Delegates From Missouri Territory
On June 4, 1812, the Missouri Territory was created following the creation of the state of Louisiana. The Arkansas Territory was spun off in 1819. The state of Missouri was separated in 1821 and the remaining land was annexed by the Michigan Territory in 1834.
| Delegate | Years | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Edward Hempstead | November 9, 1812 – September 17, 1814 | none |
| Rufus Easton | September 17, 1814 – August 5, 1816 | none |
| John Scott | August 6, 1816 – January 13, 1817 | none |
| John Scott | August 4, 1817 – March 3, 1821 | none |
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