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Certification of Deed, 29 May 1844

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Mary Ann Bullard

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, Deed 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
Heman Hyde

18 June 1812–26 May 1842. Born at Strafford, Orange Co., Vermont. Son of Heman Hyde and Polly Wyman Tilton. Moved to what became York, Livingston Co., New York, 1812. Moved to Freedom, Cattaraugus Co., New York, 1825. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ ...

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, 7 Feb. 1843; handwriting of
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.,...

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; signature of
Mary Ann Bullard

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; witnessed by
Newell Nourse

21 Mar. 1792–ca. 1875. Farmer, mechanic. Born in Framingham, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. Son of Asa Nourse and Lois Glover. Served in War of 1812. Married Harriet Bullard, 26 Aug. 1819, in Holliston, Middlesex Co. Moved to Holliston, by 1820. Baptized into...

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and
Levi Bullard

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; certified by
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.,...

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, 8 Feb. 1843; certified by
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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on behalf of JS, 29 May 1844; docket in handwriting of
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.,...

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; notations 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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and unidentified scribe; one page; Hiram Kimball Collection, CHL.

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Certification in handwriting of William Clayton.


State of Illinois)
Hancock County)
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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)
Recorders Office May 29th 1844
I Joseph Smith Recorder in and for the said 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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in the
County

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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&
State

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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aforesaid do hereby certify that the within Deed and certificate of acknowledgment were this day duly recorded in Book B Pages 169 & 170 and numbered 414
Joseph Smith Recorder
by
Wm 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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Clerk
 

Docket in handwriting of Orson Spencer.


Deed
From
Mary Ann Bullard

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to
Heman Hyde

18 June 1812–26 May 1842. Born at Strafford, Orange Co., Vermont. Son of Heman Hyde and Polly Wyman Tilton. Moved to what became York, Livingston Co., New York, 1812. Moved to Freedom, Cattaraugus Co., New York, 1825. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ ...

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Notation in unidentified handwriting.


Lot 72 Kimball and Palmers House
See how the title is at
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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Notations in handwriting of William Clayton.


Filed for Record
May 29— 1844
 
Fees 75 cts Paid
No 414 [p. [2]]
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Certification of Deed, 29 May 1844
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10484
Total Pages
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  • William Clayton
  • Orson Spencer
  • Unidentified

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    Certification in handwriting of William Clayton.

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    Docket in handwriting of Orson Spencer.

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    Notation in unidentified handwriting.

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    Notations in handwriting of William Clayton.

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