Charles’ first foray into Summit County was in 1860. By 1861
the County had begun to attract enough interest that the State Legislature
appoint a Probate Judge to supervise the organization of the County. William
Vance, the new Judge, selected Charles E. Griffin to serve as his Clerk Pro Tem
and manage the affairs of the newly seated court.------
One of the first offices to be filled by the new court was
that of Assessor and Tax Collector. The Judge appointed Charles to serve in that
role the first to hold the office in Summit County.--------
The first hint we get that Charles was also appointed and
later elected, as County Surveyor was the notice of his registration from the
position logged into the county records.--------
The early Summit County historians made note of the large
number of hats that Charles wore and marveled at how he jugged his multiple responsibly.
In addition to everything else he was involved with we also find a note that
indicates he was deeply involved with the irrigation system.
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