York Township Town Officers 1840-1868
The first election for York Township officials took place on April 27, 1839, with Charles Cable elected as mayor. The list of mayors from 1840 to 1868 features notable names like B. A. Lincoln and H. H. Miers. Township trustees and clerks also emerged during this period, with Joshua Sheffield frequently serving as trustee. Records indicate a limited scope for available information between 1818 and 1844, demonstrating the early challenges of maintaining township documentation.