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Bond from John A. Forgeus, 25 October 1843

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John A. Forgeus

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, Bond for property in
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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, Hancock Co., IL, to JS as Trustee-in-Trust, 25 Oct. 1843; handwriting of
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...

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; signature of
John A. Forgeus

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; docket in handwriting of
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...

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; one page; Newel K. Whitney, Papers, BYU. Includes archival marking.

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Know all men by these presents, that I
John A Forgeus

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am held and firmly bound unto Joseph Smith as sole Trustee in Trust for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints of the county of
Hancock

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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and 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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his assigns and successors in Office in the sum of Three Hundred Dollars, for the payment of which, well and truly be made, I bind myself my heirs and assigns, firmly by these presents. Now the conditions of the above obligation is such, That whereas, the said John A. Forgeus, hath this day sold unto the said Joseph Smith as sole Trustee in Trust for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints a certain Lot of Ground, situated, lying, and being in the county of
Hancock

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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and 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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and described, as follows to wit; the West half of the East half of Lot four and Block nineteen of Kimballs Addition to
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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; for which he has received one hundred and fifty Dollars payment in full for the said lot the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged. Now if the said
John A. Forgeus

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his heirs or assigns shall cause make or cause to be made a good and sufficient Warrantee Deed to the said Joseph Smith his assigns or successors in Office on or before the fourth day of July eighteen hundred and forty four. then this bond and all therein shall become null and void otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.
Given under my hand and seal this Twenty fifth day of October one thousand eight hundred and forty Three

Signature of John A. Forgeus.


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Bond from John A. Forgeus, 25 October 1843
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