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Introduction to State of Illinois v. Goddard et al. and State of Illinois v. Goddard et al. on Habeas Corpus Warrant, 3 February 1843, James Flack Copy [State of Illinois v. Goddard et al.] Warrant, 3 February 1843, William Clayton First Copy [State of Illinois v. Goddard et al.] Warrant, 3 February 1843, William Clayton Second Copy [State of Illinois v. Goddard et al.] Petition, 4 February 1843 [State of Illinois v. Goddard et al. on Habeas Corpus] Habeas Corpus, 4 February 1843 [State of Illinois v. Goddard et al. on Habeas Corpus] Attachment, 4 February 1843 [State of Illinois v. Goddard et al. on Habeas Corpus] Subpoena, 4 February 1843–A [State of Illinois v. Goddard et al. on Habeas Corpus] Subpoena, 4 February 1843–B [State of Illinois v. Goddard et al. on Habeas Corpus] Affidavit, 4 February 1843–A [State of Illinois v. Goddard et al. on Habeas Corpus] Affidavit, 4 February 1843–B [State of Illinois v. Goddard et al. on Habeas Corpus] Costs, 4 February 1843 [State of Illinois v. Goddard et al. on Habeas Corpus] Docket Entry, circa 4 February 1843 [State of Illinois v. Goddard et al. on Habeas Corpus] Execution, 26 April 1843 [State of Illinois v. Goddard et al. on Habeas Corpus]

Docket Entry, circa 4 February 1843 [State of Illinois v. Goddard et al. on Habeas Corpus]

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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. 4 Feb. 1843, State of IL v. Goddard et al. on Habeas Corpus (Nauvoo, IL, Municipal Court 1843); Nauvoo Municipal Court Docket Book, 17–19; 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. 25 Feb. 1843, ca. 27 Apr. 1843, and ca. 3 July 1843.

Historical Introduction

See Introduction to State of Illinois v. Goddard et al. and State of Illinois v. Goddard et al. on Habeas Corpus.

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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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Vs.)
Stephen H. Goddard

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William F. Cahoon

7 Nov. 1813–6 Apr. 1893. Shoemaker, carpenter, joiner. Born at Harpersfield, Ashtabula Co., Ohio. Son of Reynolds Cahoon and Thirza Stiles. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Parley P. Pratt, 16 Oct. 1830, at Kirtland, Geauga Co....

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, &)
William W. Riley

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Docket fee— $3,00
Consts fees— 1,42
Marshals do— 3,75
Clerks fees— 4,75
$12,92
On Writ of
Habeas Corpus

“Have the body”; a written order from a court of competent jurisdiction commanding anyone having a person in custody to produce such person at a certain time and place and to state the reasons why he or she is being held in custody. The court will determine...

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February 4th. 1843. A Petition was presented by & on behalf of the Defendants, who were prisoners in custody of
James M. Flack

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Constable, as also a copy of the Warrant under which they were detained in Custody, to the Municipal Court, praying that a Writ of Habeas Corpus do issue to bring them before said Court, the Warrant was issued by
Orson Spencer

14 Mar./13 May 1802–15 Oct. 1855. Teacher, minister, university professor and chancellor. Born in West Stockbridge, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts. Son of Daniel Spencer and Chloe Wilson. Moved to Lenox, Berkshire Co., 1817; to Schenectady, Schenectady Co.,...

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J. P. & dated feby. 3rd. 1843. & was obtained by Josiah Simpson, against Defts upon a charge of their having unlawfully assaulted & beaten him, at 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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, 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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,— which Petn., & Copy Warrant, are filed.
Feby. 4th 1843.— A Writ of Habeas Corpus was issued 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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Clerk of the Court, directed to the
Marshal

20 Apr. 1785–24 Nov. 1867. Surveyor. Born at Kingsbury, Washington Co., New York. Son of Newcomb Sherwood and a woman whose maiden name was Tolman (first name unidentified). Married first Jane J. McManagal (McMangle) of Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland, ca. 1824...

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, & returnable forthwith,— fees 50¢.— Trial Ordered to take place at 6 OClock p. m. and the
Marshal

20 Apr. 1785–24 Nov. 1867. Surveyor. Born at Kingsbury, Washington Co., New York. Son of Newcomb Sherwood and a woman whose maiden name was Tolman (first name unidentified). Married first Jane J. McManagal (McMangle) of Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland, ca. 1824...

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to notify the Justices.
Same day.— Subpoena issued, directed to the
Marshal

20 Apr. 1785–24 Nov. 1867. Surveyor. Born at Kingsbury, Washington Co., New York. Son of Newcomb Sherwood and a woman whose maiden name was Tolman (first name unidentified). Married first Jane J. McManagal (McMangle) of Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland, ca. 1824...

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, & returnable forthwith, for John Lambert, Charity Riley, Lorain Farr, George McKenzie,
James M. Flack

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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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Welcome Chapman

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, William Whitehead, & James Smithis. which Subpoena was returned endorsed “served by reading to John Lambert fees 17¢.— George McKenzie do 22¢.— Charity Riley do 12½¢.— Loren Farr do 12½¢.—
Wm. 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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do 17¢.—
Welcom Chapman

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do 17¢.— Wm Whitehead do 22½¢.— James Smithis 22¢. $1.42
J[ohn] 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..—
Same day.— Subpoena issued at request of Prosr, directed to the
Marshal

20 Apr. 1785–24 Nov. 1867. Surveyor. Born at Kingsbury, Washington Co., New York. Son of Newcomb Sherwood and a woman whose maiden name was Tolman (first name unidentified). Married first Jane J. McManagal (McMangle) of Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland, ca. 1824...

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, for Samuel White,
William White

25 Apr. 1813–22 Sept. 1872. River pilot. Born in St. Charles, St. Charles Co., Missouri Territory. Son of James White and Lurana Barber. Married first Achsa Golden, 25 Sept. 1838, in Hancock Co., Illinois. Sold property in and around what became Commerce ...

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, Starling, <​Driggs​> Samuel Morton, Joshua Simpson, Blakely Anderson, John Smith, Andrew Smith, William Smith, Henry Morton, Edward Cutler, L— Nurse, Clarke Foster, Jackson Clothier, &
Buckley [Buckly B.] Anderson

14 Jan. 1819–4 July 1895. Stonecutter, farmer. Born in Berlin, Huron Co., Ohio. Son of John Anderson and Lydia Kellogg. Married Sally M. Cutler, 31 Dec. 1837, in Ray Co., Missouri. Moved to Nauvoo, Hancock Co., Illinois, by ca. 1841. Stonecutter for Nauvoo...

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. which Subpoena was returnable forthwith, and was returned endorsed “Blakely Anderson, John P. Smith, Saml Morton, Henry Morton, Saml White, Starlin Driggs, Edwin Cutler, Clark Foster, White. The within served on the above named Persons. Fees $2,25.—
H[enry] G. Sherwood

20 Apr. 1785–24 Nov. 1867. Surveyor. Born at Kingsbury, Washington Co., New York. Son of Newcomb Sherwood and a woman whose maiden name was Tolman (first name unidentified). Married first Jane J. McManagal (McMangle) of Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland, ca. 1824...

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, Marshal.
Same day.— Writ of Habeas was returned, endorsed, “The within Writ served, and the Municipal Court notified to convene at the Mayors office at 6 oClock P. M. Feby. 4th. inst, fees $1,50.
H. G. Sherwood

20 Apr. 1785–24 Nov. 1867. Surveyor. Born at Kingsbury, Washington Co., New York. Son of Newcomb Sherwood and a woman whose maiden name was Tolman (first name unidentified). Married first Jane J. McManagal (McMangle) of Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland, ca. 1824...

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, Marshal Aldermen
[William] Marks

15 Nov. 1792–22 May 1872. Farmer, printer, publisher, postmaster. Born at Rutland, Rutland Co., Vermont. Son of Cornell (Cornwall) Marks and Sarah Goodrich. Married first Rosannah R. Robinson, 2 May 1813. Lived at Portage, Allegany Co., New York, where he...

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[George W.] Harris

1 Apr. 1780–1857. Jeweler. Born at Lanesboro, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts. Son of James Harris and Diana (Margaret) Burton. Married first Elizabeth, ca. 1800. Married second Margaret, who died in 1828. Moved to Batavia, Genesee Co., New York, by 1830. Married...

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[Gustavus] Hills

29 Jan. 1804–18 Oct. 1846. Music teacher, engraver, jeweler, newspaper editor, judge. Born in Chatham, Middlesex Co., Connecticut. Son of Lebbeus Hills and Mary Gibson. Married Elizabeth Mansfield, 25 Dec. 1827, in Middletown, Middlesex Co. Moved to Warren...

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[Orson] Spencer

14 Mar./13 May 1802–15 Oct. 1855. Teacher, minister, university professor and chancellor. Born in West Stockbridge, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts. Son of Daniel Spencer and Chloe Wilson. Moved to Lenox, Berkshire Co., 1817; to Schenectady, Schenectady Co.,...

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