12/30/2013

 

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Linn County Sheriff's Office History
 
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Delevan S. "Vanie" Smith
1906-1912
     
 
Delevan S. "Vanie" Smith was re-elected Sheriff in June 1906. Smith served previously as Sheriff of Linn County from 1886-1888. (Refer to his interim from 1886-1888 for history information) He was a deputy for Sheriff John Smallman and Sheriff O. Madison "Mat" Scott for one year and then two years for Sheriff C. C. Jackson prior to being re-elected as Sheriff himself. Sheriff Smith served for a total of eight years (1886-1888 and 1906-1912). Smith passed away on May 27, 1945.