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Pioneer and Patriot Families of Bradford County, Pennsylvania By Clement F. Heverly in Two Volumes 1913 & 1915 Tri-County Genealogy & History Sites Home Page How to Use This Site Warning & Disclaimer Table of Contents Heverly Bradford County Townships No Unauthorized Commercial Use Say Hello to Joyce

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The following is extracted from Clement F. Heverly, Pioneer and Patriot Families of Bradford County, 1770-1800, Vol. 1, Bradford Star Print, 1913.

Local Government

For twenty-five years before the organization of Bradford county, the local government of the Northern townships of Luzerne was in the hands of officers, appointed by the Court, except justices-of-the-peace who were appointed by the Governor. Assessors and tax collectors were appointed by the Governor. Assessors and tax collectors were appointed by the County Commissioners. The constable was the most important officer in the new townships. His bailiwick embraced a great scope of country and each constable was responsible for the peace and order in his district. He was required to go to Wilkes-Barre, the county seat, a distance of 70 miles to make report to court. If he failed to do so, the court imposed a fine of not less than $4 and sometimes the penalty imposed was $8. Officers for the several districts were appointed as follows:

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