New Jersey's At-large congressional district
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Beginning from its inception into statehood, New Jersey
elected its representatives At-large
instead of from individual districts. This continued for most years until 1843, with the exception of the years 1799-1801, and 1813-1815 when they were elected in districts. After 1843, New Jersey returned to district representation. 4 at-large representatives were elected in 1789 until 1793 when a 5th representative was added. 6 seats were allocated beginning in 1803, continuing until At-large representation ceased in 1843.
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
elected its representatives At-large
At-Large
At-large is a designation for representative members of a governing body who are elected or appointed to represent the whole membership of the body , rather than a subset of that membership...
instead of from individual districts. This continued for most years until 1843, with the exception of the years 1799-1801, and 1813-1815 when they were elected in districts. After 1843, New Jersey returned to district representation. 4 at-large representatives were elected in 1789 until 1793 when a 5th representative was added. 6 seats were allocated beginning in 1803, continuing until At-large representation ceased in 1843.
1st seat
Representative | Party | Years | Electoral history |
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Elias Boudinot Elias Boudinot Elias Boudinot was a lawyer and statesman from Elizabeth, New Jersey who was a delegate to the Continental Congress and a U.S. Congressman for New Jersey... |
Pro-Administration Pro-Administration Party (United States) Pro-Administration "Party" is a term by historians to describe the supporters of the policies of George Washington's administration — especially Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton's financial policies — prior to the formation of the Federalist and Democratic-Republican Parties.Almost the entire... |
March 4, 1789 – March 3, 1795 |
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Thomas Henderson Thomas Henderson (New Jersey) Thomas Henderson was a United States Representative from New Jersey.Born in Freehold, he attended the public schools and was graduated from Princeton College in 1761. He studied medicine and practiced first in Freneau, and afterwards in Freehold, about 1765... |
Federalist Federalist Party (United States) The Federalist Party was the first American political party, from the early 1790s to 1816, the era of the First Party System, with remnants lasting into the 1820s. The Federalists controlled the federal government until 1801... |
March 4, 1795 – March 3, 1797 |
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James Schureman James Schureman James Schureman was an American merchant and statesman from New Brunswick, New Jersey. He represented New Jersey in the Continental Congress as well as the United States House of Representatives and United States Senate.... |
Federalist Federalist Party (United States) The Federalist Party was the first American political party, from the early 1790s to 1816, the era of the First Party System, with remnants lasting into the 1820s. The Federalists controlled the federal government until 1801... |
March 4, 1797 – March 3, 1799 |
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District organized to district representation | March 4, 1799 | ||
District organized from district representation | March 4, 1801 | ||
John Condit John Condit John Condit was a United States Representative and a United States Senator from New Jersey and father of United States Representative Silas Condit.... |
Democratic-Republican Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... |
March 4, 1801 – March 3, 1803 |
Redistricted from the 1st congressional district New Jersey's 1st congressional district New Jersey's 1st congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of New Jersey.The current U.S. Representative from the 1st district is Democrat Rob Andrews... |
Adam Boyd Adam Boyd (New Jersey) Adam Boyd was a United States Representative from New Jersey. Born in Mendham, he moved to Bergen County and to Hackensack a few years later. He was a member of the Bergen County board of freeholders and justices in 1773, 1784, 1791, 1794, and 1798, and was sheriff of Bergen County from 1778 to... |
Democratic-Republican Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... |
March 4, 1803 – March 3, 1805 |
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Ezra Darby Ezra Darby Ezra Darby was a U.S. Representative from New Jersey.Born in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, Darby attended the common schools.He engaged in agricultural pursuits.... |
Democratic-Republican Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... |
March 4, 1805 – January 27, 1808 |
Died |
Vacant | January 27, 1808 – March 8, 1808 |
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Adam Boyd Adam Boyd (New Jersey) Adam Boyd was a United States Representative from New Jersey. Born in Mendham, he moved to Bergen County and to Hackensack a few years later. He was a member of the Bergen County board of freeholders and justices in 1773, 1784, 1791, 1794, and 1798, and was sheriff of Bergen County from 1778 to... |
Democratic-Republican Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... |
March 8, 1808 – March 3, 1813 |
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District organized to district representation | March 4, 1813 | ||
District organized from district representation | March 4, 1815 | ||
Ezra Baker Ezra Baker Ezra Baker was a U.S. Representative from New Jersey.Born in Tuckerton, New Jersey, Baker moved with his parents to the Province of East Jersey about 1765. He was educated for the medical profession and commenced practice. He moved to Absecon, New Jersey, in 1799... |
Democratic-Republican Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... |
March 4, 1815 – March 3, 1817 |
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Joseph Bloomfield Joseph Bloomfield Joseph Bloomfield was a Governor of New Jersey. The township of Bloomfield, New Jersey is named for him.-Birth:Joseph Bloomfield was born in Woodbridge Township, New Jersey to Moses Bloomfield, a physician, and Sarah Ogden... |
Democratic-Republican Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... |
March 4, 1817 – March 3, 1821 |
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George Cassedy George Cassedy George Cassedy was a U.S. Representative from New Jersey.Born in Hackensack, New Jersey, Cassedy attended the common schools.He studied law.He was admitted to the bar in 1809 and commenced practice in Hackensack.... |
Democratic-Republican Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... |
March 4, 1821 – March 3, 1823 |
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Jacksonian D-R Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... |
March 4, 1823 – March 3, 1825 |
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Jacksonian | March 4, 1825 – March 3, 1827 |
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Isaac Pierson Isaac Pierson Isaac Pierson represented in the United States House of Representatives from 1827 to 1831.Pierson was born on August 15, 1770 in Orange, New Jersey. He attended private schools, and graduated from Princeton College in 1789... |
Adams National Republican Party (United States) The National Republicans were a political party in the United States. During the administration of John Quincy Adams , the president's supporters were referred to as Adams Men or Anti-Jackson. When Andrew Jackson was elected President of the United States in 1828, this group went into opposition... |
March 4, 1827 – March 3, 1829 |
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Anti-Jacksonian National Republican Party (United States) The National Republicans were a political party in the United States. During the administration of John Quincy Adams , the president's supporters were referred to as Adams Men or Anti-Jackson. When Andrew Jackson was elected President of the United States in 1828, this group went into opposition... |
March 4, 1829 – March 3, 1831 |
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Silas Condit Silas Condit Silas Condit was a U.S. Representative from New Jersey.Condit was born in Orange, New Jersey. He was the son of John Condit... |
Anti-Jacksonian National Republican Party (United States) The National Republicans were a political party in the United States. During the administration of John Quincy Adams , the president's supporters were referred to as Adams Men or Anti-Jackson. When Andrew Jackson was elected President of the United States in 1828, this group went into opposition... |
March 4, 1831 – March 3, 1833 |
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Philemon Dickerson Philemon Dickerson Philemon Dickerson was a United States congressman representing New Jersey, and was later a United States federal judge. He was the brother of Governor, then United States Senator, Mahlon Dickerson of New Jersey... |
Jacksonian | March 4, 1833 – November 3, 1836 |
Resigned on appointment as Governor of New Jersey Governor of New Jersey The Office of the Governor of New Jersey is the executive branch for the U.S. state of New Jersey. The office of Governor is an elected position, for which elected officials serve four year terms. While individual politicians may serve as many terms as they can be elected to, Governors cannot be... |
Vacant | November 3, 1836 – December 5, 1836 |
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William Chetwood William Chetwood William Chetwood was a U.S. Representative from New Jersey. He was the Mayor of Elizabethtown, New Jersey from 1839 to 1841.-Biography:... |
Jacksonian | December 5, 1836 – March 3, 1837 |
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John B. Aycrigg John Bancker Aycrigg John Bancker Aycrigg was an American politician who represented New Jersey in the United States House of Representatives from 1837 to 1839 and 1841 to 1843.... |
Whig Whig Party (United States) The Whig Party was a political party of the United States during the era of Jacksonian democracy. Considered integral to the Second Party System and operating from the early 1830s to the mid-1850s, the party was formed in opposition to the policies of President Andrew Jackson and his Democratic... |
March 4, 1837 – March 3, 1839 |
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Philemon Dickerson Philemon Dickerson Philemon Dickerson was a United States congressman representing New Jersey, and was later a United States federal judge. He was the brother of Governor, then United States Senator, Mahlon Dickerson of New Jersey... |
Democratic Democratic Party (United States) The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous... |
March 4, 1839 – March 3, 1841 |
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John B. Aycrigg John Bancker Aycrigg John Bancker Aycrigg was an American politician who represented New Jersey in the United States House of Representatives from 1837 to 1839 and 1841 to 1843.... |
Whig Whig Party (United States) The Whig Party was a political party of the United States during the era of Jacksonian democracy. Considered integral to the Second Party System and operating from the early 1830s to the mid-1850s, the party was formed in opposition to the policies of President Andrew Jackson and his Democratic... |
March 4, 1841 – March 3, 1843 |
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District organized to district representation | March 4, 1843 |
2nd seat
Representative | Party | Years | Electoral history |
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Lambert Cadwalader Lambert Cadwalader Lambert Cadwalader was an American merchant and leader in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. He fought in the Revolutionary War, then represented New Jersey in the Continental Congress and the U.S. Congress.-Early life:... |
Pro-Administration Pro-Administration Party (United States) Pro-Administration "Party" is a term by historians to describe the supporters of the policies of George Washington's administration — especially Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton's financial policies — prior to the formation of the Federalist and Democratic-Republican Parties.Almost the entire... |
March 4, 1789 – March 3, 1791 |
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Abraham Clark Abraham Clark Abraham Clark was an American politician and Revolutionary War figure. He was delegate for New Jersey to the Continental Congress where he signed the Declaration of Independence and later served in the United States House of Representatives in both the Second and Third United States Congress, from... |
Pro-Administration Pro-Administration Party (United States) Pro-Administration "Party" is a term by historians to describe the supporters of the policies of George Washington's administration — especially Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton's financial policies — prior to the formation of the Federalist and Democratic-Republican Parties.Almost the entire... |
March 4, 1791 – September 15, 1794 |
Died |
Vacant | September 15, 1794 – January 29, 1795 |
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Aaron Kitchell Aaron Kitchell Aaron Kitchell was a blacksmith and politician from Hanover Township, New Jersey. He represented New Jersey in both the United States House of Representatives and the Senate.... |
Pro-Administration Pro-Administration Party (United States) Pro-Administration "Party" is a term by historians to describe the supporters of the policies of George Washington's administration — especially Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton's financial policies — prior to the formation of the Federalist and Democratic-Republican Parties.Almost the entire... |
January 29, 1795 – March 3, 1795 |
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Federalist Federalist Party (United States) The Federalist Party was the first American political party, from the early 1790s to 1816, the era of the First Party System, with remnants lasting into the 1820s. The Federalists controlled the federal government until 1801... |
March 4, 1795 – March 3, 1797 |
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James H. Imlay | Federalist Federalist Party (United States) The Federalist Party was the first American political party, from the early 1790s to 1816, the era of the First Party System, with remnants lasting into the 1820s. The Federalists controlled the federal government until 1801... |
March 4, 1797 – March 3, 1799 |
Redistricted to the 4th district New Jersey's 4th congressional district New Jersey's 4th Congressional District elects one member of congress by the first past the post method, it is currently represented by Republican Chris Smith. He has represented the district since 1981.... |
District organized to district representation | March 4, 1799 | ||
District organized from district representation | March 4, 1801 | ||
Ebenezer Elmer Ebenezer Elmer Ebenezer Elmer was an American physician from Bridgeton, New Jersey. He represented New Jersey in the U.S. Congress from the Democratic-Republican Party from 1801 to 1807... |
Democratic-Republican Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... |
March 4, 1801 – March 3, 1807 |
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Thomas Newbold Thomas Newbold Thomas Newbold was a U.S. Democratic-Republican politician.He was born in Springfield Township, Burlington County, New Jersey. He engaged in agricultural pursuits. He was a member of the New Jersey General Assembly in 1797. He then became involved in banking... |
Democratic-Republican Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... |
March 4, 1807 – March 3, 1813 |
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District organized to district representation | March 4, 1813 | ||
District organized from district representation | March 4, 1815 | ||
Ephraim Bateman Ephraim Bateman Ephraim Bateman represented New Jersey in the United States Senate from 1826 to 1829 and in the United States House of Representatives from 1815-1823.... |
Democratic-Republican Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... |
March 4, 1815 – March 3, 1823 |
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Daniel Garrison Daniel Garrison Daniel Garrison, a Representative from New Jersey; born in Lower Penns Neck Township, New Jersey near Salem, New Jersey, on April 3, 1782. He pursued an academic course and engaged in agricultural pursuits... |
Jacksonian D-R Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... |
March 4, 1823 – March 3, 1825 |
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Jacksonian | March 4, 1825 – March 3, 1827 |
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Hedge Thompson Hedge Thompson Hedge Thompson , a Representative from New Jersey. Thompson was born in Salem, New Jersey on January 28, 1780... |
Adams National Republican Party (United States) The National Republicans were a political party in the United States. During the administration of John Quincy Adams , the president's supporters were referred to as Adams Men or Anti-Jackson. When Andrew Jackson was elected President of the United States in 1828, this group went into opposition... |
March 4, 1827 – July 23, 1828 |
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Vacant | July 23, 1828 – December 1, 1828 |
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Thomas Sinnickson Thomas Sinnickson (jurist) Thomas Sinnickson was an American jurist and statesman from Salem, New Jersey. He represented New Jersey in the United States House of Representatives in 1828-1829.... |
Adams National Republican Party (United States) The National Republicans were a political party in the United States. During the administration of John Quincy Adams , the president's supporters were referred to as Adams Men or Anti-Jackson. When Andrew Jackson was elected President of the United States in 1828, this group went into opposition... |
December 1, 1828 – March 3, 1829 |
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Richard M. Cooper Richard M. Cooper Richard Matlack Cooper, a Representative from New Jersey; born in Gloucester County, New Jersey, February 29, 1768.He completed a preparatory course of studies; was engaged in banking; was a coroner 1795-1799; judge and justice of Gloucester County courts 1803-1823; a member of the State general... |
Anti-Jacksonian National Republican Party (United States) The National Republicans were a political party in the United States. During the administration of John Quincy Adams , the president's supporters were referred to as Adams Men or Anti-Jackson. When Andrew Jackson was elected President of the United States in 1828, this group went into opposition... |
March 4, 1829 – March 3, 1833 |
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Samuel Fowler Samuel Fowler (1779-1844) Samuel Fowler was a doctor, state legislator, and member of the United States House of Representatives from northwestern New Jersey... |
Jacksonian | March 4, 1833 – March 3, 1837 |
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William Halstead William Halstead William Halstead was an American Whig Party politician who represented New Jersey at large in the United States House of Representatives from 1837–1839, and again from 1841 to 1843.... |
Whig Whig Party (United States) The Whig Party was a political party of the United States during the era of Jacksonian democracy. Considered integral to the Second Party System and operating from the early 1830s to the mid-1850s, the party was formed in opposition to the policies of President Andrew Jackson and his Democratic... |
March 4, 1837 – March 3, 1839 |
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William R. Cooper William Raworth Cooper William Raworth Cooper was a Representative from New Jersey.He was born near Bridgeport, Gloucester County, New Jersey, February 20, 1793 and attended the local schools. He engaged in agricultural pursuits. He was a member of the New Jersey General Assembly, from 1839 to 1841... |
Democratic Democratic Party (United States) The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous... |
March 4, 1839 – March 3, 1841 |
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William Halstead William Halstead William Halstead was an American Whig Party politician who represented New Jersey at large in the United States House of Representatives from 1837–1839, and again from 1841 to 1843.... |
Whig Whig Party (United States) The Whig Party was a political party of the United States during the era of Jacksonian democracy. Considered integral to the Second Party System and operating from the early 1830s to the mid-1850s, the party was formed in opposition to the policies of President Andrew Jackson and his Democratic... |
March 4, 1841 – March 3, 1843 |
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District organized to district representation | March 4, 1843 |
3rd seat
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James Schureman James Schureman James Schureman was an American merchant and statesman from New Brunswick, New Jersey. He represented New Jersey in the Continental Congress as well as the United States House of Representatives and United States Senate.... |
Pro-Administration Pro-Administration Party (United States) Pro-Administration "Party" is a term by historians to describe the supporters of the policies of George Washington's administration — especially Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton's financial policies — prior to the formation of the Federalist and Democratic-Republican Parties.Almost the entire... |
March 4, 1789 – March 3, 1791 |
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Jonathan Dayton Jonathan Dayton Jonathan Dayton was an American politician from the U.S. state of New Jersey. He was the youngest person to sign the United States Constitution and a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, serving as the fourth Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and later the U.S. Senate... |
Pro-Administration Pro-Administration Party (United States) Pro-Administration "Party" is a term by historians to describe the supporters of the policies of George Washington's administration — especially Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton's financial policies — prior to the formation of the Federalist and Democratic-Republican Parties.Almost the entire... |
March 4, 1791 – March 3, 1795 |
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Federalist Federalist Party (United States) The Federalist Party was the first American political party, from the early 1790s to 1816, the era of the First Party System, with remnants lasting into the 1820s. The Federalists controlled the federal government until 1801... |
March 4, 1795 – March 3, 1799 |
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District organized to district representation | March 4, 1799 | ||
District organized from district representation | March 4, 1801 | ||
William Helms William Helms William Helms was a United States Representative from New Jersey. Born in Sussex County, he served during the Revolutionary War as second lieutenant, first lieutenant, and captain, and was brevetted major on September 30, 1783... |
Democratic-Republican Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... |
March 4, 1801 – March 3, 1811 |
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Lewis Condict Lewis Condict Lewis Condict was a United States Representative from New Jersey. Born in Morristown, he attended the common schools, was graduated from the medical department of the University of Pennsylvania at Philadelphia in 1794, and commenced practice in Morristown... |
Democratic-Republican Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... |
March 4, 1811 – March 3, 1813 |
Redistricted to the 1st district New Jersey's 1st congressional district New Jersey's 1st congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of New Jersey.The current U.S. Representative from the 1st district is Democrat Rob Andrews... |
District organized to district representation | March 4, 1813 | ||
District organized from district representation | March 4, 1815 | ||
Lewis Condict Lewis Condict Lewis Condict was a United States Representative from New Jersey. Born in Morristown, he attended the common schools, was graduated from the medical department of the University of Pennsylvania at Philadelphia in 1794, and commenced practice in Morristown... |
Democratic-Republican Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... |
March 4, 1815 – March 3, 1817 |
Redistricted from the 1st district New Jersey's 1st congressional district New Jersey's 1st congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of New Jersey.The current U.S. Representative from the 1st district is Democrat Rob Andrews... |
Charles Kinsey Charles Kinsey Charles Kinsey was a U.S. Representative from New Jersey.Kinsey was born in Baltimore, Maryland in 1773. He attended the common schools, and in early life engaged in the manufacture of paper... |
Democratic-Republican Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... |
March 4, 1817 – March 3, 1819 |
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John Condit John Condit John Condit was a United States Representative and a United States Senator from New Jersey and father of United States Representative Silas Condit.... |
Democratic-Republican Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... |
March 4, 1819 – November 4, 1819 |
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Vacant | November 4, 1819 – February 2, 1820 |
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Charles Kinsey Charles Kinsey Charles Kinsey was a U.S. Representative from New Jersey.Kinsey was born in Baltimore, Maryland in 1773. He attended the common schools, and in early life engaged in the manufacture of paper... |
Democratic-Republican Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... |
February 2, 1820 – March 3, 1821 |
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Lewis Condict Lewis Condict Lewis Condict was a United States Representative from New Jersey. Born in Morristown, he attended the common schools, was graduated from the medical department of the University of Pennsylvania at Philadelphia in 1794, and commenced practice in Morristown... |
Democratic-Republican Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... |
March 4, 1821 – March 3, 1823 |
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Jacksonian D-R Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... |
March 4, 1823 – March 3, 1825 |
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Adams National Republican Party (United States) The National Republicans were a political party in the United States. During the administration of John Quincy Adams , the president's supporters were referred to as Adams Men or Anti-Jackson. When Andrew Jackson was elected President of the United States in 1828, this group went into opposition... |
March 4, 1825 – March 3, 1829 |
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Anti-Jacksonian National Republican Party (United States) The National Republicans were a political party in the United States. During the administration of John Quincy Adams , the president's supporters were referred to as Adams Men or Anti-Jackson. When Andrew Jackson was elected President of the United States in 1828, this group went into opposition... |
March 4, 1829 – March 3, 1833 |
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Thomas Lee Thomas Lee (New Jersey) Thomas Lee was an American Jacksonian Party politician who represented New Jersey at large in the United States House of Representatives from 1833-1837.... |
Jacksonian | March 4, 1833 – March 3, 1837 |
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John P.B. Maxwell John Patterson Bryan Maxwell John Patterson Bryan Maxwell was an American Whig Party politician who represented New Jersey in the United States House of Representatives from 1837–1839 and 1841-1843. He was the son of George C. Maxwell and the first cousin of George M... |
Whig Whig Party (United States) The Whig Party was a political party of the United States during the era of Jacksonian democracy. Considered integral to the Second Party System and operating from the early 1830s to the mid-1850s, the party was formed in opposition to the policies of President Andrew Jackson and his Democratic... |
March 4, 1837 – March 3, 1839 |
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Joseph Kille Joseph Kille Joseph Kille was a Representative from New Jersey; born near Bridgeport, Gloucester County, N.J., April 12, 1790; pursued academic studies; located in Salem; sheriff of Salem County, New Jersey from 1822–1829, and county clerk of Salem County from 1829-1839... |
Democratic Democratic Party (United States) The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous... |
March 4, 1839 – March 3, 1841 |
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John P.B. Maxwell John Patterson Bryan Maxwell John Patterson Bryan Maxwell was an American Whig Party politician who represented New Jersey in the United States House of Representatives from 1837–1839 and 1841-1843. He was the son of George C. Maxwell and the first cousin of George M... |
Whig Whig Party (United States) The Whig Party was a political party of the United States during the era of Jacksonian democracy. Considered integral to the Second Party System and operating from the early 1830s to the mid-1850s, the party was formed in opposition to the policies of President Andrew Jackson and his Democratic... |
March 4, 1841 – March 3, 1843 |
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District organized to district representation | March 4, 1843 |
4th seat
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Thomas Sinnickson Thomas Sinnickson (merchant) Thomas Sinnickson was an American merchant and statesman from Salem, New Jersey. He represented in the U.S. House in 1789–1791 and again in 1797–1799.... |
Pro-Administration Pro-Administration Party (United States) Pro-Administration "Party" is a term by historians to describe the supporters of the policies of George Washington's administration — especially Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton's financial policies — prior to the formation of the Federalist and Democratic-Republican Parties.Almost the entire... |
March 4, 1789 – March 3, 1791 |
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Aaron Kitchell Aaron Kitchell Aaron Kitchell was a blacksmith and politician from Hanover Township, New Jersey. He represented New Jersey in both the United States House of Representatives and the Senate.... |
Pro-Administration Pro-Administration Party (United States) Pro-Administration "Party" is a term by historians to describe the supporters of the policies of George Washington's administration — especially Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton's financial policies — prior to the formation of the Federalist and Democratic-Republican Parties.Almost the entire... |
March 4, 1791 – March 3, 1793 |
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Lambert Cadwalader Lambert Cadwalader Lambert Cadwalader was an American merchant and leader in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. He fought in the Revolutionary War, then represented New Jersey in the Continental Congress and the U.S. Congress.-Early life:... |
Pro-Administration Pro-Administration Party (United States) Pro-Administration "Party" is a term by historians to describe the supporters of the policies of George Washington's administration — especially Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton's financial policies — prior to the formation of the Federalist and Democratic-Republican Parties.Almost the entire... |
March 4, 1793 – March 3, 1795 |
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Isaac Smith Isaac Smith (New Jersey) Isaac Smith was a United States Representative from New Jersey. Born in Trenton, he graduated from Princeton College in 1755, was a teacher in that institution from 1755 to 1758, studied medicine, and commenced practice in Trenton... |
Federalist Federalist Party (United States) The Federalist Party was the first American political party, from the early 1790s to 1816, the era of the First Party System, with remnants lasting into the 1820s. The Federalists controlled the federal government until 1801... |
March 4, 1795 – March 3, 1797 |
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Thomas Sinnickson Thomas Sinnickson (merchant) Thomas Sinnickson was an American merchant and statesman from Salem, New Jersey. He represented in the U.S. House in 1789–1791 and again in 1797–1799.... |
Federalist Federalist Party (United States) The Federalist Party was the first American political party, from the early 1790s to 1816, the era of the First Party System, with remnants lasting into the 1820s. The Federalists controlled the federal government until 1801... |
March 4, 1797 – March 3, 1799 |
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District organized from district representation | March 4, 1801 | ||
James Mott James Mott (New Jersey) James Mott was a United States Representative from New Jersey. Born near Middletown, Monmouth County, he was privately taught and became engaged in agricultural pursuits. He attained the rank of captain in the Second Regiment of Monmouth County Militia in 1775... |
Democratic-Republican Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... |
March 4, 1801 – March 3, 1805 |
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John Lambert John Lambert (politician) John Lambert , was a New Jersey politician who served as a Representative, a U.S. Senator and as Acting Governor of New Jersey.... |
Democratic-Republican Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... |
March 4, 1803 – March 3, 1805 |
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James Cox James Cox (Representative) James Cox was a member of the United States House of Representatives in the 11th Congress.He was born in Monmouth County, New Jersey on 16 October 1753, the son of Judge Joseph and Mary Cox... |
Democratic-Republican Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... |
March 4, 1805 – September 12, 1810 |
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Vacant | September 17, 1810 – October 31, 1810 |
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John A. Scudder John A. Scudder John Anderson Scudder was a U.S. Representative from New Jersey.Born in Freehold, New Jersey, Scudder completed preparatory studies, and graduated from Princeton College in 1775.... |
Democratic-Republican Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... |
October 31, 1810 – March 3, 1811 |
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George C. Maxwell George C. Maxwell George Clifford Maxwell was a U.S. Representative from New Jersey, father of John Patterson Bryan Maxwell. Maxwell's nephew George M. Robeson was United States Secretary of the Navy and also served in Congress.-Biography:... |
Democratic-Republican Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... |
March 4, 1811 – March 3, 1813 |
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District organized to district representation | March 4, 1813 | ||
District organized from district representation | March 4, 1815 | ||
Benjamin Bennet Benjamin Bennet Benjamin Bennet was a U.S. Representative from New Jersey.Born in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Bennet attended the common schools.He studied theology.... |
Democratic-Republican Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... |
March 4, 1815 – March 3, 1819 |
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Bernard Smith Bernard Smith (New Jersey) Bernard Smith, was a Representative from New Jersey.He was born in Morristown, New Jersey. After completing preparatory studies he was collector of customs in 1809 and 1810. He was postmaster of New Brunswick 1810-1819.... |
Democratic-Republican Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... |
March 4, 1819 – March 3, 1821 |
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George Holcombe George Holcombe George Holcombe was a United States Representative from New Jersey. Born in West Amwell George Holcombe (March 1786 – January 4, 1828) was a United States Representative from New Jersey. Born in West Amwell George Holcombe (March 1786 – January 4, 1828) was a United States Representative from New... |
Jacksonian D-R Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... |
March 4, 1821 – March 3, 1823 |
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Jacksonian | March 4, 1823 – January 14, 1828 |
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James F. Randolph James F. Randolph James Fitz Randolph was a United States Representative from New Jersey. He was also the father of Theodore Fitz Randolph. Born in Middlesex County, New Jersey, he received a limited schooling.... |
Adams National Republican Party (United States) The National Republicans were a political party in the United States. During the administration of John Quincy Adams , the president's supporters were referred to as Adams Men or Anti-Jackson. When Andrew Jackson was elected President of the United States in 1828, this group went into opposition... |
December 1, 1828 – March 3, 1829 |
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Anti-Jacksonian National Republican Party (United States) The National Republicans were a political party in the United States. During the administration of John Quincy Adams , the president's supporters were referred to as Adams Men or Anti-Jackson. When Andrew Jackson was elected President of the United States in 1828, this group went into opposition... |
March 4, 1829 – March 3, 1833 |
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James Parker James Parker (New Jersey) James Parker was a United States Representative from New Jersey.-Biography:Parker was born in Bethlehem, New Jersey and moved to Perth Amboy after the Revolution. He graduated from Columbia College of Columbia University in New York City in 1793.Parker engaged in the management and settlement of... |
Jacksonian | March 4, 1833 – March 3, 1837 |
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Joseph F. Randolph | Whig Whig Party (United States) The Whig Party was a political party of the United States during the era of Jacksonian democracy. Considered integral to the Second Party System and operating from the early 1830s to the mid-1850s, the party was formed in opposition to the policies of President Andrew Jackson and his Democratic... |
March 4, 1837 – March 3, 1843 |
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District organized to district representation | March 4, 1843 |
5th seat
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John Beatty John Beatty (delegate) John Beatty was an American physician and statesman from Princeton, New Jersey.-Biography:Born in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, he rose to the rank of major in the 6th Pennsylvania Regiment of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. He was captured at the surrender of Fort... |
Pro-Administration Pro-Administration Party (United States) Pro-Administration "Party" is a term by historians to describe the supporters of the policies of George Washington's administration — especially Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton's financial policies — prior to the formation of the Federalist and Democratic-Republican Parties.Almost the entire... |
March 4, 1793 – March 3, 1795 |
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Mark Thomson Mark Thomson Mark Thomson was a United States Representative from New Jersey. Born in Norriton Township , he engaged in milling, was justice of the peace of Sussex County, New Jersey in 1773, and was a member of the provincial convention in 1774 and of the Provincial Congress in 1775... |
Federalist Federalist Party (United States) The Federalist Party was the first American political party, from the early 1790s to 1816, the era of the First Party System, with remnants lasting into the 1820s. The Federalists controlled the federal government until 1801... |
March 4, 1795 – March 3, 1799 |
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District organized from district representation | March 4, 1801 | ||
Henry Southard Henry Southard Henry Southard was a United States Representative from the state of New Jersey.Southard was born in Hempstead, Long Island, New York. He moved with his parents to Basking Ridge, New Jersey in 1755, where he attended the common schools and worked on a farm. Later, Southard served as a private and... |
Democratic-Republican Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... |
March 4, 1801 – March 3, 1811 |
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James Morgan James Morgan (congressman) James Morgan was a Continental Army officer during the American Revolutionary War and a United States Congressman from New Jersey. He was born in Amboy, New Jersey, in 1756.... |
Democratic-Republican Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... |
March 4, 1811 – March 3, 1813 |
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District organized to district representation | March 4, 1813 | ||
District organized from district representation | March 4, 1815 | ||
Henry Southard Henry Southard Henry Southard was a United States Representative from the state of New Jersey.Southard was born in Hempstead, Long Island, New York. He moved with his parents to Basking Ridge, New Jersey in 1755, where he attended the common schools and worked on a farm. Later, Southard served as a private and... |
Democratic-Republican Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... |
March 4, 1815 – March 3, 1821 |
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James Matlack James Matlack James Matlack a Representative from New Jersey; born in Woodbury, Gloucester County, N.J., January 11, 1775; attended the common schools; interested in various business enterprises; owned slaves; justice of the peace in 1803, 1808, 1813, 1816, and 1820; surrogate in 1815; chairman of the township... |
Democratic-Republican Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... |
March 4, 1821 – March 3, 1823 |
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Adams-Clay D-R Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... |
March 4, 1823 – March 3, 1825 |
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Ebenezer Tucker Ebenezer Tucker Ebenezer Tucker served in the United States House of Representatives from New Jersey where he was elected to serve in both the Nineteenth Congress and the Twentieth United States Congress... |
Adams National Republican Party (United States) The National Republicans were a political party in the United States. During the administration of John Quincy Adams , the president's supporters were referred to as Adams Men or Anti-Jackson. When Andrew Jackson was elected President of the United States in 1828, this group went into opposition... |
March 4, 1825 – March 3, 1829 |
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Thomas H. Hughes Thomas H. Hughes Thomas Hurst Hughes was a Representative from New Jersey; born in Cold Spring, Cape May County, New Jersey, January 10, 1769; attended the public schools; moved to Cape May City in 1800 and engaged in the mercantile business; in 1816 he built Congress Hall, a hotel which he conducted for many... |
Adams National Republican Party (United States) The National Republicans were a political party in the United States. During the administration of John Quincy Adams , the president's supporters were referred to as Adams Men or Anti-Jackson. When Andrew Jackson was elected President of the United States in 1828, this group went into opposition... |
March 4, 1829 – March 3, 1833 |
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Ferdinand S. Schenck Ferdinand Schureman Schenck Ferdinand Schureman Schenck was an American politician who represented New Jersey in the United States House of Representatives from 1833-1837.... |
Jacksonian | March 4, 1833 – March 3, 1837 |
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Charles C. Stratton Charles C. Stratton Charles Creighton Stratton was a politician from New Jersey, who served in the United States House of Representatives and was later the 15th Governor of New Jersey.-Biography:... |
Whig Whig Party (United States) The Whig Party was a political party of the United States during the era of Jacksonian democracy. Considered integral to the Second Party System and operating from the early 1830s to the mid-1850s, the party was formed in opposition to the policies of President Andrew Jackson and his Democratic... |
March 4, 1837 – March 3, 1839 |
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Daniel B. Ryall Daniel Bailey Ryall Daniel Bailey Ryall was an American Democratic Party politician who represented New Jersey on a general ticket in the United States House of Representatives from 1839-1841.... |
Democratic Democratic Party (United States) The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous... |
March 4, 1839 – March 3, 1841 |
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Charles C. Stratton Charles C. Stratton Charles Creighton Stratton was a politician from New Jersey, who served in the United States House of Representatives and was later the 15th Governor of New Jersey.-Biography:... |
Whig Whig Party (United States) The Whig Party was a political party of the United States during the era of Jacksonian democracy. Considered integral to the Second Party System and operating from the early 1830s to the mid-1850s, the party was formed in opposition to the policies of President Andrew Jackson and his Democratic... |
March 4, 1841 – March 3, 1843 |
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District organized to district representation | March 4, 1843 |
6th seat
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James Sloan James Sloan (congressman) James Sloan was a U.S. Representative from New Jersey.Born in that State, Sloan engaged in agricultural pursuits.Assessor of Newton township for several years.Held several other local offices.... |
Democratic-Republican Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... |
March 4, 1803 – March 3, 1809 |
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Jacob Hufty Jacob Hufty Jacob Hufty was a U.S. Representative from New Jersey.Born in New Jersey, Hufty was a blacksmith by trade.He served as a private in the State militia.Freeholder for Salem Township, New Jersey, 1792.... |
Democratic-Republican Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... |
March 4, 1809 – March 3, 1813 |
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District organized to district representation | March 4, 1813 | ||
District organized from district representation | March 4, 1815 | ||
Thomas Ward Thomas Ward (congressman) Thomas Ward represented New Jersey's 1st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1813 to 1817.Born in Newark, New Jersey, Ward completed preparatory studies.He studied law.... |
Democratic-Republican Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... |
March 4, 1815 – March 3, 1817 |
Redistricted from the 1st district New Jersey's 1st congressional district New Jersey's 1st congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of New Jersey.The current U.S. Representative from the 1st district is Democrat Rob Andrews... |
John Linn John Linn (politician) John Linn was a U.S. Representative from New Jersey from 1817 to 1821.Born near Johnsonburg, Hardwick Township, New Jersey, Linn moved with his father to Sussex County, New Jersey.He attended the common schools.... |
Democratic-Republican Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... |
March 4, 1817 – January 5, 1821 |
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Vacant | January 5, 1821 – March 3, 1821 |
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Samuel Swan Samuel Swan Samuel Swan , was a five-term U.S. Congressman and medical doctor.... |
Democratic-Republican Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... |
March 4, 1821 – March 3, 1823 |
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Jacksonian D-R Democratic-Republican Party (United States) The Democratic-Republican Party or Republican Party was an American political party founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Political scientists use the former name, while historians prefer the latter one; contemporaries generally called the party the "Republicans", along... |
March 4, 1823 – March 3, 1825 |
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Adams National Republican Party (United States) The National Republicans were a political party in the United States. During the administration of John Quincy Adams , the president's supporters were referred to as Adams Men or Anti-Jackson. When Andrew Jackson was elected President of the United States in 1828, this group went into opposition... |
March 4, 1825 – March 3, 1829 |
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Anti-Jacksonian National Republican Party (United States) The National Republicans were a political party in the United States. During the administration of John Quincy Adams , the president's supporters were referred to as Adams Men or Anti-Jackson. When Andrew Jackson was elected President of the United States in 1828, this group went into opposition... |
March 4, 1829 – March 3, 1831 |
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Isaac Southard Isaac Southard Isaac Southard was an Anti-Jacksonian member of the United States House of Representatives from 1831 to 1833, representing New Jersey at-large.-Early life:... |
Adams National Republican Party (United States) The National Republicans were a political party in the United States. During the administration of John Quincy Adams , the president's supporters were referred to as Adams Men or Anti-Jackson. When Andrew Jackson was elected President of the United States in 1828, this group went into opposition... |
March 4, 1831 – March 3, 1833 |
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William N. Shinn William Norton Shinn William Norton Shinn was a United States Representative from New Jersey.Shinn was a farmer and sheriff of Burlington County... |
Jacksonian | March 4, 1833 – March 3, 1837 |
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Thomas J. Yorke | Whig Whig Party (United States) The Whig Party was a political party of the United States during the era of Jacksonian democracy. Considered integral to the Second Party System and operating from the early 1830s to the mid-1850s, the party was formed in opposition to the policies of President Andrew Jackson and his Democratic... |
March 4, 1837 – March 3, 1839 |
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Peter D. Vroom Peter Dumont Vroom Peter Dumont Vroom , an American Democratic Party politician, served as the 9th Governor of New Jersey and as a member of the United States House of Representatives for a single term, from 1839–1841.He was born in Hillsborough Township, New Jersey the son of Col... |
Democratic Democratic Party (United States) The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous... |
March 4, 1839 – March 3, 1841 |
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Thomas J. Yorke | Whig Whig Party (United States) The Whig Party was a political party of the United States during the era of Jacksonian democracy. Considered integral to the Second Party System and operating from the early 1830s to the mid-1850s, the party was formed in opposition to the policies of President Andrew Jackson and his Democratic... |
March 4, 1841 – March 3, 1843 |
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Seat eliminated | March 4, 1843 |