Supervisor of Registration of Voters Registration (273-275) As a member of the canvassing board of elections the supervisor must record, in books kept for the purpose, certificates of the results of the canvasses in general and primary elections. (43) Provision has been made since 1889 for the transfer of all the records of the supervisor to his successor in office. (44) 273. Registration of Voters (See also entries 35, 155-b, 328) GENERAL COUNTY REGISTER, 1892--. 175 vols. (1 not labeled; Book, 1892-1900, 1 vol.; Alphabetically arranged Registration Record of registered voters, showing precinct number, name, age, color, 2. 274. PRECINCT REGISTER, 1900--. 191 vols. and duplicate set (numbered by precinct nos.). Precinct register of voters, showing name, age, and color of registrant, date of registration, party affiliation, poll tax payment, occupation, residence, registration number, oath of voter, and signature of registration officer. Arr. alph. by first letter of voter's surname, chron. thereunder by date of registration. No index. Hdw. on pr. fm. 100 pp. 16 x 10 x 2. 282 vols., 1900-1926, reg. supv. strm.; 100 vols., 1918--, reg. supv. off. 275. [LIST OF VOTERS], 1879-84. 1 vol. Unlabeled record consisting of names and dates. Presence of election Oath in front of volume indicates that it is probably a list of registered voters. Arr. elph. by first letter of surname, chron. thereunder by date entered beside name. Hdw. 274 pp. 12 x 7 7 x . Cir. ct. clk. va. 43. Acts, 1887, ch. 3704, sec. 30; Acts, 1889, ch. 3878, sec. 31; R. S., 1892, sec. 185; Acts, 1895, ch. 4328, sec. 62; Acts, 1899, ch. 4699, sec. 3; G. S., 1906, sec. 244; Acts, 1913, ch. 6469, sec. 47; R. G. S., 1920, secs. 288, 351; C. G. L., secs. 344, 408. 44. Acts, 1889, ch. 3879, sec. 8; Acts, 1895, ch. 4328, sec. 9; G. S., 1906, sec. 182; R. G. S., 1920, sec. 226; C. G. L., sec. 262. (276-281) Supervisor of Registration Canvass of Returns 276. POLL LIST, 1914-16. 12 vols. List of voters in each precinct, showing name of voter and registration certificate number. Arr. alph. by name of voter. No index. Hdw. on pr. fm. 25 pp. 14 x 9 x 1/8. Reg. supv. strm. 277. [MISCELLANEOUS], Aug. 31, 1932. 30 papers in 1 f. b. Lists of qualified voters in election precincts 1, 2, 4-11; report of persons deceased furnished supervisor by undertakers for purpose of clearing registration books of their names. Arr. num. by precinct no. No index. Hdw. on pr. head, typed. 12 x 3 x 11. Cir. ct. clk. va. Precincts 278. Canvass of Returns (See also entries 4, 35, 59, 189, 190, 328) [CERTIFICATES OF INSPECTORS AND CLERKS - GENERAL ELECTIONS], 1934--. 250 certificates in 1 bdl. Original certificates of general election returns by clerks and inspecors of elections, showing date of election, precinct number, name of candidate, office sought, number of votes cast for each candidate, total votes cast for each office, and signatures of clerks and inspectors. chron. by date of election, thereunder by off. in descending order of inportance. No index. Hdw. on pr. fm. 8 x 4 x 4. Reg. supv. off. Arr. 279. INSPECTORS & CLERKS CERTIFICATES, June 2, 1914. 1 vol. Inspectors' and clerks' certification of primary election returns, showing name of county, number of precinct, names of candidates, number of votes cast for each candidate, and signatures of inspectors and clerks. Also contains, pasted in, [Certificates of Board County Canvassers - Primary Elections], June 2, 1914, entry 283. No obvious arr. No index. Edw. and typed on pr. fm. 175 pp. 9 x 15 x 1. Reg. supv. strm. 280. TALLY BOOK, 1914--. 241 vols. (numbered by precinct no.). Tally of votes received by candidates in primary elections, with oaths of inspectors and clerks of each precinct, showing name of candidate, office sought, and telly and summary of votes cast for each candidate. off. in descending order of importance. No index. Hdw. on pr. fm. 18 pp. 17 x 14 x 1/16. Reg. supv. off. For county judge's tally books, see entry 189. County-wide 281. Arr. by IONS], [CERTIFICATES OF COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD - GENERAL ELECTIO 1932--. 40 papers in 1 bdl. 1912 in Election Returns, entry 190. Original certificates of county canvassing board of result of general elections, showing date of election, date and place of board's meeting, Supervisor of Registration Miscellaneous (282-286) Offices sought, total number of votes cast for each office, names of candidates, number of votes cast for each candidate, results of voting on special matters, and signatures of board members. Arr. chron. by date of election. No index. Hdw. on pr. fr. 8 x 2 x 2. Reg. supv. off. 282. ELECTION RETURNS RECORD OF ELECTION [General], 1959-61, 1866, 1872-1928. 1 vol. Record of general election results certified by county canvassing board, showing information as in entry 21. Arr. chron. by date of election. No index. Hdw., 1859-61, 1866, 1872-1918; typed, 1920; typed on pr. fm., 1922-28. 430 pp. (157 used) 13 x 9 x 1 3/4. Reg. supv. strm. 283. FRIMARY ELECTIONS], June 2, 1914 in Inspectors & [CERTIFICATES OF BOARD COUNTY CANVASSERS Original certifications from canvassing board to supervisor of election results, showing name of political party, date of election, statement of certification, names and official titles of board members, date and place of meeting, names of candidate, office sought, total number of votes cast for each office, number of votes cast for each candidate, and signatures of members of board. Arr. chron. by date of election, thereunder in descending order of importance of off. sought. No index. Hdw. on pr. fm. 8 x 3 x 3. Reg. supv. off. 284. RECORD OF FRIMARY ELECTİON RETURNS [Certificates of County 1 vol. Copies of certificates of county canvassing board of primary election returns, showing date of election, names of candidates, name of office sought, number of votes cast for each candidate, total number of votes cast, and names of members of canvassing board. Arr. chron. by date of primary election. Indexed alph. by name of candidate. Hdw. on pr. fm. 550 pp. 14 x 9 x 2. Reg. supv. off. 2 285. Miscellaneous QUALIFIED LIST FOR SCHOOL ELECTION, May 17, 1938. 17 papers in one envelope (Orange Park Dist. 3). Original list of qualified electors in special tax school district 3 and supporting affidavits of electors. List shows names of electors and certification of supervisor of registration; affidavits show statement of residence in school district, signatures of electors and officials taking oath, and date. Arr. alph. by elector's surname. No index. hdw. on pr. fm. 6 x 12. Reg. supv. off. For other lists, see entry 328. Hdw., 286. 【FREEHOLDERS AFFIDAVITS], 1933-35. 250 papers in 1 box. Original affidavits of electors to qualify to vote in freeholders' elections, showing number of precinct, description of property owned, signature of affiant, and notarization. No obvious arr. No index. Hdw. on (287) County Canvassing Board 287. [OATHS OF CUSTODIANS], Oct. 18, 1935. 11 papers in 1 bdl. Original oaths of custodians of ballot boxes, showing date, precinct number, statement of service, affiant's signature, and notarization. Arr. num. by precinct no. No index. Hdw. on pr. fm. 8 x 2 x 2. Reg. supv. off. XXVI. COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD A county canvassing board has functioned in Clay county since its creation. Until 1868 the board was composed of the judge of probate and two or more inspectors of election. (1) From 1868 to 1887 it was composed of the clerk of the circuit court, the county judge, and any justice of the peace in the county. The sheriff could serve as a member of the board if the clerk or judge could not, or would not, serve. (2) Since 1387 the board has been composed of the chairman of the board of county commissioners, the county judge, and the supervisor of registration. Any of these officials who cannot, or will not, act may be replaced by another member of the board of county commissioners. (3) The county canvassing board was required to meet at the courthouse on the third day after an election until 1868.(4) From 1868 to 1929 the board was required to meet on the sixth day after an election, or sooner if returns from all precincts were in. Since 1929 the board has been required to meet on the third day after a primary election, although it continues to meet on the sixth day after other elections. (5) It is, and has, been, primarily the duty of the board publicly to open and to canvass the returns of elections. Between 1861 and 1868 no 1. Acts, 1852-53, ch. 543, sec. 10; Acts, 1861, ch. 1287, sec. 1. See also County Judge, pp. 234-249. 2. 3. Acts, 1868, ch. 1625, sec. 24; Acts, 1877, ch. 3021, sec. 9. See also Clerk of the Circuit Court, pp. 196-210; Justices of the Peace, pp. 261-263; Sheriff, pp. 280-292. Acts, 1887, ch. 3704, sec. 30; Acts, 1889, ch. 3879, sec. 31; Acts, 1891, ch. 4040, sec. 1; R. S., 1892, sec. 185; Acts, 1895, ch. 4328, sec. 62; Acts, 1899, ch. 4699, sec. 3; G. S., 1906, sec. 243; Acts, 1913, ch. 6469, sec. 46; R. G. S., 1920, secs. 287, 350; C. G. L., secs. 343, 407; Acts, 1929, ch. 13761, sec. 11; Supp., C. G. L., sec. 407. See also Board of County Commissioners, pp. 123-156; Supervisor of Registration, pp. 359-365. 4. Acts, 1852-53, ch. 543, sec. 10; Acts, 1861, ch. 1287, sec. 1. 5. Acts, 1868, ch. 1625, sec. 24; Acts, 1877, ch. 3021, sec. 9; Acts, 1887, ch. 3704, sec. 30; Acts, 1889, ch. 3879, sec. 31; R. S., 1892, sec. 185; Acts, 1895, ch. 4328, sec. 62; Acts, 1899, ch. 4699, sec. 3; G. S., 1906, sec. 243; Acts, 1913, ch. 4469, sec. 46; R. G. S., 1920, secs. 287, 350; C. G. L., secs. 343, 407; Acts, 1929, ch. 13761, sec. 11; Supp., C. G. L., sec. 407. County Canvassing Board (Next entry, p. 387) returns were to be rejected or thrown out for any cause whatever, except fraud. From 1868 to 1877 the canvass was to be made "as shown by the returns on file" in the offices of the clerk of the circuit court and county judge, while since the latter date the canvass must be made "solely and entirely" from such returns, and in no case may the board vary or change the returns of inspectors. (6) Between 1861 and 1868 the board might surmon witnesses to enable it to ascertain what the true state of the poll and count was and should be, for which purpose the judge of probate might issue all necessary process to compel the attendance of any inspector, clerk, or other witness. (7) Until 1868 the canvassing board, having completed the county canvass, was required to prepare a triplicate certificate of its findings. copy of the certificate was to remain on file with the judge of probate. If the certificate contained returns of the vote for Governor, the other two copies were sent, by different rails, to the Speaker of the House of Representatives. If the certificate contained returns of the vote for a Representative in Congress, a State Senator, or Presidential Electors, the other two copies were sent, by different mails, to the Secretary of State. (8) From 1868 to 1887 the law required the county canvassing board to prepare a duplicate certificate of its findings. The certificate was required to be recorded "in a book to be kept ... for that purpose" by the clerk of the circuit court. The board was required to send one copy of the certificate to the Governor, the other to the Secretary of State. (9) From 1887 to 1899 the board was required to make two certificates in duplicate, one for returns for state and county officers and the other for Representatives in Congress and Presidential Electors. Both certificates were to be recorded by the supervisor "in a book to be kept ... for that purpose." One copy of each certificate was to be sent to the Governor and the other copy to the Secretary of State. (10) Since 1899 the board has been required to certify all returns on one certificate, sending copies of the certificate to the Governor and the Secretary of State after having had the certificates recorded in the supervisor of registration's 6. Acts, 1852-53, ch. 543, sec. 10; Acts, 1861, ch. 1287, sec. 3; Acts, 1868, ch. 1625, sec. 24; Acts, 1877, ch. 3021, sec. 9; Acts, 1887, ch. 3704, sec. 30; Acts, 1889, ch. 3879, sec. 31; Acts, 1891, ch. 4040, sec. 1; R. S., 1892, sec. 185; Acts, 1895, ch. 4328, sec. 62; Acts, 1899, ch. 4699, sec. 3; G. S., 1906, sec. 243; R. G. S., 1920, Sec. 287; C. G. L., sec. 343.. 7. 8. 9. 10. Acts, 1861, ch. 1287, sec. 4. Acts, 1852-53, ch. 543, secs. 11-12; Acts, 1858-59, ch. 882, sec. 1. Acts, 1889, ch. 3879, sec. 31; R. S., 1892, sec. 185; Acts, 1895, |