The office existed in what is now the Republic of Ireland but was abolished there in 1926.
In England and Wales, the term High Sheriff arose to distinguish Sheriffs of counties proper from Sheriffs of cities and boroughs designated "counties-of-themselves" but not counties properly speaking. These cities and boroughs no longer have Sheriffs except for the City of London, so now all English and Welsh Sheriffs except the Sheriffs of the City of London are High Sheriffs. The office is now an unpaid privilege with ceremonial duties, the Sheriffs being appointed annually by the Crown through a warrant from the Privy Council except in Cornwall where the High Sheriff is appointed by the Duke of Cornwall. In England and Wales the office's civil (civil judgement) enforcement powers exist but are not exercised by convention. The office was termed that of Sheriff until 1 April 1974, except in the City of London, which has two Sheriffs of the City of London.
Bristol was a large sidewheel steamer launched in 1866 by William H. Webb of New York for the Merchants Steamship Company. One of Narragansett Bay's so-called "floating palaces", the luxuriously outfitted Bristol and her sister ship Providence, each of which could carry up to 1,200 passengers, were installed with the largest engines then built in the United States, and were considered to be amongst the finest American-built vessels of their era.
Both ships would spend their entire careers steaming between New York and various destinations in and around Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island. Bristol was eventually destroyed by a fire while in port in 1888.
Development
Bristol and Providence owed their existence to a short-lived company known as the Merchants Steamship Company, which placed the initial order for the vessels with the Webb shipyard in about 1865. Merchants Steamship was an amalgamation of three existing Narragansett Bay shipping lines, the Commercial Line, Neptune Line and Stonington Line. The Company intended to run the two steamers between New York and Bristol, Rhode Island in competition with the Fall River Line, which ran a similar service from New York to Fall River, Massachusetts (both Lines then linking up to railway lines that continued on to Boston).
Once territory of the Wawenock (or Walinakiak, meaning "People of the Bay") AbenakiIndians, early Bristol was one of the most important and embattled frontier settlements in the province. Beginning with seasonal fishing, as early as 1625 the English established at Pemaquid Point a year-round trading post for fur trading. In 1631, the area was granted as the Pemaquid Patent by the Plymouth Council to Robert Aldsworth and Gyles Elbridge, merchants from Bristol, England.
Bristol is a borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, 23 miles (37km) northeast of Center CityPhiladelphia, opposite Burlington, New Jersey on the Delaware River. Bristol was first incorporated in 1720. Although its charter was revised in 1905, the original charter remains in effect, making Bristol one of the older boroughs in Pennsylvania. 7,104 people lived in Bristol in 1900; 9,256 in 1910; 10,273 in 1920; and 11,895 in 1940. The population was 9,726 at the 2010 census. The current Mayor is Patrick Sabatini Sr.
The first female Mayor was Margaret Stakenas, elected in 1979.
History
Bristol was first settled in 1681 as Buckingham (for Buckingham, England). It was originally used as a port and dock. Bristol is rich in history, boasting many historic and restored houses that line the streets of Radcliffe and Mill.
Until 1725 Bristol served as county seat of Bucks County.
From its earliest days Bristol was a center of milling. With the building of the Delaware Canal and the Pennsylvania Railroad it became a center of transportation and an attractive location for industry.
High Sheriffs Award | Bristol Young Heroes Awards 2018
Nominees for High Sheriffs Award | Bristol Young Heroes Awards 2018
High Sheriffs Award - Someone who has shown considerable dedication to the service of Young people. No age limit.
published: 18 Apr 2018
1.3.2023 - Inauguration Ceremony of Paul Heroux Bristol County Sheriff
published: 03 Jan 2023
Inauguration of Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux
The inauguration ceremony for Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux held on January 3, 2023.
published: 04 Jan 2023
Preview: High Sheriff's Concert 2019
*Sold out* A sneak preview of this year's Bristol High Sheriff's concert, which is bringing together singers from across the city - Bristol Youth Choir, Renewal Choir and Exultate Singers, conducted by David Ogden - to perform music from 16th century classical to folk songs and gospel, culminating in a performance of a new work specially written by composer Toby Young and librettist Jennifer Thorp. Entitled 'As One', it considers Bristol's past, and celebrates its future.
We're incredibly excited to be part of this project, which is the brainchild of the High Sheriff, Charles Wyld.
Bristol Cathedral, Wednesday 19 June at 7.30pm
#WithOneVoice #WeSingAsOne #WithOneVoiceBristol
published: 17 Jun 2019
Kellie Pearson v. Sheriff of Bristol County, SJC-13110
published: 07 Mar 2023
High court: Bristol County sheriff can profit off inmate phone calls
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled Tuesday that he and other sheriffs can generate and collect revenue by charging inmates for telephone calls, which Hodgson is calling a “win for the taxpayers.”
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published: 18 May 2022
Bristol County Sheriff looks to address high inmate suicide rate
Sheriff Paul Heroux addressed the issue at a press conference on Thursday morning.
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published: 13 Apr 2023
BYHA High Sheriffs video
published: 10 Apr 2019
Bristol County Sheriff's Office debuts first K9s trained to detect COVID-19
Dogs can find missing people and detect dangerous drugs, firearms, ammunition, and explosives. And now, you can add COVID-19 to the list.
published: 16 Jul 2021
Paul Heroux sworn in as Bristol County sheriff
Heroux was formerly the mayor of Attleboro.
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Nominees for High Sheriffs Award | Bristol Young Heroes Awards 2018
High Sheriffs Award - Someone who has shown considerable dedication to the service of Young...
Nominees for High Sheriffs Award | Bristol Young Heroes Awards 2018
High Sheriffs Award - Someone who has shown considerable dedication to the service of Young people. No age limit.
Nominees for High Sheriffs Award | Bristol Young Heroes Awards 2018
High Sheriffs Award - Someone who has shown considerable dedication to the service of Young people. No age limit.
*Sold out* A sneak preview of this year's Bristol High Sheriff's concert, which is bringing together singers from across the city - Bristol Youth Choir, Renewal...
*Sold out* A sneak preview of this year's Bristol High Sheriff's concert, which is bringing together singers from across the city - Bristol Youth Choir, Renewal Choir and Exultate Singers, conducted by David Ogden - to perform music from 16th century classical to folk songs and gospel, culminating in a performance of a new work specially written by composer Toby Young and librettist Jennifer Thorp. Entitled 'As One', it considers Bristol's past, and celebrates its future.
We're incredibly excited to be part of this project, which is the brainchild of the High Sheriff, Charles Wyld.
Bristol Cathedral, Wednesday 19 June at 7.30pm
#WithOneVoice #WeSingAsOne #WithOneVoiceBristol
*Sold out* A sneak preview of this year's Bristol High Sheriff's concert, which is bringing together singers from across the city - Bristol Youth Choir, Renewal Choir and Exultate Singers, conducted by David Ogden - to perform music from 16th century classical to folk songs and gospel, culminating in a performance of a new work specially written by composer Toby Young and librettist Jennifer Thorp. Entitled 'As One', it considers Bristol's past, and celebrates its future.
We're incredibly excited to be part of this project, which is the brainchild of the High Sheriff, Charles Wyld.
Bristol Cathedral, Wednesday 19 June at 7.30pm
#WithOneVoice #WeSingAsOne #WithOneVoiceBristol
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled Tuesday that he and other sheriffs can generate and collect revenue by charging inmates for telephone calls, whic...
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled Tuesday that he and other sheriffs can generate and collect revenue by charging inmates for telephone calls, which Hodgson is calling a “win for the taxpayers.”
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The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled Tuesday that he and other sheriffs can generate and collect revenue by charging inmates for telephone calls, which Hodgson is calling a “win for the taxpayers.”
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Sheriff Paul Heroux addressed the issue at a press conference on Thursday morning.
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Sheriff Paul Heroux addressed the issue at a press conference on Thursday morning.
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Sheriff Paul Heroux addressed the issue at a press conference on Thursday morning.
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Heroux was formerly the mayor of Attleboro.
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Heroux was formerly the mayor of Attleboro.
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High Sheriffs Award - Someone who has shown considerable dedication to the service of Young people. No age limit.
*Sold out* A sneak preview of this year's Bristol High Sheriff's concert, which is bringing together singers from across the city - Bristol Youth Choir, Renewal Choir and Exultate Singers, conducted by David Ogden - to perform music from 16th century classical to folk songs and gospel, culminating in a performance of a new work specially written by composer Toby Young and librettist Jennifer Thorp. Entitled 'As One', it considers Bristol's past, and celebrates its future.
We're incredibly excited to be part of this project, which is the brainchild of the High Sheriff, Charles Wyld.
Bristol Cathedral, Wednesday 19 June at 7.30pm
#WithOneVoice #WeSingAsOne #WithOneVoiceBristol
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled Tuesday that he and other sheriffs can generate and collect revenue by charging inmates for telephone calls, which Hodgson is calling a “win for the taxpayers.”
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The office existed in what is now the Republic of Ireland but was abolished there in 1926.
In England and Wales, the term High Sheriff arose to distinguish Sheriffs of counties proper from Sheriffs of cities and boroughs designated "counties-of-themselves" but not counties properly speaking. These cities and boroughs no longer have Sheriffs except for the City of London, so now all English and Welsh Sheriffs except the Sheriffs of the City of London are High Sheriffs. The office is now an unpaid privilege with ceremonial duties, the Sheriffs being appointed annually by the Crown through a warrant from the Privy Council except in Cornwall where the High Sheriff is appointed by the Duke of Cornwall. In England and Wales the office's civil (civil judgement) enforcement powers exist but are not exercised by convention. The office was termed that of Sheriff until 1 April 1974, except in the City of London, which has two Sheriffs of the City of London.