United States congressional delegations from Orleans Territory
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The Territory of Orleans was the name given to most of what is now the state
of Louisiana
. From 1806 until 1811, the Territory sent one non-voting Delegate to the United States House of Representatives
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U.S. state
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of Louisiana
Louisiana
Louisiana is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America. Its capital is Baton Rouge and largest city is New Orleans. Louisiana is the only state in the U.S. with political subdivisions termed parishes, which are local governments equivalent to counties...
. From 1806 until 1811, the Territory sent one non-voting Delegate to the United States House of Representatives
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Delegates
| Delegate | Years | District home | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Clark Daniel Clark (politician) Daniel Clark was the first Delegate from the Territory of Orleans to the United States House of Representatives. Born in Sligo, Ireland and educated at Eton College in England, he migrated to the United States in 1786 and settled in New Orleans, Louisiana... |
December 1, 1806 – March 3, 1809 | New Orleans, Louisiana New Orleans, Louisiana New Orleans is a major United States port and the largest city and metropolitan area in the state of Louisiana. The New Orleans metropolitan area has a population of 1,235,650 as of 2009, the 46th largest in the USA. The New Orleans – Metairie – Bogalusa combined statistical area has a population... |
Lost renomination |
| Julien de Lallande Poydras Julien de Lallande Poydras Julien de Lallande Poydras was a French-American politician who served as Delegate from the Territory of Orleans to the United States House of Representatives.... |
March 4, 1809 – March 3, 1811 | New Orleans, Louisiana New Orleans, Louisiana New Orleans is a major United States port and the largest city and metropolitan area in the state of Louisiana. The New Orleans metropolitan area has a population of 1,235,650 as of 2009, the 46th largest in the USA. The New Orleans – Metairie – Bogalusa combined statistical area has a population... |