Virginia 1809 U.S. House of Representatives, District 8

Office:
U.S. House of Representatives (Federal)
Title:
U.S. Congressman
Jurisdiction:
Federal
Label:
Virginia 1809 U.S. House of Representatives, District 8
Date:
1809
State:
Virginia
Type:
General
Iteration:
First Ballot
Office/Role:
U.S. House of Representatives/U.S. Congressman
Candidates:
Walter Jones, John P. Hungerford, John Talaver, Richard Barnes
Candidates: Walter Jones[1]John P. HungerfordJohn TalaverRichard Barnes
Affiliation:RepublicanFederalistRepublicanFederalist
Final Result: [2][3]----
District of Eight----
King George County[4]----
Lancaster County17934--
Northumberland County27559--
Richmond County1039111
Stafford County----
Westmoreland County[5]123168--

Notes:

[1]Elected.
[2]"NORTHERN NECK DIST. Candidates - Dr. Walter Jones and Gen Hungerford. We understand, that there is no doubt of Dr. Jones's re-election." The Enquirer (Richmond, VA), April 21, 1809; and, The Minerva (Raleigh, NC), April 27, 1809.
[3]"Dr. Jones went to Westmoreland with a majority of upwards of 300 votes in the district, Westmoreland excepted." The Enquirer (Richmond, VA). April 25, 1809.
[4]"I, Lawrence Berry Clerk of the Court of said County of King George, in the state aforesaid, do hereby certify that upon a reference to the four last congressional polls taken in and for the aforesaid County of King George and of record in my office; it appears that the number of votes taken at each congressional election are as follows, to wit; in the year...1809 one hundred and forty one." Election Certificate State of Virginia, King George County Clerk of the Court, given on October 10, 1811, for elections held in 1805, 1807, 1809 and 1811. National Archives, Washington, DC
[5]"I Joseph Fox clerk of the court of the said county, do certify that in the year...1809 an Election was held as aforesaid, Doc: Walter Jones and Gen: John P. Hungerford candidates for congress...and the whole number of votes given on that occasion was two hundred and ninety one." Election Certificate State of Virginia, Westmoreland County Clerk of the Court, given on October 22, 1811, for elections held in 1801, 1809 and 1811. National Archives, Washington, DC

References:

Lancaster County Poll List. Library of Virginia, Richmond.
Richmond County Poll List. Library of Virginia, Richmond.
Election Certificate State of Virginia, Westmoreland County Clerk of the Court, given on October 22, 1811, for elections held in 1801, 1809 and 1811. The National Archives, Washington, DC.
Election Certificate State of Virginia, Northumberland County Clerk of the Court, given on October 23, 1811, for elections held in 1801, 1809 and 1811. The National Archives, Washington, DC.
Election Certificate State of Virginia, King George County Clerk of the Court, given on October 10, 1811, for elections held in 1805, 1807, 1809 and 1811. The National Archives, Washington, DC.
Election Certificate State of Virginia, Richmond County Clerk of the Court, given on October 24, 1811, for elections held in 1801 and 1809. The National Archives, Washington, DC.
Election Certificate State of Virginia, Lancaster County Clerk of the Court, given on October 24, 1811, for elections held in 1801, 1809 and 1811. The National Archives, Washington, DC.
The Enquirer (Richmond, VA). April 18, 1809.
The Enquirer (Richmond, VA). April 21, 1809.
The Minerva (Raleigh, NC). April 27, 1809.

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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).

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