History of Westchester County, New York, Vol. II
John Hendrikson then served for six years and he was followed by the late Hope Brown for two terms or a total of six
Wheat Seeding years. Victor Peterson then served for three years being followed by T. H. Smith, who served nearly two terms. Peterson was then returned to the office until 1919, when W. E. Burnap, the present incumbent, was elected Wyatt, Henrikson, and Brown are tied for the long period of service each being for six years while Peterson has nearly five years to his credit.
In the second district, Ira Paver was the first commissioner. J. T. Bunger then followed for a year, and F. R. Stewart served a year. John Rowley then was chosen for one year after which Stewart was returned for three years. Wm. Ramsbottom then served one vear, W. S. McKee completing his term and then being re-elected for two full terms or a total of over seven years service. D. W. (Billy) Hill was then chosen in a surprising way by a popular movement for writing his name upon the ballot and defeating the regular candidate whose name was printed on the ballot. Hill served two terms or six years. F. F. Stauffer was then chosen for four years ; Lars Olson followed for four years, and Grant Meek, the present incumbent of the office, was chosen in 1919.
In the third district, G. W. Rockafield was the first commissioner. T. L. Pierce was the successor and he was followed by J. M. Mann. F. O. Baker was elected in 1895 and served nearly eight years. W. E. Heard then served for two years, and Chas. H. Spieth a little over five years. C. G. Peterson completed the term after which G. A. Millett held a four year