W. L. MAUPIN,
Clerk of the County Court.
The county of Albemarle has long
been noted for the able men who have
filled its offices, and among the long list
in whom the public has reposed honor
and confidence none has enjoyed such
high esteem as Mr. W. L. Maupin, clerk
of the County and Circuit Courts. Mr.
Maupin has been in public office for a
number of years, and enjoys a most
enviable reputation for efficiency. In
keeping his records he uses the book
typewriters which makes a clear print
and one which will last and be far
more legible in years to come than pen
and ink records. Mr. Maupin was
born in Albemarle County March 26,
1854, and moved with his parents to
Augusta County where he resided for
many years. After completing his
education he engaged in agricultural
pursuits which he followed until 1880
when he returned to this county and
purchased one of the most fertile tracts
of land in this section. He followed
farming until 1887, when he was appointed
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a deputy clerk of the county
court. He held this position for six
years and in 1893 announced his candidacy
for the office of county clerk,
and was elected by a large majority.
In 1899 he was again elected without
opposition Under the new constitution
the offices of county and circuit clerk
were merged, and in 1905 Mr. Maupin
was elected to the combined offices without
opposition again. The term is for
six years and will not expire until
January, 1911. In fraternal circles Mr.
Maupin is well known, being a member
of the Elks and Odd Fellows and
has passed through all the chairs of
the latter organization. He is a lover
of thoroughbred horses and is owner of
"Pater" and "T. S. Martin," two runners
that have brought renown to our
county. As an authority on pedigrees
and a judge of the qualities of a horse
he has no peer in this horse-loving
community.
