Former Provisions of the Constitution of the State of Ohio, 1851 Former Art. IV, § 16

There shall be elected in each county, by the electors thereof, one clerk of the court of common pleas, who shall hold his office for the term of three years, and until his successor shall be elected and qualified.  He shall, by virtue of his office, be clerk of all other courts of record held therein;  but, the general assembly may provide, by law, for the election of a clerk, with a like term of office, for each or any other of the courts of record, and may authorize the judge of the probate court to perform the duties of clerk for his court, under such regulations as may be directed by law.  Clerks of courts shall be removable for such cause and in such manner as shall be prescribed by law.