Deed from Solomon and Eleanor Lawrence, 20 November 1843

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Deed from Solomon and Eleanor Lawrence, 20 November 1843
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Solomon Lawrence and Eleanor Lawrence, 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, 20 Nov. 1843. Version copied 29 Dec. 1843 in Hancock Co., IL, Deed Records, vol. M, pp. 88–89; unidentified handwriting; Hancock County Recorder’s Office, Carthage, IL; microfilm at Family History Library.

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See Historical Introduction to Letter from Archibald Williams, 20 Nov. 1843.
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SEAL
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TEXT: “SEAL” enclosed in a hand-drawn representation of a seal.

In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, at my office, at
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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the day and year above written

H. S. Cooley

Notary Public
A. C.
Situated in western Illinois; bounded on west by Mississippi River. Organized from Pike Co., 1825. Quincy established as county seat, 1825. Population in 1830 about 2,200. Population in 1840 about 14,500. Latter-day Saint exiles from Missouri found refuge...
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Ills.

Recorded 29th Dec. 1843

S. E. 5 6N. 8W.

Fees 0.87½
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TEXT: Written in margin.
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Deed from Solomon and Eleanor Lawrence, 20 November 1843
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Total Pages
2
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Unidentified
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TEXT: “SEAL” enclosed in a hand-drawn representation of a seal.
[5]
TEXT: Written in margin.