Sheriffs of Greene County

In 1821 he took legal steps to organize Greene county is known as it's founder. He also held many other offices during the early years.

was born July 10, 1802 in Bath County, Kentucky, the son of William MCINTOSH & Mary Catherine (Moore. He was raised on the Licking River and in 1821/1822 arrived by the family houseboat, "the pirogue," on the banks of White River at the mouth of Eel River. Wm J. married Sarah NEGLEY in Marion County, Indiana on May 12, 1829. They first established their home near Fall Creek in Indianapolis until 1837 when they returned to Greene County. Four of their eleven children were born in Indianapolis, the remaining seven in Greene County. He served as sheriff from 1850 to 1856. William J. died on Setember 13, 1876 in Greene County and was buried in the MCINTOSH Cemetery, Highland Township, Greene County, Indiana.

WILLIAM G. MOSS, Sr., was born November 19, 1822, in Washington County, Ind., and is the fourth son in a family of fourteen children born to Aquilla and Sarah (Harrah) Moss, the former a native of Virginia and the latter of Kentucky. Aquilla Moss was bound out to a wheelwright by the name of William Dunlap when but a small lad, and by Mr. Dunlap he was raised to manhood, and with him he came to Kentucky when that State was yet in its infancy. He married in that State, and shortly after that event moved to Warren County, Ohio, where he lived about six years, and where his three oldest sons were born. From there he moved to the Hoosier State, locating first in Washington County, where three more children were added to their family. In 1827, he removed to Greene County and settled on "Nine Mile Prairie" in Stockton Township where he passed the greater part of his remaining years. In 1822, while in Washington County, he experienced Christianity, and shortly afterward was licensed to preach in the interests of the Regular Baptist Church. He became known over the entire community as one of the pioneer preachers of Southern Indiana, and very likely, during his lifetime, he married the majority of couples in Greene and neighboring counties. His wife, who was one of those true backswoods housewives, and who bravely aided her husband in such duties as were common at that early day, died in 1858, and in 1864 Mr. Moss died. Both are sleeping side by side in the family burying ground on the old homestead. William G. Moss was raised largely in Greene County, and it has been his home mostly through life. His schooling was limited to three months during the year by walking three miles through the snow to the old-fashioned log schoolhouse, with stick and mud chimney, puncheon for seat and a great big fire-place and greased paper for windows. In 1841, he was united in marriage with Jeannette Rector, a daughter of Joseph and Mary (McBride) Rector, who were natives respectively of Virginia and North Carolina, and came to Greene County in 1841. Previous to 1856, he filled various local political positions, but in that year he was elected Sheriff of Greene County, re-elected in 1858, and in 1860 was elected to represent his county in the Lower Branch of the State Legislature. He served in the regular and special session of that term, but in 1864 was elected the third time as County Sheriff. Mr. Moss has always followed farming, but in conjunction with this has been engaged in other labors. He and wife have had born to them a family of ten children, as follows: Joseph, Sarah M., Nathaniel (deceased), Stephen, Barney S., Rebecca A., Andrew M. (deceased), Charles M. (deceased), Mary E. and Julia R. The mother was born March 3,1824, in Lawrence County, Ind. Mr. Moss is an old-time honored Democrat in politics, is a member of the Blue Lodge in Masonry, and Mrs. Moss belongs to the Regular Baptist Church. The name Moss came from Scotland originally, but that was previous to the Revolutionary war. - 1884 Hisory pg. 377

being the only man who ever filled this office three terms

William died on January 30, 1899 at Dugger, Sullivan County, Indiana and is buried at the newer Samaria Cemetery located on Road 275N near 1550W in Stockton Township, Greene County.

HENRY S. SLINKARD, grocer, was born near Newberry, in this county, August 11, 1828, and is one of the three surviving children in a family of seven born to Moses and Mary (Shomp--sometimes spelled Scomp) Slinkard. he is a grandson of John Slinkard, the pioneer, and for further family history relating to his father and grandfather see the biographical department of Cass Township. Henry S. Slinkard first began going to school at ten years old, in the same log cabin where he was born. After his father's death, he began for himself, and June 5, 1849, he and Margaret E. Wesner were married. Eight children blessed their union, but all were called to their final home except one son--Samuel E. Mr. Slinkard's business life has been somewhat diversified, and consists principally in farming, keeping hotel in Bloomfield, serving two years as Sheriff of the county, aiding in the construction of the B. & B. Railroad and merchandising. He enlisted February 7, 1864, in Company B, Fortieth Regiment, served through the engagements of Hatcher' Run, Welden Railroad, Petersburg, High Bridge, Farmville and at the surrender of Gen. Lee. At Petersburg, he received a slight wound in the head. Mr. Slinkard affiliated with the Democratic party until 1874, since when his influence and support has gone with the Nationals. In Masonry, he has ascended to the Royal Arch degree. He is also a member of the I. O. O. F., K. of P. and other benevolent organizations. Mrs. Slinkard is a member of the Lutheran Church, as is also her husband, and is a daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (Killion) Wesner. Mr. Slinkard, at present, is the proprietor of the "Old Wrinkle Grocer,", where he conducts a good trade. - 1884 History pg. 353

Francis Marion DUGGER [1841IN-1923IN] Served four 2-Year terms of Sheriff of Greene County from 1866 to 1870 and from 1872 to 1876. This photo is dated 8 Aug 1892.

DANIEL M. BYNUM was born in Cass Township, Greene County, Ind., December 30, 1846. His father, John V. Bynum, was a native of North Carolina, and came with is parents to Greene County, Ind., in 1818, he at that time being only four years old. He was raised in a manner comparative with those early times, and in about 1841 married Rebecca O'Neil, to which union nine children were born, five of whom yet live. The father died August 5, 1876, but Mrs. Bynum is now living on the old homestead. David M. Bynum received only a common schooling, and until twenty years old assisted his parents on the home farm. May 25, 1872, he was united in marriage with Miss Lois E. Gilbert, a native of Ohio, and by her is the father of six children, only these--Haddie M., Mina O. and Huldah--yet living. Mr. Bynum is one of the progressive men of Greene County, as well as one of is substantial citizens. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., is a Democrat, and owns a fine farm of 400 acres where he now resides, in Taylor Township. In 1876, he was selected by his party as the nominee for County Sheriff, and although the county is Republican, was elected by a majority of twenty-two votes. In 1878, he was re-elected by a majority of 231 ballots. - 1884 History pg. 383

Lois died on November 22, 1889 and after her death, Daniel married Emma BURCHAM on July 19, 1893 and they were the parents of five children. Daniel Miles BYNUM died at his farm in Richland Township on July 7, 1929 and was buried on July 9, 1929 in Simpson Chapel Cemetery, Taylor Township, Greene County.

EVAN A. BONHAM, Sheriff of Greene County and a native of Wright Township, was born June 10, 1852, and is a son of David Bonham, appropriate mention of whom is made elsewhere in this work. After receiving a preliminary education in his native township, Evan A. attended the seminary at Sullivan one year, then in company with a brother, William A., took an extended trip through the West and Southwest. In 1871, he entered Judsonian University, in White County, Ark., his brother the same year purchasing forty acres of land there for the purpose of embarking in fruit-raising. William A. is yet residing there, and operates a farm of 170 acres, 110 of which are devoted exclusively to fruit-raising. In 1872, Evan A. returned to Greene County and embarked in saw-milling and farming in Wright and Stockton Townships. In 1874 and a part of 1875, he was an attendant at Franklin College, but in 1876 was a student at the Newbury Normal School, where he prepared for the teacher's profession. The latter occupation served to engage his attention for six years, and during Mr. Bonham's pedagogical career, he met with deserved success. April 27, 1871, he was married to Miss Winnie E. Hicks, a native of Iowa, and a teacher of five years' experience in Greene County, and one son has blessed their union--Leon J., born October 28, 1881. Mr. Bonham is a Republican in politics, a member of the Baptist Church--as is also Mrs. Bonham--and is one of the best Sheriffs ever Greene County had. He was elected to this office in 1882, and is filling its requirements to the entire satisfaction of all concerned. - 1884 History -g. 337

was born on August 2, 1849 in Taylor Township, Greene County, Indiana, the fifth child of William and Nancy (STONE) QUILLEN. On April 3, 1873 he married Mary E. BLAZIER and to this union, four children were born, three boys and one daughter. Upon the death of his first wife, he maried Aurilla FRY on July 9, 1881 and to this union were born two girls and one boy. In the election of 1884 he received the Republican nomination as Sheriff and was elected by a majority of 58 votes. He was sworn into office on November 19, 1884 and served one term, being defeated for a second term by Noah ELGAN. Net died on November 10, 1886 of typhoid fever and was laid to rest by the side of his first wife in the Quillen Cemetery located in Taylor Township, Greene County, Indiana.

was born on September 26, 1852 in Ohio, the son of Jacob and Mary E. (CORWIN) THOMPSON. William resided in Solsberry and was the Republican candidate for sheriff in 1888, was elected and also succeeded himself in 1890. William made his home in Worthington, Greene County, Indiana upon on his retirement, died there on March 19, 1935 and is buried in the Worthington Cemetery.

was born in Owen County, Indiana on November 15, 1840 where he resided until June 1861 when he enlisted in CO D 14TH REGIMENT INDIANA VOLUNTEER INFANTRY, later re-enlisted with the 31ST REGIMENT OF INDIANA VOLUNTEERS serving, in total, four years and four months during the Civil War. On October 18, 1866, he was married to Rachel DAYHOFF and the were the parents of seven children. In 1892 he was the Republican candidate for sheriff, was elected and then re-elected in 1894. John died of dropsy on November 12, 1897 at his home in Worthington and was buried in the Worthington Cemetery on November 14, 1897. 1896-1900 - John E. Mc Laughlin

was born April 27, 1858 near Solsberry, Greene County, Indiana, the son of Joseph and Margaret (MCINTIRE) MCLAUGHLIN. During John's early life, his father Joseph, having been mustered out of service at the close of the Civil War, died on his way home on a boat on the Mississipi River near Natchez. On September 14, 1879, John E. married Jesse Pearl LINDSEY and to this union three children were born, which included Bloomfiled's former town marshal, Fred MCLAUGHLIN. John E. MCLAUGHLIN died on March 22, 1928 at the age of 69 years, 10 months and 25 days and was buried on March 23, 1928 in the Grandview Cemetery Part 6, Row 7.

1900-4 - Alonzo F. Wilson

was born November 28, 1861 in Ladoga, Montgomery County, Indiana, the son of P. H. and Arthuria (DIXON) WILSON. On January 25, 1890 A.F. was married to Lille GRIFFITH and they were the parents of at least two children. In 1900 A.F. was the Democrat nominee for sheriff, won over Robert P. Thompson and was tied for re-election with John C. Huffman in 1902 and by mutual agreement with Mr. HUFFMAN, A.F. serving for the first year 1903, HUFFMAN serving in 1904. A.F. died on September 21, 1918 and is buried in his father's family plot in the Worthington Cemetery, Worthington, Greene County, Indiana.

1904-4 - John C. Huffman

was born on January 30, 1855 in Taylor Township, Greene County, Indiana, a son of Richard, Jr. and Charlotte (CLARK) HUFFMAN. On May 9, 1875 he married Mary S. BOGARD and they were the parents of eight children. Mary died on July 29, 1892. John later married Mrs. Margaret (HASLER) NICHOLSON and they were the parents of one child. In the election of 1902 he and A. F. WILSON tied with 3, 505 votes each for sheriff and by agreement they divided the two-year's term between them, WILSON served the first year and HUFFMAN was to serve the second year. On May 9, 1904, in his 5th month as sheriff, John became very despondent over what he felt were insurmountable financial difficulties and ended his life at his farm in Taylor Township. He was buried on May 11, 1904 in the Simpson Chapel Cemetery in Taylor Township.
May 1904-1905 - William T. HUFFMAN

was born February 27, 1875 in Taylor Township, Greene County, Indiana, a son of John C. and Mary (BOGARD) HUFFMAN. In February 1900 he was married to Edna V. MILLER and they were the parents of two daughters. Upon the tragic death of his father on May 9, 1904 he was appointed by the commissioners on May 11, 1904 to fill his father's unexpired term and served as sheriff to January 1, 1905, the corner served as sheriff for two days. William died on January 9, 1936 in Tampa, Florida and his body was returned to Indiana and buried in the Simpson Chapel Cemetery, Taylor Township.

1905-8 - William W. Edington

was born on October 22, 1855 in Coshocton County, Ohio, the third child of a family of eight children born to Thomas R. and Ursula Elizabeth (MOORE) EDINGTON. William moved to Greene County, Indiana with his parents in 1856. On February 6, 1873 William was married to Hariett Rebecca HAYS to which union five children were born. William died suddenly on Febuary 18, 1921 of heart failure and was buried on Febuary 20, 1921 in Grandview Cemetery Part 2, Row 4 in Bloomfield, Greene County, Indiana.

1908-1912 - John Wesley BRANSTETTER

was born near Tulip, Richland Township, Greene County, Indiana on October 22, 1866, the son of William and Margaret (AXE) BRANSTETTER. John spent his whole life in Greene County. He was married on November 10, 1888 to Nora Ellen HEATON and they were the parents of seven children. John, the Democrat nominee for sheriff in 1908 defeated William COX and was re-elected in 1910 over his opponet, Elijah W. EDINGTON. John and Nora were later divorced. In his later years, John spent his time on the banks of White River fishing and hunting. During the last two years of his life, he lived alone on the John VEST farm in Taylor township where on January 30, 1939, being despondent over ill health took his own life by shooting himself in the head. John was buried in the Tulip Church Cemetery in Richland Township.

1912- 1916 Weeden O'Neal JACKSON

was born on June 16, 1863 near Dresden, Jackson Township, Greene County, Indiana a son of Nicholas S. and Martha Elizabeth (MILLER) JACKSON. He was named after Col. Weeden O'NEAL, of the "Bloody 55th Regiment, Kentucky Volunteer Infantry," during the Civil War, a cousin to his grandmother, Nancy (O'NEAL) JACKSON, my 2nd great-grandmother. Weeden O. JACKSON was married in Greene County on July 3, 1884 to Pearl Etta LAMB and they were the parents of six children. Weeden died February 16, 1936 at the age of 72 in Switz City, Greene County, Indiana and was buried in the Switz City Cemetery on February 18, 1936.

1916-1918 - Jeptha MOSS, Jr.

was born October 8, 1955 in Stockton Township, Greene County, Indiana near Dugger, the son of Jeptha, Sr. and Mary (RECTOR) MOSS. Jeptha was married December 7, 1878 to Sarelda S. BUTLER and to this union at least four children were born. Jeptha was the Democrat nominee for sheriff in 1916 and was elected over W. W. EDINGTON and served until 1918 when he lost his quest for re-election to I. M. WINES. Jeptha, at the age of 79, passed away on December 26, 1934 at his home in Linton following an illness of five months. He was buried on December 29, 1934 in Fariview Cemetery, north of Linton, Greene County, Indiana

1918-1922 - Isaac Marshall "Greeley" WINES

was born Jun 9, 1857 in Linton, Greene County, Indiana, the son of Smith and Ellen (CODDINGTON) WINES. He was married in 1879 to Esther Ann and they were the parents of twelve children. Greeley was elected to two terms as sheriff on the Republican ticket defeating Jeptha MOSS Jr. in 1918 and Weeden O. JACKSON in 1920. During the last twelve years of his life, Greeley lived in Marco, Stafford Township, Greene County and died there at the age of 80 on October 29, 1937. He was buried in the Fairview Cemetery, north of Linton, on October 31, 1937.

1922-1926 - Ervin RAY

was born in 1877 and resided in Worthington, Greene County, Indiana. He was married to Laura A. LIVINGSTON on May 6, 1899. Ervin was the Democrat nominee for sheriff in 1922 and was elected over William HUFFMAN of Linton. In 1924 he was re-elected over his opponent Walter LOWDER. Ervin died in 1943 and is buried in the Worthington Cemetery.

1926-1930 - William W. BROWN

was elected in November 1925 to serve from January 1, 1926 to January 1, 1928, was re-elected in November 1926 to serve from January 1, 1928 to January 1, 1930. BROWN. William W. "Bill" BROWN was born in Wright Township on December 27, 1968, the son of Harrison and Rachel (LONG) BROWN. Bill served the US Army during the Spanish-American War. He was married on May 22, 1913 to Essie M. UNDERWOOD and they were parents of one son. Mr. BROWN was the Republican candidate for sheriff in 1926 and was elected over Raymond E. BUTTS, his opponet, and in 1928 Bill was re-elected over Ervin RAY, his opponent. Bill spent his early years around Switz City, serval years west of Vicksburg, then moving to Bloomfield in 1926. William W. BROWN died on October 9, 1939 at the age of 70 in his home in Bloomfeld after an illness of more than a years. He was buried on October 11, 1939 in the Fairview Cemetery, north of Linton, Indiana.

1931-1935 - Elmo Verna "Bun" MITCHELL

was elected November 6, 1930 and re-elected November 8, 1932 and served from January 1, 1931 to January 1, 1935. Bun was born in the Nine Mile Prairie community near Linton on January 17, 1889, the son of Allen and Josephine (CLARK) MITCHELL. Bun was resident in Bloomfield for 37 years, resided on Cold Springs Road. He died at the Greene County Hospital on June 19, 1960 and was buried in Grandview Cemetery. Verna Elmo "Bun" MITCHELL was born January 17, 1889 in Linton, Greene County, Indiana, the son of Allen M. and Sarah Josephine CLARK. Bun was married to Anna. Bun resided on Cold Springs Road. He died on June 19, 1960 in the Freeman Greene County Hospital and was buried June 22, 1960 in Bloomfield's Grandview Cemetery Part 3, Row 9.

1934 to 1936 - James Mathew "Mat" FLYNN,

was born January 20, 1882, in Jackson Township, Greene County, Indiana, near Koleen, the son of Burl and Myalma (HARPER) FLYNN. Mat was married to Ida Jane CORBIN on May 26, 1905. Mat, an ardent Republican, was elected sheriff in 1934 over his opponent George BARNHART, but lost his race for re-election in 1936 to his opponent Bert CALDWELL. Mat died on June 7, 1937 in Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis from an abscessed lung, the result of an injury received while working among his livestock on his farm. Mat was buried June 10, 1937 in the Walnut Grove Cemetery, Richland Township, Greene County, Indiana.

1937-1941 - Charles Bert CALDWELL

was elected November 3, 1936 and relected on November 8, 1938 and served from January 1, 1937 to January 1, 1941. Bert was born October 9, 1891 in DeMossville, Pendleton County, Kentucky, the son of Lewis and Susan (FAULKNER) CALDWELL. He resided at 243 East Spring Street in Bloomfield, died at the Lyons Convalescent Center in Lyons, Indiana on April 3, 1988. Bert was buried at the Flower Creek Cemetery in Butler (Pendleton County,) Kentucky on April 4, 1988.

194_- Claud Story

1945 to 1949 Charles "Chuck" Mansfield

was first elected in November 1944 to serve from January 1, 1945 to January 1, 1947 and was re-elected Nov 7, 1946 to serve from January 1, 1947 to January 1, 1949.MANSFIELD. Charles "Chuck" MANSFIELD, Sheriff of Greene County, January 1, 1945 to January 1, 1949, was born March 11, 1901 in Posey County, Missouri, the son of Simon Oscar and Frances Adeline (KIRKPATRICK) MANSFIELD. Chuck was first married in the 1920s to Lucille WORKMAN and married the second time to Edith CARMICHAEL in 1934. Chuck served two terms as Republican sheriff from 1944 to 1948. Chuck ran the Shell service station on the southside of the square in Bloomfield in the 1950's where I worked for him while in high school and he taught me the "correct" way to wash a car which I use to this day! Chuck died at his home on West Main Street in Bloomfield on August 24, 1980 and was buried on August 28, 1980 in Grandview Cemetery, Part 3, Row 9.

1949-1953 - William Michael "Bill" BRANSTETTER

was born April 10, 1897 in Greene County, Indiana, the son of John William and Nora Ellen (HEATON) BRANSTETTER. Bill was married to Inez F. ABRAMS and they were the parents of seven children. Bill resided on North Washington Street in Bloomfield. He died on February 18, 1981 in the Greene County Hospital and is buried in Bloomfield's Grandview Cemetery Part 5, Row 4.

1963-1971 - Aaron Dale HORN

was elected in November, 1962 to served from January 1, 1963 to January 1, 1967, was re-elected in November 1966 to served from January 1, 1967 to January 1, 1971. Dale was born on September 29, 1929 in Greene County, Indiana, the son of John and Esther HORN. Dale is living in Richland Township, Greene County, north of Bloomfield.

19__ - - "Bub" Byers

1978 - 1982 - - Bill Lee Collins

6 Jan 1934 - 27 Dec. 1993
was born on January 6, 1934 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, the son of Harry W. SR and Inez (CORBIN) COLLINS. h/o Linda Smith. Was Deputy Sheriff under "Bub" Beyers. Bill was elected in November 1982 and served one term as Sheriff of Greene County from January 1, 1979 to January 1, 1983. Bill died in Linton on December 27, 1993.

1989 - 1990 -Donald Eugene Gastineau

(former Indiana State Police officer)

1990 - Tom Franklin

2003-6 - Leon Allen

2007-? - Terry Pierce