The story
Committee appointed by the Legislature to organize county met in (Old) Margaret April 4, 1891. County divided into four precincts. Election held April 27.
Following officials elected: judge, J. C. Roberts attorney, G.
T. Brown clerk, G. W.
Thompson sheriff, S. J. Moore tax assessor, J.
A. Wright treasurer, J. W.
Magee surveyor, Harry Sappington animal & hide inspector, T. H. Benson commissioners: John Wesley John B.
Stegar J. W. Moore W.
T. McDaniel (1967)