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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

Spelling of the word "SHERIFF"

Sheriff seems to be one of those words which is often misspelled. Common misspellings include sherrif, sherif, and sherriff. The correct spelling is SHERIFF.

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Tennessee Past Sheriffs

Chattanooga Police Department History

A well done and in-depth look at the history of the Chattanooga police department includes information about past marshals, police chiefs and other law enforcement officials along with historic photos and artifacts.

Collierville Police Department History

This history article details the early marshals, police officers, and chiefs of the department though the years. Includes historic photos of badges, patches and patrol cars.

Dickson County Sheriff's Office History

History of the Office of Sheriff along with a list of all past sheriffs in Dickson County, Tennessee from 1804 to present.

Hamilton County - The Sheriffs of Hamilton County
Includes Hamilton County, TN sheriffs 1819 to present.

Jefferson county Past Sheriffs 1792 to present

Knox County Sheriff's Office History

Great history of the sheriff's office includes biographies and photos of sheriffs in Knox County, Tennessee 1792 to present.

Memphis Police Department History

History pages detail the early days of the Memphis Police Department and reveals details of past constables, town marshals, police chiefs and other law enforcement officials.

Obion County Elected Officials of the Past

List of elected officials which include: Circuit Court Clerks, County Court Clerks, Registrars and Office of Sheriff in Obion County, Tennessee. Years covered are 1824-1940.

U.S. Marshals - Eastern District of Tennessee History

Lists all past U.S. Marshals in the Eastern District of Tennessee 1801 to current.

U.S. Marshals - Western District of Tennessee History

Lists all past U.S. Marshals in the Western District of Tennessee 1801 to present.

Texas Past Sheriffs

I find it interesting to note.... while gathering these links, Texas was the only state where I found a woman listed as sheriff. In fact, I located five women who served in the capacity of sheriff. One in Bexar County, one in Collin County, two in Gray County and and in Glasscock County, I find Amy M. Teele who completed her husband's (Walter Teele) term as sheriff during WWII. All of these women completed their husband's term for various reasons. Usually it occurred when the sheriff died. Letting the wife complete the term seems to have been the order of business when a sheriff in Texas was lost.

Bexar County Past Sheriffs 1866 to present

Bosque County Past Peace Officers
Includes past sheriffs, marshals and deputy sheriffs in Bosque County, TX for years 1856 to 1886.

Officially Speaking
County Officials in Bosque County, Texas which includes county commissioners, county clerks, county treasurers, judges, jurors, mayors, postmasters, tax assessors and more.

Burnet County Past Sheriffs
Includes former sheriffs of Burnet County, TX 1852 to present along with some photos.

Collin County Past Sheriffs 1846 to present

Colorado County Elected Officials

List of elected and appointed officials from the past in Colorado County, TX. Includes Constables, Chief Justices, Sheriffs, Militia Captains and others. Located at the Nesbitt Memorial Library.

El Paso, Texas Sheriffs

List of past sheriffs in El Paso, TX 1852-2001.

Galveston County Sheriff

Their home page relates the history of the office of sheriff in Galveston and provides a list of past sheriffs from 1838 to present day. Also see the Memoriam page.

Gray county Former Sheriffs
Includes photos and facts about the former sheriffs of Gray County, Texas 1902 to present along with pictures of the old county jail and sheriff's office.

Gregg County Sheriffs

List begins with the first sheriff of Gregg County in 1873 through the year 1996.

HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS SHERIFFS

1837-1841 John W. Moore

1842-1843 Magnus T. Rodgers

1844-1846 John Fitzgerald

1846-1850 David Russell

1850-1853 James B. Hogan, Jr.

1854-1856 Thomas M. Hogan

1856-1858 John R. Grymes

1858-1861 George W. Frazier
1862-1865 B. P. Lanham

1866 John Proudfoot

1866 I. C. Lord

1866-1873 A. B. Hall

1873-1875 Samuel S. Ashe

1876-1883 Cornelius M. Noble

1884-1886 John J. Fant

1887-1895 George W. Ellis

1896 Albert Erichson

1897-1898 W. M. Baugh

1899-1912 Archie R. Anderson

1913-1918 Marion Frank Hammond

1919-1936 Thomas A. Binford

1937-1942 Norfleet Hill

1942-1948 Neal Polk

1949-1973 C.V. (Buster) Kern

1973-1984 Jack Heard

1985-1995 John Joseph (Johnny) Klevenhagen, Jr.

1995-present Tommy Thomas

Harrison County Sheriffs

List of sheriffs elected in Harrison County, Texas 1840-1998.

Kent County Former Sheriffs

Lists names, dates of term and photos of all past sheriffs of Kent County, Texas. Also of historic interest:

Also of historic interest: Photos of old Kent County Jail and Courthouse.

Marion County Sheriffs

List of former sheriffs 1860-1988 in Marion County, Texas. Includes some additional information about the time they served.

McLennan County Past Sheriffs
Includes past sheriffs from McLennan County, TX 1850 to present.

Menard County Past Office Holders
Includes lists of past county sheriffs, clerks, attorneys, judges, justices an treasurers.

Nueces County Sheriffs History

Lists past sheriffs 1847 to current.

Parker County Sheriffs

Lists all sheriffs 1856 though 1988 who served in Parker County, Texas.

Pasadena Police History

Short historical account includes early town marshals and former police chiefs.

Plano Police Department History

Brief history includes a list of early town marshals 1881 to 1957.

Potter County Sheriff History

Includes some early history of law enforcement in Potter County, Texas along with historical photos. See the complete list of Sheriffs Past and Present with photos.

San Antonio Chief Marshals and Chiefs of Police

Complete historical account of all past marshals, and police chiefs in San Antonio. You will also find the History of the San Antonio Police Department of interest.

Shelby County Sheriffs

List of all sheriffs serving in Shelby County, TX from 1841 to 1988.

Tarrant County List of Past Sheriffs

1856-1858 William B. Tucker

1886-1888 Ben H. Shipp

1902-1906 John T. Honea

1910-1914 W. M. Rea

1929-1933 J. R. “Red” Wright

1953-1961 Harlan Wright

1961-1985 Lon Evans

1985-1992 Don Carpenter

2001-Present Dee Anderson

Texas Eastern District - U.S. Marshals History

Listing of all U.S. Marshals 1857 to 1994 in the Eastern District of Texas.

Texas Rangers Unit Commanders includes a historic list of commanders and rangers beginning in 1823.

Texas Southern District - U.S. Marshals History

Listing of all U.S. Marshals 1902 to present time in the Southern District of Texas.

Texas Western District - U.S. Marshals History

Listing of all U.S. Marshals in the Western District of Texas 1857 to now.

Victoria County Former Officials
Includes former sheriffs, mayors, postmasters, attorneys and Doctors in Victoria County, TX as early as 1838 while still under the rule of the Republic to the mid 1900s.

Wise County Past Sheriffs

Includes all former sheriffs 1858 to present day with photos and mini biographies for most. Also see Wise County History and Officers Killed in the Line of Duty.

Utah Past Sheriffs

Cache County's Sheriff's Office History

Complete list of all former sheriffs includes photos and biographies. Also see In Memory for information about those who died in the line of duty.

Clearfield City Police Department History

Short history of the department includes past marshals and officers.

Sanpete County Sheriff Office History

Includes some past sheriffs, early photos, information about Hyrum Beebe, James Mickel, Harry Longbaugh and other outlaws.

Utah Former U.S. Marshals

Lists all past U.S. Marshals for the District of Utah beginning in 1850.

Weber County Sheriff's Office History

Great history page devoted to Weber County sheriffs in Utah's history. Lists all past sheriffs 1852 to present with photos and some brief biographical information.

Vermont Past Sheriffs

Franklin County Sheriff's Office History

Includes history about some of the former sheriffs of Franklin County, Massachusetts.

Vermont U.S. Marshals History

Lists all previous U.S. Marshals of Vermont from 1791 to present time.

Virginia Past Sheriffs

Culpeper County Past Sheriffs (Post Civil War) 1864 - present.
Includes short biographies of the sheriffs.
Also see: History of the Culpeper Sheriff's Office

Eastern District of Virginia U.S. Marshals History

Listing of all U.S. Marshals of the Eastern District of Virginia beginning with 1789.

Fauquier County Sheriffs
Includes past sheriffs 1759 to present with some photos and facts about Fauquier County sheriffs.

Grayson County Sheriffs

Lists sheriffs 1793-2006 for Grayson County, VA.

Southampton County Past Sheriffs 1854 to present
Includes a brief history of the Southampton County Sheriff's Office.
Also see: Southampton County History

Western District of Virginia U.S. Marshals History

Listing of all U.S. Marshals of the Western District of Virginia from 1789 to present.

Washington Past Sheriffs

Eastern District of Washington U.S. Marshals History

Lists all U.S. Marshals of Washington Territory, District of Washington and the Eastern District of Washington from 1853 to present day.

Sheriffs, Marshalls, and Police Chiefs of Gilman and Issaquah
Lists law enforcement officials 1892 to present in Gilman and Issaquah Washington along with some sheriff photos and biographies.
Also see: History of Sheriffs, Marshals and Police Chiefs of Gilman and Issauquah since 1891
Badges and Patches Past to Present

Lewis County Past Sheriffs 1845 to present
Historical timeline provides information about past sheriffs and marshals of Lewis County, Washington. Includes some photos.

Western District of Washington U.S. Marshals History

Lists all U.S. Marshals of Washington when it was a territory, Washington District and the Western District of Washington from 1853 to current.

West Virginia Past Sheriffs

Mineral County Sheriffs at RootsWeb

Listing of past sheriffs 1866 to present day for Mineral County, WV.

Wisconsin Past Sheriffs

Appleton Police Department History

This history timeline beginning in 1853, lists early town marshals and other past officers along with some brief history facts.

Beloit Police Department History

Includes past sheriffs, marshals and other law enforcement officials of Beloit, Wisconsin from 1857 to present time.

Racine County Sheriff's Department History

Great history page provides an historical listing of sheriffs of Racine County 1836 to present.

Walworth County Sheriffs History

Brief history of the Walworth County Sheriff's Department includes a listing of past sheriffs 1839-present day, some photo history and an officer's memorial.

Wyoming Past Sheriffs

Laramie County Sheriff's Department History

Contains a list of past sheriffs 1867 to present time with biographies and photos. Also see the Memorials Page.

Wyoming U.S. Marshals History

Includes all U.S. Marshals in the district of Wyoming 1869 - current.

Sheriff History Links

Antique Cop Photos

Behind the Badge of a Deputy Sheriff - Police Officer Memorial

History of the Office of Sheriff

Tribute to Fallen Officers
US Marshals Killed in the Line of Duty

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