Because of Saulsville's location-being isolated from other
parts of the county until the 40's, and it's citizens just not
being interested in polictics, few people took part in politics
other than voting Democratic in all elections.
Wiley Phillips who move his family from North Carolina before
1850 and settled on Cabin Creek & Saulsville, was the first
person on Cabin Creek to take part in any form of politics. In
1850 the Wyoming County Court he was appointed Supervisor-elect
on offices along with others. He served in the first election
held in Wyoming County at the home of Samuel Mullins and later
he served as Justice of the Peace and in 1861, Wiley was appointed
Police Officer.
Although the Bowers' and Houcks' of Bower Ridge did not run for
political office, they were influential in elections held in the
Sauslville area. W. R. Shumate became an influential merchant
in Saulsville by 1920 and ran for the nomination of Sheriff and
was deputy Assessor for many years under Henry Clay's terms as
Assessor.
In the early 30's Henry Clay was elected Assessor and was re-elected
several terms. He was appointed President of Wyoming County Democratic
Party and became a very influential person all over the county.
Mae S Belcher was elected and served 2 terms as a Wyoming County
Delegate to the House.
James Tolliver along with brothers Woodrow and Clyde were appointed
County Deputies under Sheriff Paul Goode.
Faye Clay, wife of Levi 'Shady' was the jail house cook for many
years in the 1960's until her death.