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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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that they had executed the said conveyance, for the uses and purposes therein mentioned. And the said
Nancy Horner

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and Mary Hoover having been by me made acquainted with the contents of the said Deed, and examined separate and apart from their said husbands, acknowledged that they had executed the same, and relinquished their dower to the premises therein conveyed, voluntarily, freely, and without compulsion of their said husbands. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this nineteenth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty four
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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L. S.
414

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


Justice of the peace.
Fees 95 cts Recorded March 20— 1844
 
No 332
Wm Law

8 Sept. 1809–12/19 Jan. 1892. Merchant, millwright, physician. Born in Co. Tyrone, Ireland. Son of Richard Law and Ann Hunter. Immigrated to U.S. and settled in Springfield Township, Mercer Co., Pennsylvania, by 1820. Moved to Delaware Township, Mercer Co...

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to
Ruth [Moon] Clayton

13 June 1817–15 Jan. 1894. Born in Eccleston Parish, Lancashire, England. Daughter of Thomas Moon and Lydia Plumb. Married William Clayton, 9 Oct. 1836, in Penwortham, Lancashire. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Heber C. Kimball...

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prt L 78 of
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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s Add.
This Indenture, made and entered into, this twentieth day of March in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and forty four between
William Law

8 Sept. 1809–12/19 Jan. 1892. Merchant, millwright, physician. Born in Co. Tyrone, Ireland. Son of Richard Law and Ann Hunter. Immigrated to U.S. and settled in Springfield Township, Mercer Co., Pennsylvania, by 1820. Moved to Delaware Township, Mercer Co...

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and
Jane [Silverthorn Law]

2 Apr. 1815–8 Sept. 1882. Born in York, Upper Canada. Daughter of Thomas Silverthorn and Mary Anderson. Married William Law, 11 June 1833, in York. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1836. Briefly resided in Mercer Co., Pennsylvania...

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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
Ruth Clayton

13 June 1817–15 Jan. 1894. Born in Eccleston Parish, Lancashire, England. Daughter of Thomas Moon and Lydia Plumb. Married William Clayton, 9 Oct. 1836, in Penwortham, Lancashire. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Heber C. Kimball...

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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
William Law

8 Sept. 1809–12/19 Jan. 1892. Merchant, millwright, physician. Born in Co. Tyrone, Ireland. Son of Richard Law and Ann Hunter. Immigrated to U.S. and settled in Springfield Township, Mercer Co., Pennsylvania, by 1820. Moved to Delaware Township, Mercer Co...

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and
Jane

2 Apr. 1815–8 Sept. 1882. Born in York, Upper Canada. Daughter of Thomas Silverthorn and Mary Anderson. Married William Law, 11 June 1833, in York. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1836. Briefly resided in Mercer Co., Pennsylvania...

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his wife, for and in consideration of the sum of Seventy five dollars, to them in hand paid, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, do hereby grant, bargain, sell, convey and confirm unto the said
Ruth Clayton

13 June 1817–15 Jan. 1894. Born in Eccleston Parish, Lancashire, England. Daughter of Thomas Moon and Lydia Plumb. Married William Clayton, 9 Oct. 1836, in Penwortham, Lancashire. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Heber C. Kimball...

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her 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 number seventy Eight (78) in
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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s Addition to
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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, commencing seven rods South of where the centre of Hibards Street crosses the Centre of Rich Street, running thence West thirteen and a half (13½) rods, Thence South five and a half (5½) rods, Thence East thirteen and a half (13½) rods, Thence North five and a half rods to the place of beginning. Reserving one and a half rods wide along the East end for a road. 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
Ruth Clayton

13 June 1817–15 Jan. 1894. Born in Eccleston Parish, Lancashire, England. Daughter of Thomas Moon and Lydia Plumb. Married William Clayton, 9 Oct. 1836, in Penwortham, Lancashire. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Heber C. Kimball...

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her heirs and assigns forever. And the said
William Law

8 Sept. 1809–12/19 Jan. 1892. Merchant, millwright, physician. Born in Co. Tyrone, Ireland. Son of Richard Law and Ann Hunter. Immigrated to U.S. and settled in Springfield Township, Mercer Co., Pennsylvania, by 1820. Moved to Delaware Township, Mercer Co...

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and
Jane

2 Apr. 1815–8 Sept. 1882. Born in York, Upper Canada. Daughter of Thomas Silverthorn and Mary Anderson. Married William Law, 11 June 1833, in York. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1836. Briefly resided in Mercer Co., Pennsylvania...

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his wife, their heirs and assigns, the aforesaid premises, unto the said
Ruth Clayton

13 June 1817–15 Jan. 1894. Born in Eccleston Parish, Lancashire, England. Daughter of Thomas Moon and Lydia Plumb. Married William Clayton, 9 Oct. 1836, in Penwortham, Lancashire. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Heber C. Kimball...

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her heirs and assigns, the 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
William Law

8 Sept. 1809–12/19 Jan. 1892. Merchant, millwright, physician. Born in Co. Tyrone, Ireland. Son of Richard Law and Ann Hunter. Immigrated to U.S. and settled in Springfield Township, Mercer Co., Pennsylvania, by 1820. Moved to Delaware Township, Mercer Co...

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and
Jane

2 Apr. 1815–8 Sept. 1882. Born in York, Upper Canada. Daughter of Thomas Silverthorn and Mary Anderson. Married William Law, 11 June 1833, in York. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1836. Briefly resided in Mercer Co., Pennsylvania...

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his wife of the first part, have hereunto set their hands and seals, the day and year first above written
William Law

8 Sept. 1809–12/19 Jan. 1892. Merchant, millwright, physician. Born in Co. Tyrone, Ireland. Son of Richard Law and Ann Hunter. Immigrated to U.S. and settled in Springfield Township, Mercer Co., Pennsylvania, by 1820. Moved to Delaware Township, Mercer Co...

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L. S.
415

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


Jane Law

2 Apr. 1815–8 Sept. 1882. Born in York, Upper Canada. Daughter of Thomas Silverthorn and Mary Anderson. Married William Law, 11 June 1833, in York. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1836. Briefly resided in Mercer Co., Pennsylvania...

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L. S.
416

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.
417

“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
William Law

8 Sept. 1809–12/19 Jan. 1892. Merchant, millwright, physician. Born in Co. Tyrone, Ireland. Son of Richard Law and Ann Hunter. Immigrated to U.S. and settled in Springfield Township, Mercer Co., Pennsylvania, by 1820. Moved to Delaware Township, Mercer Co...

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and
Jane

2 Apr. 1815–8 Sept. 1882. Born in York, Upper Canada. Daughter of Thomas Silverthorn and Mary Anderson. Married William Law, 11 June 1833, in York. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1836. Briefly resided in Mercer Co., Pennsylvania...

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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
Jane Law

2 Apr. 1815–8 Sept. 1882. Born in York, Upper Canada. Daughter of Thomas Silverthorn and Mary Anderson. Married William Law, 11 June 1833, in York. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1836. Briefly resided in Mercer Co., Pennsylvania...

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having been by me made acquainted with the contents of the said Deed, and examined separate and apart from her said
husband

8 Sept. 1809–12/19 Jan. 1892. Merchant, millwright, physician. Born in Co. Tyrone, Ireland. Son of Richard Law and Ann Hunter. Immigrated to U.S. and settled in Springfield Township, Mercer Co., Pennsylvania, by 1820. Moved to Delaware Township, Mercer Co...

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, acknowledged that she had [p. 100]
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Footnotes

  1. [414]

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

  2. [415]

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

  3. [416]

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

  4. [417]

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

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