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VICTORIA COUNTY ELECTION REGISTERS

We want to express our appreciation to Mary Virginia Jacobs, who copied these records, for allowing us to use them on this website. They originally appeared in our 2009 quarterly, "Victoria Crossroads of South Texas" Volume XXX, #4 Winter 2009.

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VICTORIA COUNTY ELECTION REGISTERS, 1838-1845

 
NAME OFFICE ELECTION COMMISSION
       
Bradley, Robert District Clerk Feb. 1, '41 Mar. 9, 1841
Roman, Richard County Clerk Feb. 1, '41 Mar. 9, 1841
Ingram, James County Clerk Jan 25, '42 Nov. 1, 1843
Wigginton, Alfred M. District Clerk Feb. 7, '43 Feb. 2, 1844
Grammond, J.J. H. Surveyor Sep. 5, '42 July 8, 1843
Palmer, George W. Chief Justice Mar. 11, '43 July 8, 1843
Costelle, Thomas Sheriff Mar. 11, '43 July 8, 1843
Gambel, William J.P. Pre No. 2 Mar. 11, '43 July 8, 1843
Pridham, P.M. J.P. Pre No. 2 Mar. 11, '43 July 8, 1843
Van Norman, Samuel W. J.P. Pre No. 1 Mar. 11, '43 July 8, 1843
Katels, John J.P. Pre No. 1 Mar. 11, '43 July 8, 1843
Creamer, Charles M Surveyor Oct. 23, '43 Dec. 3, 1843
Van Norman, Samuel W. Associate Justice Jan. 1, '44 Dec. 3, 1843
Gambel, William Associate Justice Jan. 1, '44 Dec. 3, 1843
Creamer, R.M. Surveyor Sep. 2, '44 Dec. 3, 1843
Gambel, William Associate Justice Jan. 6, '45 Dec. 3, 1843
Pridham, Peter U. Associate Justice Jan. 6, '45 Dec. 3, 1843
McDonald, Daniel Sheriff Feb. 5, '45 July 7, 1845
Crawford, William W. Coroner Feb. 5, '45 Nov. 22, 1845
Palmer, George W. Chief Justice Feb. 5, '45 Mar. 31, 1845
Pridham, Peter U. J.P. Pre No. 2 Feb. 5, '45 Mar. 31, 1845
Russell, J. J.P. Pre No. 2 Feb. 5, '45 Mar. 31, 1845
Atkinson, Dorsey J.P. Pre No. 1 Feb. 5, '45 Mar. 31, 1845
Atkinson, Dorsey Associate Justice Apr. 7, '45 Mar. 31, 1845
Gaffney, Owen Assessor Apr. 8, '45 Nov. 22, 1845

VICTORIA COUNTY ELECTION REGISTERS, 1838-1854

NAME OFFICE ELECTION COMMISSION
       
Cunningham, John A. Chief Justice July 13, '46 Nov. 7, 1846
Allen, James W. Probate Judge July 13, '46 Nov. 7, 1846
Wigginton, A.M. District Clerk July 13, '46 Nov. 7, 1846
Garrett, George W. County Clerk July 13, '46 Nov. 7, 1846
Thurmond, Alfred S. Sheriff July 13, '46 Nov. 7, 1846
Webb, Felic B. Coroner July 13, '46 Nov. 7, 1846
Creamer, Charles M District Surveyor July 13, '46 Nov. 7, 1846
Owens, Richard County Commissioner July 13, '46 Nov. 7, 1846
Teal, Peter County Commissioner July 13, '46 Nov. 7, 1846
Taylor, Winn County Commissioner July 13, '46 Nov. 7, 1846
Stapp, Darwin County Commissioner July 13, '46 Nov. 7, 1846
Moody, James A. J.P. Pre No. 1 July 13, '46 Nov. 7, 1846
Kosell, Johnson J.P. Pre No. 1 July 13, '46 Nov. 7, 1846
Dorsey, John Constable Pre. 1 July 13, '46 Nov. 7, 1846
Pridham, Peter U. Assessor Collector July 13, '46 Nov. 7, 1846
Miller, Theodore Chief Justice July, 1847 Nov. 12, 1846
Husk, H.J. Probate Judge July, 1847 Nov. 12, 1846
Fromme, Agustus County Commissioner July, 1847 Nov. 12, 1846
Thlieapasse, Herman County Commissioner July, 1847 Nov. 12, 1846
Hatch, Silvanus County Commissioner July, 1847 Nov. 12, 1846
Bullock, Jotham County Commissioner July, 1847 Nov. 12, 1846
West, Birhand Sheriff July, 1847 Nov. 12, 1846
Davis, J.W. Dist Clerk July, 1847 Nov. 12, 1846
Baugh, Issac County Clerk July, 1847 Nov. 12, 1846
Leuhrs, Henry Coroner July, 1847 Nov. 12, 1846
Bindewald, Ralph J.P. Pre 2 Sept. 19, 47 Nov. 12, 1846
Rebner, B. Constable Sept. 19, 47 Nov. 12, 1846
Allen, A.J. J.P. Pre 2 Feb. 19, '47 Nov. 12, 1846
       
NAME OFFICE ELECTION COMMISSION
       
Wiggington, A.M. District Clerk July 13, '46 Nov. 7, 1846
Wright, James Notary Public   July 27, 1846
Ingram, James Notary Public   July 27, 1846
Palmer, George W. Notary Public   July 21, 1846
Allen, James W. Chief Justice Aug. 7, '48 Oct. 12, 1848
Garnett, G.W. County Clerk Aug. 7, '48 Oct. 12, 1848
Thurmond, A. S. Sheriff Aug. 7, '48 Oct. 12, 1848
Webb, Felin B. Coroner Aug. 7, '48 Oct. 12, 1848
Linn, Edward Surveyor Aug. 7, '48 Oct. 12, 1848
Moody, James A. J.P. Pre No. 1 Aug. 7, '48 Oct. 12, 1848
Rosell, Johnston J.P. Pre No. 1 Aug. 7, '48 Oct. 12, 1848
Minon, Samuel B. Constable Pre. 1 Aug. 7, '48 Oct. 12, 1848
Owens, Richard Co. Commissioner Aug. 7, '48 Oct. 12, 1848
Teal, Peter Co. Commissioner Aug. 7, '48 Oct. 12, 1848
Frazer, Winn Co. Commissioner Aug. 7, '48 Oct. 12, 1848
Stapp, D.M. Co. Commissioner Aug. 7, '48 Oct. 12, 1848
Logan, John D. Notary Public   Nov. 15, 1848
Holbrook, A.B. Notary Public   Mar. 16, 1849
Ingram, James Notary Public   Feb. 22, 1851
Ragland, Wm. Chief Justice Aug. 5, '50 Nov. 8, 1850
Sterne, Thos. Co. Commissioner Aug. 5, '50 Nov. 8, 1850
Hunt, Wilkins Co. Commissioner Aug. 5, '50 Nov. 8, 1850
Edgar, J. M. Co. Commissioner Aug. 5, '50 Nov. 8, 1850
Teal, Peter Co. Commissioner Aug. 5, '50 Nov. 8, 1850
Pridham, Peter U. Assessor and Collector Aug. 5, '50 Nov. 8, 1850
Linn, Edward Surveyor Aug. 5, '50 Nov. 8, 1850
Gaines, Nathaniel T. District Clerk Aug. 5, '50 Nov. 8, 1850
Garnett, George W. County Clerk Aug. 5, '50 Nov. 8, 1850
Mitchell, William T. Co. Treasurer Aug. 5, '50 Nov. 8, 1850
VanNorman, Sam'l W. Coroner Aug. 5, '50 Nov. 8, 1850
Wright, George W. Sheriff (contested) Aug. 5, '50 Nov. 8, 1850
Ives, Thomas B. Notary Public   Feb. 25, 1852
Parkinson, Edward Notary Public   Jan. 11, 1854
Ragland, William Chief Justice Aug. 2, '52 Oct. 14, 1852
Garnett, George W. County Clerk Aug. 2, '52 Oct. 14, 1852
Cunningham, James W. Sheriff Aug. 2, '52 Oct. 14, 1852
VanNorman, S. W. Coroner Aug. 2, '52 Oct. 14, 1852
Pridham, P. M. Assessor and Collector Aug. 2, '52 Oct. 14, 1852
Mitchell, William T. County Treasurer Aug. 2, '52 Oct. 14, 1852
Linn, Edward County Surveyor Aug. 2, '52 Oct. 14, 1852
Hunt, William County Commisioner Aug. 2, '52 Oct. 14, 1852
Brady, A.D. County Commisioner Aug. 2, '52 Oct. 14, 1852
Teal, Peter County Commisioner Aug. 2, '52 Oct. 14, 1852
Edgar, James M. County Commisioner Aug. 2, '52 Oct. 14, 1852
Moody, James A. J.P. Precinct No. Aug. 2, '52 Oct. 14, 1852
Strong, Doctor J.P. Precinct No. Aug. 2, '52 Oct. 14, 1852
Burns, James J.P. Precinct No. Aug. 2, '52 Oct. 14, 1852
Parkinson, Edward J.P. Precinct No. Aug. 2, '52 Oct. 14, 1852
Sterne, Thomas Notary Public   Jan. 11, 1854
Leavitt, A.B. Notary Public   Jan. 11, 1854
Granville, Alexander J.P. Precinct No. 5 Dec. 25, '52 Mar. 10, 1853
Stewart, John J.P. Precinct No. 6 May 21, '53  
Laudin, Joseph H. Notary Public    
Ingram, James Notary Public    

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CIVIL OFFICERS OF THE COUNTY OF VICTORIA

NAME OFFICE DATE OF APPROVAL
OR ELECTION
 
       
Hayes, John Chief Justice   Resigned Jan '39
Johnson, Malcolm O. Sheriff    
McCrabb, John Clerk Dist. Court   Term extended 1 July '41
Moody, James A CityCounty Dist. Atty.   Term extended 1 July '41
Perkins, Benj. H. Justice Peace   Term extended 1 July '41
Dean, William M. Justice Peace   Term extended 1 July '41
Kemper, John F. Justice Peace   Term extended 1 July '41
Balfour, David Justice Peace   Term extended 1 July '41
Miller, William P. Chief Justice Mar. 5 '39 Mar. 5 '39 Commis.
Owen, James D. A Mistake 12 Mar. Mar. 5 '39 Commis.
Hayes, Jno. Pres. Bd ld commis 12 Mar. Mar. 5 '39 Commis.
Henry, Jno. M. Asso. commis.   Mar. 5 '39 Commis.
Burns, Arthur Asso. commis.   Mar. 5 '39 Commis.
Moody, Jas. A. Clerk bd. Ld. Commis.   Mar. 5 '39 Commis.
Linn, Edward County Surveyor 39 Mar. 5 '39 Commis.
McDonald, Daniel Sheriff April '39 Com May 1 '39
Linn, Edward Jus. Peace April '39 Com May 1 '39
Vickery, Cannon W. Jus. Peace April '39 Com May 1 '39
Harrison, John Constable April '39 Com May 1 '39
Crooks, Henry Jus. Peace May Com May 1 '39 (new bench)
Owen, James D. County Commisioner Jan. 15 1840 Comm'd 5 Feb.
Resigned 4 Oct. 40
Murphree, David Chief Justice    
Richeson, Varlen Com. To inspect the
Land office of County
   
Owen, James D. Com. To inspect the
Land office of County
   
Cunningham, Able S. Com. To inspect the
Land office of County
   

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