Maryland 1812 U.S. House of Representatives, District 8
- Office:
- U.S. House of Representatives (Federal)
- Title:
- U.S. Congressman
- Jurisdiction:
- Federal
- Label:
- Maryland 1812 U.S. House of Representatives, District 8
- Date:
- 1812
- State:
- Maryland
- Type:
- General
- Iteration:
- First Ballot
- Office/Role:
- U.S. House of Representatives/U.S. Congressman
- Candidates:
- Charles Goldsborough, Thomas Williams
Candidates: | Charles Goldsborough[1] | Thomas Williams |
---|---|---|
Affiliation: | Federalist | Republican |
Final Result: | 3497 | 1905 |
District of Eight | 3497 | 1905 |
Dorchester County[2][3][4] | 1197 | 730 |
Somerset County[5] | 1118 | 427 |
Worcester County[6][7] | 1182 | 748 |
Notes:
[1]Elected.
[2]The Republican Star, or, General Advertiser (Easton, MD) lists Thomas Williams with 756 votes.
[3]The Federal Gazette, Federal Republican, American and Commercial Daily Advertiser, American Watchman, and Freeman's Journal list Thomas Williams with 729 votes.
[4]The True American lists Charles Goldsborough with 1192 votes, and Thomas Williams with 729 votes.
[5]The Federal Gazette and Federal Republican list Thomas Williams with 432 votes.
[6]The Federal Republican, Federal Republican, American and Commercial Daily Advertiser and American, and Commercial Daily Advertiser (Baltimore, MD) list Charles Goldsborough with 1183 votes.
[7]American and Commercial Daily Advertiser lists Thomas Williams with 749 votes.
References:
Original Election Returns. Maryland State Archives, Annapolis.
Federal Gazette and Baltimore Daily Advertiser (Baltimore, MD). October 7, 1812.
American, and Commercial Daily Advertiser (Baltimore, MD). October 8, 1812.
Federal Republican, and Commercial Gazette (Georgetown, DC). October 9, 1812.
The Freeman's Journal and Philadelphia Mercantile Advertiser (Philadelphia, PA). October 9, 1812.
American Watchman; and Delaware Republican (Wilmington, DE). October 10, 1812.
The True American and Commercial Advertiser (Philadelphia, PA). October 10, 1812.
Federal Gazette and Baltimore Daily Advertiser (Baltimore, MD). October 12, 1812.
Federal Republican, and Commercial Gazette (Georgetown, DC). October 12, 1812.
American, and Commercial Daily Advertiser (Baltimore, MD). October 13, 1812.
Republican Star or Eastern Shore General Advertiser (Easton, MD). October 13, 1812.
Federal Republican, and Commercial Gazette (Georgetown, DC). October 14, 1812.
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