There was an interregnum from July 9, 1848, to July 26, 1848. Johnston did not take the oath of office till July 26, 1848. DEPUTY SECRETARIES OF THE COMMONWEALTH. James Trimble, When Commissioned. ....Mar. 12, 1791 (Mr. Trimble served as Assistant Secretary of the Supreme Executive Council from 1777 until his appointment as Deputy Secretary of the Commonwealth-his official connection with the government embraced a period of fifty-nine years, and until 1836.) (David Stanton elected 1871, died before assuming office. By direction of the Legislature, John F. Hartranft continued in office until December, 1872.) 1866-1872 William Livsey (b), ELECTED BY THE PEOPLE. Term of Office. Term of Office. .1874-1876 .1876-1878 .1878-1880 ..1880-1882 William B. Hart (c), .1888-1889 .1889-1890 .1890-1892 .1884-1886 1886-1887 ..1887-1888 .1882-1884 John W. Morrison, .1892-1894 1894-1896 .1896-1898 1898-1900 James E. Barnett, .1900 (a) Resigned August 24, 1887, to take effect when successor appointed. (b) Appointed September 6, 1887, to fill the unexpired term of M. S. Quay. (c) Died in office November 9, 1889. (d) Appointed November 13, 1889, to fill the unexpired term of William B. Hart, ending the first Monday of May, 1890. |