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A History of the County of Oxford
… for the Whig or New Interest candidates, the vote presumably swollen by the duke of Marlborough's position … influence'. Oxon. Poll, 1754, 1316; the New Interest vote totalled 72 per cent. R. J. Robson, Oxon. Election of …
A History of the County of Oxford
… householders, whether direct or indirect ratepayers, could vote, 102 and elections were sometimes contentious. 103 The …
A History of the County of Oxford
… 1660 requiring them to pay 2 13 s. 4 d. for the right to vote was probably short-lived or ineffective, but in 1685 … the aldermen before joining the freemen in the deciding vote. 31 George Whitton's complaints that the 1581 election … an aldermanic election in 1814 there was an effusive vote of thanks. 56 Non-residence remained an issue with the …
A History of the County of Oxford
… may not have constituted a challenge to their right to vote. 91 In the early 18th century, however, it was alleged … councillor, travelled to Woodstock as bishop of Norwich to vote at an important council election. 52 The Marlboroughs … candidates were returned: the right of all freemen to vote was confirmed. 56 In the byelection of 1721 there were …