Massachusetts 1811 Selectman, Salem
- Office:
- Selectman (Town)
- Title:
- Selectman
- Jurisdiction:
- Town
- Label:
- Massachusetts 1811 Selectman, Salem
- Date:
- 1811
- State:
- Massachusetts
- Type:
- General
- Iteration:
- First Ballot
- Office/Role:
- Selectman/Selectman
- Candidates:
- Moses Townsend, Joseph Ward, Benjamin W. Crowninshield, Thomas M. Woodbridge, Joseph Ropes, Samuel Ropes, Abel Lawrence, Samuel Holman, Jr., Joseph Eveleth, Benjamin Peirce
| Candidates: | Moses Townsend[1] | Joseph Ward[2] | Benjamin W. Crowninshield | Thomas M. Woodbridge | Joseph Ropes | Samuel Ropes | Abel Lawrence | Samuel Holman, Jr. | Joseph Eveleth | Benjamin Peirce |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affiliation: | Democrat | Democrat | Democrat | Democrat | Democrat | Federalist | Federalist | Federalist | Federalist | Federalist |
| Final Result: [3][4] | 647 | 645 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Town of Salem | 647 | 645 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Notes:
[1]Elected.
[2]Elected.
[3]"The ballot was then open for Selectmen, and at the close of the poll, the whole number of votes was found to be 1284, necessary to a choice 643; Mr. Moses Townsend had 647, Mr. Joseph Ward 645 (both of the democratic ticket) and were chosen. No other candidate had a sufficient number to be chosen." Salem Gazette (Salem, MA). March 12, 1811.
[4]The remaining three Selectmen would be elected at a town meeting the next day, March 12.
References:
Salem Gazette (Salem, MA). March 8, 1811.
Salem Gazette (Salem, MA). March 12, 1811.
The Essex Register (Salem, MA). March 13, 1811.
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