Date Original
1827 June 30
Description
This collection holds an open letter to the ‘qualified voters of Conway County’ concerning Toncray’s candidacy for the legislature. He outlines the changes he would like to make and his overall agenda.
Biographical/Historical Note
Silas T. Toncray was born in Washington County, Maryland, in 1795 to Daniel and Huldah Toncray. He moved to Shelby County, Kentucky, sometime before 1812, where he was registered as a craftsperson, occupation silversmith. Toncray also worked as a silversmith in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1821 and Little Rock, Arkansas, from 1824-1830. When he moved to Little Rock, he organized the first Baptist Church in Little Rock. He was appointed to postmaster in Conway County, Arkansas, and he ran for a territorial legislative office.
Physical Description
Document, 8.5" x 11"
Geographical Area
Conway County (Ark.)
Language
English
Identifier
SMC.OV.046
Resource Type
Text
Collection
Silas T. Toncray Legislature candidacy statement, SMC.OC.046
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
Silas T. Toncray Legislature candidacy statement, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
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Disciplines
United States History
