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Deed from Joshua Moore, 24 July 1843

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Joshua Moore, Deed for property in
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, to JS as trustee-in-trust for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 24 July 1843. Version copied 6 Nov. 1843 in Hancock Co., IL, Deed Records, vol. M, pp. 9–10; unidentified handwriting; Hancock County Recorder’s Office, Carthage, IL; microfilm at Family History Library.

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J. J. Moore To J. Smith Trus.
Recorded 6th Novr 1843
This Indenture Made, and entered into, this twenty fourth day of July in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and forty-three between Joshua J. Moore of the City of
Philadelphia

Port city founded as Quaker settlement by William Penn, 1681. Site of signing of Declaration of Independence and drafting of U.S. Constitution. Nation’s capital city, 1790–1800. Population in 1830 about 170,000; in 1840 about 260,000; and in 1850 about 410...

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and State of
Pa.

Area first settled by Swedish immigrants, 1628. William Penn received grant for territory from King Charles II, 1681, and established British settlement, 1682. Philadelphia was center of government for original thirteen U.S. colonies from time of Revolutionary...

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of the first part and 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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, of the second part. Witnesseth, that the said Joshua J. Moore, party of the first part, for and in consideration of the love and good will he bears to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, of which the said Joseph Smith, party of the second part, is sole Trustee in Trust, and also for the sum of one dollar, to him hand paid, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, do hereby grant, bargain, sell, convey, and confirm unto the said Joseph Smith, as sole Trustee in Trust for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, party of the second part, his successors in office and assigns forever, all that tract or parcel of land, situate 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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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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known and described as follows, to wit, the North East quarter of Section number thirty three in Township number Seven North of Range number Eight West of the fourth principal meridian together with all and singular the appurtenances thereunto belonging, or in any wise appertaining. To Have and To Hold the above described premises unto the said Joseph Smith party of the second part, his successors in office and assigns forever. And the said Joshua J. Moore, party of the first part, his heirs and assigns the aforesaid premises, unto the said Joseph Smith, as sole Trustee in Trust &c. party of the second part, his successors in office and assigns against the claim or claims of all and every person whomsoever, do and will warrant and forever defend by these presents. In testimony, Whereof, the said Joshua J. Moore party of the first part, hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year above written.
Joshua J. Moore (ss.)
(L. S.)
Signed sealed and delivered in presence of
E[benezer] Robinson

25 May 1816–11 Mar. 1891. Printer, editor, publisher. Born at Floyd (near Rome), Oneida Co., New York. Son of Nathan Robinson and Mary Brown. Moved to Utica, Oneida Co., ca. 1831, and learned printing trade at Utica Observer. Moved to Ravenna, Portage Co....

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State of Illinois) ss.
Hancock 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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Ebenezar Robinson

25 May 1816–11 Mar. 1891. Printer, editor, publisher. Born at Floyd (near Rome), Oneida Co., New York. Son of Nathan Robinson and Mary Brown. Moved to Utica, Oneida Co., ca. 1831, and learned printing trade at Utica Observer. Moved to Ravenna, Portage Co....

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a Justice of the Peace in and for the said
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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, do Certify, that Joshua J. Moore whose signature appears to the foregoing deed, and who is personally known to me to be the person described in, and who executed the same did acknowledge that he had executed the said conveyance [p. 9]
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