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Introduction to City of Nauvoo v. Davis for Slander of JS–A Complaint, 10 March 1842 [City of Nauvoo v. Davis for Slander of JS–A] Warrant, 10 March 1842 [City of Nauvoo v. Davis for Slander of JS–A] Subpoena, 10 March 1842 [City of Nauvoo v. Davis for Slander of JS–A] Venire Facias, 10 March 1842 [City of Nauvoo v. Davis for Slander of JS–A] Verdict, 10 March 1842 [City of Nauvoo v. Davis for Slander of JS–A] Minutes, 10 March 1842 [City of Nauvoo v. Davis for Slander of JS–A] Docket Entry, circa 10 March 1842 [City of Nauvoo v. Davis for Slander of JS–A]

Complaint, 10 March 1842 [City of Nauvoo v. Davis for Slander of JS–A]

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JS, Complaint, before
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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,
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, 10 Mar. 1842, City of Nauvoo v. Davis for Slander of JS–A (Nauvoo, IL, Municipal Court 1842); handwriting of
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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; signature of JS; certified by
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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, 10 Mar. 1842; notation by
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, ...

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, [ca. 10 Mar. 1842]; two pages; Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL. Includes seal.

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See Introduction to City of Nauvoo v. Davis for Slander of JS–A.

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Mayor’s Office, 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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,
March 10th, AD. 1842.
Personally appeared before me,
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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, Mayor of 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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, Joseph Smith, who being duly sworn according to law deposeth, and saith, that on the 9th day of March, AD. 1842,
Amos Davis

Ca. 20 Sept. 1813–22 Mar. 1872. Merchant, farmer, postmaster, tavernkeeper. Born in New Hampshire or Vermont. Son of Wells Davis and Mary. Moved to Commerce (later Nauvoo), Hancock Co., Illinois, ca. fall 1836. Married first Elvira Hibard, 1 Jan. 1837, in...

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did, at his own house, in the
city

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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aforesaid, conduct himself in a very indecent manner, both in language and behaviour, towards said Smith, contrary to the provisions of an ordinance entitled “An ordinance concerning vagrants and disorderly persons,” and further this deponent saith not.

Signature of JS.


Joseph Smith.
Sworn & subscribed before me, the day and year above written.—
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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Mayor. Seal
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TEXT: “Seal” enclosed in a hand-drawn representation of a seal.


Notation in handwriting of James Sloan.


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Editorial Title
Complaint, 10 March 1842 [City of Nauvoo v. Davis for Slander of JS–A]
ID #
7819
Total Pages
2
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  • John C. Bennett
  • Joseph Smith Jr.
  • James Sloan

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    Signature of JS.

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    TEXT: “Seal” enclosed in a hand-drawn representation of a seal.

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    Notation in handwriting of James Sloan.

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