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Political Activists in Augusta and Franklin Counties
Political activists include individuals mentioned in any newspaper in connection with a political event or position.
|
Farmer |
Laborer |
Artisan |
Professional |
Business |
| Augusta |
Whig |
23 |
2 |
0 |
11 |
2 |
|
Democrat |
5 |
0 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
| Franklin |
Republican |
19 |
3 |
18 |
20 |
12 |
|
Democrat |
17 |
9 |
25 |
19 |
17 |
|
Rank in Household |
|
Head |
First |
Second |
Boarder |
| Augusta |
Whig |
32 |
1 |
2 |
4 |
|
Democrat |
9 |
0 |
2 |
3 |
| Franklin |
Republican |
66 |
1 |
2 |
5 |
|
Democrat |
65 |
3 |
3 |
16 |
The data are based on the GIS of Augusta and Franklin households--maps are derived from a D. H. Davison map of Franklin County,
published in 1858, and a Jedediah Hotchkiss map of Augusta County, published in 1870, and based on surveys completed "during
the war." The maps have been georeferenced at the Virginia Center for Digital History, using ESRI Arc Info to produce a Geographic
Information Systems map and database of households based on U.S. census data from the population, agricultural, and slaveowners'
schedules.
Edward L. Ayers and William G. Thomas, III
Political Activists in Augusta and Franklin Counties
2001
Points of Analysis to this Data:
 "In Augusta, Whig Party activists were more likely to own slaves and to own bigger and more valuable farms than their Democratic
counterparts."
"In Franklin, Democratic and Republican activists were strikingly similar in their relative household wealth, farm size, and
farm values, but had different occupational and social profiles, with the Republicans appearing more 'respectable.' "
"In Augusta, Democratic and Whig activists had different occupational and social profiles, with the Whigs appearing more 'respectable.'"
Citation: Key = E151
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