November 1877 Elections
Race for Sheriff Seth Bullock vs John Manning

Sheriff John Manning

Battle for the Deadwood Jail

The first Deadwood jail (photo S. J. Morrow, Stereograph © MHS, Minnesota Historical Society) was located behind the Star and Bullock building.

Manning, John and Seth Bullock run for sheriff
Oct 27 1877
In regard to: Manning, John

Cole loses bid for County Constable
Nov 10 1877
In regard to: Cole,

Manning wins as Sheriff
Nov 10 1877
In regard to: Manning, John

Beaman wins as County Constable
Nov 10 1877
In regard to: Beaman, Hank

Jail can be seen at the head of Sherman Street
Nov 15 1877
In regard to: Lawrence County

Presented with golden badge of office by friends
Dec 02 1877
In regard to: Manning, John

Manning, Sheriff not secured possession of jail
Dec 11 1877
In regard to: Manning, John

Manning, Sheriff has jail and deputies turned over to him
Dec 28 1877
In regard to: Manning, John

New sheriff takes over the office from Bullock
Dec 30 1877
In regard to: Manning, John

Manning to keep him on as deputy
Dec 30 1877
In regard to: Overfelt, Thomas
In regard to: Cochrane, John

Ex-sheriff turns over jail to new sheriff, Manning
Dec 30 1877
In regard to: Bullock, Seth