Virginia 1817 U.S. House of Representatives, District 16

Office:
U.S. House of Representatives (Federal)
Title:
U.S. Congressman
Jurisdiction:
Federal
Label:
Virginia 1817 U.S. House of Representatives, District 16
Date:
1817
State:
Virginia
Type:
General
Iteration:
First Ballot
Office/Role:
U.S. House of Representatives/U.S. Congressman
Candidates:
Archibald Austin, John Randolph
Candidates: Archibald Austin[1]John Randolph
Affiliation:RepublicanRepublican
Final Result: 710444
District of Sixteen--
Buckingham County[2]26050
Charlotte County[3][4]122150
Cumberland County20664
Prince Edward County122180

Notes:

[1]Elected.
[2]"Mr. Randolph also addressed the citizens of Buckingham and declined a poll." Richmond Enquirer (Richmond, VA). April 15, 1817.
[3]"On the day of the election for Charlotte, we understand that Mr. John Randolph addressed the people, informing them of his intention to visit Europe for the restoration of his health and declining a poll for Congress. His friends not withstanding, opened a poll for him and give him a majority." Richmond Enquirer (Richmond, VA). April 15, 1817.
[4]"In Charlotte county, notwithstanding Mr. John Randolph declared his disposition to decling a re-election, he had a considerable majority over Archibald Austin, Esq, the candidate for that District." The American Beacon and Commercial Diary (Norfolk, VA). April 15, 1817.

References:

Cumberland County Deeds. Book 14. 131-133.
Prince Edward County Poll Book. Library of Virginia, Richmond.
The American Beacon and Commercial Diary (Norfolk, VA). April 15, 1817.
Richmond Enquirer (Richmond, VA). April 15, 1817.
Richmond Enquirer (Richmond, VA). April 18, 1817.
National Intelligencer (Washington, DC). April 18, 1817.
National Intelligencer (Washington, DC). April 22, 1817.
Alexandria Gazette, Commercial and Political (Alexandria, VA). April 24, 1817.
Winchester Gazette (Winchester, VA). April 26, 1817.
Virginia Patriot, and Richmond Daily Mercantile Advertiser (Richmond, VA). April 19, 1817.
The Genius of Liberty (Leesburg, VA). April 29, 1817.

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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).
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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).
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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