County, NM Sheriffs and Alguacil Mayors between 1846 and 2000.

 

U. S. Marshals History for the District of New Mexico

Includes all U.S. marshals from 1851 to present for the District of New Mexico.

New York Past Sheriffs

Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office History

Provides some interesting history facts along with a list of past sheriffs 1822 to present time.

 

Chenango County Sheriff's Office History

A short history of the early years of the Chenango County Sheriff's office.  Includes a list of past sheriffs from 1798 to current times plus some old photos of early Chenango County.

 

Chemung County Sheriffs History

Features a short history of the Chemung County Sheriff's Office along with a page listing the past sheriffs of Chemung County 1838 to present.

 

Erie County Sheriff's Office - History

Information about the early history of the Erie County Sheriff's Office including data about the early county jail and a great list of all former sheriffs beginning in 1823.  Of interest: Tunnel of Tears.

 

Madison County Sheriffs

List of sheriffs and undersheriffs in Madison County, New York from 1806 to present time.  Also includes a lot of interesting history including hangings, crimes and information about the Loomis Gang.

 

Monroe County - History of the Sheriff's Office

A great list of all sheriffs from 1821 to present in Monroe County, New York.  Includes old photographs and short biographies.

 

New York State 1940 Sheriffs' Association Convention Journal
View photos of sheriffs who attended this New York Sheriffs Association convention in Niagara Falls and read the journal.

 

New York State - Historical Tidbits About the Office of Sheriff

Features interesting historical facts about the office of sheriff in the state of NY.  Hosted by the New York State Sheriff's Association.

 

Oneida County Sheriffs Office History

Features a historical timeline of the Oneida County Sheriff's Office.

 

Niagara County Sheriffs Past

Lists all sheriffs and undersheriffs 1808 to present.

Also see: History of Niagara County Sheriff's Office
                  History of the Niagara County Jail

 

History of the Oneida County Sheriff's Office

History of the Onondaga County Sheriff's Office
Includes early photos.

 

Ontario County Jails History

 

Otsego County Sheriffs History

Page details a history timeline of the sheriffs of Otsego County, NY from 1791 to present.

 

Putnam County Sheriffs

Lists all sheriffs of Putnam County, New York 1812 to current.

 

Rockland County Past Sheriffs

Features a lit of sheriffs of Rockland County, NY for the period 1798 to present day.  Included is a brief history of the Rockland County Sheriff's Office.

 

Suffolk County Past Sheriffs 1670 to present

 

Ulster County Sheriffs.

 

U.S. Marshals - Eastern District of New York History

Listing of all U.S. Marshals in the Eastern District of New York, beginning with the first marshal of Brooklyn in 1865.

U.S. Marshals - Western District of New York History

Listing of all U.S. Marshals in the Western District of New York (Buffalo) 1900 to present.

North Carolina Past Sheriffs

Burke County Sheriffs - Then and Now

Includes some detailed information about the past sheriffs of Burke County, North Carolina.

 

Cabarrus County Sheriffs

Listing of all past sheriffs between 1793-present time.

 

Caldwell County Sheriffs History

Features a complete list of past sheriffs 1841 to present day with many photos.

 

Chatham County Former Sheriffs
Includes past sheriffs 1771 to 2002 in Chatham County, NC with some photos.

 

Cumberland County Sheriffs

This well written history features a plethora of historical photographs and gives information about early sheriffs of Cumberland County, NC.

 

Durham County Sheriff History

Explains the history of the sheriff's office in North Carolina and includes a list of all past sheriffs of Durham County between 1881 and present day.

 

Guilford County Sheriffs History

Features a brief history of the Guilford County Sheriff's Office along with the names of the past sheriffs between 1771 and 1986.  Also see the list of past sheriffs with photos.

 

Harnett County, NC Past Sheriffs

James A Johnson, March 11, 1855 to 1858
James Robert Grady, 1858 to 1870
Kenneth McNeill, 1870 to 1876
John A. Green, 1876 to 1890
Colon McArtan, 1890 to 1894
John H Pope, 1894 to 1898
Silas A. Salmon, 1898 to 1904
William Franklin Pearson, 1904 to 1905
Charles Franklin Pope, 1905 to 1906
James B. Lanier, 1906 to 1912
Isaac W. Smith, 1912 to 1914
J. McKay Byrd, 1914 to 1916
William H. Turlington, 1916 to 1920
J. William McArtan, 1920 to 1924
Arthur F. Fowler, 1924 to 1926
L. Kyle Matthews, 1926 to 1928
John Henry Tart, 1928 to 1930
Arthur F. Fowler, 1930 to 1932
William E. Salmon, 1932 to 1954
Claude R. Moore, 1954 to 1958
Wade H. Stewart, 1958
Lewis Rosser
Larry Knott
Larry Rollins

 

Iredell County Office of Sheriff History

Offers a history of the office of sheriff with a list of all Iredell County sheriffs 1789 to present with short biographies and facts about each sheriff.

 

Onslow County Sheriffs History

Contains names, dates and photos of the past sheriffs of Onslow County, North Carolina.

 

Orange County Past Sheriffs 1752 to present

 

Randolph County Sheriff's Office History

Complete list of all former sheriffs in Randolph County, North Carolina 1779 to present.

 

Rowan County In Memory

In memory of those who gave their lives serving the Rowan County Sheriff's Office.

 

Rutherford County Former Sheriffs
Includes past sheriffs 1779 to present in Rutherford County, NC.

North Dakota Past Sheriffs

Bowman County Past Sheriffs

Includes a complete list of past sheriffs of Bowman County with photos.

 

Cass County Past Sheriffs 1874 to present

Features a list of sheriffs of Cass County from 1874 to 2007. Also see a brief history of law enforcement in Cass County, ND.

 

Grand Forks County Past Sheriffs

Located at the Grand Fork County Sheriff's Office, includes all sheriffs 1880 to present and their terms of service.

 

Nelson County Past Sheriffs

Includes a very brief history of the Nelson County Sheriff's Department with a list of past sheriffs. Also see Nelson County Sheriff History.

 


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