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Nauvoo City Officers, 1841–1844

Nauvoo City Officers

The following chart identifies significant city offices in , Illinois, and the names of the individuals who held those offices between February 1841 and June 1844. The city charter for , approved 16 December 1840 to take effect the first Monday of February 1841, called for a city council consisting of a mayor, four aldermen, and nine councilors, who would be elected and serve for two years. The charter made provision for the city council to add to the number of aldermen and councilors if necessary. Other city officers were appointed or elected by the city council. The first city election was held 1 February 1841. In October 1841, four more aldermen and seven more councilors were added to the council. An additional office of vice mayor was created on 22 January 1842, though the holders of this office retained their seats as city councilors. The election of 6 February 1843 brought the city council back to its original makeup: a mayor, four aldermen, and nine councilors.

Though the legislature passed an act on 29 January 1845 revoking ’s charter, the biannual municipal election was held as scheduled on 3 February 1845, and new civic appointments were made by the mayor at the 8 February 1845 meeting of the recently elected city council. Councilors and aldermen are listed in the order in which they most commonly appeared in municipal records.

The mayor and aldermen served as justices of the peace within the limits of the city of . The charter prescribed that the mayor’s court “had exclusive jurisdiction in all cases arising under the ordinances of the corporation.” The mayor also served as chief justice of the municipal court, and the aldermen as associate justices of that court, to which appeal could be taken “from any decision or judgement of said Mayor or Aldermen, arising under the city ordinances.” From the municipal court, appeal could be made to the Circuit Court of County.

When council seats became vacant because of death, resignation, or appointment to other office, the vacancies were filled by election or appointment by the city council. If members of the city council were to be absent for significant lengths of time, substitute or temporary councilors were elected and sworn in to fill the vacancy. These temporary councilors are not listed in the following chart.

Mayor 7 Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 22 Jan. 1842, 45–46. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435.
John C. Bennett 3 Aug. 1804–5 Aug. 1867. Physician, minister, poultry breeder. Born at Fairhaven, Bristol Co., Massachusetts. Son of John Bennett and Abigail Cook. Moved to Marietta, Washington Co., Ohio, 1808; to Massachusetts, 1812; and back to Marietta, 1822. Married ... View Full Bio	3 Feb. 1841 8 Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 3 Feb. 1841, 1; see also John C. Bennett, Oath as Mayor, 3 Feb. 1841, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800. –19 May 1842 9 Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 19 May 1842, 80; see also Nauvoo City Council Attendance Records, 22 Apr.–19 May 1842, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL; and John C. Bennett, Letter of Resignation, 17 May 1842, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800.
Joseph Smith Jr.	19 May 1842 10 JS was appointed mayor following the resignation of John C. Bennett. On 17 May 1842 Bennett submitted his letter of resignation, which was accepted by the city council on 19 May 1842, at which time JS was appointed mayor by the council and Hyrum Smith was appointed vice mayor; William Smith was appointed to fill JS’s council seat. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 19 May 1842, 80; John C. Bennett, Letter of Resignation, 17 May 1842, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL; see also JS, Oath as Mayor, 19 May 1842, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL; and Nauvoo City Council Attendance Records, 22 Apr.–19 May 1842, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800. –27 June 1844 11 Nauvoo City Council Attendance Records, 10 Feb.–13 July 1844, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800.
Vice Mayor 12 Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 22 Jan. 1842, 46. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435.
Joseph Smith Jr.	22 Jan. 1842 13 Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 22 Jan. 1842, 52. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. –19 May 1842 14 Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 19 May 1842, 80; see also Nauvoo City Council Attendance Records, 22 Apr.– 19 May 1842, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800.
Hyrum Smith 9 Feb. 1800–27 June 1844. Farmer, cooper. Born at Tunbridge, Orange Co., Vermont. Son of Joseph Smith Sr. and Lucy Mack. Moved to Randolph, Orange Co., 1802; to Tunbridge, before May 1803; to Royalton, Windsor Co., Vermont, 1804; to Sharon, Windsor Co., by... View Full Bio	19 May 1842 15 Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 19 May 1842, 81; see also Nauvoo City Council Attendance Records, 22 Apr.–19 May 1842, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800. –6 Feb. 1843 16 Attendance records beginning 11 February 1843 no longer show an office of vice mayor; Hyrum Smith is listed as a councilor from this date. (Nauvoo City Council Attendance Records, 11 Feb.–29 June 1843, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800.

City Councilors 17 Councilors and aldermen are listed here in the order they most commonly appear on the Nauvoo City Council attendance records. (Nauvoo City Council Attendance Records, 12 Feb.–11 Jan. 1845, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL; see also Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 22 Jan. 1842.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800. Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435.
Joseph Smith Jr.	3 Feb. 1841 18 Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 3 Feb. 1841, 1; see also Oaths of the Mayor, Aldermen, and Councilors of the City Council of Nauvoo, Illinois, 3 Feb. 1841, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800. –19 May 1842 19 JS was elected vice mayor on 22 January 1842 but retained his seat on the city council. He was elected mayor on 19 May 1842, and his seat in the city council was replaced by William Smith. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 22 Jan. 1842, 52; 19 May 1842, 81.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435.
William Smith 13 Mar. 1811–13 Nov. 1893. Farmer, newspaper editor. Born at Royalton, Windsor Co., Vermont. Son of Joseph Smith Sr. and Lucy Mack. Moved to Lebanon, Grafton Co., New Hampshire, 1811; to Norwich, Windsor Co., 1813; and to Palmyra, Ontario Co., New York, 1816... View Full Bio	19 May 1842 20 William Smith was appointed councilor in the place of JS, who had been elected mayor. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 19 May 1842, 81; see also William Smith, Oath as City Councilor, 9 Sept. 1842, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800. –6 Feb. 1843 21 William Smith appears as councilor in the Nauvoo City Council attendance records. He was not reelected in the February 1843 election. (Nauvoo City Council Attendance Records, 23 May 1842–30 Jan. 1843, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL; “City Election,” The Wasp, 8 Feb. 1843, [2].) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800. The Wasp. Nauvoo, IL. Apr. 1842–Apr. 1843.
Don Carlos Smith 25 Mar. 1816–7 Aug. 1841. Farmer, printer, editor. Born at Norwich, Windsor Co., Vermont. Son of Joseph Smith Sr. and Lucy Mack. Moved to Palmyra, Ontario Co., New York, 1816–Jan. 1817. Moved to Manchester, Ontario Co., 1825. Baptized into Church of Jesus... View Full Bio	3 Feb. 1841 22 Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 3 Feb. 1841, 1; see also Oaths of the Mayor, Aldermen, and Councilors of the City Council of Nauvoo, Illinois, 3 Feb. 1841, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800. –7 Aug. 1841 23 Don Carlos Smith died 7 August 1841. (“Death of General Don Carlos Smith,” Times and Seasons, 16 Aug. 1841, 2:503–504.) Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846.
Brigham Young 1 June 1801–29 Aug. 1877. Carpenter, painter, glazier, colonizer. Born at Whitingham, Windham Co., Vermont. Son of John Young and Abigail (Nabby) Howe. Brought up in Methodist household; later joined Methodist church. Moved to Sherburne, Chenango Co., New... View Full Bio	4 Sept. 1841 24 Brigham Young was appointed councilor in the place of Don Carlos Smith, who died 7 August 1841. Young was sworn in 30 October 1841. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 4 Sept. 1841, 21; Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 30 Oct. 1841, 25; see also Oaths of the Aldermen and Councilors added to the City Council, 30 Oct. 1841, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800. –3 Feb. 1845 25 Brigham Young appears on all of the attendance records from 12 February 1842 to 11 January 1845. He is not listed as a councilor on the 8 February to 8 March 1845 attendance records. (Nauvoo City Council Attendance Records, 12 Feb. 1842–11 Jan. 1845, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL; Nauvoo City Council Attendance Records, 8 Feb. 1845–8 Mar. 1845, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800.
Hyrum Smith 9 Feb. 1800–27 June 1844. Farmer, cooper. Born at Tunbridge, Orange Co., Vermont. Son of Joseph Smith Sr. and Lucy Mack. Moved to Randolph, Orange Co., 1802; to Tunbridge, before May 1803; to Royalton, Windsor Co., Vermont, 1804; to Sharon, Windsor Co., by... View Full Bio	3 Feb. 1841 26 Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 3 Feb. 1841, 1; see also Oaths of the Mayor, Aldermen, and Councilors of the City Council of Nauvoo, Illinois, 3 Feb. 1841, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800. –27 June 1844 27 Hyrum Smith was elected vice mayor on 19 May 1842, but he presumably retained his seat on the council while serving as vice mayor, as JS had done. Attendance records from 23 May 1842 to 23 January 1843 show Hyrum Smith as vice mayor, but records following do not show the office of vice mayor and show Hyrum Smith as a councilor until his death. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 19 May 1842, 81; Nauvoo City Council Attendance Records, 23 May 1842–23 Jan. 1843, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL; Nauvoo City Council Attendance Records, 11 Feb. 1843–13 July 1844, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800.
Charles C. Rich 21 Aug. 1809–17 Nov. 1883. Schoolteacher, farmer, cooper. Born in Campbell Co., Kentucky. Son of Joseph Rich and Nancy O’Neal. Moved to Posey Township, Dearborn Co., Indiana, ca. 1810. Moved to Tazewell Co., Illinois, 1829. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ... View Full Bio	3 Feb. 1841 28 Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 3 Feb. 1841, 1; see also Oaths of the Mayor, Aldermen, and Councilors of the City Council of Nauvoo, Illinois, 3 Feb. 1841, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL; and Rich, Diary, 21 Sept. 1845. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800. Rich, Charles C. Journals, 1833–1862. Charles C. Rich Collection, 1832–1908. CHL. MS 889, box 1. –6 Feb. 1843 29 Charles C. Rich appears as councilor on the attendance records from 12 February 1842 to 30 January 1843. He was not reelected in the February 1843 election. (Nauvoo City Council Attendance Records, 12 Feb. 1842–30 Jan. 1843, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL; see also “City Election,” The Wasp, 8 Feb. 1843, [2].) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800. The Wasp. Nauvoo, IL. Apr. 1842–Apr. 1843.
John P. Greene 3 Sept. 1793–10 Sept. 1844. Farmer, shoemaker, printer, publisher. Born at Herkimer, Herkimer Co., New York. Son of John Coddington Greene and Anna Chapman. Married first Rhoda Young, 11 Feb. 1813. Moved to Aurelius, Cayuga Co., New York, 1814; to Brownsville... View Full Bio	3 Feb. 1841 30 Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 3 Feb. 1841, 1; see also Oaths of the Mayor, Aldermen, and Councilors of the City Council of Nauvoo, Illinois, 3 Feb. 1841, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800. –6 Feb. 1843 31 John P. Greene appears as councilor on the attendance records from 12 February 1842 to 30 January 1843. He was not reelected in the February 1843 election. (Nauvoo City Council Attendance Records, 12 Feb. 1842–30 Jan. 1843, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL; ”City Election,” The Wasp, 8 Feb. 1843, [2].) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800. The Wasp. Nauvoo, IL. Apr. 1842–Apr. 1843.
John T. Barnett 20 Oct. 1809–2 Sept. 1905. Farmer, community and civic leader. Born in Sullivan Co., Tennessee. Son of James Henry Barnett and Mary A. Tipton. Moved to Jefferson Co., Tennessee, by 1822. Moved to Springfield, Sangamon Co., Illinois, 1829. Boyhood friend of... View Full Bio	3 Feb. 1841 32 Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 3 Feb. 1841, 1; see also Oaths of the Mayor, Aldermen, and Councilors of the City Council of Nauvoo, Illinois, 3 Feb. 1841, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800. –6 Feb. 1843 33 John T. Barnett appears as councilor on the attendance records from 12 February 1842 to 30 January 1843. He was not reelected in the February 1843 election. (Nauvoo City Council Attendance Records, 12 Feb. 1842–30 Jan. 1843, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL; ”City Election,” The Wasp, 8 Feb. 1843, [2].) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800. The Wasp. Nauvoo, IL. Apr. 1842–Apr. 1843.
Vinson Knight 14 Mar. 1804–31 July 1842. Farmer, druggist, school warden. Born at Norwich, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts. Son of Rudolphus Knight and Rispah (Rizpah) Lee. Married Martha McBride, July 1826. Moved to Perrysburg, Cattaraugus Co., New York, by 1830. Owned farm... View Full Bio	3 Feb. 1841 34 Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 3 Feb. 1841, 1; see also Oaths of the Mayor, Aldermen, and Councilors of the City Council of Nauvoo, Illinois, 3 Feb. 1841, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800. –31 July 1842 35 Vinson Knight died 31 July 1842. He appears as councilor on attendance records from 12 February to 23 May 1842, the latter with a note for 5 August 1842 that he is dead. (“Died,” Times and Seasons, Aug. 15, 1842, 3:894; Nauvoo City Council Attendance Records, 12 Feb. 1842–23 May 1842, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL.) Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846. Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800.
Amasa Lyman 30 Mar. 1813–4 Feb. 1877. Boatman, gunsmith, farmer. Born at Lyman, Grafton Co., New Hampshire. Son of Roswell Lyman and Martha Mason. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Lyman E. Johnson, 27 Apr. 1832. Moved to Hiram, Portage Co.... View Full Bio	5 Aug. 1842 36 Amasa Lyman was appointed councilor in the place of Vinson Knight, who died 31 July 1842. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 5 Aug. 1842, 97; see also Amasa Lyman, Oath as City Councilor, 8 Aug. 1842, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800. –6 Feb. 1843 37 Amasa Lyman appears as councilor on the attendance records from 23 May 1842 to 30 January 1843. He was not reelected in the February 1843 election. (Nauvoo City Council Attendance Records, 23 May 1842–30 Jan. 1843, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL; “City Election,” The Wasp, 8 Feb. 1843, [2].) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800. The Wasp. Nauvoo, IL. Apr. 1842–Apr. 1843.
Wilson Law 26 Feb. 1806–15 Oct. 1876. Merchant, millwright, land speculator, farmer. Born in Ireland. Son of Richard Law and Ann Hunter. Immigrated to U.S. and settled in Springfield Township, Mercer Co., Pennsylvania, by 1820. Moved to Delaware Township, Mercer Co.... View Full Bio	3 Feb. 1841 38 Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 3 Feb. 1841, 1; see also Oaths of the Mayor, Aldermen, and Councilors of the City Council of Nauvoo, Illinois, 3 Feb. 1841, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800. –6 Feb. 1843 39 Wilson Law appears as councilor on the attendance records from 12 February 1842 to 30 January 1843. He was not reelected in the February 1843 election. (Nauvoo City Council Attendance Records, 12 Feb. 1842–30 Jan. 1843, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL;“City Election,” The Wasp, 8 Feb. 1843, [2].) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800. The Wasp. Nauvoo, IL. Apr. 1842–Apr. 1843.
Sidney Rigdon 19 Feb. 1793–14 July 1876. Tanner, farmer, minister. Born at St. Clair, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania. Son of William Rigdon and Nancy Gallaher. Joined United Baptists, ca. 1818. Preached at Warren, Trumbull Co., Ohio, and vicinity, 1819–1821. Married Phebe... View Full Bio	8 Feb. 1841 40 Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 8 Feb. 1841, 5. Sidney Rigdon was not present on 3 February 1841 to be sworn in with the other elected councilors but was sworn in five days later. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 3 Feb. 1841, 1; see also Sidney Rigdon, Oath as City Councilor, 8 Feb. 1841, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800. –1 Nov. 1841 41 Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 1 Nov. 1841, 28, . Rigdon resigned as councilor and was appointed city attorney. (See also Sidney Rigdon, Nauvoo, IL, to John C. Bennett, Nauvoo, IL, 1 Nov. 1841, Sidney Rigdon Collection, CHL; and Sidney Rigdon, Letter of Resignation, 1 Nov. 1841, Nauvoo, IL, Records, 1841–1845, CHL.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800.
William Law 8 Sept. 1809–12/19 Jan. 1892. Merchant, millwright, physician. Born in Co. Tyrone, Ireland. Son of Richard Law and Ann Hunter. Immigrated to U.S. and settled in Springfield Township, Mercer Co., Pennsylvania, by 1820. Moved to Delaware Township, Mercer Co... View Full Bio	1 Nov. 1841 42 William Law was appointed councilor in the place of Sidney Rigdon, who resigned 1 November 1841;Law was sworn in 13 November 1841. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 1 Nov. 1841, 28; Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 13 Nov. 1841, 29; see also Oaths of the Aldermen and Councilors added to the City Council, 13 Nov. 1841, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800. –6 Feb. 1843 43 William Law appears as councilor on the attendance records from 12 February 1842 to 30 January 1843. He was not reelected in the February 1843 election. (Nauvoo City Council Attendance Records, 12 Feb. 1842–30 Jan. 1843, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL; “City Election,” The Wasp, 8 Feb. 1843, [2].) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800. The Wasp. Nauvoo, IL. Apr. 1842–Apr. 1843.
John Taylor 1 Nov. 1808–25 July 1887. Preacher, editor, publisher, politician. Born at Milnthorpe, Westmoreland, England. Son of James Taylor and Agnes Taylor, members of Church of England. Around age sixteen, joined Methodist church and was local preacher. Migrated ... View Full Bio	30 Oct. 1841 44 Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 23 Oct. 1841, 25; see also Oaths of the Aldermen and Councilors added to the City Council, 30 Oct. 1841, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800. –3 Feb. 1845 45 John Taylor appears on all of the attendance records from 12 February 1842 to 11 January 1845. He is not listed as a councilor on the 8 February–8 March 1845 attendance record. (Nauvoo City Council Attendance Records, 12 Feb. 1842–11 Jan. 1845, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL;Nauvoo City Council Attendance Records, 8 Feb.–8 Mar. 1845, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800.
Orson Pratt 19 Sept. 1811–3 Oct. 1881. Farmer, writer, teacher, merchant, surveyor, editor, publisher. Born at Hartford, Washington Co., New York. Son of Jared Pratt and Charity Dickinson. Moved to New Lebanon, Columbia Co., New York, 1814; to Canaan, Columbia Co., fall... View Full Bio	30 Oct. 1841 46 Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 30 Oct. 1841, 25; see also Oaths of the Aldermen and Councilors added to the City Council, 30 Oct. 1841, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800. –3 Feb. 1845 47 Orson Pratt appears on all of the attendance records from 12 February 1842 to 11 January 1845. He is not listed as a councilor on the 8 February–8 March 1845 attendance record. (Nauvoo City Council Attendance Records, 12 Feb. 1842–11 Jan. 1845, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL; Nauvoo City Council Attendance Records, 8 Feb.–8 Mar. 1845, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800.
Hugh McFall Ca. 1798–after 1860. Carpenter. Born in Pennsylvania. Married Elizabeth. Moved to Ohio, by 1834. Moved to Illinois, by 1839. Lived at Hancock Co., Illinois, 1840. Appointed adjutant general in Nauvoo Legion, 9 Mar. 1841, in Nauvoo, Hancock Co. Member of Nauvoo... View Full Bio	30 Oct. 1841 48 Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 30 Oct. 1841, 25; see also Oaths of the Aldermen and Councilors added to the City Council, 30 Oct. 1841, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800. –19 May 1842 49 Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 19 May 1842, 81. McFall’s seat was declared vacant since becoming a nonresident of the city. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435.
George A. Smith 26 June 1817–1 Sept. 1875. Born at Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., New York. Son of John Smith and Clarissa Lyman. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Joseph H. Wakefield, 10 Sept. 1832, at Potsdam. Moved to Kirtland, Geauga Co., Ohio,... View Full Bio	19 May 1842 50 George A. Smith was appointed councilor in the place of Hugh McFall, who had left the city. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 19 May 1842, 81; see also George A. Smith, Oath as City Councilor, 23 May 1842, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800. –6 Feb. 1843 51 Elected alderman in the 6 February 1843 election. (“City Election,” The Wasp, 8 Feb. 1843, [2].) Comprehensive Works Cited The Wasp. Nauvoo, IL. Apr. 1842–Apr. 1843. ; 14 Sept. 1844 52 George A. Smith was declared a councilor on 14 September 1844 in place of Daniel Spencer, who had been appointed mayor. Smith took his oath of office on 9 November 1844. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 14 Sept. 1844, 219; 9 Nov. 1844, 220.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. –3 Feb. 1845 53 George A. Smith appears as councilor in the attendance records between 10 August 1844 and 8 February 1845. He was not reelected in the February 1845 election. (Nauvoo City Council Attendance Records, 10 Aug. 1844–8 Feb. 1845, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL; Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 7 Feb. 1845, 233.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800. Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435.
Heber C. Kimball 14 June 1801–22 June 1868. Blacksmith, potter. Born at Sheldon, Franklin Co., Vermont. Son of Solomon Farnham Kimball and Anna Spaulding. Married Vilate Murray, 22 Nov. 1822, at Mendon, Monroe Co., New York. Member of Baptist church at Mendon, 1831. Baptized... View Full Bio	30 Oct. 1841 54 Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 23 Oct. 1841, 25; see also Oaths of the Aldermen and Councilors added to the City Council, 30 Oct. 1841, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800. –3 Feb. 1845 55 Heber C. Kimball appears on all of the attendance records from 12 February 1842 to 11 January 1845. He is not listed as a councilor on the 8 February–8 March 1845 attendance record. (Nauvoo City Council Attendance Records, 12 Feb. 1842–11 Jan. 1845, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL; Nauvoo City Council Attendance Records, 8 Feb.–8 Mar. 1845, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800.
Lyman Wight 9 May 1796–31 Mar. 1858. Farmer. Born at Fairfield, Herkimer Co., New York. Son of Levi Wight Jr. and Sarah Corbin. Served in War of 1812. Married Harriet Benton, 5 Jan. 1823, at Henrietta, Monroe Co., New York. Moved to Warrensville, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, ... View Full Bio	1 Nov. 1841 56 Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 30 Oct. 1841, 26; see also Oaths of the Aldermen and Councilors added to the City Council, 1 Nov. 1841, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800. –6 Feb. 1843 57 Lyman Wight appears as councilor on the attendance records from 12 February 1842 to 30 January 1843. He was not reelected in the February 1843 election. (Nauvoo City Council Attendance Records, 12 Feb. 1842–30 Jan. 1843, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL; “City Election,” The Wasp, 8 Feb. 1843, [2].) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800. The Wasp. Nauvoo, IL. Apr. 1842–Apr. 1843.
Willard Richards 24 June 1804–11 Mar. 1854. Teacher, lecturer, doctor, clerk, printer, editor, postmaster. Born at Hopkinton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. Son of Joseph Richards and Rhoda Howe. Moved to Richmond, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts, 1813; to Chatham, Columbia Co... View Full Bio	1 Nov. 1841 58 Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 30 Oct. 1841, 26; see also Oaths of the Aldermen and Councilors added to the City Council, 1 Nov. 1841, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800. –6 Feb. 1843 59 Willard Richards appears as councilor on the attendance records from 12 February 1842 to 30 January 1843. He was not reelected in the February 1843 election. (Nauvoo City Council Attendance Records, 12 Feb. 1842–30 Jan. 1843, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL; “City Election,” The Wasp, 8 Feb. 1843, [2].) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800. The Wasp. Nauvoo, IL. Apr. 1842–Apr. 1843.
Wilford Woodruff 1 Mar. 1807–2 Sept. 1898. Farmer, miller. Born at Farmington, Hartford Co., Connecticut. Son of Aphek Woodruff and Beulah Thompson. Moved to Richland, Oswego Co., New York, 1832. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Zera Pulsipher,... View Full Bio	1 Nov. 1841 60 Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 30 Oct. 1841, 26; see also Oaths of the Aldermen and Councilors added to the City Council, 1 Nov. 1841, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800. –6 Feb. 1843 61 Wilford Woodruff appears as councilor on the attendance records from 12 February 1842 to 30 January 1843. He was not reelected in the February 1843 election. (Nauvoo City Council Attendance Records, 12 Feb. 1842–30 Jan. 1843, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL; “City Election,” The Wasp, 8 Feb. 1843, [2].) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800. The Wasp. Nauvoo, IL. Apr. 1842–Apr. 1843.
Samuel Smith 13 Mar. 1808–30 July 1844. Farmer, logger, scribe, builder, tavern operator. Born at Tunbridge, Orange Co., Vermont. Son of Joseph Smith Sr. and Lucy Mack. Moved to Royalton, Windsor Co., Vermont, by Mar. 1810; to Lebanon, Grafton Co., New Hampshire, 1811... View Full Bio	23 May 1842 62 Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 23 May 1842, 84. Samuel Smith was elected as a councilor after his resignation as an alderman. (See also Samuel Smith, Oath as City Councilor, 23 May 1842, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800. –6 Feb. 1843 63 Samuel Smith appears as councilor on the attendance records from 23 May 1842 to 30 January 1843. He was not reelected in the February 1843 election. (Nauvoo City Council Attendance Records, 12 Feb. 1842–30 Jan. 1843, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL; “City Election,” The Wasp, 8 Feb. 1843, [2].) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800. The Wasp. Nauvoo, IL. Apr. 1842–Apr. 1843.
Orson Hyde 8 Jan. 1805–28 Nov. 1878. Laborer, clerk, storekeeper, teacher, editor, businessman, lawyer, judge. Born at Oxford, New Haven Co., Connecticut. Son of Nathan Hyde and Sally Thorpe. Moved to Derby, New Haven Co., 1812. Moved to Kirtland, Geauga Co., Ohio, ... View Full Bio	6 Feb. 1843 64 Elected in the February 1843 election. (“City Election,” The Wasp, 8 Feb. 1843, [2]; see also Orson Hyde, Oath as City Councilor, 6 Feb. 1843, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL; and Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 11 Feb. 1843, 160.) Comprehensive Works Cited The Wasp. Nauvoo, IL. Apr. 1842–Apr. 1843. Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800. Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. –3 Feb. 1845 65 Orson Hyde appears as councilor on the attendance records from 11 February 1843 to 8 February 1845. He does not appear on the 8 February–8 March 1845 attendance record. (Nauvoo City Council Attendance Records, 11 Feb. 1843–8 Feb. 1845, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL; Nauvoo City Council Attendance Records, 8 Feb.–8 Mar. 1845, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800.
Sylvester Emmons 28 Feb. 1808–15 Nov. 1881. Lawyer, newspaper editor/publisher. Born in Readington Township, Hunterdon Co., New Jersey. Son of Abraham Emmons and Margaret Vlerebome. Moved to Philadelphia, 1831. Moved to Illinois, 1840. Admitted to bar in Hancock Co., Illinois... View Full Bio	6 Feb. 1843 66 Elected in the February 1843 election. (“City Election,” The Wasp, 8 Feb. 1843, [2]; see also Sylvester Emmons, Oath as City Councilor, 6 Feb. 1843, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL; and Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 11 Feb. 1843, 160.) Comprehensive Works Cited The Wasp. Nauvoo, IL. Apr. 1842–Apr. 1843. Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800. Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. –21 June 1844 67 Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 21 June 1844, 212. Charges were preferred against Sylvester Emmons for slandering the city council 8 June 1844, and he resigned from the council 21 June 1844. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 11 June 1844, 212; Sylvester Emmons, Letter of Resignation, 21 June 1844, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800.
Benjamin Warrington 1810–June 1850. Wheelwright. Born in New Jersey. Married Sarah Horner, 16 Jan. 1834, in Preble Co., Ohio. Owned lots in Somerville, Milford Township, Butler Co., Ohio, 1835–ca. 1838. Moved to Hancock Co., Illinois, by 1840. Appointed quartermaster sergeant... View Full Bio	6 Feb. 1843 68 Elected in the February 1843 election. (“City Election,” The Wasp, 8 Feb. 1843, [2]; see also Benjamin Warrington, Oath as City Councilor, 11 Feb. 1843, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL; and Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 11 Feb. 1843, 160.) Comprehensive Works Cited The Wasp. Nauvoo, IL. Apr. 1842–Apr. 1843. Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800. Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. –3 Feb. 1845 69 Benjamin Warrington appears as councilor on the attendance records from 11 February 1843 to 8 February 1845. He does not appear on the 8 February–8 March 1845 attendance records. (Nauvoo City Council Attendance Records, 11 Feb. 1843–8 Feb. 1845, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL; Nauvoo City Council Attendance Records, 8 Feb.–8 Mar. 1845, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800.
Daniel Spencer 20 July 1794–8 Dec. 1868. Rancher, merchant. Born in West Stockbridge, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts. Son of Daniel Spencer and Chloe Wilson. Moved to Savannah, Chatham Co., Georgia, ca. 1816. Operated a mercantile business in Savannah. Returned to West Stockbridge... View Full Bio	6 Feb. 1843 70 Elected in the February 1843 election. (“City Election,” The Wasp, 8 Feb. 1843, [2]; see also Daniel Spencer, Oath as City Councilor, 11 Feb. 1843, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL; and Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 11 Feb. 1843, 160.) Comprehensive Works Cited The Wasp. Nauvoo, IL. Apr. 1842–Apr. 1843. Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800. Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. –10 Aug. 1844 71 Following JS’s death, Daniel Spencer was chosen to be mayor until the next general election. The 8 February–8 March 1845 attendance records list Daniel Spencer as an alderman, with Orson Spencer as mayor. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 10 Aug. 1844, 216; Nauvoo City Council Attendance Records, 8 Feb.–8 Mar. 1845, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL; see also Nauvoo City Council Attendance Records, 10 Aug. 1844–8 Feb. 1845, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL; and “City Council,” Nauvoo Neighbor, 14 Aug. 1844, [3].) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800. Nauvoo Neighbor. Nauvoo, IL. 1843–1845.

Aldermen 72 Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 3 Feb. 1841, 1. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435.
Daniel H. Wells 27 Oct. 1814–24 Mar. 1891. Farmer, teacher, ferry operator, lumber merchant, manager of nail factory, politician. Born in Trenton, Oneida Co., New York. Son of Daniel Wells and Catherine Chapin. Moved to Marietta, Washington Co., Ohio, ca. 1832. Moved to ... View Full Bio	3 Feb. 1841 73 Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 3 Feb. 1841, 1; see also Oaths of the Mayor, Aldermen, and Councilors of the City Council of Nauvoo, Illinois, 3 Feb. 1841, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800. –3 Feb. 1845 74 Daniel H. Wells appears on all of the attendance records from 12 February 1842 to 11 January 1845. He is not listed as an alderman on the 8 February–8 March 1845 attendance record. (Nauvoo City Council Attendance Records, 12 Feb. 1842–11 Jan. 1845, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL; Nauvoo City Council Attendance Records, 8 Feb.–8 Mar. 1845, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800.
William Marks 15 Nov. 1792–22 May 1872. Farmer, printer, publisher, postmaster. Born at Rutland, Rutland Co., Vermont. Son of Cornell (Cornwall) Marks and Sarah Goodrich. Married first Rosannah R. Robinson, 2 May 1813. Lived at Portage, Allegany Co., New York, where he... View Full Bio	3 Feb. 1841 75 Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 3 Feb. 1841, 1; see also Oaths of the Mayor, Aldermen, and Councilors of the City Council of Nauvoo, Illinois, 3 Feb. 1841, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800. –3 Feb. 1845 76 William Marks appears as alderman on the attendance records from 12 February 1842 to 30 January 1843. He was not reelected in the February 1843 election. The 12 August 1843–15 January 1844 attendance records show Marks (without a title) present at the city council meetings. (Nauvoo City Council Attendance Records, 12 Feb. 1842–30 Jan. 1843, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL; “City Election,” The Wasp, 8 Feb. 1843, [2]; Nauvoo City Council Attendance Records, 12 Aug., 18 Sept., 11 Nov., and 12 Dec. 1843, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800. The Wasp. Nauvoo, IL. Apr. 1842–Apr. 1843.
Newel K. Whitney 3/5 Feb. 1795–23 Sept. 1850. Trader, merchant. Born at Marlborough, Windham Co., Vermont. Son of Samuel Whitney and Susanna Kimball. Moved to Fairfield, Herkimer Co., New York, 1803. Merchant at Plattsburg, Clinton Co., New York, 1814. Mercantile clerk for... View Full Bio	3 Feb. 1841 77 Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 3 Feb. 1841, 1; see also Oaths of the Mayor, Aldermen, and Councilors of the City Council of Nauvoo, Illinois, 3 Feb. 1841, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800. –3 Feb. 1845 78 Newel K. Whitney appears as alderman on the attendance records from 12 February 1842 to 30 January 1843. He was not reelected in the February 1843 election. The attendance records include Whitney as one who was “called upon in cases of emergency” and show him in attendance at the 29 June 1843 city council meeting. (Nauvoo City Council Attendance Records, 12 Feb. 1842–30 Jan. 1843, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL; “City Election,” The Wasp, 8 Feb. 1843, [2]; Nauvoo City Council Attendance Records, 11 Feb.– 29 June 1843, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800. The Wasp. Nauvoo, IL. Apr. 1842–Apr. 1843.
Samuel Smith 13 Mar. 1808–30 July 1844. Farmer, logger, scribe, builder, tavern operator. Born at Tunbridge, Orange Co., Vermont. Son of Joseph Smith Sr. and Lucy Mack. Moved to Royalton, Windsor Co., Vermont, by Mar. 1810; to Lebanon, Grafton Co., New Hampshire, 1811... View Full Bio	3 Feb. 1841 79 Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 3 Feb. 1841, 1; see also Oaths of the Mayor, Aldermen, and Councilors of the City Council of Nauvoo, Illinois, 3 Feb. 1841, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800. –23 May 1842 80 Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 23 May 1842, 84; see also Nauvoo City Council Attendance Records, 22 Apr.–19 May 1842, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL; and Samuel Smith, Letter of Resignation, 23 May 1842, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800.
Gustavus Hills 29 Jan. 1804–18 Oct. 1846. Music teacher, engraver, jeweler, newspaper editor, judge. Born in Chatham, Middlesex Co., Connecticut. Son of Lebbeus Hills and Mary Gibson. Married Elizabeth Mansfield, 25 Dec. 1827, in Middletown, Middlesex Co. Moved to Warren... View Full Bio	23 Oct. 1841 81 Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 23 Oct. 1841, 25; see also Oaths of the Aldermen and Councilors added to the City Council, 30 Oct. 1841, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800. –6 Feb. 1843 82 Gustavus Hills appears as alderman in the 12 February 1842–30 January 1843 attendance records. He was not reelected in the February 1843 election. The attendance records include Gustavus Hills as one who was “called upon in cases of emergency” and show him in attendance at the 29 June 1843 city council meeting. (Nauvoo City Council, Attendance Records, 12 Feb. 1842–30 Jan. 1843, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL; “City Election,” The Wasp, 8 Feb. 1843, [4]; Nauvoo City Council Attendance Records, 11 Feb.–29 June 1843, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800. The Wasp. Nauvoo, IL. Apr. 1842–Apr. 1843. ; 5 Mar. 1844–3 Feb. 1845
Orson Spencer 14 Mar./13 May 1802–15 Oct. 1855. Teacher, minister, university professor and chancellor. Born in West Stockbridge, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts. Son of Daniel Spencer and Chloe Wilson. Moved to Lenox, Berkshire Co., 1817; to Schenectady, Schenectady Co.,... View Full Bio	23 Oct. 1841 83 Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 23 Oct. 1841, 25; see also Oaths of the Aldermen and Councilors added to the City Council, 30 Oct. 1841, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800. –3 Feb. 1845 84 Orson Spencer appears on all of the attendance records from 12 February 1842 to 11 January 1845. He is listed as mayor on the 8 February and 8 March 1845 attendance records. (Nauvoo City Council Attendance Records, 12 Feb. 1842–8 Mar. 1845, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800.
George W. Harris 1 Apr. 1780–1857. Jeweler. Born at Lanesboro, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts. Son of James Harris and Diana (Margaret) Burton. Married first Elizabeth, ca. 1800. Married second Margaret, who died in 1828. Moved to Batavia, Genesee Co., New York, by 1830. Married... View Full Bio	30 Oct. 1841 85 George W. Harris was made an alderman on 30 October 1841. Although he is not identified as having been reelected in the February 1843 election, he continued to serve in this position. (“City Election,” The Wasp, 8 Feb. 1843, [2]; JS, Journal, 6 Feb. 1843; see also Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 30 Oct. 1841, 26; and Oaths of the Aldermen and Councilors added to the City Council, 1 Nov. 1841, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL.) Comprehensive Works Cited The Wasp. Nauvoo, IL. Apr. 1842–Apr. 1843. Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800. –after 8 Feb. 1845 86 George W. Harris appears on all of the attendance records from 12 February 1842 to 8 March 1845. Brigham Young announced the changes to the city council in the 14 January 1845 general church minutes. (Nauvoo City Council Attendance Records, 12 Feb. 1842–8 Mar. 1845, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL; General Church Minutes, 14 Jan. 1845.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800.
Hiram Kimball 31 May 1806–27 Apr. 1863. Merchant, iron foundry operator, mail carrier. Born in West Fairlee, Orange Co., Vermont. Son of Phineas Kimball and Abigail. Moved to Commerce (later Nauvoo), Hancock Co., Illinois, 1833, and established several stores. Married ... View Full Bio	30 Oct. 1841 87 Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 30 Oct. 1841, 26; see also Oaths of the Aldermen and Councilors added to the City Council, 1 Nov. 1841, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800. –6 Feb. 1843 88 Hiram Kimball appears as alderman on the attendance records from 12 February 1842 to 30 January 1843. He was not reelected in the February 1843 election. (Nauvoo City Council Attendance Records, 12 Feb. 1842–30 Jan. 1845, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL; “City Election,” The Wasp, 8 Feb. 1843, [2].) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800. The Wasp. Nauvoo, IL. Apr. 1842–Apr. 1843. ; 5 March 1844 89 On 9 March 1844, the city council carried a motion “that all the old aldermen be added to the List of members of this council.” Up to that point, eight men had served as aldermen. Of those eight, only three were still serving, leaving five—William Marks, Newel K. Whitney, Gustavus Hills, Hiram Kimball, and Samuel Smith—who could be considered “old aldermen.” The attendance records from 10 February to 13 July 1844 has the list of aldermen and councilors, mayor, marshal, and recorder and then lists additional aldermen and councilors; Hiram Kimball appears in this list of additional aldermen and shows attendance beginning 29 April 1844. On the attendance record for 9 March 1844, a note indicates that Kimball had not been notified of that meeting, giving reason for his absence. The notation vouching for Kimball’s absence from the 9 March meeting is evidence that he had been added to the city council as an alderman by that date despite his absence that day. For the 13 April meeting, the attendance record contains no such note vouching for Kimball’s absence from that meeting. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 9 Mar. 1844; Nauvoo City Council Attendance Records, 10 Feb.–13 July 1844, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800. –3 Feb. 1845 90 Kimball was not reelected in the February 1845 election nor listed as an alderman on the 8 February–8 March 1845 attendance record. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 7 Feb. 1845, 234; Nauvoo City Council Attendance Records, 8 Feb.–8 Mar. 1845, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800.
George A. Smith 26 June 1817–1 Sept. 1875. Born at Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., New York. Son of John Smith and Clarissa Lyman. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Joseph H. Wakefield, 10 Sept. 1832, at Potsdam. Moved to Kirtland, Geauga Co., Ohio,... View Full Bio	11 Feb. 1843 91 Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 11 Feb. 1843, 160; see also George A. Smith, Oath as City Alderman, 11 Feb. 1843, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL; and Nauvoo City Council Attendance Records, 11 Feb.–29 June 1843, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800. –10 Aug. 1844 92 Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 10 Aug. 1844, 217. The Nauvoo City Council Minute Book states that Elias Smith was elected to replace George A. Smith as alderman. Elias Smith was sworn in as alderman 10 June 1844. The Nauvoo City Council attendance record shows George A. Smith as a councilor, not an alderman. The Nauvoo City Council Minute Book names George A. Smith as an alderman. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 29 Apr. 1844, 207; 10 June 1844, 211; Nauvoo City Council Attendance Records, 10 Aug. 1844–8 Feb. 1845, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL; see also Nauvoo City Council Attendance Records, 10 Feb.–13 July 1844, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL; and George A. Smith, Letter of Resignation, 10 Aug. 1844, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL; and "City Council," Nauvoo Neighbor, 14 Aug. 1844, [3].) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800. Nauvoo Neighbor. Nauvoo, IL. 1843–1845.
Samuel Bennett Ca. 1810–May 1893. Market inspector, barometer manufacturer, physician. Born in England. Married Selina Campion, 9 Aug. 1836. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, by 1839, in U.S. Ordained an elder, 23 Dec. 1839, in Philadelphia. Served... View Full Bio	4 Mar. 1843 93 Stephen Markham was elected alderman in the February 1843 election but declined to serve. Wilson Law was appointed by the city council to serve in his stead, but he declined to act. Finally, the city council appointed Samuel Bennett to fill this seat. (Stephen Markham, Refusal of Office, 25 Feb. 1843, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL; Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 25 Feb. and 4 Mar. 1843; see also Samuel Bennett, Oath as City Alderman, 11 Apr. 1843, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800. Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. –3 Feb. 1845 94 Samuel Bennett appears on all of the attendance records from 11 March 1843 to 11 January 1845. However, he is not listed as an alderman on the 8 February–8 March 1845 attendance record. (Nauvoo City Council Attendance Records, 8 Feb.–8 Mar. 1845, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800.

City Marshals 95 Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 22 Jan. 1842, 46. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435.
Henry G. Sherwood 20 Apr. 1785–24 Nov. 1867. Surveyor. Born at Kingsbury, Washington Co., New York. Son of Newcomb Sherwood and a woman whose maiden name was Tolman (first name unidentified). Married Polly by 17 May 1823. Lived at Bolton, Warren Co., New York, 1830. Baptized... View Full Bio	3 Feb. 1841 96 Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 3 Feb. 1841, 1. Sherwood was reelected 11 February 1843 for two years. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 11 Feb. 1843, 159.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. –21 Dec. 1843 97 Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 21 Dec. 1843. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435.
Dimick B. Huntington 26 May 1808–1 Feb. 1879. Farmer, blacksmith, shoemaker, constable, coroner, deputy sheriff, Indian interpreter. Born at Watertown, Jefferson Co., New York. Son of William Huntington and Zina Baker. Married Fannie Maria Allen, 28 Apr. 1830. Baptized into Church... View Full Bio	23 Oct. 1841 98 Leonard Soby was appointed to serve as marshal while Sherwood was on a mission to New Orleans but declined to accept the appointment. Dimick B. Huntington was then appointed marshal while Sherwood was away. Sherwood returned by 30 April 1842 to retake his seat in the Nauvoo High Council and presumably retook his seat in the city council as well. (Nauvoo High Council Minutes, 23 Oct. 1841, 25; 30 Apr. 1842.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. –9 Apr. 1842 99 The Nauvoo City Council attendance record shows “D. B. Huntington” as marshal. Subsequent records show “H. G. Sherwood” as marshal. The minutes from 9 September 1842 say D. B. Huntington was elected marshal pro tem in the absence of H. G. Sherwood. The Nauvoo City Council attendance records show H. G. Sherwood absent from meetings on 13 August, 20 August, and 9 September but present at each meeting after 23 September 1842. (Nauvoo City Council Attendance Records, 12 Feb.–23 Sept. 1842, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL; Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 9 Sept. 1842.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800. Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435.
John P. Greene 3 Sept. 1793–10 Sept. 1844. Farmer, shoemaker, printer, publisher. Born at Herkimer, Herkimer Co., New York. Son of John Coddington Greene and Anna Chapman. Married first Rhoda Young, 11 Feb. 1813. Moved to Aurelius, Cayuga Co., New York, 1814; to Brownsville... View Full Bio	21 Dec. 1843 100 Greene was elected marshal on 21 December 1843 to replace Henry G. Sherwood. Greene filed his bond in the recorder’s office and took his oath of office as marshal on 22 December 1843. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 21–22 Dec. 1843, 198; see also “Further Doings of the Council,” Nauvoo Neighbor, 27 Dec. 1843, [3].) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. Nauvoo Neighbor. Nauvoo, IL. 1843–1845. –10 Sept. 1844 101 John P. Greene died 10 September 1844 and was replaced as marshal by Jonathan C. Wright. On 12 March 1844, he received payment for his services as marshal, assessor, and collector for the period of 3 January to 5 March 1844. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 12 Mar. 1844, 206; see also “Deaths,” Nauvoo Neighbor, 18 Sept. 1844, [3]; Young, Journal, 10 Sept. 1844; and Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 14 Sept. 1844, 217.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. Nauvoo Neighbor. Nauvoo, IL. 1843–1845. Young, Brigham. Journals, 1832–1877. Brigham Young Office Files, 1832–1878. CHL. CR 1234 1, boxes 71–73.

Treasurers
Robert B. Thompson 1 Oct. 1811–27 Aug. 1841. Clerk, editor. Born in Great Driffield, Yorkshire, England. Methodist. Immigrated to Upper Canada, 1834. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Parley P. Pratt, May 1836, in Upper Canada. Ordained an elder by... View Full Bio	3 Feb. 1841 102 Thompson was appointed treasurer on 3 February 1841. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 3 Feb. 1841, 1.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. –27 Aug. 1841 103 Thompson died on 27 August 1841. (“Death of Col. Robert B. Thompson,” Times and Seasons, 1 Sept. 1841, 2:519–520.) Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846.
John S. Fullmer 21 July 1807–8 Oct. 1883. Farmer, newsman, postmaster, teacher, merchant. Born at Huntington, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania. Son of Peter Fullmer and Susannah Zerfass. Moved to Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, spring 1832. Married Mary Ann Price, 24 May 1837... View Full Bio	4 Sept. 1841 104 Fullmer was appointed treasurer on 4 September 1841 and sworn into office on 1 January 1842. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 4 Sept. 1841, 22; 1 Jan. 1842, 38.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. –9 Sept. 1842 105 William Clayton was elected treasurer on 9 September 1842 “to fill the vacancy occasioned by the removal of John S. Fullmer.” (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 9 Sept. 1842, 101.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435.
William Clayton 17 July 1814–4 Dec. 1879. Bookkeeper, clerk. Born at Charnock Moss, Penwortham, Lancashire, England. Son of Thomas Clayton and Ann Critchley. Married Ruth Moon, 9 Oct. 1836, at Penwortham. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Heber... View Full Bio	9 Sept. 1842 106 Clayton was elected treasurer on 9 September 1842 to replace John S. Fullmer. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 9 Sept. 1842, 101.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. –after 8 Feb. 1845 107 Clayton was reelected on 11 February 1843 and again on 8 February 1845. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 11 Feb. 1843, 159; 8 Feb. 1845, 235.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435.

City Recorders and Clerks of the Municipal Court 108 It appears that the offices of city recorder and clerk of the municipal court were filled by the same individual. James Sloan was appointed city recorder 3 February 1841. The few places in the court docket book where the clerk of the municipal court is named show the same person as the city recorder for those dates. Oaths of office from 23 May 1842 to 8 June 1843 are signed “James Sloan City Recorder, and Clerk of the Municipal Court of the City of Nauvoo, Ills.” or “James Sloan, Clerk of the Municipal Court, and City Recorder of the City of Nauvoo.” On 28 July 1843, James Sloan appointed Willard Richards “to act as Recorder of the city of Nauvoo, and clerk of the municipal court during my absence out of the said city; and also clerk of the church.” (James Sloan, “Appointment of Willard Richards as Recorder,” 28 July 1843, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL; see also Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 22 Jan. 1842.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800. Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435.
James Sloan 28 Oct. 1792–24 Oct. 1886. City recorder, notary public, attorney, judge, farmer. Born in Donaghmore, Co. Tyrone, Ireland. Son of Alexander Sloan and Anne. Married Mary Magill. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ordained an elder, ... View Full Bio	3 Feb. 1841 109 Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 3 Feb. 1841, 1. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. –12 Aug. 1843 110 Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 12 Aug. 1843. Reelected 11 February 1843 for two years. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 11 Feb. 1843, 159–162.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435.
Willard Richards 24 June 1804–11 Mar. 1854. Teacher, lecturer, doctor, clerk, printer, editor, postmaster. Born at Hopkinton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. Son of Joseph Richards and Rhoda Howe. Moved to Richmond, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts, 1813; to Chatham, Columbia Co... View Full Bio	12 Aug. 1843 111 Richards was elected recorder on 12 August 1843 to replace James Sloan. Richards was sworn into office on 12 August 1843. Richards was appointed recorder of the city of Nauvoo and clerk of the municipal court and gave his oath of office as city recorder. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 12 Aug. 1843, 186; James Sloan, “Appointment of Willard Richards as Recorder,” 28 July 1843, Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. Nauvoo, IL. Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800. –8 Feb. 1845 112 Richards was reelected recorder on 8 February 1845 but resigned the office the same day. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 8 Feb. 1845, 234 and 239.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435.

Coroner

23 May 1842–after 22 June 1845

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Sexton

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Supervisor of Streets

8 Mar. 1841–after 8 Feb. 1845

Constables 121 A city ordinance passed on 1 March 1841 provided that constables for each ward, surveyor, engineer, market master, weigher and sealer, and collector be elected by the city council. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 1 Mar. 1841, 14.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435.
Dimick B. Huntington 26 May 1808–1 Feb. 1879. Farmer, blacksmith, shoemaker, constable, coroner, deputy sheriff, Indian interpreter. Born at Watertown, Jefferson Co., New York. Son of William Huntington and Zina Baker. Married Fannie Maria Allen, 28 Apr. 1830. Baptized into Church... View Full Bio (First Ward)	8 Mar. 1841 122 Huntington was appointed constable of the First Ward on 1 March 1841 and was sworn into office on 8 March. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 1 and 8 Mar. 1841, 14–15.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. –8 Feb. 1845 123 Huntington was elected on 11 February 1843 to continue his service as a constable and was sworn into office on 25 February 1843. He was not reelected as a constable in the February 1845 election. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 11 Feb. 1843, 159; 25 Feb. 1843, 167; 8 Feb. 1845, 235.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435.
John D. Parker 22 Nov. 1799–26 Feb. 1891. Farmer, wainwright. Born in Saratoga, Saratoga Co., New York. Son of Abel Parker and Mary Davies. Served in War of 1812 as teamster in General John E. Wool’s company, 1813–1814. Married Harriet Sherwood. Moved to Galway, Saratoga... View Full Bio (Second Ward)	11 Feb. 1843 124 Parker was elected a constable on 11 February 1843 and sworn into office on 25 February. The Nauvoo City Council Proceedings and the Nauvoo City Council Minute Book for 11 February 1843 do not designate for which ward Parker was elected constable. Dimick B. Huntington, Lewis Robison, and William D. Huntington, Jr., who were serving as constables for the First, Third, and Fourth Wards, respectively, prior to the 1843 election, were all reelected on 11 February 1843 to continue their service as constables. Assuming that Huntington, Robison, and Huntington continued to serve as constables for the wards in which they had already been serving after being elected in February 1843, it is likely that Parker was elected constable of the Second Ward. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 11 Feb. 1843, 159; 25 Feb. 1843, 167.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. –8 Feb. 1845 125 Parker was not reelected a constable in the February 1845 election. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 8 Feb. 1845, 235.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435.
Lewis Robison (Third Ward)	23 Oct. 1841 126 Robison was appointed constable of the Third Ward on 23 October 1841 to replace Leonard Soby. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 23 Oct. 1841, 25.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. –8 Feb. 1845 127 Robison was elected on 11 February 1843 to continue his service as a constable and was sworn into office on 25 February. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 11 Feb. 1843, 159; 25 Feb. 1843, 167.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435.
William D. Huntington 28 Feb. 1818–20 Mar. 1887. Constable, sexton, carpenter, farmer, postmaster. Born in Watertown, Jefferson Co., New York. Son of William Huntington and Zina Baker. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Luke Johnson, Aug. 1836. Moved ... View Full Bio (Fourth Ward)	30 Oct. 1841 128 Huntington was appointed constable of the Fourth Ward on 30 October 1841 to replace George W. Harris. Huntington was sworn into office on 30 October 1841. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 30 Oct. 1841, 26.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. –8 Feb. 1845 129 Huntington was elected on 11 February 1843 to continue his service as a constable. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 11 Feb. 1843, 159.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435.

City Surveyor

8 Mar. 1841–8 Feb. 1845

Weigher and Sealer

132

15 Mar. 1841–after 8 Feb. 1845

134

Assessors and Collectors 135 A city ordinance passed on 1 March 1841 provided that constables for each ward, surveyor, engineer, market master, weigher and sealer, and collector be elected by the city council. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 1 Mar. 1841, 14.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435.
Albert P. Rockwood 9 June 1805–25 Nov. 1879. Stonecutter, merchant, prison warden. Born in Holliston, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. Son of Luther Rockwood and Ruth Perry. Married Nancy Haven, 4 Apr. 1827. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Brigham ... View Full Bio (First Ward)	11 Nov. 1843 136 Rockwood was elected assessor and collector for the First Ward on 11 November 1843. He filed his bond as assessor and collector of the First Ward and was sworn into office on 23 November 1843. He received payment for his services as assessor and collector of the First Ward for the year 1842. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 11 Nov. 1843, 190; 23 Nov. 1843, 191; 29 Apr. 1844, 207.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. –after 10 Aug. 1844 137 The assessors and collectors elected to collect taxes for 1843 were reelected to collect taxes for 1844. Rockwood filed his bond on 20 August 1844. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 10 Aug. 1844, 217; 20 Aug. 1844, 227.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435.
Daniel Hendricks (Second Ward)	11 Nov. 1843 138 Hendricks was elected assessor and collector for the Second Ward on 11 November 1843. He filed his bond as assessor and collector of the Second Ward and was sworn into office on 24 November 1843. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 11 Nov. 1843, 190; 24 Nov. 1843, 191.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. –after 10 Aug. 1844 139 The assessors and collectors elected to collect taxes for 1843 were reelected to collect taxes for 1844. Hendricks filed his bond on 20 August 1844. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 10 Aug. 1844, 217; 20 Aug. 1844, 227.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435.
Jonathan H. Hale 1 Feb. 1800–4 Sept. 1846. Butcher, school director, assessor. Born in Bradford, Essex Co., Massachusetts. Son of Soloman Hale and Martha Harriman. Married Olive Boynton, 5 Sept. 1825, in Bradford. Moved to Dover, Strafford Co., New Hampshire, between June... View Full Bio (Third Ward)	11 Nov. 1843 140 Hale was elected assessor and collector for the Third Ward on 11 November 1843. He filed his bond as assessor and collector of the Third Ward and was sworn into office on 24 November 1843. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 11 Nov. 1843, 190; 24 Nov. 1843, 191.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. –after 10 Aug. 1844 141 The assessors and collectors elected to collect taxes for 1843 were reelected to collect taxes for 1844. Hale filed his bond on 30 August 1844. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 10 Aug. 1844, 217; 20 Aug. 1844, 227.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435.
Henry G. Sherwood 20 Apr. 1785–24 Nov. 1867. Surveyor. Born at Kingsbury, Washington Co., New York. Son of Newcomb Sherwood and a woman whose maiden name was Tolman (first name unidentified). Married Polly by 17 May 1823. Lived at Bolton, Warren Co., New York, 1830. Baptized... View Full Bio (Fourth Ward)	11 Nov. 1843 142 Sherwood was elected assessor and collector for the Fourth Ward on 11 November 1843. He filed his bond as assessor and collector of the Fourth Ward and was sworn into office on 25 November 1843. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 11 Nov. 1843, 190; 25 Nov. 1843, 191.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. –21 Dec. 1843 143 Sherwood resigned as assessor and collector of the Fourth Ward on 21 December 1843. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 21 Dec. 1843, 198.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435.
John P. Greene 3 Sept. 1793–10 Sept. 1844. Farmer, shoemaker, printer, publisher. Born at Herkimer, Herkimer Co., New York. Son of John Coddington Greene and Anna Chapman. Married first Rhoda Young, 11 Feb. 1813. Moved to Aurelius, Cayuga Co., New York, 1814; to Brownsville... View Full Bio (Fourth Ward)	21 Dec. 1843 144 The city council declared Greene the replacement of Sherwood as assessor and collector of the Fourth Ward on 21 December 1843. Greene filed his bond in the recorder’s office and took his oath of office on 22 December 1843. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 21 and 22 Dec. 1843, 198.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. –after 12 Mar. 1844 145 On 12 March 1844, he received payment for his services as marshal and assessor and collector for the period 3 January to 5 March 1844. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 12 Mar. 1844, 206.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435.

Market Master

11 Feb. 1843–8 Feb. 1845

City Attorneys
Sidney Rigdon 19 Feb. 1793–14 July 1876. Tanner, farmer, minister. Born at St. Clair, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania. Son of William Rigdon and Nancy Gallaher. Joined United Baptists, ca. 1818. Preached at Warren, Trumbull Co., Ohio, and vicinity, 1819–1821. Married Phebe... View Full Bio	1 Nov. 1841 148 Rigdon was appointed city attorney on 1 November 1841. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 1 Nov. 1841, 28.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. –16 Dec. 1843 149 Rigdon was reelected on 11 February 1843 to continue his service as city attorney. On 16 December 1843, the office of city attorney was left vacant “for the time being.” (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 11 Feb. 1843, 159; 16 Dec. 1843, 197.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435.
George P. Stiles 18 July 1816–Sept. 1885. Attorney, judge, politician. Born in Watertown, Jefferson Co., New York. Son of John Stiles and Persis Cole. Moved to Le Ray, Jefferson Co., by 1820. Moved to Pamela, Jefferson Co., by 1830. Married first Julian Mackemer, 7 Nov. 1841... View Full Bio	13 Apr. 1844 150 Stiles was elected city attorney on 13 April 1844. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 13 Apr. 1844, 207.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. –?

City Auctioneers 151 The city council passed a resolution on 11 June 1842 creating the office of city auctioneer. On 5 July 1842, an ordinance passed by the city council established that a coroner, pound keeper, and auctioneer be elected by the city council. An ordinance passed by the city council on 12 July 1842 established that the city council could appoint one or more auctioneers. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 11 June 1842, 85; 5 July 1842, 87; 12 July 1842, 88.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435.
Charles Warner	By 12 July 1842 152 Warner was elected city auctioneer on 11 June 1842 and again on 12 July 1842. It is possible that Warner was elected city auctioneer twice because the office had not been officially created by the city council until an ordinance was passed. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 11 June 1842, 85; 12 July 1842, 94.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. –16 Dec. 1843 153 Warner was removed as city auctioneer on 16 December 1843. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 16 Dec. 1843, 194.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. ; 21 Dec. 1843 154 Warner was reelected city auctioneer on 21 December 1843. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 21 Dec. 1843, 198.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. –12 Oct. 1844 155 For “not having made any returns of Sales and duties to the City Treasurer,” Warner was released as city auctioneer and replaced by John D. Parker. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 12 Oct. 1844, 219.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435.
Heber C. Kimball 14 June 1801–22 June 1868. Blacksmith, potter. Born at Sheldon, Franklin Co., Vermont. Son of Solomon Farnham Kimball and Anna Spaulding. Married Vilate Murray, 22 Nov. 1822, at Mendon, Monroe Co., New York. Member of Baptist church at Mendon, 1831. Baptized... View Full Bio	16 Dec. 1843 156 Kimball was elected city auctioneer on 16 December 1843 to replace Charles Warner. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 16 Dec. 1843, 194.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. –21 Dec. 1843 157 Kimball resigned as city auctioneer on 21 December 1843. (Nauvoo City Minute Book, 21 Dec. 1843, 198.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435.
Pulaski S. Cahoon 18 Sept. 1820–15 Feb. 1892. Liquor merchant, shoe and boot retailer, harness maker. Born in Harpersfield, Ashtabula Co., Ohio. Son of Reynolds Cahoon and Thirza Stiles. Moved near Kirtland, Geauga Co., Ohio, 1825. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter... View Full Bio	21 Dec. 1843 158 Cahoon filed his bond with the recorder on 21 December 1843 as a city auctioneer. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 21 Dec. 1843, 198.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. –12 Oct. 1844 159 John D. Parker was elected city auctioneer on 12 October 1844 to replace Charles Warner. Parker took his oath of office and filed his bond on 1 November 1844. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 12 Oct. 1844, 219; 1 Nov. 1844, 223.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435.

Notary Public

26 Sept. 1842–after 8 Feb. 1845

Market Inspector
Samuel Bennett Ca. 1810–May 1893. Market inspector, barometer manufacturer, physician. Born in England. Married Selina Campion, 9 Aug. 1836. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, by 1839, in U.S. Ordained an elder, 23 Dec. 1839, in Philadelphia. Served... View Full Bio	11 Feb. 1843 162 Bennett was elected market inspector on 11 February 1843. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 11 Feb. 1843, 159.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. –?

Mayor’s Clerk

11 Feb. 1843–?; 14 Sept. 1844–?

Registrar of Deeds

Joseph Smith Jr.

5 Mar. 1842–27 June 1844

Fire Wardens 167 A city ordinance dated 30 January 1843 stated that biennially the city council should appoint the following officers in addition to offices mentioned in the city charter: engineer, market master, weigher and sealer of weights and measures, fire warden for each city ward, sexton, police officer, and supervisor of streets. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 30 Jan. 1843, 151.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435.
Albert P. Rockwood 9 June 1805–25 Nov. 1879. Stonecutter, merchant, prison warden. Born in Holliston, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. Son of Luther Rockwood and Ruth Perry. Married Nancy Haven, 4 Apr. 1827. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Brigham ... View Full Bio (First Ward)	4 Mar. 1843 168 Rockwood was appointed fire warden for the First Ward on 4 March 1843. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 4 Mar. 1843, 168.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. –8 Feb. 1845 169 Rockwood was not reappointed fire warden for the First Ward in February 1845. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 8 Feb. 1845, 236.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435.
Elijah Fordham 12 Apr. 1798–9 Sept. 1879. Carpenter. Born at New York City. Son of George Fordham and Mary Baker. Married first Jane Ann Fisher, 23 Nov. 1822. Married second Bethiah Fisher, 12 Apr. 1830. Lived at Pontiac, Oakland Co., Michigan Territory, 1831–1833. Baptized... View Full Bio (Second Ward)	4 Mar. 1843 170 Fordham was appointed fire warden for the Second Ward on 4 March 1843. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 4 Mar. 1843, 168.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. –8 Feb. 1845 171 Fordham was not reappointed fire warden for the 2nd Ward in Feb. 1845. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 8 Feb. 1845, 236.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435.
Charles C. Rich 21 Aug. 1809–17 Nov. 1883. Schoolteacher, farmer, cooper. Born in Campbell Co., Kentucky. Son of Joseph Rich and Nancy O’Neal. Moved to Posey Township, Dearborn Co., Indiana, ca. 1810. Moved to Tazewell Co., Illinois, 1829. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ... View Full Bio (Third Ward)	4 Mar. 1843 172 Rich was appointed fire warden for the Third Ward on 4 March 1843. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 4 Mar. 1843, 168.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. –8 Feb. 1845 173 Rich was not reappointed fire warden for the Third Ward in February 1845. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 8 Feb. 1845, 236.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435.
William W. Phelps 17 Feb. 1792–7 Mar. 1872. Writer, teacher, printer, newspaper editor, publisher, postmaster, lawyer. Born at Hanover, Morris Co., New Jersey. Son of Enon Phelps and Mehitabel Goldsmith. Moved to Homer, Cortland Co., New York, 1800. Married Sally Waterman,... View Full Bio (Fourth Ward)	11 Feb. 1843 174 Phelps was appointed fire warden for the Fourth Ward on 11 February 1843. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 11 Feb. 1843, 159.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. –8 Feb. 1845 175 Phelps was not reappointed fire warden for the Fourth Ward in February 1845. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 8 Feb. 1845, 236.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435.

Flour Inspectors 176 Section 1 of “An Ordinance concerning the Inspection of Flour in Nauvoo, and for other purposes,” stipulated that an inspector of flour be appointed and sworn into office once each year by the city council. The ordinance passed on 18 September 1843. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 18 Sept. 1843, 187.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435.
William E. Homer	14 Oct. 1843 177 Homer was appointed inspector of flour on 14 October and sworn into office on 31 October 1843. Homer’s bond as inspector of flour was read and approved by the city council on 11 November 1843. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 14 Oct. 1843, 189; 31 Oct. 1843, 189; 11 Nov. 1843, 190; Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 14 Oct. 1843, 189.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. –?
John Haven	13 Jan. 1844 178 On 13 January 1844, the petition of J. S. Weld and twenty others that John Haven be appointed second inspector of flour was accepted by the city council. Haven filed his bond with the recorder and took his oath of office on 17 January 1844. (Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 13 Jan. 1844, 200; 17 Jan. 1844, 202.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo City Council Minute Book / Nauvoo City Council. “A Record of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo Handcock County, State of Illinois, Commencing A.D. 1841,” ca. 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3435. –?

Wharf Master

16 Dec. 1843–8 Feb. 1845

Nauvoo City Officers

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