History
A History of the Preble County Prosecutor’s Office
Preble County is rich with history and tradition, celebrating its 200th anniversary in 2008. Built in 1918, the Courthouse is the well-recognized center of the Preble County community located at the intersection of Main St. and Baron St. in Eaton. The Prosecutor’s Office is located on the ground floor of this historic building. Previous Prosecutors since the turn of the century include:
1900-1908 Michael Cahill
1909-1914 Hugh R. Gilmore
1915-1920 Philip A. Saylor
1921-1926 Ralph Sever
1927-1933 Frank C. Shuey
1933-1934 James Howsare
1935-1944 John M. Kiracofe
1945-1952 Julian E. Clark
1953-1972 Everett Fahrenholz
1973-1980 Donald L. Lane
1981-1991 Wilfrid G. Dues
1991-2004 Rebecca J. Ferguson
2005-present Martin P. Votel