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Re: Roger Mallory, "Sergeant of Petersburg."
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Lee Shepard <[log in to unmask]>
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Discussion of research and writing about Virginia history <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 9 May 2001 13:55:03 -0400
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In an antebellum incorporated town or city in Virginia, the sergeant was
analogous to the sheriff in each county in terms of duties and jurisdiction.  As
the hustings and corporation courts were to the local county courts in this
period, so the sergeant was to the county sheriffs.

Gregg is absolutely correct.  Some fascinating records survive in the Virginia
Historical Society's collections concerning the sergeant in Richmond in the
1840s that give excellent clues as to the responsibilities of that officer in
the capital city's law enforcement.

    Lee Shepard

Beth Bond wrote:

> Hi again all,
>    A genealogy friend wants to know what "Sergeant of Peterbsurg" means. This
> is in reference to Roger Mallory of Petersburg.
>
>  Thank you again,
>            Beth

--
E. Lee Shepard
Assistant Director for
 Manuscripts and Archives
Virginia Historical Society
P.O. Box 7311
Richmond, VA 23221-0311
(804) 342-9670

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