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Chester C. Mitchell was the county's first sheriff -- appointed to that position when the person elected in 1875, Samuel Livingston, failed to qualify.

When Otsego County was established in 1875, the temporary county seat was Otsego Lake Village. An election to determine the permanent location was held the following year. However, it would take the State Supreme Court to determine the final outcome in the spring of 1877. The village of Gaylord was selected. Until a courthouse could be constructed in Gaylord, county business and the board of commissioners meetings were held on the second floor of Mr. Mitchell's home.