Massachusetts 1809 U.S. House of Representatives, Plymouth District

Office:
U.S. House of Representatives (Federal)
Title:
U.S. Congressman
Jurisdiction:
Federal
Label:
Massachusetts 1809 U.S. House of Representatives, Plymouth District
Date:
1809
State:
Massachusetts
Type:
General
Iteration:
Second Ballot
Office/Role:
U.S. House of Representatives/U.S. Congressman
Candidates:
William Baylies, Charles Turner, Jr., Samuel Niles, Anson Robins, Seth Sprague
Candidates: William Baylies[1]Charles Turner, Jr.Samuel NilesAnson RobinsSeth Sprague
Affiliation:FederalistRepublican
Final Result: [2][3]21681814211
District of Plymouth21681814211
Plymouth County21681814211
Town of Abington841122--
Town of Bridgewater338287--1
Town of Carver6633---
Town of Duxborough18659---
Town of Halifax25107---
Town of Hanover37106---
Town of Kingston14842---
Town of Marshfield10374---
Town of Middleboro[4]176344---
Town of Pembroke114116---
Town of Plympton8936---
Town of Plymouth412153---
Town of Rochester135155---
Town of Scituate190151-1-
Town of Wareham6539---

Notes:

[1]Elected; election nullified.
[2]Because of the split in votes for Charles Turner and Charles Turner, Jr., the Original Election Returns listed no candidate as having a majority and required a second Election. It was eventually determined by the House of Representatives that Charles Turner had won the original election and the second Election, won by William Baylies, was nullified.
[3]"The House resumed the consideration of the report of the committee of the whole on the contested electin of Wm. Baylies. When the House last night (or rather, this morning) adjourned for want of a quorum, the following resolution was under consideration: RESOLVED, that Wm. Baylies is not entitled to a seat in this House. Messrs. Pickman and Livermore opposed the resolution and Mr. Macon supported itl when it was carred by Yeas and Nays, 60 to 40. The third and last resolution reported by the committee of Elections is as follows: 'RESOLVED, That Charles Turner, jun. is entitled to his seat.' Messrs. Randolph and Blaisdell opposed the resolution. And on the question it was carried 62 to 41. And Charles Turner, jun. a Representative from Massachusetts, appeared and took his seat." The True American and Commercial Advertiser (Philadelphia, PA). June 4, 1809.
[4]Charles Turner, Jr. received 2 votes as Charles Turner.

References:

Original Election Returns. Massachusetts State Archives, Boston.
New-England Palladium (Boston, MA). January 24, 1809.
New-Bedford Mercury (New Bedford, MA). January 27, 1809.
Old Colony Gazette (New Bedford, MA). January 27, 1809.
The True American and Commercial Advertiser (Philadelphia, PA). June 4, 1809.

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