Virginia 1803 U.S. House of Representatives, District 3

Office:
U.S. House of Representatives (Federal)
Title:
U.S. Congressman
Jurisdiction:
Federal
Label:
Virginia 1803 U.S. House of Representatives, District 3
Date:
1803
State:
Virginia
Type:
General
Iteration:
First Ballot
Office/Role:
U.S. House of Representatives/U.S. Congressman
Candidates:
John Smith, Joseph Sexton
Candidates: John Smith[1]Joseph Sexton
Affiliation:RepublicanRepublican
Final Result: 1445163
District of Three1445163
Frederick County[2][3]793163
Shenandoah County[4]652-

Notes:

[1]Elected.
[2]Interim returns from first day of polling: "From Winchester, April 5. Yesterday the Election...commenced at the courthouse in this town -- the state of the poll, at sundown, was as follows: ~ For Congress: General John Smith 554, Capt. Joseph Sexton 154." The Virginia Argus (Richmond, VA), April 13, 1803; and, Petersburg Intelligencer (Petersburg, VA), April 15, 1803.
[3]"Winchester, April 11. At the final close of the poll, for a representative to Congress...of this Commonwealth, on Wednesday evening last, at the Court House in this town, the numbers appeared as follows, viz...Both the candidates for Congress are Democratic Republicans. The counties of Frederick and Shenandoah compose the district." Alexandria Advertiser and Commercial Intelligencer (Alexandria, VA), April 16, 1803.
[4]"Winchester. April 19...One of the voters on this occasion declared in an audible voice, that he was for KING GEORGE, and it was so entered upon the poll books." The Virginia Argus (Richmond, VA), April 30, 1803; and, American Patriot (Baltimore, MD), May 5, 1803.

References:

The Virginia Telegraphe, and Rockbridge Courier (Lexington, VA). April 12, 1803.
The Virginia Argus (Richmond, VA). April 13, 1803.
Petersburg Intelligencer (Petersburg, VA). April 15, 1803.
Alexandria Advertiser and Commercial Intelligencer (Alexandria, VA). April 16, 1803.
National Intelligencer and Washington Advertiser (Washington, DC). April 18, 1803.
The Virginia Telegraphe, and Rockbridge Courier (Lexington, VA). April 19, 1803.
The Virginia Gazette, and General Advertiser (Richmond, VA). April 23, 1803.
City Gazette and Daily Advertiser (Charleston, SC). April 25, 1803.
National Intelligencer and Washington Advertiser (Washington, DC). April 25, 1803.
The Virginia Telegraphe, and Rockbridge Courier (Lexington, VA). April 26, 1803.
American Citizen (New York, NY). April 29, 1803.
The Virginia Argus (Richmond, VA). April 30, 1803.
American Patriot (Baltimore, MD). May 5, 1803.

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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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