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Introduction to Ferris Administrator of the Estate of JS Bill in Chancery, between 26 April and circa 31 May 1849 [Kimball v. L. C. Bidamon et al.] Docket Entry, Notice of Publication, 17 September 1849 [Kimball v. L. C. Bidamon et al.] Docket Entry, Answer, 26 April 1850 [Kimball v. L. C. Bidamon et al.] Docket Entry, Petition and Demurrer, 19 September 1850 [Kimball v. L. C. Bidamon et al.] Docket Entry, Failure to Answer and Appointment of Guardian ad Litem, 20 September 1850 [Kimball v. L. C. Bidamon et al.] Docket Entry, Motion, 24 September 1850 [Kimball v. L. C. Bidamon et al.] Docket Entry, Withdrawal of Exhibits, 9 June 1851 [Kimball v. L. C. Bidamon et al.] Assignment, 23 July 1851 [Kimball v. L. C. Bidamon et al.] Docket Entry, Continuance, 18 October 1851 [Kimball v. L. C. Bidamon et al.] Docket Entry, Motion, 3 March 1852 [Kimball v. L. C. Bidamon et al.] Docket Entry, Release of the Defense, 9 March 1852 [Kimball v. L. C. Bidamon et al.] Docket Entry, Orders and Continuance, 12 March 1852 [Kimball v. L. C. Bidamon et al.] Deed, 5 June 1852 [Kimball v. L. C. Bidamon et al.] Docket Entry, Report of Sale, Orders, and Dismissal, 12 June 1852 [Kimball v. L. C. Bidamon et al.]

Deed, 5 June 1852 [Kimball v. L. C. Bidamon et al.]

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Milton M. Morrill, 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 George Edmunds Jr., 5 June 1852, Kimball v. L. C. Bidamon et al. (Hancock Co., IL, Circuit Court, in Chancery 1852). Copied 14 June 1852; Hancock Co., IL, Deed Records, vol. 34, pp. [217]–218; unidentified handwriting; Hancock County Courthouse, Carthage, IL; microfilm at FHL. Includes seals.

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M[ilton] M. Morrill, Comr. To G[eorge] Edmunds Jr.
Recorded June 14h 1852
This Indenture made this 5h. day of June AD 1852 between Milton M Morrill of 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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Illinois as Special Commissioner appointed by a Decree of the Hancock Circuit Court on the
Chancery

The court of chancery, also known as equity, emerged in fourteenth-century England as an alternative to the common law courts, which over preceding centuries had developed complicated and strict rules of procedure, governed by precedent. Partial compliance...

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side thereof. Wherein Phineas Kimball is Complainant and
Joseph Smith [III]

6 Nov. 1832–10 Dec. 1914. Clerk, hotelier, farmer, justice of the peace, editor, minister. Born at Kirtland, Geauga Co., Ohio. Son of JS and Emma Hale. Moved to Far West, Caldwell Co., Missouri, 1838; to Quincy, Adams Co., Illinois, 1839; and to Commerce ...

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,
Fred[e]rick G W. Smith

20 June 1836–13 Apr. 1862. Farmer, merchant. Born at Kirtland, Geauga Co., Ohio. Son of JS and Emma Hale. Married Anna Marie Jones, 13 Sept. 1857, in Hancock Co., Illinois. Died in Nauvoo, Hancock Co.

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,
Alexander Smith

2 June 1838–12 Aug. 1909. Photographer, carpenter, postmaster, minister. Born at Far West, Caldwell Co., Missouri. Son of JS and Emma Hale. Moved to Commerce (later Nauvoo), Hancock Co., Illinois, 1839. Married Elizabeth Agnes Kendall, 23 June 1861, at Nauvoo...

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,
David H Smith

17 Nov. 1844–29 Aug. 1904. Born at Nauvoo, Hancock Co., Illinois. Son of JS and Emma Hale. Ordained an elder in Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 8 Oct. 1863. Married Clara Charlotte Hartshorn, 10 May 1870, at Sandwich, De Kalb Co.,...

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,
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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Loron [Lorin] Walker

25 July 1822–26 Sept. 1907. Carpenter, miller, housepainter. Born in Peacham, Caledonia Co., Vermont. Son of John Walker and Lydia Holmes. Moved to Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence Co., New York, by 1836. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ...

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Alanson Ripley

8 Jan. 1798–before 1860. Surveyor, lawyer. Born at New York. Son of Asa Ripley and Polly Deforest. Married Sarah Finkle. Resided in Massachusetts, 1827. Member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Ohio. Participated in Camp of Israel expedition...

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,
Joseph W Coolidge

31 May 1814–13 Jan. 1871. Carpenter, miller, merchant. Born in Bangor, Hancock Co., Maine. Son of John Kittridge Coolidge and Rebecca Stone Wellington. Moved to Cincinnati, by 1817. Moved to area of Mackinaw, Tazewell Co., Illinois, 1834. Married Elizabeth...

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, Lewis C Bidaman [Bidamon]
Emma Bidaman [Emma Smith Bidamon]

10 July 1804–30 Apr. 1879. Scribe, editor, boardinghouse operator, clothier. Born at Willingborough Township (later in Harmony), Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania. Daughter of Isaac Hale and Elizabeth Lewis. Member of Methodist church at Harmony (later in Oakland...

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, Elisha Dixon, &
Julia M [Smith] Dixon

30 Apr. 1831–12 Sept. 1880. Born in Warrensville, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio. Daughter of John Murdock and Julia Clapp. After death of mother, adopted by JS and Emma Smith at age of nine days. Lived in Hiram, Portage Co., Ohio, 1831. Moved to Kirtland, Geauga Co....

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, and also John M. Ferris Administrator
Debonus non

“Of goods not administered.” When an executor or administrator of an estate that has not been fully settled cannot perform the remaining duties, an administrator de bonis non is appointed.

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of the Estate of Joseph Smith deceased are defendants at the March Term thereof AD 1852, of the first part and George Edmunds Jr. of
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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Illinois of the second part. Witnesseth, that whereas at the March Term of the Hancock Circuit Court AD 1852 On the Chancery side thereof in a suit wherein the above named Complainant was pltff and the above named defendants were defendants, a Decree was duly entered, directing the sale of the premises hereinafter described for the payment of the sum of Four Thousand nine hundred and Eighty three dollars and sixty nine cents, and interest thereon after the 12th. day of March A.D. 1852. together with the costs of said suit. And found due to the said Complainant, and which was found to be a lien in equity upon said premises hereinafter described. And by which said decree the undersigned was duly appointed to make said sale, unless within ten days from the entry of said decree said sum of money should be paid by said defendants to the said complainant and directing me to make deed to the purchaser. And the <​said​> defendants having failed to make such payment to the said complainant, and I having given due notice as required by said decree of the time, place and Terms of sale, and property to be sold did on this 5h day of June AD 1852. at the door of the
Mansion House

Large, two-story, Greek Revival frame structure located on northeast corner of Water and Main streets. Built to meet JS’s immediate need for larger home that could also serve as hotel to accommodate his numerous guests. JS relocated family from old house ...

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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 County Illinois proceed to sell the premises on said decree, and hereinafter described at public
vendue

An auction.

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to the highest bidder for the same, pursuant to said decree between the hours of 10 Oclock AM. and 4 o’clock P.M. of that day, at which sale the said sale, the said George Edmunds Jr bid for said premises as follows separately To wit:
For the North East qr of Sec. No 8. T 6 N. R 8 W. $690.00 For the west half of the Northwest qr of Sec No 5. T 4 N. R 8 W $374.25. For the <​north​> East half <​half of the North East​> qr of Sec. No. 6. T 4 N R 8 W. $165.12. For the East half of the South East qr of Sec No 31. T 5. N. R 8 W. $160.00.
For Lots No one, two & three on Block No 116.
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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Each, $25.00
$75.00
For Lot No Four on Block No 142.
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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.
25[.]00
For Lot No Three on Block No. 143.
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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25.00
For. Lots Nos. One Two, three & four on Block No. 144.
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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Each $25.
100.00
For Lot No one on Block No 145.
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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25.00
For Lot No. Three on Block No 147
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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500.00
For Block No 155.
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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500.00
For Block No. 156
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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300.00
For Lot No. (2) Two on Block No 159
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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50.00
And For Lot No One on Block No 160
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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40.00
And said Edmunds being the highest and best bidder for each and every of said Lots Lands & Premises, I St[r]uck off & sold the same to him for the sums aforesaid. And the said Edmunds having paid to me the said purchase money for Each of said premises, Amounting together to the sum of $3029.27, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged— Now I the said Milton M Morrill Special Commissioner as aforesaid pursuant to and by virtue of the power in me vested by said Decree I do hereby Grant Bargain, sell convey and Confirm unto the said George Edmunds Jr. his heirs and assigns all the premises aforesaid situate 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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in 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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. To Have and To Hold the same unto the said George Edmunds Jr. his heirs and assigns forever— with the privileges and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year aforesaid for the purpose of Conveying said premises as freely as by said decree I am authorized to do and of right ought to do.
Milton M. Morrill Seal
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TEXT: “Seal” enclosed in a hand-drawn representation of a seal.


Special Commissioner
Signed Sealed and delivered in presence of Harriett C. Morrill [p. [217]]
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Kimball v. L. C. Bidamon et al., Hancock Co., IL, Circuit Court, in Chancery, 15 June 1852

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Deed, 5 June 1852 [Kimball v. L. C. Bidamon et al.]
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    TEXT: “Seal” enclosed in a hand-drawn representation of a seal.

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