In 1889 , Cameron became a leader in the efforts to create Coconino County from northern Yavapai County after becoming upset about having to travel to Prescott for jury duty and only receiving $ 2/day for the time and effort . When the new county was formed in 1891 , Governor John N. Irwin appointed Cameron as the county 's first sheriff . He served in the position for three terms , winning reelection in 1894 and 1896 . He was a McKinley delegate during the 1896 Republican National Convention . Cameron married Ida May Spaulding in Flagstaff on November 25 , 1895 . The couple had two children : Ralph Jr. and Catherine
1896 Republican National Convention
1896 Republican National Convention
Ralph H. Cameron