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Introduction to Miller et al. v. B. Holladay and W. Holladay Affidavit, 30 November 1840 [Miller et al. v. B. Holladay and W. Holladay] Capias ad Respondendum, 30 November 1840 [Miller et al. v. B. Holladay and W. Holladay] Subpoena, 3 April 1841 [Miller et al. v. B. Holladay and W. Holladay] Declaration, circa 23 April 1841 [Miller et al. v. B. Holladay and W. Holladay] Docket Entry, Dismissal, 7 May 1841 [Miller et al. v. B. Holladay and W. Holladay] Docket Entry, between circa 19 June and circa 22 September 1841 [Miller et al. v. B. Holladay and W. Holladay]

Declaration, circa 23 April 1841 [Miller et al. v. B. Holladay and W. Holladay]

Source Note

Walker, Little & Morrison on behalf of
George Miller

25 Nov. 1794–after July 1856. Carpenter, mill operator, lumber dealer, steamboat owner. Born near Stanardsville, Orange Co., Virginia. Son of John Miller and Margaret Pfeiffer. Moved to Augusta Co., Virginia, 1798; to Madison Co., Kentucky, 1806; to Boone...

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Peter Haws

17 Feb. 1796–1862. Farmer, miller, businessman. Born in Leeds Co., Johnstown District (later in Ontario), Upper Canada. Son of Edward Haws and Polly. Married Charlotte Harrington. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Moved to Kirtland...

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, JS, and
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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, Declaration,
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. 23 Apr. 1841, Miller et al. v. B. Holladay and W. Holladay (Hancock Co., IL, Circuit Court 1841); unidentified handwriting; docket by unidentified scribe, [
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. 23 Apr. 1841]; notation by S. Otho Williams, [
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], ca. 23 Apr. 1841; Hancock County Courthouse, Carthage, IL; microfilm 4,661,986 at FHL.

Historical Introduction

See Introduction to Miller et al. v. B. Holladay and W. Holladay.

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were then and there the owners and that under Said hiring Said plaintiffs Defendants took possession of Said last mentioned Steam boat to navagate and pilot her on Said Upper
Mississippi river

Principal U.S. river running southward from Itasca Lake, Minnesota, to Gulf of Mexico. Covered 3,160-mile course, 1839 (now about 2,350 miles). Drains about 1,100,000 square miles. Steamboat travel on Mississippi very important in 1830s and 1840s for shipping...

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and that Said defendants Said <​not​> regarding the premises so Carlessly navagated Said last Mentioned Steam boat that they run her on rocks and Sand banks <​out of the usual Steam boat channel of Said upper
Mississippi river

Principal U.S. river running southward from Itasca Lake, Minnesota, to Gulf of Mexico. Covered 3,160-mile course, 1839 (now about 2,350 miles). Drains about 1,100,000 square miles. Steamboat travel on Mississippi very important in 1830s and 1840s for shipping...

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​> and thereby then and there greatly injured Said boat in her hull and rigging and greatly delayed her in So that the injury to Said boat and the delay was worth a large Sum of Money to wit the Sum of $2000. So the plaintiffs Say they have Sustained damage to the Sum of $2000.00 and therefore they bring their Suit &
Walker Little & Morrison p. g.
 

Docket in unidentified handwriting.


George Miller

25 Nov. 1794–after July 1856. Carpenter, mill operator, lumber dealer, steamboat owner. Born near Stanardsville, Orange Co., Virginia. Son of John Miller and Margaret Pfeiffer. Moved to Augusta Co., Virginia, 1798; to Madison Co., Kentucky, 1806; to Boone...

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et al
Declaration in Case
vs)
Benj & Wm Halloday
 

Notation in handwriting of S. Otho Williams.


Filed April 23d 1841
S. Otho. Williams. Clerk [p. [2]]
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Declaration, circa 23 April 1841 [Miller et al. v. B. Holladay and W. Holladay]
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    Docket in unidentified handwriting.

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    Notation in handwriting of S. Otho Williams.

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