Event: Overseer of Roads Position Established Category: Transportation and Infrastructure Brief Description: An ordinance was passed in 1811 establishing an Overseer of Roads, along with two property assessors. Every man over age 21 was required to work from 2 to 30 days on roads, with substitutes being allowed. The amount of days required to work was determined by the value of the personĀ“s property. Year: 1811 Decade: 1810 - 1819 Beginning Date: 1811 Ending Date: Dec. 31, 1811 |
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