The 1865 laws of Montana Territory describe the Territorial Treasurer's primary duties as follows: receiving all money belonging to the territory and disbursing the same upon receipt of the Montana Territorial Auditor's warrant; keeping an account of all monies received and disbursed; submitting a report quarterly to the auditor; and reporting annually to the legislature on the condition of the treasury and its operation in the preceding year. The territorial treasurers were: John J. Hull (1864-1866), John. S. Rockefellow (1866-1867), William G. Barkley (1867-1871), Leander W. Frary (1869--never served), Richard O. Hickman (1871-1875), Daniel H. Weston (1875-1887), and William G. Preuitt (1887-1889).
When Montana became a state in 1889, the Office of the State Treasurer replaced the Territorial Treasurer, and the office was made an elected position within the executive branch of Montana's government.
These records consist correspondence, reports from the Territorial Treasurer and county treasurers, and expenses accrued during a search for fugitives R. H. Buckner and J. M. Thurmoud. It also contains a volume of staff appointments.
This collection is open for research.
Researchers must use collection in accordance with the policies of the Montana Historical Society. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collection. In some cases, permission for use may require additional authorization from the copyright holders. For more information, contact the Montana Historical Society Research Center Archives.
[Name of document or photograph number], Montana Territory Territorial Treasurer records, RS 143, [box and folder number]. Montana Historical Society, Research Center Archives, Helena, Montana.
These materials were transferred from the Montana State Treasurer's Office.
These materials were originally processed into the Montana Territory Territorial Auditor records, RS 27. In 2021, these materials were separated from RS 27 and reprocessed according to the originating office.
Published reports of the Territorial Treasurer were transferred to the library.
Most of the Territorial Treasurers' reports are available in published form and include information submitted by county officials.
Related to fugitive expenses
Includes licenses sold, property taxes sent to the Territory, and county funds
Includes licenses sold, property taxes sent to the Territory, and county funds
Includes bond and sinking fund data, receipts and disbursements, and expenses for maintaining prisoners and insane