Resigned August 24, 1887, to take effect when successor appointed. + Appointed September 6, 1887, to fill unexpired term of M. S. Quay. SUPERINTENDENTS OF COMMON SCHOOLS. [From the adoption of the Common School law, until 1857, the duties of this office were performed by the Secretary of the Commonwealth. J When ap- When ap pointed Superintendents of Public Instruction. [By the Constitution of 1873, the office of Superintendent of Common Schools was changed to that of Superintendent of Public Instruction.] James P. Wickersham, E. E. Higbee, June 1, 1875 March 17, 1881 |