J. M. Jordan
From Kingman KS History
When the county was first organized February 27th, 1874, he was appointed one of the first county commissioners.[1]
By June 21st, 1878, The Mercury states that he was "at one time county commissioners of this county", and that he visited town during the week of June 21st, 1878.[2]
On June 28th, 1878, The Mercury also mentions that he will present a bill to the board of county commissioners on July 1st demanding $24 for "labor", $2 for 1 day of service as "clerk of election, in 1875;" also $6 for "two days looking up deeds for school house and court house," in 1875."[3]