Pennsylvania 1808 Sheriff, Venango and Warren Counties

Office:
Sheriff (District)
Title:
Sheriff
Jurisdiction:
District
Label:
Pennsylvania 1808 Sheriff, Venango and Warren Counties
Date:
1808
State:
Pennsylvania
Type:
General
Iteration:
First Ballot
Office/Role:
Sheriff/Sheriff
Candidates:
Samuel Hays, Patrick Jack, Abraham Witherup
Candidates: Samuel HaysPatrick JackAbraham Witherup
Affiliation:RepublicanRepublicanFederalist
Final Result: 405173-
District of Venango and Warren405173-
Venango County[1]---
District of French Creek, Sugar Creek, and Scrubgrass30913260
Warren County---

Notes:

[1]"Two districts are yet to hear from - it is expected they will give a majority in favor of the Republican ticket." The Crawford Weekly Messenger (Meadville, PA). October 20, 1808.

References:

Original Election Returns. Pennsylvania State Archives, Harrisburg.
The Crawford Weekly Messenger (Meadville, PA). October 20, 1808.
The Democratic Press (Philadelphia, PA). November 16, 1808.

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