Article V.

Section X. Of registers and recorders

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Of registers and recorders

A register’s office, for the probate of wills and granting letters of administration, and an office for the recording of deeds, shall be kept in each county.

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Election Date: October 9, 1838

Votes For Ratification: 119,228

Votes Against Ratification: 116,076

Percent for Ratification: 51%

Percent Against Ratification: 49%

Notes: Change proposed as part of a set by the Convention of 1837-38.

Amendment Source: 1838 Amendments Proposed by the Convention of 1837 38

Effective Date Source: Schedule, Sec. II

Of registers and recorders

A Register’s office for the probate of wills and granting letters of administration, and an office for the recording of deeds shall be kept in each connty.

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A Register's Office for the Probate of Wills and granting Letters of Administration, and an Office for the Recording of Deeds, shall be kept in each City and County; The Officers to be appointed by the General Assembly removable at their pleasure and to be Commissioned by the President in Council.

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