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====== 1848 ======
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William J. Sanford is [[Sheriff]], followed by Benjamin W. White.

===== Events =====
==== Boone County ====
  * An election [[precincts|precinct]] is established in the home of James Carleton.

==== Kentucky ====
  * One of the largest coordinated escapes in U.S. history is attempted by 55-75 armed [[slavery|slaves]] from several counties.  They are captured by the state militia following a shootout.

==== U.S. & World ====
  * The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ends the Mexican War. Mexico gives up California and all land north of the Rio Grande, which makes up 35% of Mexico's total territory.
  * The Whig Party nominates Mexican War hero (and Kentucky native) Zachary Taylor for President, bypassing the more controversial Henry Clay. On the heels of military victory, Taylor wins easily.
  * The first Women's Rights Convention in the U.S. opens at Seneca Falls. 

===== More Information =====
  * Boone County Tax Lists, 1848: [[https://bcp.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/search/asset/32180/0|District 1]], [[https://bcp.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/search/asset/32047/0|District 2]].