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Deed from Solon and Sarah Morris Powers, 5 July 1842

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Solon Powers

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and Sarah Morris Powers, Deed for property in
Nauvoo

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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, Hancock Co., IL, to JS as trustee-in-trust for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 5 July 1842. Version copied 8 Mar. 1849 in Hancock Co., Deed Records, vol. V, pp. 324–325; unidentified handwriting; Hancock County Recorder’s Office, Carthage, IL; microfilm at Family History Library.
Asterisk (*) denotes a "featured" version, which includes an introduction and annotation. Deed from Solon and Sarah Morris Powers, 5 July 1842, as Recorded in Nauvoo Registry of Deeds Nauvoo Registry of Deeds, Deed Record Book B, 1843–1846
Deed from Solon and Sarah Morris Powers, 5 July 1842

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S Powers

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to. Jo Smith Trustee &c​>
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This Indenture made and entered into this fifth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and forty two, Between
Solon Powers

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and Sarah [Morris Powers] his wife 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 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
Solon Powers

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and Sarah his wife party of the first part for and in consideration of the Love and good will they bear 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 them in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, do hereby grant bargain sell and 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 Half of Lot No. four (4) in Block No. Eleven (11) of
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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’s addition to
Nauvoo

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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Together with all and singular the appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining. To Have and to Hold the above described premises unto the said Joseph Smith party of the second part, his heirs and assigns forever. And the said
Solon Powers

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