St.
Michaels Horton M.I. Monumental
Inscriptions from St. Michaels Church Horton Buckinghamshire
The
Sheriffs of Buckinghamshire 1139 - 1739Sheriffs
are the oldest office under the Crown and pre-date the Norman Conquest. At
that time his duties included: keeping the King's peace and the collection
of the taxes and rents etc. due to the King, as well as commanding the
local militia.