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Introduction to State of Illinois v. D. Brown and Edwards Complaint, 14 November 1842 [State of Illinois v. D. Brown and Edwards] Warrant, 14 November 1842 [State of Illinois v. D. Brown and Edwards] Subpoena, 15 November 1842 [State of Illinois v. D. Brown and Edwards] Minutes, 15 November 1842 [State of Illinois v. D. Brown and Edwards] Docket Entry, between 14 and circa 15 November 1842 [State of Illinois v. D. Brown and Edwards] Execution, 10 December 1842 [State of Illinois v. D. Brown and Edwards] Execution, 4 April 1843 [State of Illinois v. D. Brown and Edwards]

Docket Entry, between 14 and circa 15 November 1842 [State of Illinois v. D. Brown and Edwards]

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Docket Entry, [
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], [between 14 and ca. 15 Nov. 1842], State of IL v. D. Brown and Edwards (Nauvoo, IL, Mayor’s Court 1842); in Nauvoo Mayor’s Court Docket Book, 37; handwriting of
James Sloan

28 Oct. 1792–24 Oct. 1886. City recorder, notary public, attorney, judge, farmer. Born in Donaghmore, Co. Tyrone, Ireland. Son of Alexander Sloan and Anne. Married Mary Magill. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ordained an elder, ...

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; CHL. Includes notations by
James Sloan

28 Oct. 1792–24 Oct. 1886. City recorder, notary public, attorney, judge, farmer. Born in Donaghmore, Co. Tyrone, Ireland. Son of Alexander Sloan and Anne. Married Mary Magill. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ordained an elder, ...

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, [
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], ca. 10 Dec. 1842 and ca. 30 May 1843.

Historical Introduction

See Introduction to State of Illinois v. D. Brown and Edwards.

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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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)
Felony.
Vs)
Daniel Brown, &)
Thomas S. Edwards)
Mayors Fees $2,43¾
Constables— 1,56¼
Witness’s fees— 2,00
$6,00
Novr. 14th 1842. Upon the Oath of
William Niswanger

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a Warrant issued against Daniel Brown & Thomas S. Edwards, for the said Daniel Brown wilfully & maliciously as
Deponent

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believes, taking & conveying away Cotton Wood Logs belonging to him
Deponent

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, nine or ten in number, in 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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, upon the said 14th. day of November 1842, and the said Thomas S. Edwards for aiding and abetting in the removal of said Logs as aforesaid, in said
City

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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, 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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, &
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.
Novr. 15th. 1842. Warrant executed by
James M. Flack

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<​Constable​> bringing the Defendants forward.
Novr 15th. 1842. A Subpoena issued upon behalf of the
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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, for Isaac Riley Clark,
Nathan Cheney

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,
Edmund Nelson

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, Saml. P. Kelsy, Heltsy Wilford, & Thomas Kelsy, which was returned by
James M. Flack

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, Const with the services marked on back thereof, upon said Witnesses, upon said day.
Same day the Witnesses Isaac R. Clark,
Nathan Cheney

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,
Edmund Nelson

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, Thomas Kelsy, & Saml. P. Kelsey, attended & were examined, as also the said
William Niswanger

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, all on behalf of the
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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.
James Brown

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, & George W. Davidson were produced, Sworn & examined as Witnesses for the Defendants.
The proofs and allegations being fully heard on the part of both Parties, it was adjudged that the Defendants <​nor either of them​> are not guilty, and that they be discharged, &
Prosecutor

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to pay full Costs.
The Witnesses,
Nathan Cheney

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,
Edmund Nelson

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, Saml. P. Kelsy, & Thomas Kelsey, claimed payment for their attendances as Witnesses.

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Decr. 10th. 1842.
Execution

“The act of carrying into effect the final judgment of a court, or other jurisdiction. The writ which authorises the officer so to carry into effect such judgment is also called an execution. . . . Executions are either to recover specific things, or money...

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was made out for $6.00 Costs, as Taxed, and delivered to
John D. Parker

22 Nov. 1799–26 Feb. 1891. Farmer, wainwright. Born in Saratoga, Saratoga Co., New York. Son of Abel Parker and Mary Davies. Served in War of 1812 as teamster in General John E. Wool’s company, 1813–1814. Married Harriet Sherwood. Moved to Galway, Saratoga...

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Const. on the 31st. Jany. 1843.—
March 1st. 1843. Execution returned, endorsed, “fees $0,50, no property found on which to levy, March 1st. 1843.
J. D. Parker

22 Nov. 1799–26 Feb. 1891. Farmer, wainwright. Born in Saratoga, Saratoga Co., New York. Son of Abel Parker and Mary Davies. Served in War of 1812 as teamster in General John E. Wool’s company, 1813–1814. Married Harriet Sherwood. Moved to Galway, Saratoga...

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. Con”.—
April 4th. 1843. Execution renewed, for $6.50 Costs, & delivered to
John D. Parker

22 Nov. 1799–26 Feb. 1891. Farmer, wainwright. Born in Saratoga, Saratoga Co., New York. Son of Abel Parker and Mary Davies. Served in War of 1812 as teamster in General John E. Wool’s company, 1813–1814. Married Harriet Sherwood. Moved to Galway, Saratoga...

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Const. on the 26th April 1843.—
May 30th. 1843.— Execution returned, endorsed, “property sold to
Shadrach Roundy

1 Jan. 1789–4 July 1872. Merchant. Born at Rockingham, Windham Co., Vermont. Son of Uriah Roundy and Lucretia Needham. Married Betsy Quimby, 22 June 1814, at Rockingham. Lived at Spafford, Onondaga Co., New York. Member of Freewill Baptist Church in Spafford...

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May 11th. 1843.— Recd Order by Order of the Mayor for $6.50 Given to
Shadrach Roundy

1 Jan. 1789–4 July 1872. Merchant. Born at Rockingham, Windham Co., Vermont. Son of Uriah Roundy and Lucretia Needham. Married Betsy Quimby, 22 June 1814, at Rockingham. Lived at Spafford, Onondaga Co., New York. Member of Freewill Baptist Church in Spafford...

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this 30th day of May 1843.—
Con fees—— ,50
advertising—— ,25
per Cent on—— 65
$1,40
demand— 6,50
7,90
7,90
6,50
$1,40
Paid in full May 30th. 1843.
J. D. Parker

22 Nov. 1799–26 Feb. 1891. Farmer, wainwright. Born in Saratoga, Saratoga Co., New York. Son of Abel Parker and Mary Davies. Served in War of 1812 as teamster in General John E. Wool’s company, 1813–1814. Married Harriet Sherwood. Moved to Galway, Saratoga...

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