Virginia 1817 U.S. House of Representatives, District 5

Office:
U.S. House of Representatives (Federal)
Title:
U.S. Congressman
Jurisdiction:
Federal
Label:
Virginia 1817 U.S. House of Representatives, District 5
Date:
1817
State:
Virginia
Type:
General
Iteration:
First Ballot
Office/Role:
U.S. House of Representatives/U.S. Congressman
Candidates:
John Floyd, Elijah MacClannahan
Candidates: John Floyd[1]Elijah MacClannahan
Affiliation:RepublicanFederalist
Final Result: [2][3]--
District of Five--
Botetourt County232340
Giles County--
Montgomery County319107
Rockbridge County252144

Notes:

[1]Elected.
[2]"Giles is the only county yet to vote -- which it is certain will not turn the scales against Floyd -- he will probably be elected by a majority of near 300." Richmond Enquirer (Richmond, VA). April 15, 1817.
[3]"In Montgomery, Rockbridge and Botetourt counties, Mr. Floyd (Republican) received 803 votes; Mr. MacClanahan (Federl), 591. Giles county in this district, remains to be heard from; but Floyd's election is certain." National Intelligencer (Washington, DC). April 11, 1817.

References:

Richmond Enquirer (Richmond, VA). April 8, 1817.
Alexandria Gazette, Commercial and Political (Alexandria, VA). April 11, 1817.
National Intelligencer (Washington, DC). April 11, 1817.
The American Beacon and Commercial Diary (Norfolk, VA). April 11, 1817.
The Republican (Petersburg, VA). April 11, 1817.
Richmond Enquirer (Richmond, VA). April 15, 1817.
The American Beacon and Commercial Diary (Norfolk, VA). April 16, 1817.
Alexandria Gazette, Commercial and Political (Alexandria, VA). April 18, 1817.
The Alexandria Herald (Alexandria, VA). April 18, 1817.
National Intelligencer (Washington, DC). April 18, 1817.
The American Beacon and Commercial Diary (Norfolk, VA). April 19, 1817.
The Genius of Liberty (Leesburg, VA). April 22, 1817.

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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).
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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