As early as 1826 the township trustees made an attempt to systematically divide the township into twelve school districts.

He finished third in the party primary behind eventual winner Tim Ryan and a local township trustee.

The township trustees are also citizens of Iowa.

It was first settled in 1805 by John Haymaker and its government structure, which consists of three township trustees, was established in 1815.

The duties of a township trustee include:

A township trustee administers the civil government of the township.

The school was administered by the township trustee until Hartford City incorporated as a town in 1857.

In the elections of November 2007, Michael Kenoyer defeated two other candidates in the election for the position of township trustee.

Tole reported the fact to the township trustee, but because of inclement weather, several days lapsed before the abandonment could be investigated.

The township trustee called for volunteers and several hundred turned out to form a search party that included Colonel York.