Maryland 1818 Sheriff, Washington County
- Office:
- Sheriff (County)
- Title:
- Sheriff
- Jurisdiction:
- County
- Label:
- Maryland 1818 Sheriff, Washington County
- Date:
- 1818
- State:
- Maryland
- Type:
- General
- Iteration:
- First Ballot
- Office/Role:
- Sheriff/Sheriff
- Candidates:
- Thomas Post, John V. Swearingen, Thomas Compton
Candidates: | Thomas Post | John V. Swearingen | Thomas Compton |
---|---|---|---|
Affiliation: | Republican | Republican | |
Final Result: [1] | 1136 | 1127 | - |
Washington County | 1136 | 1127 | 456 |
Fierys | 37 | 204 | 25 |
Hager's | 28 | 297 | 87 |
Town of Hagerstown | 678 | 434 | 279 |
Town of Hancock | 133 | 38 | 7 |
Town of Sharpsburg | 260 | 153 | 58 |
Notes:
[1]The Torch Light and Public Advertiser and the Maryland Herald lists 1126 votes for John V. Swearingen.
References:
Original Election Returns. Maryland State Archives, Annapolis.
The Torch Light and Public Advertiser (Hagerstown, MD). October 6, 1818.
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