Maryland 1797 Sheriff, Anne Arundel County, Special

Office:
Sheriff (County)
Title:
Sheriff
Jurisdiction:
County
Label:
Maryland 1797 Sheriff, Anne Arundel County, Special
Date:
1797
State:
Maryland
Type:
Special
Iteration:
First Ballot
Office/Role:
Sheriff/Sheriff
Candidates:
John Welch, Nicholas Watkins
Candidates: John Welch[1]Nicholas Watkins[2]
Affiliation:
Final Result: [3][4]644448
Anne Arundel County644448

Notes:

[1]Elected.
[2]Elected.
[3]The regular election for sheriff was held in early October 1797 along with the annual voting for Assembly/Delegates. John Welsh was elected Sheriff in the October 1797 regular election. On October 25, 1797 for some reason the Governor and Council issued a writ of election for two Sheriffs for Anne Arundel County. John Welsh was again elected, as was Nicholas Watkins.
[4]Election held from November 7th-10th.

References:

Original Election Certificate. Maryland State Archives, Annapolis.

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