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Promissory Note to Mead & Betts, 1 September 1837–C Pay Order to Henry G. Sherwood for John A. Hicks, 7 November 1839 Promissory Note to Charles Ivins, 16 January 1840 Schedule of Accounts, 3–4 June 1841, Copy [JS Guardian of Maria Lawrence et al.] Bond, 4 June 1841, Andrew Miller Copy [JS Guardian of Maria Lawrence et al.] Receipt to Executors of Edward Lawrence Estate, 4 June 1841, William Clayton Copy [JS Guardian of Maria Lawrence et al.] Promissory Note to E. Evens & Co., 25 August 1841 Promissory Note to Daniel H. Wells, 16 November 1841 Statement of Account from Ezra Chase and Isaac Chase, 13 December 1841 Statement of Account from Ezra Chase, 17 December 1841 Statement of Account from Isaac Chase, 17 December 1841 Statement of Account from Sidney Roberts, 28 March 1842–25 July 1843 Statement of Account, 3 June 1843–A, Copy [JS Guardian of Maria Lawrence et al.] Statement of Account, 3 June 1843–B, Copy [JS Guardian of Maria Lawrence et al.] Statement of Account, 3 June 1843–C [JS Guardian of Maria Lawrence et al.] Promissory Note to Isaac Chase, 24 April 1844 Statement of Account from George W. Crouse, between 24 and circa 28 April 1844 Promissory Note to James Brinkerhoff, 29 April 1844–A Pay Order to Mr. Blizard for Cornelius P. Lott, 17 May 1844 Statement of Account from Powers & Adams, 22 June 1844 Statement of Account from Bachman & Skinner, circa 27 November 1844–A Statement of Account from Bachman & Skinner, circa 27 November 1844–B Statement of Account from Bachman & Skinner, circa 27 November 1844–C Statement of Account from Charles Ivins, 4 March 1845 Statement of Account from Jonathan Dunham, 15 March 1845 Statement of Account from George Bachman, circa 25 March 1845 Statement of Account from Hugh T. Reid, 11 April 1845 Statement of Account from John Wilson Williams, 13 April 1845 Statement of Account from Newel K. Whitney, circa 13 April 1845 Statement of Account from Artois Hamilton, circa 13 April 1845 Statement of Account from David Bryant, circa 13 April 1845 Statement of Account from Russell & Donaghue, circa 13 April 1845 Statement of Account from John Walker, circa 13 April 1845 Statement of Account from Lorin Walker, circa 13 April 1845 Statement of Account from John Lytle, circa 13 April 1845 Statement of Account from William Manhard and David Manhard, circa 13 April 1845 Statement of Account from Reuben McBride, circa 5 May 1845 Statement of Account from Jacob B. Backenstos, circa 18 May 1845 Statement of Account from Wilson Law, circa 23 May 1845 Statement of Account from Lorenzo D. Wasson, circa 27 May 1845 Statement of Account from William A. Richardson, 9 November 1845 Receipt from John Kelly, 19 September 1847

Bond, 4 June 1841, Andrew Miller Copy [JS Guardian of Maria Lawrence et al.]

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JS,
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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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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, Bond,
Quincy

Located on high limestone bluffs east of Mississippi River, about forty-five miles south of Nauvoo. Settled 1821. Adams Co. seat, 1825. Incorporated as town, 1834. Received city charter, 1840. Population in 1835 about 800; in 1840 about 2,300; and in 1845...

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, Adams Co. IL, to “the People of the State of Illinois” for the use of
Maria Lawrence

18 Dec. 1823–1847. Born in Pickering, York Co. (later in Ontario), Upper Canada. Daughter of Edward Lawrence and Margaret. Moved with family to Lima, Adams Co., Illinois, 1838. Father died, between 5 Nov. and 23 Dec. 1839. Resided in Quincy, Adams Co., 1840...

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Sarah Lawrence

13 May 1826–28 Nov. 1872. Seamstress. Born in Pickering, York Co. (later in Ontario), Upper Canada. Daughter of Edward Lawrence and Margaret. Moved with family to Lima, Adams Co., Illinois, 1838. Father died, between 5 Nov. and 23 Dec. 1839. Resided in Quincy...

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, James Lawrence, Nelson Lawrence, Henry Lawrence, Julia Lawrence, and Margaret Lawrence, 4 June 1841, JS Guardian of Maria Lawrence et al. (Adams Co., IL, Probate Court 1841). Copied 27 Sept. 1844; handwriting of Andrew Miller; docket by unidentified scribe, [either
Quincy

Located on high limestone bluffs east of Mississippi River, about forty-five miles south of Nauvoo. Settled 1821. Adams Co. seat, 1825. Incorporated as town, 1834. Received city charter, 1840. Population in 1835 about 800; in 1840 about 2,300; and in 1845...

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, Adams Co. IL, or
Hancock Co.

Formed from Pike Co., 1825. Described in 1837 as predominantly prairie and “deficient in timber.” Early settlers came mainly from mid-Atlantic and southern states. Population in 1835 about 3,200; in 1840 about 9,900; and in 1844 at least 15,000. Carthage ...

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, IL, ca. 27 Sept. 1844]; notation by unidentified scribe, [
Carthage

Located eighteen miles southeast of Nauvoo. Settled 1831. Designated Hancock Co. seat, Mar. 1833. Incorporated as town, 27 Feb. 1837. Population in 1839 about 300. Population in 1844 about 400. Site of acute opposition to Latter-day Saints, early 1840s. Site...

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, Hancock Co., IL], 23 Oct. 1844; two pages; Hancock County Courthouse, Carthage, IL. Includes seals and docket.

Historical Introduction

See Introduction to JS Guardian of Maria Lawrence et al., Babbitt Guardian of James Lawrence et al. v. William Law et al., and Maria Lawrence et al. v. Coolidge Administrator of the Estate of JS and Introduction to Coolidge Administrator of the Estate of JS.
Asterisk (*) denotes a "featured" version, which includes an introduction and annotation. Bond, 4 June 1841, George Edmunds Jr. Copy [ JS Guardian of Maria Lawrence et al. ] Bond, 4 June 1841 [ JS Guardian of Maria Lawrence et al. ]
Bond, 4 June 1841, Andrew Miller Copy [ JS Guardian of Maria Lawrence et al. ]

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Know All Men by these presents that We Joseph Smith
Hyram [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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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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are held and firmly Bound into the people of the State of
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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for the use of
Maria Lawrence

18 Dec. 1823–1847. Born in Pickering, York Co. (later in Ontario), Upper Canada. Daughter of Edward Lawrence and Margaret. Moved with family to Lima, Adams Co., Illinois, 1838. Father died, between 5 Nov. and 23 Dec. 1839. Resided in Quincy, Adams Co., 1840...

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Sarah Lawrence

13 May 1826–28 Nov. 1872. Seamstress. Born in Pickering, York Co. (later in Ontario), Upper Canada. Daughter of Edward Lawrence and Margaret. Moved with family to Lima, Adams Co., Illinois, 1838. Father died, between 5 Nov. and 23 Dec. 1839. Resided in Quincy...

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James Lawrence Nelson Lawrence Henry Lawrence Julia Lawrence and Margret Lawrence Minors in the Penal Sum of Seven thousand Seven hundred and fifty nine 06/100 dollars for payment of which well and truly to be made we are bound <​We Bind​> ourselves our heirs Executors or administrators Jointly Severally and firmly by these presents Witness our hands and Seals at
Quincy

Located on high limestone bluffs east of Mississippi River, about forty-five miles south of Nauvoo. Settled 1821. Adams Co. seat, 1825. Incorporated as town, 1834. Received city charter, 1840. Population in 1835 about 800; in 1840 about 2,300; and in 1845...

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this 4th day of June. A. D. 1844
The Condition of the above obligation is such that If the above bound Joseph Smith who has been appointed Guardian for
Maria Lawrence

18 Dec. 1823–1847. Born in Pickering, York Co. (later in Ontario), Upper Canada. Daughter of Edward Lawrence and Margaret. Moved with family to Lima, Adams Co., Illinois, 1838. Father died, between 5 Nov. and 23 Dec. 1839. Resided in Quincy, Adams Co., 1840...

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Sarah Lawrence

13 May 1826–28 Nov. 1872. Seamstress. Born in Pickering, York Co. (later in Ontario), Upper Canada. Daughter of Edward Lawrence and Margaret. Moved with family to Lima, Adams Co., Illinois, 1838. Father died, between 5 Nov. and 23 Dec. 1839. Resided in Quincy...

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James Lawrence Nelson Lawrence Henry Lawrence Julia Lawrence and Margret Lawrence Shall faithfully discharge the office and trust of Such Guardian according to law and shall Render a fair and Just account of his Said guardianship to the Court of Probate for the County of
Adams

Situated in western Illinois; bounded on west by Mississippi River. Organized from Pike Co., 1825. Quincy established as county seat, 1825. Population in 1830 about 2,200. Population in 1840 about 14,500. Latter-day Saint exiles from Missouri found refuge...

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from time to time as he shall be thereto Required by the Said Court and Comply with all the orders of Said Court lawfully made Relative to the goods Chattels and moneys of the Said minors and Render and pay to Such Minors all moneys goods and Chattels title papers and Effects which may come to the hands or possession of Such Guardian belonging to Such minors when Such Minors shall be thereto Entitled or to any Subsequent Guardian Should the Court so direct then the above obligation to be void otherwise to Remain in full force and Virtue
Joseph Smith Seal
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TEXT: Instances of “Seal” are enclosed in hand-drawn representations of seals.


Hyram 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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Wm. 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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Seal
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A[ndrew] Miller P. J. P. [probate justice of the peace]
Copy Guardian Bond [p. [1]]
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Bond, 4 June 1841, Andrew Miller Copy [JS Guardian of Maria Lawrence et al.]
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      TEXT: Instances of “Seal” are enclosed in hand-drawn representations of seals.

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