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Deed from Knowlton Hanks, 24 September 1842

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Knowlton Hanks, 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 Sept. 1842. Version copied 6 Nov. 1843 in Hancock Co., IL, Deed Records, vol. M, pp. 12–13; unidentified handwriting; Hancock County Recorder’s Office, Carthage, IL; microfilm at Family History Library.

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See Historical Introduction to Deed from Orson and Marinda Nancy Johnson Hyde, 10 Feb. 1843.

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<​5780​>
<​K. Hanks To J. Smith Trustee​>
<​Recorded 6th Novr 1843​>
<​N. E. 31 T 5 N. 7 W.​>
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TEXT: Insertions in margin.


Know all men by these presents that I Knowlton Hanks 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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in consideration of the love and good will I bear to the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

The Book of Mormon related that when Christ set up his church in the Americas, “they which were baptized in the name of Jesus, were called the church of Christ.” The first name used to denote the church JS organized on 6 April 1830 was “the Church of Christ...

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and also for and in consideration of the sum of One Dollar to me in hand paid by Joseph Smith as sole Trustee in Trust for said Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, of 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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and
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, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have bargained, sold, and
Quit claim

A deed that operates without any warranty, except that no one apart from the grantor can be in possession of the title at the time of delivery.

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ed, and by these presents do bargain, sell, and quit claim unto the said Joseph Smith as sole Trustee &c his successors in office and assigns forever, all the rights, title, Interest, claim and demand, boath at law and in equity, and as well in possession as in expectancy, of, in, and to all the following described tract of land, situated, lying 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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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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and being the North East qr of section thirty one of Township Five North in Range seven west of the fourth principal Meridian. Together with all and singular, the priviliges and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining. To have and to hold the above described tract <​or parcel​> of land with all the appurtenances thereunto belonging unto the said Joseph Smith as sole Trustee in Trust <​&c​> his successors in office and assigns forever, in as full and ample manner as the said is held by me at the ensealing and delivery of these presents In Witness whereas I have set my hand and seal this 24th day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Forty two
Knowlton Hanks LS
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TEXT: “LS” enclosed in a hand-drawn representation of a seal.


Signed sealed and delivered the presence of Hazen Kimball
James Whitehead

12 Apr. 1813–27 July 1898. Clerk, farmer. Born in Roughhay, Fulwood, Lancashire, England. Son of Thomas Whitehead and Mary. Married first Jane Marshall Hindle, 25 Jan. 1837, in Preston, Lancashire, England. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...

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Deed from Knowlton Hanks, 24 September 1842
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    TEXT: Insertions in margin.

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

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