Record #:

19597

Author(s):

Boyd, Julian Parks

Abstract:

Tension existed between the ruling class living in the colonies and the authoritative Crown throughout the early history of North Carolina. The sheriff became a key figure in the political struggle of the colony because of the administrative and punitive powers granted his office. The article reviews the various roles of sheriffs in colonial government and how this could exploit both the ruling class families and the Crown.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 5 Issue 2, April 1928, p151-180, f

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History, Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775