Missouri Territory's at-large congressional district
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| Missouri Territory's at-large congressional district | |
|---|---|
| Obsolete district | |
| Created | 1812, as a non-voting delegate was granted by Congress |
| Eliminated | 1821, as a result of statehood |
| Years active | 1812–1821 |
On June 4, 1812, the Missouri Territory was created following the creation of the state of Louisiana. The Arkansas Territory was spun off in 1819. The state of Missouri was separated in 1821 and the remaining land was annexed by the Michigan Territory in 1834.
List of delegates representing the district
[edit]| # | Delegate | Party | Years | Cong ress |
Electoral history |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | .jpg) Edward Hempstead (St. Louis) |
None | November 9, 1812– September 17, 1814 |
12th 13th |
Elected in 1812.[1] Retired. |
| 2 |  Rufus Easton (St. Louis) |
None | September 17, 1814 – August 6, 1816 |
13th 14th |
Elected in 1814.[2] Lost re-election. |
| 3 | .jpg) John Scott (Ste. Genevieve) |
None | August 6, 1816– January 13, 1817 |
14th 15th |
Elected in 1816.[3] Election declared illegal and seat vacated. |
| Vacant | January 13, 1817– August 4, 1817 |
15th | |||
John Scott (Ste. Genevieve) |
None | August 4, 1817– March 3, 1821 |
15th 16th |
Re-elected to finish his term.[4] Re-elected in 1819.[5] Statehood achieved. | |
References
[edit]- ^ "A New Nation Votes". elections.lib.tufts.edu.
- ^ "A New Nation Votes". elections.lib.tufts.edu.
- ^ "A New Nation Votes". elections.lib.tufts.edu.
- ^ "A New Nation Votes". elections.lib.tufts.edu.
- ^ "A New Nation Votes". elections.lib.tufts.edu.