Switzerland County Commissioners – Apr 1878

The Switzerland County, Indiana Commissioners’ proceedings appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 18 Apr 1878 – Page 1, Column 3

Commissioners Court.

A special session of the Commissioners was held Monday, April 8th.

Jas. Cowan, Trustee of Craig Township, presented his report, as follows [see newspaper].

John H. Daubenheyer, Trustee of York Township, presented his report, as follows [see newspaper].

Charles W. Johnson, Trustee of Pleasant Township, presented his report, as follows [see newspaper].

B. N. Davies, Trustee of Jefferson Township, presented his report, as follows [see newspaper].

A. B. Vannater, Trustee of Cotton Township, presented his report, as follows [see newspaper].

J. N. Searcy, Trustee of Posey Township, presented his report, as follows [see newspaper].

The following assessors elect presented to the Board their certificates of election and bonds, and were sworn in:

  • Jonathan McMakin, Jefferson Twp.
  • Geo. W. Bromwell, York Twp.
  • Benj. F. McIntire, Posey Twp.
  • John W. Morrison, Cotton Twp.
  • Wm. S. Twineham, Pleasant Twp.
  • William Miller, Craig Twp.

Alexander Horton was excused from paying poll tax on account of wounds received in the army.