Creator: State Auditor (RG 29).

Collection Summary: Copies of orders of various county boards of police or boards of supervisors which were sent to the State Auditor. A few orders from county probate courts are included as well. Note that prior to the Constitution of 1832, counties in Mississippi were governed by their respective county courts. The creation of a board of police for each county was provided for in the Constitution of 1832. The Constitution of 1869 renamed the “board of police” to the “board of supervisors,” although the functions were essentially the same. 

Access Restrictions: None.

Date(s): 1819-1881

Volume: 2.0 cubic feet.

Finding Aid Created By: Colby Cox in July 2024 

Related Materials: TBD

Record Group History:  The position of Mississippi State Auditor was created by the 1817 Mississippi Constitution. The State Auditor was originally selected by the state legislature until the 1832 Constitution made it an elected position with a two-year term that was eventually expanded to a four-year term by the 1868 Constitution. The State Auditor was not allowed to serve consecutive terms, but a constitutional amendment was passed in 1966 which removed this restriction. The State Auditor is the head of the Department of Audit which works to monitor the finances of state and local government agencies. The Department regularly reviews the finances of government agencies to ensure that public funds are being used appropriately and that no financial impropriety is occurring. The State Auditor and Department of Audit additionally serve as advisors on financial matters for local governments. 

Collection Inventory
Box Content 

Box Number

Adams - Lowndes Counties

36165

Madison - Yazoo Counties

36166