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Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger

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Nauvoo City Treasury, Ledger,
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, 4 Jan. 1842–Mar. 1845 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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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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John S. Fullmer

21 July 1807–8 Oct. 1883. Farmer, newsman, postmaster, teacher, merchant. Born at Huntington, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania. Son of Peter Fullmer and Susannah Zerfass. Moved to Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, spring 1832. Married Mary Ann Price, 24 May 1837...

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; 178 numbered pages; Nauvoo, IL, Records, 1841–1845, CHL. Includes archival markings.
Note this record book was edited according to the style for financial records in the Joseph Smith Papers. See Editorial Method for Financial Records.

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Joseph Smith Trustee in Trust
Dr. 1842 Contra Cr.
Jan 22 By balance of City order, in favor of
James Al[l]red

22 Jan. 1784–10 Jan. 1876. Farmer. Born in Randolph Co., North Carolina. Son of William Allred and Elizabeth Thrasher. Married Elizabeth Warren. Moved to Missouri, before Sept. 1832. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by George M. Hinkle...

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, Supervisor; Dated Jany 15.
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1840 Dr
Samuel Bent

19 July 1778–16 Aug. 1846. Born in Barre, Worcester Co., Massachusetts. Son of Joel Bent and Mary Mason. Married first Mary Kilburn, 3 Mar. 1805, in Wendell, Franklin Co., Massachusetts. Colonel in Massachusetts militia. Lived in Braintree, Norfolk Co., Massachusetts...

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Cr
Octr. 24 To order on
[Elijah] Fordham

12 Apr. 1798–9 Sept. 1879. Carpenter. Born at New York City. Son of George Fordham and Mary Baker. Married first Jane Ann Fisher, 23 Nov. 1822. Married second Bethiah Fisher, 12 Apr. 1830. Lived at Pontiac, Oakland Co., Michigan Territory, 1831–1833. Baptized...

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2.50 June 6 By order of
Mayor

3 Aug. 1804–5 Aug. 1867. Physician, minister, poultry breeder. Born at Fairhaven, Bristol Co., Massachusetts. Son of John Bennett and Abigail Cook. Moved to Marietta, Washington Co., Ohio, 1808; to Massachusetts, 1812; and back to Marietta, 1822. Married ...

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220

Pay Order to Nauvoo City Treasurer for Samuel Bent, 6 June 1843.


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1843 Dr
Benjn Warrington

1810–June 1850. Wheelwright. Born in New Jersey. Married Sarah Horner, 16 Jan. 1834, in Preble Co., Ohio. Owned lots in Somerville, Milford Township, Butler Co., Ohio, 1835–ca. 1838. Moved to Hancock Co., Illinois, by 1840. Appointed quartermaster sergeant...

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1843 Cr
Octr. 30 To order on
[Jonathan H.] Hale

1 Feb. 1800–4 Sept. 1846. Butcher, school director, assessor. Born in Bradford, Essex Co., Massachusetts. Son of Soloman Hale and Martha Harriman. Married Olive Boynton, 5 Sept. 1825, in Bradford. Moved to Dover, Strafford Co., New Hampshire, between June...

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3.85 Octr. 30 By order dated Aug 12
221

Pay Order, Willard Richards to William Clayton for Benjamin Warrington, ca. 12 Aug. 1843.


11.00
[October 30] [To order on]
[Elijah] Fordham

12 Apr. 1798–9 Sept. 1879. Carpenter. Born at New York City. Son of George Fordham and Mary Baker. Married first Jane Ann Fisher, 23 Nov. 1822. Married second Bethiah Fisher, 12 Apr. 1830. Lived at Pontiac, Oakland Co., Michigan Territory, 1831–1833. Baptized...

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0.10
1844 1844
Octr. 10 [To] order on Hale 1.51 Feby 16 By City order Feby 12— 1844
222

Pay Order, Willard Richards to William Clayton for Hyrum Smith and Others, 15 Feb. 1844.


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Decr. 31 [To order on] Collector 10.26 Decr. 16 [By City order] Decr. 10— 1844
223

Pay Order, Willard Richards to William Clayton for Hyrum Smith and Others, 10 Dec. 1844.


14.50
1845 [December] 31
Jany 4 [To order on collector] 3.00
Fe[bruar]y 20 [To] Fine as per City Order Feb 10, 45
224

Pay Order, Daniel Spencer and Willard Richards to William Clayton for Orson Pratt and Others, 10 Feb. 1845; see also Pay Order, Daniel Spencer and Willard Richards to William Clayton for Orson Pratt and Others, 10 Feb. 1845, Draft.


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1843 Dr
Hugh McFall

Ca. 1798–after 1860. Carpenter. Born in Pennsylvania. Married Elizabeth. Moved to Ohio, by 1834. Moved to Illinois, by 1839. Lived at Hancock Co., Illinois, 1840. Appointed adjutant general in Nauvoo Legion, 9 Mar. 1841, in Nauvoo, Hancock Co. Member of Nauvoo...

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1843 Cr
Augt. 21 To paid Taxes on the city order by
J[onathan] H. Hale

1 Feb. 1800–4 Sept. 1846. Butcher, school director, assessor. Born in Bradford, Essex Co., Massachusetts. Son of Soloman Hale and Martha Harriman. Married Olive Boynton, 5 Sept. 1825, in Bradford. Moved to Dover, Strafford Co., New Hampshire, between June...

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7.00 Augt. 21 By city order
225

See Pay Order, James Sloan to Nauvoo City Treasurer for Hugh McFall, 20 Aug. 1842.


7.00
 
Dr
George Colemere

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Cr
Nov 4 To order on
[Henry 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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0.50 Nov 4 By Mayors order
226

Pay Order to William Clayton for George Colemere, 4 Nov. 1843.


1.00
May 29 [To order on
Henry 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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0.20
1845
Feby 7 [To order on
Henry 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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0.30
 
  Dr
Saml Bent

19 July 1778–16 Aug. 1846. Born in Barre, Worcester Co., Massachusetts. Son of Joel Bent and Mary Mason. Married first Mary Kilburn, 3 Mar. 1805, in Wendell, Franklin Co., Massachusetts. Colonel in Massachusetts militia. Lived in Braintree, Norfolk Co., Massachusetts...

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1845 Cr
Feby 20 By City Order Feby 10— 1845
227

Pay Order, Daniel Spencer and Willard Richards to William Clayton for Orson Pratt and Others, 10 Feb. 1845; see also Pay Order, Daniel Spencer and Willard Richards to William Clayton for Orson Pratt and Others, 10 Feb. 1845, Draft.


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Editorial Title
Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger
ID #
13704
Total Pages
178
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    William Clayton handwriting ends; Willard Richards begins.

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    Willard Richards handwriting ends; William Clayton begins.

  3. [220]

    Pay Order to Nauvoo City Treasurer for Samuel Bent, 6 June 1843.

  4. [221]

    Pay Order, Willard Richards to William Clayton for Benjamin Warrington, ca. 12 Aug. 1843.

  5. [222]

    Pay Order, Willard Richards to William Clayton for Hyrum Smith and Others, 15 Feb. 1844.

  6. [223]

    Pay Order, Willard Richards to William Clayton for Hyrum Smith and Others, 10 Dec. 1844.

  7. [224]

    Pay Order, Daniel Spencer and Willard Richards to William Clayton for Orson Pratt and Others, 10 Feb. 1845; see also Pay Order, Daniel Spencer and Willard Richards to William Clayton for Orson Pratt and Others, 10 Feb. 1845, Draft.

  8. [225]

    See Pay Order, James Sloan to Nauvoo City Treasurer for Hugh McFall, 20 Aug. 1842.

  9. [226]

    Pay Order to William Clayton for George Colemere, 4 Nov. 1843.

  10. [227]

    Pay Order, Daniel Spencer and Willard Richards to William Clayton for Orson Pratt and Others, 10 Feb. 1845; see also Pay Order, Daniel Spencer and Willard Richards to William Clayton for Orson Pratt and Others, 10 Feb. 1845, Draft.

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