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History of Government Officials in Westlake
Government Officials of Dover - Westlake, Ohio 1811 - 2011
While great care was taken to record accurate information, some discrepancies, spelling variations and unintentional omissions are inevitable due to the fact that, unfortunately, some records no longer exist or were not located during this project. Additionally, when original records differed from previously published information, the originals took precedence, and adjustments are reflected herein. It also must be noted that there were many other individuals who served in capacities not listed who are no less worthy of remembrance for their services throughout the last 200 years.
Researching this project was intriguing, captivating and extremely gratifying for Ms. Rosenbaum. She considered it a privilege to have had the opportunity to compile this information both to commemorate current government officials and their predecessors and to document an essential heritage of the history of Dover ~ Westlake, Ohio.
Michael F. Killeen
Westlake City Council President
November 3, 2011
All are encouraged to visit Westlake City Hall during normal business hours to view the plaque. A copy of the booklet is available upon request, while supplies last. Ms. Rosenbaum also created a memory book, which is mounted next to the plaque, detailing the making of the project and its associated events.
Dover Township Trustees Records Transcriptions
In June, 2020, Clerk of Council Denise L. Rosenbaum completed transcribing four volumes of handwritten Dover Township Trustees Records from 1831-1880, which are part of the collection at the Western Reserve Historical Society. This greatly facilitates researching these records, especially for those unable to read cursive, since the transcriptions are much easier to read, allow for quick text or name searches, and have bookmarks at meeting dates and election results where they are scattered throughout. Copies of the original records are available in the Council office at Westlake City Hall and through the city document portal on this website.
From these volumes, Ms. Rosenbaum compiled a list of Dover Township Officials 1831-1880 which supplements and clarifies some discrepancies in the list of Government Officials of Dover ~ Westlake, Ohio 1811-2011 that was published for Westlake’s bicentennial. An addendum to the latter based on these clarifications updates that list.
City Council Scrapbook
If anyone has photos to contribute, please submit them either in digital form by email or as reprints to:
Council Office
27700 Hilliard Boulevard
Westlake, OH 44145
Your assistance will be greatly appreciated both now and for generations to come!