The Sheriff's Confession: Jefferson County's Past Haunts The Present - admin
History by decade 1859 to 1869 the.
Webthe chief law enforcement official was known as sheriff, from the saxon words scyre, or county, and reve, or keeper.
Webthe county seat moved to jefferson city in 1829 and the cole county court (commission) appropriated $900 to build a new jail.
Webthe jefferson county sheriff's office, founded in 1859, has a long and colorful history from the old west through the present day.
Webwhen madras claimed the jefferson county seat from culver in 1917, there were some sore feelings, according to jarold ramsey, president of the jefferson.
Thus, the sheriff was the keeper of the county.
Webexplore the rich history of the jefferson county sheriff's office, featuring a comprehensive list of all previous sheriffs who have served jefferson county, missouri.
