Virginia 1817 U.S. House of Representatives, District 17

Office:
U.S. House of Representatives (Federal)
Title:
U.S. Congressman
Jurisdiction:
Federal
Label:
Virginia 1817 U.S. House of Representatives, District 17
Date:
1817
State:
Virginia
Type:
General
Iteration:
First Ballot
Office/Role:
U.S. House of Representatives/U.S. Congressman
Candidates:
James Pleasants
Candidates: James Pleasants[1]
Affiliation:Republican
Final Result: [2][3]-
District of Seventeen-
Amelia County-
Chesterfield County-
Goochland County-
Powhatan County215

Notes:

[1]Elected.
[2]"Mr. Pleasants, who has so ably represented the district of Goochland, etc. we understand, has declined a re-electon. It is stated that Major Robertson of Amelia has been brought forward to supply the vacancy." Republican Star and General Advertiser (Easton, MD). April 1, 1817.
[3]"In the District of Goochland, etc, Mr. Pleasants had every vote in Chesterfield except one. There is no opposition to him." Alexandria Gazette, Commercial and Political (Alexandria, VA). April 25, 1817.

References:

Powhatan County Poll Book. Library of Virginia, Richmond.
Republican Star and General Advertiser (Easton, MD). April 1, 1817.
The Republican (Petersburg, VA). April 18, 1817.
Alexandria Gazette, Commercial and Political (Alexandria, VA). April 25, 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).
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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