Northwest Territory

:For other geographical names that use the term Northwest, see Northwest.

Leadership

Arthur St. Clair was the Territory's only governor. The original supreme court was made up of John Cleves Symmes, James Mitchell Varnum, and Samuel Holden Parsons. There were three Secretaries: Winthrop Sargent (July 9, 1788-May 31, 1798); William Henry Harrison (June 29, 1798-December 31, 1799); and Charles Willing Byrd (January 1, 1800- January 15, 1803).

Related Topics:
John Cleves Symmes - James Mitchell Varnum - Samuel Holden Parsons - Winthrop Sargent - July 9 - 1788 - May 31 - 1798 - William Henry Harrison - June 29 - December 31 - Charles Willing Byrd - January 1 - 1800 - January 15 - 1803

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In 1798 the territory became eligible to send a non-voting member to the U.S. Congress.

Related Topics:
1798 - U.S. Congress

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The Assembly elected this representative.

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Representatives were:

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• William Henry Harrison 1799-1800
• William McMillan 1800-1801
• Paul Fearing 1801-1803