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The First Local Elections in the Philippines

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The first local elections in the Philippines under the American occupation held for provincial and municipal posts was held on May 7, 1899 in Baliuag, Bulacan.  This was conducted under the supervision of US General Henry W. Lawton.

Gen. Lawton (March 17, 1843 - December 19, 1899) was the son of George W. Lawton of Maumee, Ohio.  He was a highly respected United State Army General who served with distinction in the Spanish- American war, however, records revealed that he was the only US general officer who was killed during the Philippine -American War.

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