Mr. Jones was succeeded (as sheriff) in 1880 by George W. Witt, who served two years.

GEORGE W. WITT was born in Greene county, April 21, 1841, his parents being Franklin and Malinda (Perry) Witt, his father a native of Tennessee, and his mother, of Indiana. His father came to Greene county in 1826, and located on section 13, remaining there one year, then removing to Carrollton township, locating on section 34, where he bought 20 acres. To this he added until he had 120 acres, on which he lived until 1836, when he traded it for a half interest in Thomas Rattan's farm of 600 acres. He removed to that place and spent the remainder of his life there. He died in 1851, and his wife survived him 26 years, her death occurring on the 10th of Feb., 1877, at the home of her son George Witt. Our subject remained with his parents until 21 years of age, assisting on the farm. He then started for himself, buying 140 acres of land on section 13, and afterward 80 acres on section 12. He then bought 160 acres on section 13, adjoining his other tracts, and which was set off as his mother's dower. Here he resided and farmed since he was of age. Mr. Witt has been three times married; first on the 15th of March, 1865, to Eliza J. Moore. By this union there were four children, one of whom is living - Toinette. His wife died in 1873, and he was again married June 24, 1874 to Margaret A. Gardiner. Three children were born to them, one of whom , Freddie T., is living. His second wife died March 7, 1879, and on the 29th of Sept., 1880, he was again married to Louisa A. Williams, daughter of William P. and Rachel Williams. To them three children have been given - Thomas K., Alta M. and Rachel J. In 1875 Mr. Witt built a fine two-story frame house 52x24 feet, costing about $9,000. This, with its pleasant surroundings, show him to be an intelligent, enterprising citizen, and one who has made a success of farming, he now owning 650 acres of land. Mr. and Mrs. Witt are members of the M.E. Church. He is a member of the A.F. & A.M. lodge; is a democrat in politics; was elected and served one term as sheriff of the county, from 1880 to 1882, and is among the prominent men of the county.