Virginia 1807 U.S. House of Representatives, District 11

Office:
U.S. House of Representatives (Federal)
Title:
U.S. Congressman
Jurisdiction:
Federal
Label:
Virginia 1807 U.S. House of Representatives, District 11
Date:
1807
State:
Virginia
Type:
General
Iteration:
First Ballot
Office/Role:
U.S. House of Representatives/U.S. Congressman
Candidates:
James M. Garnett, Larkin Smith
Candidates: James M. Garnett[1]Larkin Smith
Affiliation:RepublicanRepublican
Final Result: --
District of Eleven--
Caroline County[2][3]--
Essex County230134
King and Queen County[4]--
King William County[5]--

Notes:

[1]Elected.
[2]James M. Garnett had a majority of 258 votes.
[3]"Col. Larkin Smith has a majority of 234 votes in King and Queen, and Mr. James Garnett a majority of 258 in Caroline. We are informed by an intelligent gentleman, that this will probably be one of the warmest contested elections that has ever been held in that part of the country; and that there will not be a majority of 30 votes in any event." The Enquirer (Richmond, VA), April 21, 1807; Impartial Observer (Richmond, VA), April 25, 1807.
[4]Larkin Smith had a majority of 234 votes.
[5]James M. Garnett had "a few votes majority."

References:

Essex County Deeds. Book 37. 185-191.
The Enquirer (Richmond, VA). April 21, 1807.
Impartial Observer (Richmond, VA). April 25, 1807.
The Virginia Argus (Richmond, VA). May 1, 1807.

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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).

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