Virginia 1811 U.S. House of Representatives, District 20

Office:
U.S. House of Representatives (Federal)
Title:
U.S. Congressman
Jurisdiction:
Federal
Label:
Virginia 1811 U.S. House of Representatives, District 20
Date:
1811
State:
Virginia
Type:
General
Iteration:
First Ballot
Office/Role:
U.S. House of Representatives/U.S. Congressman
Candidates:
Thomas Newton, Robert B. Taylor
Candidates: Thomas Newton[1]Robert B. Taylor
Affiliation:RepublicanFederalist
Final Result: [2][3][4][5][6]--
District of Twenty--
Nansemond County3169
Norfolk County County2364
Norfolk Borough County--
Princess Anne County--

Notes:

[1]Elected.
[2]"...and Mr. Newton will be re-elected, there being no opposition to them in their districts." The Virginia Patriot (Richmond, VA). April 9, 1811.
[3]"There were upwards of one hundred Republican freeholders on the ground who did not vote, the contest having been given up by the Federal gentlemen before 3 o'clock." Norfolk and Portsmouth Herald (Norfolk, VA). April 12, 1811.
[4]"A statement of the Nansemond election has been published in this day's Norfolk and Portsmouth Herald (Norfolk, VA), by which it would appear that a poll had been taken for Robert B. Taylor, Esq. We are authorized to say, that if a poll was demanded for him, it was without his consent or knowledge." Norfolk Gazette and Publick Ledger (Norfolk, VA). April 12, 1811.
[5]"On Monday last, the election for this Congressional District finished in this Borough, there was no opposition to Thomas Newton, Esq. who is consequently re-elected." Norfolk Gazette and Publick Ledger (Norfolk, VA). April 24, 1811.
[6]"Norfolk, April 14...On Monday last, the election for this Congressional District finished in this Borough; there was no opposition to Thomas Newton, Esq. who is consequenty re-elected." Alexandria daily Gazette. April 29, 1811.

References:

Original Election Returns. Library of Virginia, Richmond.
The Virginia Argus (Richmond, VA). April 8, 1811.
The Enquirer (Richmond, VA). April 9, 1811.
American, and Commercial Daily Advertiser (Baltimore, MD). April 9, 1811.
The Virginia Patriot (Richmond, VA). April 9, 1811.
Norfolk and Portsmouth Herald (Norfolk, VA). April 12, 1811.
Norfolk Gazette and Publick Ledger (Norfolk, VA). April 12, 1811.
The Star (Raleigh, NC). April 12, 1811.
American, and Commercial Daily Advertiser (Baltimore, MD). April 13, 1811.
Poulson's American Daily Advertiser (Philadelphia, PA). April 15, 1811.
United States' Gazette (Philadelphia, PA). April 15, 1811.
Republican Star or Eastern Shore General Advertiser (Easton, MD). April 16, 1811.
Martinsburgh Gazette (Martinsburg, WV). April 19, 1811.
Norfolk Gazette and Publick Ledger (Norfolk, VA). April 24, 1811.
Alexandria Daily Gazette, Commercial and Political (Alexandria, VA). April 29, 1811.

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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).
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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).
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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).
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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).
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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).
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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).

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