Virginia 1809 U.S. House of Representatives, District 6

Office:
U.S. House of Representatives (Federal)
Title:
U.S. Congressman
Jurisdiction:
Federal
Label:
Virginia 1809 U.S. House of Representatives, District 6
Date:
1809
State:
Virginia
Type:
General
Iteration:
First Ballot
Office/Role:
U.S. House of Representatives/U.S. Congressman
Candidates:
Daniel Sheffey, Francis Preston
Candidates: Daniel Sheffey[1]Francis Preston
Affiliation:FederalistRepublican
Final Result: [2][3]1662835
District of Six1662835
Grayson County210113
Lee County15823
Montgomery County29997
Russell County367297
Tazewell County12053
Washington County228215
Wythe County28037

Notes:

[1]Elected.
[2]"Daniel Sheffey is elected by a majority of 500 votes, in the place of Abram Trigg, declined." National Intelligencer and Washington Advertiser (Washington, DC). The Pittsburgh Gazette (Pittsburgh, PA). May 10, 1809.
[3]"The following election will show the great change which has taken place in the most western Congressional district of Virginia, in favor of correct principles...Here are seven counties who have given their disapprobation to the measures of Mr. Jefferson - More than two votes to one in favour of the disciple of Washington." The Minerva (Raleigh, NC). May 4, 1809.

References:

National Intelligencer and Washington Advertiser (Washington, DC). April 28, 1809.
The American, and Commercial Daily Advertiser (Baltimore, MD). April 29, 1809.
Federal Republican and Commercial Gazette (Baltimore, MD). April 29, 1809.
Norfolk Gazette and Publick Ledger (Norfolk, VA). May 1, 1809.
The Enquirer (Richmond, VA). May 2, 1809.
Federal Republican and Commercial Gazette (Baltimore, MD). May 3, 1809.
National Intelligencer and Washington Advertiser (Washington, DC). May 3, 1809.
The Minerva (Raleigh, NC). May 4, 1809.
United States' Gazette (Philadelphia, PA). May 4, 1809.
Charleston Courier (Charleston, SC). May 10, 1809.
The Pittsburgh Gazette (Pittsburgh, PA). May 10, 1809.

Page Images

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).
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).

These election records were released on 11 January 2012. Versions numbers are assigned by state. Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia are complete and are in Version 1.0. All other states are in a Beta version. For more information go to the about page.