She served as sheriff of Vinton County after her husband 's murder , when she was appointed to fill his post .
Maude Collins ( 1894 -- 1972 ) was the first female sheriff in the state of Ohio .
Maude Collins served as sheriff of Vinton County after Maude Collins ' husband 's murder , when she was appointed to fill his post .
Maude Collins ( 1894 -- 1972 ) was the first female sheriff in the state of Ohio .