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Deed to Hyrum Smith, 12 July 1843, Draft

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JS as trustee-in-trust for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Draft of Deed for property in
Adams Co.

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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, IL and
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
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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, 12 July 1843; 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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; two pages; JS Collection, CHL.

Historical Introduction

See Historical Introduction to Deed to Emma Smith and Others, 12 July 1843.

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whole Block number ninety-six. Also Block number ninety-seven. Also the Block number ninety eight. Also Lot number four in Block number one hundred and four. Also Lots number two and three in Block number one hundred and nine. Also Block number one hundred and ten. Also Block number one hundred and thirteen Also Lots number one, two and three in Block number one hundred and sixteen. Also Block number one hundred and twenty-nine. Also Block number one hundred and thirty one. Also Lots number two, three and four in Block number one hundred and thirty six, Also Block number one hundred and thirty-seven. Also Lot number four in Block number one hundred and forty-two. Also Lots number two and three in Block number one hundred and forty-three. Also Block number one hundred and forty-four. Also Lot number one in Block number one hundred and forty-five Also Block number one hundred and fifty-five. Also Lot number two in Block number one hundred and fifty-nine, 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
Hyrum

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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Smith

10 July 1804–30 Apr. 1879. Scribe, editor, boardinghouse operator, clothier. Born at Willingborough Township (later in Harmony), Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania. Daughter of Isaac Hale and Elizabeth Lewis. Member of Methodist church at Harmony (later in Oakland...

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party of the second part, his <​their​>
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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
Hyrum

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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<​Emma​>
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Smith

10 July 1804–30 Apr. 1879. Scribe, editor, boardinghouse operator, clothier. Born at Willingborough Township (later in Harmony), Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania. Daughter of Isaac Hale and Elizabeth Lewis. Member of Methodist church at Harmony (later in Oakland...

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party of the second part, his <​their​>
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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 hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year above written.
[blank] L. S
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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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Signed sealed and delivered in presence of [p. [2]]
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Deed to Hyrum Smith, 12 July 1843, Draft
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