Massachusetts 1809 Town Clerk, Boston, Special
- Office:
- Town Clerk (Town)
- Title:
- Town Clerk
- Jurisdiction:
- Town
- Label:
- Massachusetts 1809 Town Clerk, Boston, Special
- Date:
- 1809
- State:
- Massachusetts
- Type:
- Special
- Iteration:
- First Ballot
- Office/Role:
- Town Clerk/Town Clerk
- Candidates:
- Thomas Clark, Joseph Russell, Charles Bulfinch
| Candidates: | Thomas Clark | Joseph Russell | Charles Bulfinch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Affiliation: | |||
| Final Result: [1][2] | 789 | 672 | 108 |
| Town of Boston | 789 | 672 | 108 |
Notes:
[1]Election to replace William Cooper, who died on November 28, 1809 at age 88, having held the office for 49 years.
[2]"The Inhabitants were desired to bring in their Votes for a Town Clerk, and it was Voted, to close the poll at 12 O'Clock. The Votes, being counted, it appeared that the whole number was 1587 and that 794 was necessary for a choice . . . no person had a majority of votes; whereupon Voted, To adjourn the Meeting for choice of Town Clerk, untill tomorrow 14th at 10 O'Clock." Boston Town Records. 259.
References:
Boston Town Records. 259.
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