Virginia 1813 U.S. House of Representatives, District 1

Office:
U.S. House of Representatives (Federal)
Title:
U.S. Congressman
Jurisdiction:
Federal
Label:
Virginia 1813 U.S. House of Representatives, District 1
Date:
1813
State:
Virginia
Type:
General
Iteration:
First Ballot
Office/Role:
U.S. House of Representatives/U.S. Congressman
Candidates:
John G. Jackson, Thomas Wilson
Candidates: John G. Jackson[1]Thomas Wilson
Affiliation:RepublicanFederalist
Final Result: [2][3]1141754
District of One1141754
Brooke County16532
Harrison County549205
Monongalia County[4][5][6]228401
Ohio County199116

Notes:

[1]Elected.
[2]"At the close of the second day. Ohio County: 199 for Jackson and 116 for Wilson. Monongalia County: 221 for Jackson and 332 for Wilson. "There is no doubt, we are happy to learn of Gen. Jackson's election. The counties of Harrison and Brooke are yet to vote, and will give him a large majority." Alexandria Gazette, Commercial and Political (Alexandria, VA). April 12, 1813.
[3]"Third day. Harrison County: 549 for Jackson and 205 for Wilson. "Present majority for Jackson 254. Brooke county is yet to vote -- it usually gives 300 votes, of which we learn Mr. Jackson will obtain two-thirds." The Enquirer (Richmond, VA). April 27, 1813.
[4]The Virginia Argus (Richmond, VA) lists 221 votes for John G. Jackson and 332 votes for Thomas Wilson.
[5]Alexandria Gazette, Commercial and Political (Alexandria, VA) and Farmer's Repository gives vote "at the close of the second day" as 221 votes for Jackson and 332 votes for Wilson."
[6]Farmer's Repository reports "Monongahela (3rd day) Majority for Wilson 62 .... Present majority for Jackson 254 -- Brooke county is yet to vote -- it usually gives 300 votes, of which we learn Mr. Jackson will obtain two-thirds."

References:

John G. Jackson to James Madison. May 3 1813. James Madison Papers. Library of Congress, Washington, DC.
Alexandria Gazette, Commercial and Political (Alexandria, VA). April 12, 1813.
Alexandria Gazette, Commercial and Political (Alexandria, VA). April 16, 1813.
Alexandria Gazette, Commercial and Political (Alexandria, VA). April 21, 1813.
National Intelligencer (Washington, DC). April 21, 1813.
Alexandria Gazette, Commercial and Political (Alexandria, VA). April 23, 1813.
Farmer's Repository (Charlestown, WV). April 23, 1813.
National Intelligencer (Washington, DC). April 24, 1813.
The Virginia Argus (Richmond, VA). April 26, 1813.
The Enquirer (Richmond, VA). April 27, 1813.
Norfolk Gazette and Publick Ledger (Norfolk, VA). April 28, 1813.
The Virginia Argus (Richmond, VA). May 3, 1813.
The Raleigh Minerva (Raleigh, NC). May 7, 1813.
National Intelligencer (Washington, DC). May 8, 1813.
The People's Friend (Staunton, VA). May 8, 1813.

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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).

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