Category Archives: Voting and Freeholders

Accusation of illegal voting 1888

Posted on February 22, 2012 by buggynamehistory

On 12 February 1889 votes were recounted in an election for state representatives from Clark, Co. Missouri. He recount was ordered by the state house of representatives and carried out by the clerk of the county court of Clark County. … Continue reading →

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Electoral Registers Kilkenny 1832, 1837 & 1838

Posted on September 7, 2011 by buggynamehistory

The following names appear in published lists of registered voters. 1838 John Buggy[1] / Residence: City of Kilkenny / Description: Blue Dyer / Date of Admission: 4 January 1836 / Date of Registration: March 1836 / Statement of right under … Continue reading →

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List of Freeholders Dublin 1831

Posted on August 30, 2011 by buggynamehistory

‘Forty shilling freeholders’ owned or rented land of, or above, that value. Having land of this value allowed these people to vote up to 1829 when the Catholic Relief Act raised the sum. Numerous lists for different counties and different … Continue reading →

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List of Freeholders and Freemen Dublin 1773

Posted on March 30, 2011 by buggynamehistory

Lists of freeholders, voters and freemen can sometimes be a worthwhile genealogical resource to use. However, this can depend on the socio-economic standing of your ancestors. In Ireland, a large majority of the population was disenfranchised, primarily based on religious … Continue reading →

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