Mrs. J. C. Willis

1934- 1935

Wharton County Sheriff

Mrs. J. C. Willis was appointed to serve out her husbands term when he died in office on May 23, 1934.She served until January 1, 1935.She is one of only two women who ever served as sheriff in Wharton County.They both took over their husbands offices when they died. No woman has ever been elected into office.

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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