J. H. Hale

HALE, PALMER

Posted By: Diane (email)
Date: 2/24/2002 at 21:02:28

In 1863 John Palmer, formerly county judge, was elected treasurer and recorder. During his term the offices were separated, and he was retained as treasurer, while J. H. Hale, in 1864, was elected County Recorder, and was the first to fill the office, as it is today. Hale was elected first, principally, on the issue of the county seat from Clarksville, he favoring the latter. He was a good, square business man, and gave very general satisfaction. He is now postmaster at Spencer, Clay county, Iowa, where he removed in 1870. He served as recorder four years.
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