Maryland 1806 U.S. House of Representatives, District 8

Office:
U.S. House of Representatives (Federal)
Title:
U.S. Congressman
Jurisdiction:
Federal
Label:
Maryland 1806 U.S. House of Representatives, District 8
Date:
1806
State:
Maryland
Type:
General
Iteration:
First Ballot
Office/Role:
U.S. House of Representatives/U.S. Congressman
Candidates:
Charles Goldsborough, Philip Quinton, Henry Fontaine, Peter Tofrett, Thomas Insley, Henry Craig
Candidates: Charles Goldsborough[1]Philip QuintonHenry FontainePeter TofrettThomas InsleyHenry Craig
Affiliation:FederalistQuid
Final Result: [2][3][4][5]324314662211
District of Eight324314662211
Dorchester County[6][7]168060--1-
Somerset County[8]91428422-1
District of One31563----
District of Two34188----
District of Three258134----
Worcester County[9][10]6491122----

Notes:

[1]Elected.
[2]"C. Goldsborough is said to be elected for Somerset, Dorchester and Worcester - he is a federalist; and was opposed by Philip Quinton a new born Republican, who outpolled Mr. Goldborough in Worcester county by 548 votes." Republican Advocate (Fredericktown, MD). October 17, 1806.
[3]Philip Quinton was also supported by the Opposition Republicans.
[4]The October 17, 1806 edition of the Federal Gazette lists 3143 votes for Charles Goldsborough and 1366 votes for Philip Quinton.
[5]Peter Tofrett received 1 vote as Doctor Tofrett.
[6]Philip Quinton received 1 vote as Philimon Quinton.
[7]A second certificate lists the vote total for Charles Goldsborough as 1780.
[8]The Republican Star and Federal Gazette lists 285 votes for Philip Quinton.
[9]The Republican Star and the Baltimore Evening Post (Baltimore, MD) lists 1236 votes for Philip Quinton and 688 votes for Charles Goldsborough.
[10]The October 13, 1806 edition of the Federal Gazette lists 1287 votes for Philip Quinton and 688 votes for Charles Goldsborough.

References:

Original Election Returns. Maryland State Archives, Annapolis.
Baltimore Evening Post (Baltimore, MD). October 11, 1806.
Federal Gazette and Baltimore Daily Advertiser (Baltimore, MD). October 13, 1806.
Republican Star or Eastern Shore General Advertiser (Easton, MD). October 14, 1806.
National Intelligencer and Washington Advertiser (Washington, DC). October 15, 1806.
Federal Gazette and Baltimore Daily Advertiser (Baltimore, MD). October 17, 1806.
Republican Advocate (Fredericktown, MD). October 17, 1806.
The True American and Commercial Advertiser (Philadelphia, PA). November 7, 1806.

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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).

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