SHERIFF OF MARION COUNTY 1910 - 1912
REF: IOWA STATE RECORDS VOLUME 1910-1912 PAGE 279
Contributor: Gregory Ladd
Sephus Elmer Cronkhite (1868 - 1955)
Mr. Cronkhite, who spent many years in the sheriff's office, was born in Marion County, November 19, 1868, son of Abraham and Phoebe (Walters) Cronkhite.
SEPHUS E. CRONKHITE, was born in Marion County and is a resident of Knoxville, has had an exceptionally long and eventful experience as a law enforcement official, both for the county and the Federal Government. Sephus E. Cronkhite until he was twenty-one years of age lived on the home farm in Marion County, working for his father and attending the public schools. It was in 1892 that he was given his first connection with the sheriff's office. He was deputy sheriff from 1892 to 1895. During the next twelve years he was engaged in business for himself and in 1907 again became deputy sheriff. This four-year term as deputy gave him qualifications for serving the people of Marion County in that office. He was elected in 1910 and served consecutively as sheriff from 1911 to 1921. During 1921-22 Mr. Cronkhite was employed, under the direction of the Iowa Bankers Association, in apprehending bank robbers, and it was due to his vigilance and energy that conviction was secured of one of the largest gangs whoever operated in the state. From March 27, 1922, to February 28, 1928, Mr.Cronkhite was employed by the United States Government with the prohibition enforcement bureau. He is a Democrat in principle, but exercises an independent ballot when that is according to his best judgment. He is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, Improved Order of Red Men, Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Modern Woodmen of America. Mr. Cronkhite married at Knoxville, Iowa, March 12, 1907, Mrs. Martha Elizabeth (Moon) Tucker. She was born in Marion County, daughter of H. J.and Betty (Wilson) Moon. Her father came to Iowa in 1848 and spent his life as a farmer. Mr. and Mrs. Cronkhite are members of the Christian Church of Knoxville. They have one son, Robert Arthur, a graduate of the Knoxville High School.
Posted by Ben Williams
Contributor: Santo
REF: IOWA STATE RECORDS VOLUME 1910-1912 PAGE 279
Contributor: Gregory Ladd
Sephus Elmer Cronkhite (1868 - 1955)
Mr. Cronkhite, who spent many years in the sheriff's office, was born in Marion County, November 19, 1868, son of Abraham and Phoebe (Walters) Cronkhite.
SEPHUS E. CRONKHITE, was born in Marion County and is a resident of Knoxville, has had an exceptionally long and eventful experience as a law enforcement official, both for the county and the Federal Government. Sephus E. Cronkhite until he was twenty-one years of age lived on the home farm in Marion County, working for his father and attending the public schools. It was in 1892 that he was given his first connection with the sheriff's office. He was deputy sheriff from 1892 to 1895. During the next twelve years he was engaged in business for himself and in 1907 again became deputy sheriff. This four-year term as deputy gave him qualifications for serving the people of Marion County in that office. He was elected in 1910 and served consecutively as sheriff from 1911 to 1921. During 1921-22 Mr. Cronkhite was employed, under the direction of the Iowa Bankers Association, in apprehending bank robbers, and it was due to his vigilance and energy that conviction was secured of one of the largest gangs whoever operated in the state. From March 27, 1922, to February 28, 1928, Mr.Cronkhite was employed by the United States Government with the prohibition enforcement bureau. He is a Democrat in principle, but exercises an independent ballot when that is according to his best judgment. He is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, Improved Order of Red Men, Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Modern Woodmen of America. Mr. Cronkhite married at Knoxville, Iowa, March 12, 1907, Mrs. Martha Elizabeth (Moon) Tucker. She was born in Marion County, daughter of H. J.and Betty (Wilson) Moon. Her father came to Iowa in 1848 and spent his life as a farmer. Mr. and Mrs. Cronkhite are members of the Christian Church of Knoxville. They have one son, Robert Arthur, a graduate of the Knoxville High School.
Posted by Ben Williams
Contributor: Santo
SHERIFF OF MARION COUNTY 1910 - 1912
REF: IOWA STATE RECORDS VOLUME 1910-1912 PAGE 279
Contributor: Gregory Ladd
Sephus Elmer Cronkhite (1868 - 1955)
Mr. Cronkhite, who spent many years in the sheriff's office, was born in Marion County, November 19, 1868, son of Abraham and Phoebe (Walters) Cronkhite.
SEPHUS E. CRONKHITE, was born in Marion County and is a resident of Knoxville, has had an exceptionally long and eventful experience as a law enforcement official, both for the county and the Federal Government. Sephus E. Cronkhite until he was twenty-one years of age lived on the home farm in Marion County, working for his father and attending the public schools. It was in 1892 that he was given his first connection with the sheriff's office. He was deputy sheriff from 1892 to 1895. During the next twelve years he was engaged in business for himself and in 1907 again became deputy sheriff. This four-year term as deputy gave him qualifications for serving the people of Marion County in that office. He was elected in 1910 and served consecutively as sheriff from 1911 to 1921. During 1921-22 Mr. Cronkhite was employed, under the direction of the Iowa Bankers Association, in apprehending bank robbers, and it was due to his vigilance and energy that conviction was secured of one of the largest gangs whoever operated in the state. From March 27, 1922, to February 28, 1928, Mr.Cronkhite was employed by the United States Government with the prohibition enforcement bureau. He is a Democrat in principle, but exercises an independent ballot when that is according to his best judgment. He is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, Improved Order of Red Men, Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Modern Woodmen of America. Mr. Cronkhite married at Knoxville, Iowa, March 12, 1907, Mrs. Martha Elizabeth (Moon) Tucker. She was born in Marion County, daughter of H. J.and Betty (Wilson) Moon. Her father came to Iowa in 1848 and spent his life as a farmer. Mr. and Mrs. Cronkhite are members of the Christian Church of Knoxville. They have one son, Robert Arthur, a graduate of the Knoxville High School.
Posted by Ben Williams
Contributor: Santo
REF: IOWA STATE RECORDS VOLUME 1910-1912 PAGE 279
Contributor: Gregory Ladd
Sephus Elmer Cronkhite (1868 - 1955)
Mr. Cronkhite, who spent many years in the sheriff's office, was born in Marion County, November 19, 1868, son of Abraham and Phoebe (Walters) Cronkhite.
SEPHUS E. CRONKHITE, was born in Marion County and is a resident of Knoxville, has had an exceptionally long and eventful experience as a law enforcement official, both for the county and the Federal Government. Sephus E. Cronkhite until he was twenty-one years of age lived on the home farm in Marion County, working for his father and attending the public schools. It was in 1892 that he was given his first connection with the sheriff's office. He was deputy sheriff from 1892 to 1895. During the next twelve years he was engaged in business for himself and in 1907 again became deputy sheriff. This four-year term as deputy gave him qualifications for serving the people of Marion County in that office. He was elected in 1910 and served consecutively as sheriff from 1911 to 1921. During 1921-22 Mr. Cronkhite was employed, under the direction of the Iowa Bankers Association, in apprehending bank robbers, and it was due to his vigilance and energy that conviction was secured of one of the largest gangs whoever operated in the state. From March 27, 1922, to February 28, 1928, Mr.Cronkhite was employed by the United States Government with the prohibition enforcement bureau. He is a Democrat in principle, but exercises an independent ballot when that is according to his best judgment. He is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, Improved Order of Red Men, Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Modern Woodmen of America. Mr. Cronkhite married at Knoxville, Iowa, March 12, 1907, Mrs. Martha Elizabeth (Moon) Tucker. She was born in Marion County, daughter of H. J.and Betty (Wilson) Moon. Her father came to Iowa in 1848 and spent his life as a farmer. Mr. and Mrs. Cronkhite are members of the Christian Church of Knoxville. They have one son, Robert Arthur, a graduate of the Knoxville High School.
Posted by Ben Williams
Contributor: Santo
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