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Nauvoo City Council Rough Minute Book, February 1844–January 1845

10 February 1844 • Saturday Page 1 12 February 1844 • Monday Page 1 5 March 1844 • Tuesday Page 3 9 March 1844 • Saturday Page 5 13 April 1844 • Saturday Page 8 29 April 1844 • Monday Page 10 11 May 1844 • Saturday Page 11 8 June 1844 • Saturday Page 11 10 June 1844 • Monday Page 19 Minute Entry, Summons • 11 June 1844 Page 31 21 June 1844 • Friday Page 32 1 July 1844 • Monday Page 33 2 July 1844 • Tuesday Page 35 8 July 1844 • Monday Page 37 13 July 1844 • Saturday Page 40 10 August 1844 • Saturday Page 41 14 September 1844 • Saturday Page 46 12 October 1844 • Saturday Page 49 9 November 1844 • Saturday Page 50 14 December 1844 • Saturday Page 52 11 January 1845 • Saturday Page 1 13 January 1845 • Monday Page 4

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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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City Council, Rough Minute Book, 10 Feb. 1844–13 Jan. 1845; handwriting of
Willard Richards

24 June 1804–11 Mar. 1854. Teacher, lecturer, doctor, clerk, printer, editor, postmaster. Born at Hopkinton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. Son of Joseph Richards and Rhoda Howe. Moved to Richmond, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts, 1813; to Chatham, Columbia Co...

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Thomas Bullock

23 Dec. 1816–10 Feb. 1885. Farmer, excise officer, secretary, clerk. Born in Leek, Staffordshire, England. Son of Thomas Bullock and Mary Hall. Married Henrietta Rushton, 25 June 1838. Moved to Ardee, Co. Louth, Ireland, Nov. 1839; to Isle of Anglesey, Aug...

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, and John McEwan; fifty-six pages; Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL. For more complete source information, see the source note for Nauvoo City Council Rough Minute Book, Feb.–Dec. 1841.
Asterisk (*) denotes a "featured" version, which includes an introduction and annotation. Ordinance, 9 November 1844–A Minutes, 9 November 1844, Draft Nauvoo City Council Rough Minute Book, February 1844–January 1845 Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 1841–1845 Resolution, 12 October 1844 Minutes, 12 October 1844, Draft Minutes, 2 July 1844 Minutes, 2 July 1844, Extract, as Published in Nauvoo Neighbor Nauvoo City Council Rough Minute Book, February 1844–January 1845 History, 1838–1856, volume F-1 [1 May 1844–8 August 1844] “History of Joseph Smith” Motion from Brigham Young, 5 March 1844 Nauvoo City Council Rough Minute Book, February 1844–January 1845 History, 1838–1856, volume E-1 [1 July 1843–30 April 1844] Minutes, 29 April 1844 Minutes, 29 April 1844, Extract, as Published in Nauvoo Neighbor Minutes, 13 April 1844 Minutes, 13 April 1844, Extract, as Published in Nauvoo Neighbor Nauvoo City Council Rough Minute Book, February 1844–January 1845 Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 1841–1845 Minutes, 13 July 1844 Nauvoo City Council Rough Minute Book, February 1844–January 1845 Minutes, 11 May 1844 Nauvoo City Council Rough Minute Book, February 1844–January 1845 Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 1841–1845 Nauvoo City Council Rough Minute Book, February 1844–January 1845 Minutes, 8 June 1844 Nauvoo City Council Rough Minute Book, February 1844–January 1845 Minutes, 8 June 1844, Extract, as Published in Nauvoo Neighbor Minutes, 21 June 1844 Nauvoo City Council Rough Minute Book, February 1844–January 1845 Minutes, 10 June 1844 Nauvoo City Council Rough Minute Book, February 1844–January 1845 Minutes, 10 June 1844, Extract, as Published in Nauvoo Neighbor Minutes, 5 March 1844 Nauvoo City Council Rough Minute Book, February 1844–January 1845 History, 1838–1856, volume E-1 [1 July 1843–30 April 1844] “History of Joseph Smith” Nauvoo City Council Rough Minute Book, February 1844–January 1845 Ordinance, 14 September 1844 Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 1841–1845 Nauvoo City Council Rough Minute Book, February 1844–January 1845 Resolution, 13 July 1844 Nauvoo City Council Rough Minute Book, February 1844–January 1845 Minutes, 8 July 1844 Nauvoo City Council Rough Minute Book, February 1844–January 1845 Minutes, 12 February 1844 Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 1841–1845 Minutes, 12 February 1844, Copy Minutes, 12 February 1844, Extract, as Published in Nauvoo Neighbor Nauvoo City Council Rough Minute Book, February 1844–January 1845 Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 1841–1845 Minutes, 10 February 1844 Nauvoo City Council Rough Minute Book, February 1844–January 1845 Minutes, 1 July 1844, Draft Minutes, 1 July 1844 Nauvoo City Council Rough Minute Book, February 1844–January 1845 Nauvoo City Council Rough Minute Book, February 1844–January 1845 Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 1841–1845 Nauvoo City Council Rough Minute Book, February 1844–January 1845 Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 1841–1845 Nauvoo City Council Rough Minute Book, February 1844–January 1845 Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 1841–1845 Nauvoo City Council Rough Minute Book, February 1844–January 1845 Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 1841–1845 Minutes, 10 August 1844
Nauvoo City Council Rough Minute Book, February 1844–January 1845
Minutes, 10 August 1844, Extract, Published in Nauvoo Neighbor

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10 August 1844 • Saturday

Thomas Bullock handwriting ends; Willard Richards begins.


Regular Session. August 10th 1844.
10 o clock A M.
Names of member, called, Quorum Prest.
Geo 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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Elected prsidnt Pro tem—
Prayer by
O[rson] Pratt

19 Sept. 1811–3 Oct. 1881. Farmer, writer, teacher, merchant, surveyor, editor, publisher. Born at Hartford, Washington Co., New York. Son of Jared Pratt and Charity Dickinson. Moved to New Lebanon, Columbia Co., New York, 1814; to Canaan, Columbia Co., fall...

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— Minutes of preceedig unacccepted minutes read & accepted
John C. Annis

17 Nov. 1784–June 1849. Carpenter. Born at Thetford, Orange Co., Vermont. Son of John Annis and Sabra Closson. Married Hannah Marie Crawford, 16 Jan. 1806, at Thetford. Moved to Caledonia, Genesee Co., New York, by 1810; to Mason Co., Virginia (later in West...

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Petition to erect a water mill opposite
C[harles] Ivins

16 Apr. 1799–29 Jan. 1875. Merchant, hotelier, ferry owner, farmer. Born in Burlington Co., New Jersey. Son of Israel Ivins and Margaret Woodward. Married Elizabeth Lippencott Shinn, 1 May 1823, in Burlington Co. Moved to Monmouth Co., New Jersey, before ...

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.—
O. Pratt

19 Sept. 1811–3 Oct. 1881. Farmer, writer, teacher, merchant, surveyor, editor, publisher. Born at Hartford, Washington Co., New York. Son of Jared Pratt and Charity Dickinson. Moved to New Lebanon, Columbia Co., New York, 1814; to Canaan, Columbia Co., fall...

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moved it Lie on the table
<​C. [Councillor]
[Daniel H.] Wells

27 Oct. 1814–24 Mar. 1891. Farmer, teacher, ferry operator, lumber merchant, manager of nail factory, politician. Born in Trenton, Oneida Co., New York. Son of Daniel Wells and Catherine Chapin. Moved to Marietta, Washington Co., Ohio, ca. 1832. Moved to ...

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[William W.] Phelps

17 Feb. 1792–7 Mar. 1872. Writer, teacher, printer, newspaper editor, publisher, postmaster, lawyer. Born at Hanover, Morris Co., New Jersey. Son of Enon Phelps and Mehitabel Goldsmith. Moved to Homer, Cortland Co., New York, 1800. Married Sally Waterman,...

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— objects to grantngs​>
C. [Brigham] Young

1 June 1801–29 Aug. 1877. Carpenter, painter, glazier, colonizer. Born at Whitingham, Windham Co., Vermont. Son of John Young and Abigail (Nabby) Howe. Brought up in Methodist household; later joined Methodist church. Moved to Sherburne, Chenango Co., New...

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proposd grantng the petiti[o]n
Al. Mark [Alderman 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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scnded [seconded] the motion. & it was ordrd to lie on the tabl[e].
Petitin of Reuben Atwood <​& 14 oth for openig Ann St​> granted from water stre[e]t, to corporation line,— read & granted.
voted that the
Recorder

24 June 1804–11 Mar. 1854. Teacher, lecturer, doctor, clerk, printer, editor, postmaster. Born at Hopkinton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. Son of Joseph Richards and Rhoda Howe. Moved to Richmond, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts, 1813; to Chatham, Columbia Co...

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or the Estate of Gen Joseph Smith be allowed the sum of $16.30 <​$16.70​>— to Satisfy for
Col [James] Brewer

Ca. 1809–ca. July 1864. Traveling military and fencing instructor. Born in South Carolina. Moved to Providence, Saratoga Co., New York, by 1830. Moved to Broadalbin, Fulton Co., New York, by 1840. Member of Montgomery Masonic Lodge, in Fulton Co. Possibly...

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s Boa[r]d bill,
An ordinance corning [concerning] Brothels & disorderly charatrs [characters] read twice. 3d time by its title, & passed.— satsified with its title
<​A Report of——​> The attendence of the City council &c. from Feb 10th. 1844 to Aug 9. 1844 inclusive. Total $429.15.— acecpted & ordrd to be paid,—
John P. Green[e]

3 Sept. 1793–10 Sept. 1844. Farmer, shoemaker, printer, publisher. Born at Herkimer, Herkimer Co., New York. Son of John Coddington Greene and Anna Chapman. Married first Rhoda Young, 11 Feb. 1813. Moved to Aurelius, Cayuga Co., New York, 1814; to Brownsville...

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. Marshall, stated, that he had made a setlemet with
Amos Davis

Ca. 20 Sept. 1813–22 Mar. 1872. Merchant, farmer, postmaster, tavernkeeper. Born in New Hampshire or Vermont. Son of Wells Davis and Mary. Moved to Commerce (later Nauvoo), Hancock Co., Illinois, ca. fall 1836. Married first Elvira Hibard, 1 Jan. 1837, in...

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—— on an action <​suit.​> &c and the council voted to sanction the proceeding, of the marshal.
Ald
O. Spencr [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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referrd to settling for the Nauvoo Expositor
Ald. [Hiram] Kimball

31 May 1806–27 Apr. 1863. Merchant, iron foundry operator, mail carrier. Born in West Fairlee, Orange Co., Vermont. Son of Phineas Kimball and Abigail. Moved to Commerce (later Nauvoo), Hancock Co., Illinois, 1833, and established several stores. Married ...

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said he had been told by
Charles Ivins

16 Apr. 1799–29 Jan. 1875. Merchant, hotelier, ferry owner, farmer. Born in Burlington Co., New Jersey. Son of Israel Ivins and Margaret Woodward. Married Elizabeth Lippencott Shinn, 1 May 1823, in Burlington Co. Moved to Monmouth Co., New Jersey, before ...

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that the whole could be settld for $800, if the money could be forth coming.— or security to be paid soon.
Ald.
Counsellor— Phelps

17 Feb. 1792–7 Mar. 1872. Writer, teacher, printer, newspaper editor, publisher, postmaster, lawyer. Born at Hanover, Morris Co., New Jersey. Son of Enon Phelps and Mehitabel Goldsmith. Moved to Homer, Cortland Co., New York, 1800. Married Sally Waterman,...

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.— wished the the press might might be settled.——
C.
B. Young

1 June 1801–29 Aug. 1877. Carpenter, painter, glazier, colonizer. Born at Whitingham, Windham Co., Vermont. Son of John Young and Abigail (Nabby) Howe. Brought up in Methodist household; later joined Methodist church. Moved to Sherburne, Chenango Co., New...

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. said if they were to proce[e]d with the riot part: he would go in for their waiting till they could get it, but if they would take $800 or 1600, and stop all procidings they would go in for it. [p. 41]
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Nauvoo City Council Rough Minute Book, February 1844–January 1845
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