Jackson Stubbs

1852

Wharton County Sheriff

Jackson Stubbs was elected as Sheriff of Wharton County on August 12, 1852 with 97 votes, but he did not serve out his term. He resigned but there are no dates in the state records. Jackson Stubbs name is found on the muster roll dated August 14, 1861 under Capitan Veazey.The Wharton Rangers, which was a calvary arm of the service. Stubbs is listed as a 2nd. Lieut. saying he was elected June 29, 1861. He is found on the July and August muster rolls. State of Texas County of Wharton Before T.J. Whitten, Justice of the Peace in and for said county D.C. Fielder who is first Sergeant in the company styled "WHARTON RANGERS" and upon oath says that A.A. McWillie Captain of said company and J.W. Veazey 1st Lieut and J.F. Lester 2nd Lieut. and Jackson Stubbs 2nd. Lieut. of said company who was all duly elected on the 29th day of June 1861. At their armory in the town of Wharton to fill said officers by the company. Sworn to a subscribed before me this 9th day of July 1861. Signed: D.C. Felder 1st Sgt. Signed: T.J. Whitten J. Peace Another letter from Texas State Library Archives Divison in Austin, Texas, Muster Roll No 616, states that Jackson Stubbs was Third Lieutenant on August 15th 1861 and that the Unit was actively commissioned August 21, 1861. He served as Sheriff of Blanco County from 1892 to 1900 as per Texas County Sheriffs book.

Commissioners Court Meeting Minutes Page:67 1851 The following are appointed Patrol to Serve 3 months viz Precinct No.2 Jack Stubbs-Captain H.P.Cayce John C. Thomas Mason L. Weems Jr. Page: 87 Special Court August 12th 1852 ..The Chief Justice then proceeded to open the election returns, when it appeared that the following officers were elected having the number of votes opposite to their names.... Jackson Stubbs Sheriff.........97 votes Page:90 County Court for County Purposes Aug 16th 1852 Jackson Stubbs presented his bond as Sheriff of Wharton County which was examined and approved. Page: 116 February Term 1854 Ordered that the following Patrols be appointed: District No. 2 Wilson Weaver-Captain Jackson Stubbs, Tuffy Sanford, Jethro Spivey Wharton - Privates May Term A.D. 1854 Ordered that a Monetary warrant be issued to Jackson Stubbs for Twelve dollars for services as Sheriff the fall of 1852 Page:151 February Term 1855 [Road Work] Section 2@ ?[fisur?] said cross road to Road No. 5 - Jackson Stubbs overseer, Gordon's' hands, Mrs. Sorrels' hands. Page:154 The Court then proceeded to appoint Patrols: District No. 3 N.T. Huston, Capt. Jack Stubbs...etc. Page: 171 February Term 185 The report of J. Stubbs overseer on road No. 4 Section 2, is received and approved. Page:190 August Term 1856 City Council The Court then proceeded to appoint Patrols in the General Districts in this County Issued 19th August 1856 District No. 3 Jackson Stubbs - Captain Page:[not shown] February Term A.D. 1857 Road No. 5 Sect 2nd Wilson Weaver-Overseer Jack Stubbs Page:[not shown back of 208] District 3 Jackson Stubbs - Captain

This page researched and written by Janet Barrett Hobizal in June 2007, From records found at the Wharton County Historical Museum

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