Virginia 1823 U.S. House of Representatives, District 12

Office:
U.S. House of Representatives (Federal)
Title:
U.S. Congressman
Jurisdiction:
Federal
Label:
Virginia 1823 U.S. House of Representatives, District 12
Date:
1823
State:
Virginia
Type:
General
Iteration:
First Ballot
Office/Role:
U.S. House of Representatives/U.S. Congressman
Candidates:
Robert S. Garnett, Edwin Upshaw, Abner Cox
Candidates: Robert S. Garnett[1]Edwin UpshawAbner Cox
Affiliation:RepublicanFederalist
Final Result: [2][3]1092358-
District of Twelve1092358-
Caroline County46856-
Essex County[4]186541
King and Queen County[5]141183-
King William County[6][7]16459-
Middlesex County1336-

Notes:

[1]Elected.
[2]Edwin Upshaw and William Smith were Republicans who received most of their support from the Federalist in their respective districts.
[3]"You are desired to say that Edwin Upshaw declined holding a poll in the counties of Essex, King William and Middlesex. He addressed the people at all the places mentioned, stated to them that the election was settled in Caroline, that he did not wish any man to vote for him." Richmond Enquirer (Richmond, VA). May 23, 1823.
[4]One vote for Garnett by Samuel Gresham, from King and Queen County was listed separately in the Essex County Deeds.
[5]The Boston Weekly Messenger (Boston, MA) lists 133 votes for "Upshur."
[6]The Richmond Enquirer (Richmond, VA) of May 6 reports 56 votes for Edwin Upshaw.
[7]The Boston Weekly Messenger (Boston, MA) lists 99 votes for "Upshur."

References:

Essex County Deeds. Book 41. 1-6.
Thomas Chandler. Commonplace Book. 63. MSS168785a325. Virginia Historical Society, Richmond.
Richmond Enquirer (Richmond, VA). April 11, 1823.
National Intelligencer (Washington, DC). April 12, 1823.
American Commercial Beacon and Norfolk and Portsmouth Daily Advertiser (Norfolk, VA). April 14, 1823.
National Intelligencer (Washington, DC). April 16, 1823.
Daily National Intelligencer (Washington, DC). April 17, 1823.
Richmond Enquirer (Richmond, VA). April 18, 1823.
Richmond Enquirer (Richmond, VA). April 22, 1823.
American Commercial Beacon and Norfolk and Portsmouth Daily Advertiser (Norfolk, VA). April 25, 1823.
Richmond Enquirer (Richmond, VA). April 25, 1823.
American Commercial Beacon and Norfolk and Portsmouth Daily Advertiser (Norfolk, VA). April 26, 1823.
Richmond Enquirer (Richmond, VA). April 29, 1823.
American Commercial Beacon and Norfolk and Portsmouth Daily Advertiser (Norfolk, VA). April 30, 1823.
American Commercial Beacon and Norfolk and Portsmouth Daily Advertiser (Norfolk, VA). May 1, 1823.
Richmond Enquirer (Richmond, VA). May 6, 1823.
American Commercial Beacon and Norfolk and Portsmouth Daily Advertiser (Norfolk, VA). May 8, 1823.
Richmond Enquirer (Richmond, VA). May 9, 1823.
National Intelligencer (Washington, DC). May 12, 1823.
Richmond Enquirer (Richmond, VA). May 13, 1823.
The Western Courier (Charles Town, WV). May 13, 1823.
Richmond Enquirer (Richmond, VA). May 20, 1823.
Boston Weekly Messenger (Boston, MA). May 22, 1823.
Richmond Enquirer (Richmond, VA). May 23, 1823.
Richmond Enquirer (Richmond, VA). May 27, 1823.
Richmond Enquirer (Richmond, VA). May 30, 1823.

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Phil's original notebook pages that were used to compile this election. These notes are considered a draft of the electronic version. Therefore, the numbers may not match. To verify numbers you will need to check the original sources cited. Some original source material is available at the American Antiquarian Society).
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Phil's original notebook pages that were used to compile this election. These notes are considered a draft of the electronic version. Therefore, the numbers may not match. To verify numbers you will need to check the original sources cited. Some original source material is available at the American Antiquarian Society).
handwritten notes
Phil's original notebook pages that were used to compile this election. These notes are considered a draft of the electronic version. Therefore, the numbers may not match. To verify numbers you will need to check the original sources cited. Some original source material is available at the American Antiquarian Society).
handwritten notes
Phil's original notebook pages that were used to compile this election. These notes are considered a draft of the electronic version. Therefore, the numbers may not match. To verify numbers you will need to check the original sources cited. Some original source material is available at the American Antiquarian Society).
handwritten notes
Phil's original notebook pages that were used to compile this election. These notes are considered a draft of the electronic version. Therefore, the numbers may not match. To verify numbers you will need to check the original sources cited. Some original source material is available at the American Antiquarian Society).
handwritten notes
Phil's original notebook pages that were used to compile this election. These notes are considered a draft of the electronic version. Therefore, the numbers may not match. To verify numbers you will need to check the original sources cited. Some original source material is available at the American Antiquarian Society).
handwritten notes
Phil's original notebook pages that were used to compile this election. These notes are considered a draft of the electronic version. Therefore, the numbers may not match. To verify numbers you will need to check the original sources cited. Some original source material is available at the American Antiquarian Society).
handwritten notes
Phil's original notebook pages that were used to compile this election. These notes are considered a draft of the electronic version. Therefore, the numbers may not match. To verify numbers you will need to check the original sources cited. Some original source material is available at the American Antiquarian Society).

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