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1818 United States House Of Representatives Elections In Pennsylvania
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Pennsylvania elected its members October 13, 1818. See also * 1818 Pennsylvania's 4th congressional district special election * 1818 Pennsylvania's 6th congressional district special elections * 1818 and 1819 United States House of Representatives elections * List of United States representatives from Pennsylvania Notes References 1818 Pennsylvania United States House of Representatives The United States House of Representatives, often referred to as the House of Representatives, the U.S. House, or simply the House, is the Lower house, lower chamber of the United States Congress, with the United States Senate, Senate being ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wilkes University
Wilkes University is a private university in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. It has over 2,200 undergraduates and over 2,200 graduate students (both full and part-time). Wilkes was founded in 1933 as a satellite campus of Bucknell University, and became an independent institution in 1947, naming itself Wilkes College, after English radical politician John Wilkes after whom Wilkes-Barre is named. The school was granted university status in January 1990. It is classified among "Doctoral/Professional Universities". Wilkes University is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. The school mascot is a Colonel and the official colors are blue and yellow. The campus symbol is a letter "W" known as the "flying W" by students and alumni. History Origins of the college Mid Twentieth Century Wilkes University was first established in 1933 by Bucknell University under the name Bucknell University Junior College (BUJC) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samuel Gross (politician)
Samuel Gross (November 10, 1776 – March 19, 1839) was an American politician from Pennsylvania who served as a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives for Pennsylvania's 2nd congressional district from 1819 to 1823. Biography Born in Upper Providence Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, he engaged in agricultural pursuits. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives 1803–1807; served in the Pennsylvania State Senate 1811–1815; was elected as a Republican to the Sixteenth The 16th century begins with the Julian calendar, Julian year 1501 (Roman numerals, MDI) and ends with either the Julian or the Gregorian calendar, Gregorian year 1600 (Roman numerals, MDC) (depending on the reckoning used; the Gregorian calendar ... and Seventeenth Congresses (March 4, 1819 – March 4, 1823). He died in Trappe, Pennsylvania. References *''Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1771–Present.'' Gross, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1818 Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District Special Elections
During the 15th Congress, there were two special elections in the , both held in the year 1818. The 6th district at that time was a plural district with two seats, both of which became vacant at different times in 1818. The first vacancy was caused by John Ross (DR) resigning on February 24, 1818 and the second was caused by Samuel D. Ingham (DR) resigning July 6. March election The first election, to fill the vacancy left by Ross' resignation, was held March 3. Rogers took his seat March 24, during the First Session October election The second election, to fill the vacancy left by Ingham's resignation, was held October 13, the same time as the elections for the 16th Congress Moore ran unopposed and took his seat November 16,, footnote 39 at the start of the Second Session of the 15th Congress. See also *List of special elections to the United States House of Representatives Below is a list of special elections to the United States House of Representatives. Such elect ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samuel D
Samuel ''Šəmūʾēl'', Tiberian: ''Šămūʾēl''; ar, شموئيل or صموئيل '; el, Σαμουήλ ''Samouḗl''; la, Samūēl is a figure who, in the narratives of the Hebrew Bible, plays a key role in the transition from the biblical judges to the United Kingdom of Israel under Saul, and again in the monarchy's transition from Saul to David. He is venerated as a prophet in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In addition to his role in the Hebrew scriptures, Samuel is mentioned in Jewish rabbinical literature, in the Christian New Testament, and in the second chapter of the Quran (although Islamic texts do not mention him by name). He is also treated in the fifth through seventh books of ''Antiquities of the Jews'', written by the Jewish scholar Josephus in the first century. He is first called "the Seer" in 1 Samuel 9:9. Biblical account Family Samuel's mother was Hannah and his father was Elkanah. Elkanah lived at Ramathaim in the district of Zuph. His genealog ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Maclay (Representative)
William Maclay (March 22, 1765 – January 4, 1825) was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania. Maclay was born in Lurgan Township, Pennsylvania. He attended the country schools, studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1800 and commenced the practice of his profession at Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. He was county commissioner of Franklin County, Pennsylvania, in 1805 and 1806. He was a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1807 and 1808, and served as associate judge for the Cumberland district in 1809. Maclay was elected as a Republican to the Fourteenth and Fifteenth In music, a fifteenth or double octave, abbreviated ''15ma'', is the interval between one musical note and another with one-quarter the wavelength or quadruple the frequency. It has also been referred to as the bisdiapason. The fourth harmonic, ... Congresses. He died in Lurgan in 1825 and was interred in Middle Springs Cemetery. Sources The Political Gra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Fullerton
David Fullerton (October 4, 1772February 1, 1843) was an American politician from Pennsylvania who served as a Democratic-Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Pennsylvania's 5th congressional district from 1819 to 1820. Biography David Fullerton was born in the Cumberland Valley of the Province of Pennsylvania, near Greencastle to Humphrey and Martha (Mitchell) Fullerton. He is the uncle of David Fullerton Robison, the U.S. Congressman from Pennsylvania. He served in the War of 1812 with the rank of Major. He settled in Greencastle and engaged in mercantile pursuits and banking. He owned slaves as well. Fullerton was elected as a Democratic-Republican to the Sixteenth Congress and served until his resignation on May 15, 1820. He was not a candidate for renomination. He resumed mercantile pursuits and banking. He served as an Anti-Masonic member of the Pennsylvania State Senate The Pennsylvania State Senate is the upper house of the Pennsylvania Gen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrew Boden
Andrew Boden was an American politician and lawyer who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1817 to 1821, representing the 5th congressional district of Pennsylvania as a member of the Democratic-Republican Party. Early life and education Boden was born in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, where he attended public schools. He also studied law. Career Boden was admitted to the bar; in addition to practicing law, he also engaged in the real estate business. Boden served in the United States House of Representatives from 1817 to 1821, representing the 5th congressional district of Pennsylvania as a member of the Democratic-Republican Party. Boden served in both the 15th United States Congress and the 16th United States Congress. His time in office began on March 4, 1817 and concluded on March 3, 1821. Following his tenure in Congress, Boden resumed practicing law. Death Boden died in Carlisle, Pennsylvania on December 20, 1835. References External linksOfficial pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jacob Hostetter
Jacob Hostetter (May 9, 1754June 29, 1831) was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania. Biography Jacob Hostetter was born near York in the Province of Pennsylvania. He attended the common schools and worked as a clockmaker. He was a member of the general assembly of Pennsylvania from 1797 to 1802. He was elected as a Republican to the Fifteenth Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Jacob Spangler. He was reelected as a Republican to the Sixteenth Congress. He moved to Ohio and settled in Columbiana, Ohio Columbiana is a city in northern Columbiana County, Ohio, Columbiana and southern Mahoning County, Ohio, Mahoning counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. The population was 6,559 at the 2020 United States Census, 2020 census. It is part of the Micropo ..., where he died on June 29, 1831. Sources The Political Graveyard 1754 births 1831 deaths American clockmakers Members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Pol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1818 Pennsylvania's 4th Congressional District Special Election
On April 20, 1818, Jacob Spangler (DR) resigned from Congress, where he'd represented . A special election was held that year to fill the resulting vacancy. Election results Hostetter took his seat on November 16, footnote 45 at the start of the Second Session. See also * List of special elections to the United States House of Representatives References {{United States House of Representatives elections Pennsylvania 1818 04 Pennsylvania 1818 04 1818 04 Pennsylvania 04 United States House of Representatives 04 United States House of Representatives 1818 04 April 1818 events ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jacob Spangler
Jacob Spangler (November 28, 1767 – June 17, 1843) was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania. Early life Jacob Spangler was born in York, Pennsylvania. He attended the York County Academy and was engaged in surveying. Career He served as a trumpeter in Captain McClellan's light horse company of York in 1799. He was county commissioner in 1800, postmaster of York from 1795 to 1812, deputy surveyor of York County, Pennsylvania, 1796 to 1815, and again county commissioner in 1814. Spangler was elected as a Republican to the Fifteenth Congress and served until his resignation on April 20, 1818. He was surveyor general of Pennsylvania from 1818 to 1821. He became commander of the State militia, with title of general. He was the chief escort of General Lafayette from York to Harrisburg on his visit to the United States The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Whiteside
John Whiteside (1773 – July 28, 1830) was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania. John Whiteside was born near Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He attended the common schools and Chestnut Level Academy. He employed on his father's farm, and later engaged in the hotel business and operated a distillery. He was a justice of the peace and a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1810 and 1811. Whiteside was elected as a Republican to the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Congresses. He resumed the hotel business in Lancaster and served as register of wills and again a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1825. He died in Lancaster in 1830. Interment in Lancaster Cemetery The Lancaster, Kentucky Cemetery in Lancaster, Kentucky dates from 1861. It is enclosed by Campbell, Crab Orchard, and Richmond Streets in Lancaster. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. The listing included two .... Sources The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jacob Hibshman
Jacob Hibshman (January 31, 1772May 19, 1852) was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 3rd congressional district. Early life Jacob Hibshman was born on a farm near Ephrata in the Province of Pennsylvania. He attended the common schools and a private school in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He engaged in agricultural pursuits, and served as associate judge of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania from 1810 to 1819. Career Hibshman was elected as a Republican to the Sixteenth Congress. He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1820 Events January–March *January 1 – Nominal beginning of the Trienio Liberal in Spain: A constitutionalist military insurrection at Cádiz leads to the summoning of the Spanish Parliament (March 7). *January 8 – General Maritime T ... to the Seventeenth Congress. He was deputy surveyor of Lancaster County for twenty years. He was a justice of the peace and chairman of the board of canal appraiser ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
