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Served as Sheriff of Jefferson County in 1956 after her husband, Jesse H. Lovett, Sr., died in office.

Mrs. Alice Lovett accepts her appointment as sheriff of Jefferson County after the death of her husband, Sheriff Jessie Lovett. Her successor, J.B. Thomas (standing, glasses) and others act as witnesses.

This room often served as the bedroom for the sheriff (or deputy) and his wife while their children occupied the other bedrooms.

Caption: “Reading from left to right, the members are: Col. R.C. Parkhill, Clerk: B.O. Graner, Hon. J.S. Denham, Chairman; Jos. Kinsey, D.W.G. Bishop, Sheriff D.B. Bird.”

Calhoun County Sheriff, Tom McKeown

Watson served as Jefferson County Sheriff from 1967-1971.

Watson served as Jefferson County Sheriff from 1967-1971.

Shown with his wife, Pauline, and their three oldest children: Orsdell (left), Virgia and Hazel (right).
Sheriff Forehand was born on February 4, 1875 in Cove Mills, Florida. Married Pauline Weaver on October 8, 1903. He became sheriff of Liberty…

Sheriff of Jefferson County 1956-1967.

Sheriff of Jefferson County, 1953-1956. Died in office and was succeeded as sheriff by his wife, Alice.