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Fosset, A., fl. 1865 [Certified statement of returns for a Jefferson County, West Virginia election]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08606.03 Author/Creator: Fosset, A., fl. 1865 Place Written: West Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 November 1865 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 20.6 cm, Width: 19.6 cm Order a Copy

Fossett signs as President of the Board of Supervisors of Jefferson County, and John T. Hewitt signs as clerk. Fossett and Hewitt certify that in the 26 October 1865 election (possibly held to select county members to serve in the West Virginia State House of Delegates), George Koonce received 347 votes, Charles H. McCurdy received 345 votes, Solomon Yantis received 189 votes, and Hiram Shaull received 92 votes.

Fosset, A., fl. 1865
Hewitt, John T. M., fl. 1865
Koonce, George W., 1818-1908
McCurdy, Charles H., fl. 1865
Shaull, Hiram, fl. 1865
Yantis, Solomon, fl. 1865

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