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  2. Nauvoo Legion Officers, February–November 1841

Nauvoo Legion Officers, February–November 1841

The charter for the city of
Nauvoo

Principal gathering place for Saints following expulsion from Missouri. Beginning in 1839, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints purchased lands in earlier settlement of Commerce and planned settlement of Commerce City, as well as surrounding areas....

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, Illinois, permitted the establishment of the
Nauvoo Legion

A contingent of the Illinois state militia provided for in the Nauvoo city charter. The Nauvoo Legion was organized into two cohorts: one infantry and one cavalry. Each cohort could potentially comprise several thousand men and was overseen by a brigadier...

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as a unit of the
Illinois

Became part of Northwest Territory of U.S., 1787. Admitted as state, 1818. Population in 1840 about 480,000. Population in 1845 about 660,000. Plentiful, inexpensive land attracted settlers from northern and southern states. Following expulsion from Missouri...

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state militia. The city council passed an ordinance officially organizing the Nauvoo Legion on 3 February 1841. The first meeting of the legion was held on 4 February, when JS,
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 ...

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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...

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, and other commissioned officers of the Illinois state militia elected the general officers of the legion. Other positions were filled during the ensuing months.
The Nauvoo Legion comprised two brigades, or cohorts, each headed by a brigadier general. The first cohort consisted of cavalry, and the second consisted of infantry and artillery troops. Officers retained their rank unless terminated by resignation, death, or being cashiered out of the Nauvoo Legion.
The following chart identifies the staffs of the lieutenant general, major general, and brigadier generals of the Nauvoo Legion, and the men who held the various offices from the first meeting of the legion on 4 February 1841 through 30 November 1841. If a Nauvoo Legion officer began service after 4 February or ended service before 30 November, that change is noted in parentheses. Positions, dates of rank, and commission dates are taken from returns to the adjutant general of the state and records of the Illinois state militia.
4 February–30 November 1841
Lieutenant General’s Staff
Lieutenant general
Joseph Smith
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Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841. Formally commissioned on 10 March 1841. (Commission from Thomas Carlin, 10 Mar. 1841.)


 
Inspector general
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 ...

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(began service 5 July 1841)
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Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 10 Aug. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 41, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Formally commissioned on 16 Oct. 1841.


Comprehensive Works Cited

Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

 
Aides-de-camp
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...

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Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841.


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...

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Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841.


(served until death, 27 Aug. 1841
5

“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.

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Isaac Morley

11 Mar. 1786–24 June 1865. Farmer, cooper, merchant, postmaster. Born at Montague, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts. Son of Thomas Morley and Editha (Edith) Marsh. Family affiliated with Presbyterian church. Moved to Kirtland, Geauga Co., Ohio, before 1812. Married...

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(began service 6 Apr. 1841
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“The First List of the Officers of the Nauvoo Legion, as Made Out by John C. Bennett. M.Gl,” Nauvoo Legion Files, CHL. Formally commissioned on 16 October 1841. (Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 41, Illinois State Archives, Springfield.)


Comprehensive Works Cited

Nauvoo Legion Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430.

Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

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Zenas Gurley

Spring 1801–28 Aug. 1871. Tanner, currier, schoolteacher. Born in Bridgewater, Oneida Co., New York. Son of Zenas Gurley and Experience Hovey. Married Margaret Hickey, 28 Sept. 1825, near Morrisburg, Dundas Co., Upper Canada. Baptized into Church of Jesus...

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(began service 6 Apr. 1841
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“The First List of the Officers of the Nauvoo Legion, as Made Out by John C. Bennett. M.Gl,” Nauvoo Legion Files, CHL. Formally commissioned on 16 October 1841. (Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 41, Illinois State Archives, Springfield.)


Comprehensive Works Cited

Nauvoo Legion Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430.

Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

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Judge advocate
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...

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(began service 3 July 1841;
8

Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 42, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Formally commissioned on 3 July 1841.


Comprehensive Works Cited

Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

ended service before 6 Nov. 1841)
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 ...

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(began service 6 Nov 1841
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Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 13 Dec. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 43, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Formally commissioned on 14 December 1841.


Comprehensive Works Cited

Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

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Drill officer
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 ...

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Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841. Formally commissioned on 31 March 1841. (Commission, Thomas Carlin to Albert P. Rockwood, 31 Mar. 1841, Albert P. Rockwood, Papers, CHL.)


Comprehensive Works Cited

Rockwood, Albert P. Papers, 1832–1877. CHL. MS 14888.

 
Guards
James Allred

22 Jan. 1784–10 Jan. 1876. Farmer. Born in Randolph Co., North Carolina. Son of William Allred and Elizabeth Thrasher. Married Elizabeth Warren. Moved to Missouri, before Sept. 1832. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by George M. Hinkle...

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Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841.


Thomas Grover

22 July 1807–20 Feb. 1886. Farmer, boat operator. Born at Whitehall, Washington Co., New York. Son of Thomas Grover and Polly Spaulding. Married first Caroline Whiting of Whitehall, 1828. Became a Methodist preacher, by 1834. Moved to Freedom, Cattaraugus...

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Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841.


C. M. Kreymeyer

8 Nov. 1806–21 Feb. 1875. Farmer. Born at Ibbenbueren, Westfalen, Prussia (later in Germany). Son of Mauritz Kreymeyer and Eleanor Tenbrink. Immigrated to U.S., 1832. Purchased land in Hancock Co., Illinois, 29 Dec. 1835. Married first Louisa Sherman, 18 ...

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Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841.


John L. Butler

8 Apr. 1808–10 Apr. 1860. Schoolteacher, farmer, cooper, blacksmith. Born at Warren Co. (later Simpson Co.), Kentucky. Son of James Butler and Charity Lowe. Member of Methodist church, then Baptist church. Married Caroline Farzine Skeen, 3 Feb. 1831, at Sumner...

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Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841.


John Snider

11 Feb. 1800–19 Dec. 1875. Farmer, mason, stonecutter. Born in New Brunswick, Canada. Son of Martin Snyder and Sarah Armstrong. Married Mary Heron, 28 Feb. 1822. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1836, at Toronto. Stockholder in Kirtland...

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Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841.


Alpheus Cutler

29 Feb. 1784–10 June 1864. Stonemason. Born in Plainfield, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire. Son of Knight Cutler and Elizabeth Boyd. Married Lois Lathrop, 17 Nov. 1808, in Lebanon, Grafton Co., New Hampshire. Moved to Upper Lisle, Broome Co., New York, ca. 1808...

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Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841.


Reynolds Cahoon

30 Apr. 1790–29 Apr. 1861. Farmer, tanner, builder. Born at Cambridge, Washington Co., New York. Son of William Cahoon Jr. and Mehitable Hodges. Married Thirza Stiles, 11 Dec. 1810. Moved to northeastern Ohio, 1811. Located at Harpersfield, Ashtabula Co.,...

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Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841.


Elias Higbee

23 Oct. 1795–8 June 1843. Clerk, judge, surveyor. Born at Galloway, Gloucester Co., New Jersey. Son of Isaac Higbee and Sophia Somers. Moved to Clermont Co., Ohio, 1803. Married Sarah Elizabeth Ward, 10 Sept. 1818, in Tate Township, Clermont Co. Lived at ...

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Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841.


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 first Jane J. McManagal (McMangle) of Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland, ca. 1824...

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Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841.


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...

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Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841.


Shadrach Roundy

1 Jan. 1789–4 July 1872. Merchant. Born at Rockingham, Windham Co., Vermont. Son of Uriah Roundy and Lucretia Needham. Married Betsy Quimby, 22 June 1814, at Rockingham. Lived at Spafford, Onondaga Co., New York. Member of Freewill Baptist Church in Spafford...

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Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 10 Aug. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 41, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Formally commissioned on 16 October 1841.


Comprehensive Works Cited

Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

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...

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Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841.


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...

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Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841. Formally commissioned on 31 March 1841. (Commission, Thomas Carlin to Vinson Knight, 31 Mar. 1841, Knight and Belnap Family, Papers, CHL.)


Comprehensive Works Cited

Knight and Belnap Family Papers, 1836–1908. CHL. MS 781.

 
Herald and armor bearer
Edward Hunter

22 June 1793–16 Oct. 1883. Farmer, currier, surveyor, merchant. Born at Newtown Township, Delaware Co., Pennsylvania. Son of Edward Hunter and Hannah Maris. Volunteer cavalryman in Delaware Co. militia, 1822–1829. Served as Delaware Co. commissioner. Moved...

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(began service 9 Sept. 1841
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Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 13 Dec. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 43, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Formally commissioned on 14 December 1841.


Comprehensive Works Cited

Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

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Major General’s Staff
Major general
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 ...

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Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841.


 
Adjutant general
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...

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Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841.


Aides-de-camp
Lucien Woodworth

3 Apr. 1799–after 1860. Architect, laborer, carpenter. Born in Thetford, Orange Co., Vermont. Married Phebe Watrous. Moved to Ellisburg, Jefferson Co., New York, by 1830; to Missouri, by 1839; and to Nauvoo, Hancock Co., Illinois, by 1841. Architect of Nauvoo...

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(began service 1 May 1841
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Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 14 June 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 41, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Formally commissioned on 15 June 1841.


Comprehensive Works Cited

Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

)
Chauncey L. Higbee

7 Sept. 1821–7 Dec. 1884. Lawyer, banker, politician, judge. Born in Tate Township, Clermont Co., Ohio. Son of Elias Higbee and Sarah Elizabeth Ward. Lived in Fulton, Hamilton Co., Ohio, 1830. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1832...

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(began service 13 Nov. 1841
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Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 13 Dec. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 43, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Formally commissioned on 14 December 1841.


Comprehensive Works Cited

Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

)
 
Surgeon general
Robert D. Foster

14 Mar. 1811–1 Feb. 1878. Justice of the peace, physician, land speculator. Born in Braunston, Northamptonshire, England. Son of John Foster and Jane Knibb. Married Sarah Phinney, 18 July 1837, at Medina Co., Ohio. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of ...

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Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841.


 
Cornet
George W. Robinson

14 May 1814–10 Feb. 1878. Clerk, postmaster, merchant, clothier, banker. Born at Pawlet, Rutland Co., Vermont. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and moved to Kirtland, Geauga Co., Ohio, by 1836. Clerk and recorder for Kirtland high...

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Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841.


 
Quartermaster general
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....

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Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841.


(ended service before 1 May 1841
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Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 14 June 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 41, Illinois State Archives, Springfield.


Comprehensive Works Cited

Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

)
Leonard Soby

Ca. 1810–14 Dec. 1892. Tobacco merchant. Born in Pennsylvania. Son of David Soby. Married Helen. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, by 1840. Moved to Nauvoo, Hancock Co., Illinois, by June 1840. Received elder’s license, 6 Dec. 1840...

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(began service 1 May 1841
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Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 14 June 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 41, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Formally commissioned on 15 June 1841.


Comprehensive Works Cited

Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

)
 
Paymaster general
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...

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Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841.


 
Commissary general
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 ...

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Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841.


 
Chaplain
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; back to Tunbridge, before May 1803; to Royalton, Windsor Co., Vermont, 1804; to Sharon, Windsor Co...

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Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841.


 
Quartermaster sergeant
James Robison

11 Sept. 1810–ca. 20–21 Apr. 1841. Caretaker, assessor. Born in Springfield, Champaign Co., Ohio. Son of Charles Robison and Jerusha Rebecca Kellogg. Moved to Commerce (later Nauvoo), Hancock Co., Illinois, by Nov. 1835. Married Charlotte A. Golden, 24 Nov...

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Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841.


(served until death, 20 Apr. 1841
38

“Obituary,” Times and Seasons, 1 May 1841, 2:406.


Comprehensive Works Cited

Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846.

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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...

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(began service 1 May 1841
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Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 14 June 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 41, Illinois State Archives, Springfield.


Comprehensive Works Cited

Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

)
 
Sergeant major
George Wyrick

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Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841.


 
Chief musician
Edward Duzette

24 Jan. 1812–9 Dec. 1873. Music teacher, farmer. Born in Boston. Son of Philemon and Betsy Duzette. Married first Eliza A. Cowan, 31 Jan. 1839. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, before Mar. 1839. Ordained a seventy, 8 Mar. 1839. Served...

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Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841.


 
Musicians
Levi Hancock

7 Apr. 1803–10 June 1882. Born at Springfield, Hampden Co., Massachusetts. Son of Thomas Hancock III and Amy Ward. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 16 Nov. 1830, at Kirtland, Geauga Co., Ohio. Married Clarissa Reed, 20 Mar. 1831....

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Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841.


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...

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Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841.


 
Herald and armor bearer
Samuel Hicks (began service 6 Apr. 1841
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Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 10 Aug. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 41, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Formally commissioned on 16 October 1841.


Comprehensive Works Cited

Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

)
 
First Cohort General Staff
Brigadier general
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....

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Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841.


 
Aide-de-camp
Solon Foster

8 Jan. 1811–17 Mar. 1896. Farmer. Born at Danby, Tompkins Co., New York. Son of Luther Foster and Ruth Hedges. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1833. Participated in Camp of Israel expedition to Missouri, 1834. Ordained an elder,...

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(began service 9 Mar. 1841
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Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 23 Mar. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield.


Comprehensive Works Cited

Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

)
 
Surgeon
John F. Weld

11 Dec. 1809–28 July 1892. Physician, surgeon. Born in Berkshire, Franklin Co., Vermont. Son of Daniel Weld and Lydia Fuller. Moved to Cornish, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire, by 1810. Moved to Sonora Township, Hancock Co., Illinois, 1827. Attended Dartmouth...

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Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841.


 
Assistant chaplains
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...

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(began service 3 July 1841
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Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 10 Aug. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 41, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Formally commissioned on 16 October 1841.


Comprehensive Works Cited

Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

)
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...

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(began service 3 July 1841
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Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 10 Aug. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 41, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Formally commissioned on 16 October 1841.


Comprehensive Works Cited

Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

)
Parley P. Pratt

12 Apr. 1807–13 May 1857. Farmer, editor, publisher, teacher, school administrator, legislator, explorer, author. Born at Burlington, Otsego Co., New York. Son of Jared Pratt and Charity Dickinson. Traveled west with brother William to acquire land, 1823....

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(began service 3 July 1841
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Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 10 Aug. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 41, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Formally commissioned on 16 October 1841.


Comprehensive Works Cited

Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

)
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...

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(began service 3 July 1841
51

Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 10 Aug. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 42, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Formally commissioned on 16 October 1841.


Comprehensive Works Cited

Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

)
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, ...

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(began service 3 July 1841
52

Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 10 Aug. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 42, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Formally commissioned on 16 October 1841.


Comprehensive Works Cited

Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

)
John E. Page

25 Feb. 1799–14 Oct. 1867. Born at Trenton, Oneida Co., New York. Son of Ebenezer Page and Rachel Hill. Married first Betsey Thompson, 1831, in Huron Co., Ohio. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Emer Harris, 18 Aug. 1833, at Brownhelm...

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(began service 3 July 1841
53

Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 10 Aug. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 42, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Formally commissioned on 16 October 1841.


Comprehensive Works Cited

Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

)
 
Second Cohort General Staff
Brigadier general
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...

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54

Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841.


(served until death, 7 Aug. 1841
55

“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.

)
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...

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(began service 4 Sept. 1841
56

Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 13 Dec. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 43, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Commission, Thomas Carlin to Charles C. Rich, 14 Dec. 1841, Charles C. Rich Collection, CHL. Formally commissioned on 14 December 1841.


Comprehensive Works Cited

Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

Rich, Charles C. Collection, 1832–1908. CHL. MS 889.

)
 
Aides-de-camp
Alexander McRae

7 Sept. 1807–20 June 1891. Tailor, sheriff, prison warden. Born in Anson Co., North Carolina. Son of John B. McRae and Mary. Moved to South Carolina; to Iredell Co., North Carolina; and back to South Carolina. Enlisted in U.S. Army, Mar. 1829, and served ...

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(began service 20 Feb. 1841
57

Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 20 Feb. 1841, 6.


Comprehensive Works Cited

Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 1843–1844. Nauvoo Legion, Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430, fd. 1.

)
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....

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(began service 1 May 1841
58

Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 14 June 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 40, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Formally commissioned on 15 June 1841.


Comprehensive Works Cited

Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

)
 
Surgeon
James Kelly
59

Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841.


(ended service before 13 Nov. 1841
60

Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 13 Dec. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 43, Illinois State Archives, Springfield.


Comprehensive Works Cited

Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

)
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...

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(began service 13 Nov. 1841
61

Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 13 Dec. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 43, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Formally commissioned on 14 December 1841.


Comprehensive Works Cited

Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

)
 
Assistant chaplains
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,...

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(began service 3 July 1841
62

Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 10 Aug. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 42, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Formally commissioned 16 October 1841.


Comprehensive Works Cited

Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

)
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...

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(began service 3 July 1841
63

Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 10 Aug. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 42, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Formally commissioned on 16 October 1841.


Comprehensive Works Cited

Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

)
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...

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(began service 3 July 1841
64

Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 10 Aug. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 42, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Formally commissioned on 16 October 1841.


Comprehensive Works Cited

Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

)
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,...

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(began service July 1841
65

Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 10 Aug. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 42, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Formally commissioned on 16 Oct.ober 1841.


Comprehensive Works Cited

Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

)
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...

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(began service 3 July 1841
66

Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 10 Aug. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 42, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Formally commissioned on 16 October 1841.


Comprehensive Works Cited

Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

)
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 ...

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(began service 10 Aug. 1841
67

Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 10 Aug. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 42, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Formally commissioned on 16 October 1841.


Comprehensive Works Cited

Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

)
  1. 1

    Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841. Formally commissioned on 10 March 1841. (Commission from Thomas Carlin, 10 Mar. 1841.)

  2. 2

    Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 10 Aug. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 41, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Formally commissioned on 16 Oct. 1841.

    Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

    Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

  3. 3

    Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841.

  4. 4

    Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841.

  5. 5

    “Death of Col. Robert B. Thompson,” Times and Seasons, 1 Sept. 1841, 2:519–520.

    Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846.

  6. 6

    “The First List of the Officers of the Nauvoo Legion, as Made Out by John C. Bennett. M.Gl,” Nauvoo Legion Files, CHL. Formally commissioned on 16 October 1841. (Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 41, Illinois State Archives, Springfield.)

    Nauvoo Legion Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430.

    Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

  7. 7

    “The First List of the Officers of the Nauvoo Legion, as Made Out by John C. Bennett. M.Gl,” Nauvoo Legion Files, CHL. Formally commissioned on 16 October 1841. (Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 41, Illinois State Archives, Springfield.)

    Nauvoo Legion Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430.

    Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

  8. 8

    Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 42, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Formally commissioned on 3 July 1841.

    Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

  9. 9

    Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 13 Dec. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 43, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Formally commissioned on 14 December 1841.

    Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

    Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

  10. 10

    Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841. Formally commissioned on 31 March 1841. (Commission, Thomas Carlin to Albert P. Rockwood, 31 Mar. 1841, Albert P. Rockwood, Papers, CHL.)

    Rockwood, Albert P. Papers, 1832–1877. CHL. MS 14888.

  11. 11

    Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841.

  12. 12

    Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841.

  13. 13

    Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841.

  14. 14

    Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841.

  15. 15

    Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841.

  16. 16

    Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841.

  17. 17

    Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841.

  18. 18

    Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841.

  19. 19

    Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841.

  20. 20

    Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841.

  21. 21

    Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 10 Aug. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 41, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Formally commissioned on 16 October 1841.

    Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

    Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

  22. 22

    Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841.

  23. 23

    Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841. Formally commissioned on 31 March 1841. (Commission, Thomas Carlin to Vinson Knight, 31 Mar. 1841, Knight and Belnap Family, Papers, CHL.)

    Knight and Belnap Family Papers, 1836–1908. CHL. MS 781.

  24. 24

    Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 13 Dec. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 43, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Formally commissioned on 14 December 1841.

    Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

    Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

  25. 25

    Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841.

  26. 26

    Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841.

  27. 27

    Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 14 June 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 41, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Formally commissioned on 15 June 1841.

    Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

    Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

  28. 28

    Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 13 Dec. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 43, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Formally commissioned on 14 December 1841.

    Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

    Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

  29. 29

    Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841.

  30. 30

    Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841.

  31. 31

    Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841.

  32. 32

    Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 14 June 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 41, Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

    Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

    Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

  33. 33

    Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 14 June 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 41, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Formally commissioned on 15 June 1841.

    Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

    Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

  34. 34

    Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841.

  35. 35

    Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841.

  36. 36

    Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841.

  37. 37

    Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841.

  38. 38

    “Obituary,” Times and Seasons, 1 May 1841, 2:406.

    Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846.

  39. 39

    Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 14 June 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 41, Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

    Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

    Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

  40. 40

    Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841.

  41. 41

    Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841.

  42. 42

    Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841.

  43. 43

    Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841.

  44. 44

    Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 10 Aug. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 41, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Formally commissioned on 16 October 1841.

    Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

    Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

  45. 45

    Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841.

  46. 46

    Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 23 Mar. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

    Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

  47. 47

    Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841.

  48. 48

    Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 10 Aug. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 41, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Formally commissioned on 16 October 1841.

    Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

    Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

  49. 49

    Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 10 Aug. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 41, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Formally commissioned on 16 October 1841.

    Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

    Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

  50. 50

    Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 10 Aug. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 41, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Formally commissioned on 16 October 1841.

    Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

    Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

  51. 51

    Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 10 Aug. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 42, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Formally commissioned on 16 October 1841.

    Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

    Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

  52. 52

    Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 10 Aug. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 42, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Formally commissioned on 16 October 1841.

    Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

    Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

  53. 53

    Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 10 Aug. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 42, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Formally commissioned on 16 October 1841.

    Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

    Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

  54. 54

    Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841.

  55. 55

    “Death of General Don Carlos Smith,” Times and Seasons, 16 Aug. 1841, 2:503–504.

    Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846.

  56. 56

    Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 13 Dec. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 43, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Commission, Thomas Carlin to Charles C. Rich, 14 Dec. 1841, Charles C. Rich Collection, CHL. Formally commissioned on 14 December 1841.

    Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

    Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

    Rich, Charles C. Collection, 1832–1908. CHL. MS 889.

  57. 57

    Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 20 Feb. 1841, 6.

    Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 1843–1844. Nauvoo Legion, Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430, fd. 1.

  58. 58

    Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 14 June 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 40, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Formally commissioned on 15 June 1841.

    Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

    Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

  59. 59

    Minutes, 4 Feb. 1841.

  60. 60

    Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 13 Dec. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 43, Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

    Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

    Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

  61. 61

    Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 13 Dec. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 43, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Formally commissioned on 14 December 1841.

    Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

    Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

  62. 62

    Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 10 Aug. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 42, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Formally commissioned 16 October 1841.

    Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

    Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

  63. 63

    Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 10 Aug. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 42, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Formally commissioned on 16 October 1841.

    Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

    Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

  64. 64

    Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 10 Aug. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 42, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Formally commissioned on 16 October 1841.

    Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

    Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

  65. 65

    Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 10 Aug. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 42, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Formally commissioned on 16 Oct.ober 1841.

    Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

    Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

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    Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 10 Aug. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 42, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Formally commissioned on 16 October 1841.

    Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

    Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

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    Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 10 Aug. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 42, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Formally commissioned on 16 October 1841.

    Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

    Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

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