Missouri Territory's at-large congressional district

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.

Missouri Territory's at-large congressional district
Obsolete district
Created1812, as a non-voting delegate was granted by Congress
Eliminated1821, as a result of statehood
Years active1812–1821

List of delegates representing the district edit

# Delegate Party Years Cong
ress
Electoral history
1  
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  
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

  1. ^ "A New Nation Votes". elections.lib.tufts.edu.
  2. ^ "A New Nation Votes". elections.lib.tufts.edu.
  3. ^ "A New Nation Votes". elections.lib.tufts.edu.
  4. ^ "A New Nation Votes". elections.lib.tufts.edu.
  5. ^ "A New Nation Votes". elections.lib.tufts.edu.