Decatur County Commissioners from 

1879 to Present

First a Little History

The first election was held February 1880.  There were 6 precincts set up for the election.  They were Grant, Beaver, Bassettville, Oberlin, Prairie Dog and Jennings.  See Original Township Map.  The election was held to choose location of the county seat, 1 representative, 1 county attorney, 1 sheriff, 1 county clerk, 1 county treasurer, 1 probate judge, 1 clerk of the district court, 1 register of deeds, 1 county superintendent of public instruction, 1 county surveyor, 1 coroner and 3 county commissioners.  Each of the townships would elect: 2 justices of the peace, 2 constables, 1 township trustee, 1 township clerk, 1 township treasurer, and 1 road overseer.

In this election for County Seat the votes were as follows: 
Decatur Centre 257 and Oberlin 552.

Now to the Commissioners
Thanks to Reva Marshall and the Decatur County Clerk for providing us with this information.

* Great Grandfather of James Marshall
** Died in Office and Replaced by
*** Grandfather of Jack Noone--he raised Jack (information from Ralph Unger)
# Appointed by Governor John P. St. John on December 15, 1879; for the purpose of holding an election.  He also appointed the County Clerk, E. D. Stillson for the same purpose.

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