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Nauvoo Registry of Deeds, Deed Record Book B, 1843–1846

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Nauvoo, Hancock Co., IL, Recorder, Deed Record, Book B, 7 Sept. 1842–Feb. 1846; 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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,
James Whitehead

12 Apr. 1813–27 July 1898. Clerk, farmer. Born in Roughhay, Fulwood, Lancashire, England. Son of Thomas Whitehead and Mary. Married first Jane Marshall Hindle, 25 Jan. 1837, in Preston, Lancashire, England. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...

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, John McEwan, an unidentified scribe, and
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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; 356 numbered pages and two inserted leaves; CHL. Includes notations.

Historical Introduction

See Introduction to Nauvoo City Register of Deeds Records.
Asterisk (*) denotes a "featured" version, which includes an introduction and annotation. *Deed to Hyrum Smith, 26 August 1843 *Deed to Sarah Ann Whitney, 6 September 1842

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appear signatures appear to the foregoing deed and who are personally known to me to be the persons described <​in​> and who executed the same, acknowledged the same to be their own free act and deed for the uses and purposes therein mentioned; and expressed. And the said Julia Pack having been made acquainted with the contents of said deed and by me examined separate and apart from her
husband

20 May 1809–4 Apr. 1885. Farmer. Born in St. John, New Brunswick (later in Canada). Son of George Pack and Phylotte Green. Moved with parents to New York, ca. 1817. Resided in Rutland, Jefferson Co., New York, 1820. Married Julia Ives, 10 Oct. 1832, likely...

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acknowledged that she relinquished her dower to the premises therein conveyed freely, voluntarily and without compulsion of her
husband

20 May 1809–4 Apr. 1885. Farmer. Born in St. John, New Brunswick (later in Canada). Son of George Pack and Phylotte Green. Moved with parents to New York, ca. 1817. Resided in Rutland, Jefferson Co., New York, 1820. Married Julia Ives, 10 Oct. 1832, likely...

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. Given under my hand and seal, this 3rd. day of April A. D. 1843
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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J. P. Seal
368

TEXT: “Seal” enclosed in a hand-drawn representation of a seal.


Fees 85 cts Recorded March 6th.1844
 
No 320
Albert Brown

13 Nov. 1807–28 Jan. 1902. Carpenter. Born at Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut. Son of James Brown and Mary. Lived in Hoosick, Rensselaer Co., New York, 1830. Joined Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1832. Participated in Camp of Israel expedition...

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to
[William E.] Horner

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& [Abraham] Hoover pt L 4 B 119 in
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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This Indenture, made and entered into, this twenty eighth day of February in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and forty four, between
Albert Brown

13 Nov. 1807–28 Jan. 1902. Carpenter. Born at Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut. Son of James Brown and Mary. Lived in Hoosick, Rensselaer Co., New York, 1830. Joined Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1832. Participated in Camp of Israel expedition...

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and Sarah [Campbell Brown] his wife, of 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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and 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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, of the one part, and
Horner

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& Hoover of 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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and
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, of the other part, Witnesseth, that the said
Albert Brown

13 Nov. 1807–28 Jan. 1902. Carpenter. Born at Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut. Son of James Brown and Mary. Lived in Hoosick, Rensselaer Co., New York, 1830. Joined Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1832. Participated in Camp of Israel expedition...

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and Sarah his wife, for and in consideration of the sum of one thousand dollars, to them in hand paid, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, do hereby grant, bargain, sell, convey and confirm unto the said
Horner

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& Hoover their heirs and assigns forever, all that tract or parcel of land, situate and being in 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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, in the 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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, viz: a part of Lot No (4) four, Block No (119) one hundred and nineteen. Bounded as follows, viz, beginning at the South West corner of said Lot, and running North ninety two feet thence East thirty feet, thence South ninety two feet, thence West thirty feet along Kimbal Street to the place of beginning, said described land being and lying 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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. 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
Horner

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& Hoover their heirs and assigns forever. And the said
Albert Brown

13 Nov. 1807–28 Jan. 1902. Carpenter. Born at Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut. Son of James Brown and Mary. Lived in Hoosick, Rensselaer Co., New York, 1830. Joined Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1832. Participated in Camp of Israel expedition...

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and Sarah his wife, their heirs and assigns the aforesaid premises, unto the said
Horner

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& Hoover their 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
Albert Brown

13 Nov. 1807–28 Jan. 1902. Carpenter. Born at Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut. Son of James Brown and Mary. Lived in Hoosick, Rensselaer Co., New York, 1830. Joined Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1832. Participated in Camp of Israel expedition...

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, and Sarah his wife of the first part, have hereunto set their hands and seals, the day and year first above written
Albert Brown

13 Nov. 1807–28 Jan. 1902. Carpenter. Born at Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut. Son of James Brown and Mary. Lived in Hoosick, Rensselaer Co., New York, 1830. Joined Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1832. Participated in Camp of Israel expedition...

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L. S.
369

TEXT: “L. S.” (locus sigilli, Latin for “location of the seal”) enclosed in a hand-drawn representation of a seal.


Sarah Brown L. S.
370

TEXT: “L. S.” enclosed in a hand-drawn representation of a seal.


Signed sealed and delivered in presence of
Aaron Johnson

22 June 1806–10 May 1877. Farmer, gunmaker. Born in Haddam, Middlesex Co., Connecticut. Son of Didymus Johnson and Ruhamah Stephens. Joined Methodist church, early 1820s. Married Polly Zeruah Kelsey, 13 Sept. 1827, in New Haven, New Haven Co., Connecticut...

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.
State of Illinois,
Hancock County

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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, sct.
371

“sct.” is an abbreviation for the Latin scilicet, meaning “namely” or “to wit.”


I
Aaron Johnson

22 June 1806–10 May 1877. Farmer, gunmaker. Born in Haddam, Middlesex Co., Connecticut. Son of Didymus Johnson and Ruhamah Stephens. Joined Methodist church, early 1820s. Married Polly Zeruah Kelsey, 13 Sept. 1827, in New Haven, New Haven Co., Connecticut...

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a Justice of the Peace, in and for the said
county

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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, do certify that
Albert Brown

13 Nov. 1807–28 Jan. 1902. Carpenter. Born at Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut. Son of James Brown and Mary. Lived in Hoosick, Rensselaer Co., New York, 1830. Joined Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1832. Participated in Camp of Israel expedition...

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and Sarah his wife, whose signatures appear to the foregoing Deed, and who are personally known to me to be the persons described in, and who executed the same, did severally acknowledge that they had executed the said conveyance, for the uses and purposes therein mentioned. And the said Sarah Brown having been by me made acquainted with the contents of the said Deed, and examined separate and apart from her said
husband

13 Nov. 1807–28 Jan. 1902. Carpenter. Born at Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut. Son of James Brown and Mary. Lived in Hoosick, Rensselaer Co., New York, 1830. Joined Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1832. Participated in Camp of Israel expedition...

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, acknowledged that she had executed the same, and relinquished her dower to the premises [p. 90]
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Nauvoo Registry of Deeds, Deed Record Book B, 1843–1846
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Footnotes

  1. [368]

    TEXT: “Seal” enclosed in a hand-drawn representation of a seal.

  2. [369]

    TEXT: “L. S.” (locus sigilli, Latin for “location of the seal”) enclosed in a hand-drawn representation of a seal.

  3. [370]

    TEXT: “L. S.” enclosed in a hand-drawn representation of a seal.

  4. [371]

    “sct.” is an abbreviation for the Latin scilicet, meaning “namely” or “to wit.”

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