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:FederalistRepublican
Final Result: 34971905
District of Eight34971905
Dorchester County[2][3][4]1197730
Somerset County[5]1118427
Worcester County[6][7]1182748

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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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).
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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).
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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