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Deed to Eliza Partridge and Others, 10 February 1843

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JS as trustee-in-trust for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 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
Eliza Partridge

20 Apr. 1820–2 Mar. 1886. Tailor, teacher. Born in Painesville, Geauga Co., Ohio. Daughter of Edward Partridge and Lydia Clisbee. Moved to Independence, Jackson Co., Missouri, winter 1832–1833; to Clay Co., Missouri, Nov. 1833; to Far West, Caldwell Co., ...

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Emily Partridge

28 Feb. 1824–9 Dec. 1899. Born at Painesville, Geauga Co., Ohio. Daughter of Edward Partridge and Lydia Clisbee. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4 Dec. 1832. Plural wife of JS, sealed on 4 Mar. 1843. Married Brigham Young as a plural...

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, Caroline Partridge, Lydia Partridge, and Edward Partridge Jr., 10 Feb. 1843; printed form with manuscript additions in handwriting of
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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; signature of JS; witnessed by
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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; certified by
Ebenezer 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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, 10 Feb. 1843; certified by
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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on behalf of JS, 10 Feb. 1843; docket and notations in handwriting of
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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; one page; CHL.

Historical Introduction

See Historical Introductions to Deed from Orson and Marinda Nancy Johnson Hyde, 10 Feb. 1843 and Deed, Samuel and Sabrina Davenport Canfield, to Emma Smith, 1 Oct. 1836.
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Deed to Eliza Partridge and Others, 10 February 1843
Deed to Eliza Partridge and Others, 10 February 1843, as Recorded in Nauvoo Registry of Deeds Nauvoo Registry of Deeds, Deed Record Book A, 1840–1843

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Printed form with manuscript additions in handwriting of William Clayton.


THIS INDENTURE MADE AND ENTERED INTO, This Tenth— day of February— in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and forty-three between Joseph Smith, as sole Trustee in Trust, for 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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, 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
Eliza M. Partridge

20 Apr. 1820–2 Mar. 1886. Tailor, teacher. Born in Painesville, Geauga Co., Ohio. Daughter of Edward Partridge and Lydia Clisbee. Moved to Independence, Jackson Co., Missouri, winter 1832–1833; to Clay Co., Missouri, Nov. 1833; to Far West, Caldwell Co., ...

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Emily D. Partridge

28 Feb. 1824–9 Dec. 1899. Born at Painesville, Geauga Co., Ohio. Daughter of Edward Partridge and Lydia Clisbee. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4 Dec. 1832. Plural wife of JS, sealed on 4 Mar. 1843. Married Brigham Young as a plural...

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Caroline E. Partridge, Lydia Partridge & Edward Partridge [Jr.]—— —— all
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

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, of the SECOND part Witnesseth, that the said Joseph Smith, party of the FIRST part, for and in consideration of the sum of One thousand—— dollars, to him in hand paid, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, do hereby grant, bargain, sell, convey, and confirm unto the said
Eliza M. Partridge

20 Apr. 1820–2 Mar. 1886. Tailor, teacher. Born in Painesville, Geauga Co., Ohio. Daughter of Edward Partridge and Lydia Clisbee. Moved to Independence, Jackson Co., Missouri, winter 1832–1833; to Clay Co., Missouri, Nov. 1833; to Far West, Caldwell Co., ...

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Emily D. Partridge

28 Feb. 1824–9 Dec. 1899. Born at Painesville, Geauga Co., Ohio. Daughter of Edward Partridge and Lydia Clisbee. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4 Dec. 1832. Plural wife of JS, sealed on 4 Mar. 1843. Married Brigham Young as a plural...

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, Caroline E. Partridge, Lydia Partridge and Edward Partridge——
party parties of the SECOND part, his their heirs 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: Lot number two in Block number one hundred and forty-six of the City 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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——
together wth all and singular the appurtenances thereunto belonging, or in any wise appertaining.
TO HAVE and TO HOLD The above described premised unto the said
Eliza M. Partridge

20 Apr. 1820–2 Mar. 1886. Tailor, teacher. Born in Painesville, Geauga Co., Ohio. Daughter of Edward Partridge and Lydia Clisbee. Moved to Independence, Jackson Co., Missouri, winter 1832–1833; to Clay Co., Missouri, Nov. 1833; to Far West, Caldwell Co., ...

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Emily D. Partridge

28 Feb. 1824–9 Dec. 1899. Born at Painesville, Geauga Co., Ohio. Daughter of Edward Partridge and Lydia Clisbee. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4 Dec. 1832. Plural wife of JS, sealed on 4 Mar. 1843. Married Brigham Young as a plural...

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, Caroline E. Partridge, Lydia Partridge and Edward Partridge
party parties of the SECOND part, his their heirs and assigns forever. And the said Joseph Smith, party of the FIRST part, his assigns and successors in office, the aforesaid premises, unto the said parties of the—— party of the SECOND part, his their heirs 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 Joseph Smith, party of the FIRST part has hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year above written.

Signature of JS.


Joseph Smith -[seal.]-
As sole Trustee in Trust for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Signed sealed and delivered in presence of
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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Certification printed with manuscript additions in handwriting of Ebenezer Robinson.


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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,)
I,
Ebenezer 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 City 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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, in
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 Joseph Smith, whose signature appears to the faregoing 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 for the uses and purposes therein mentioned.
Given under my hand and seal, this Tenth day of February, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty-Three.
E. 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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Deed to Eliza Partridge and Others, 10 February 1843
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    Printed form with manuscript additions in handwriting of William Clayton.

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    Signature of JS.

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    Certification printed with manuscript additions in handwriting of Ebenezer Robinson.

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