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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

Page 119

first above written
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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. Seal
493

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


Eliza R. Wells

4 June 1820–12 Aug. 1905. Teacher. Born in Ohio. Daughter of Charles Robison and Jerusha Rebecca Kellogg. Married Daniel H. Wells, 9 Mar. 1837, in Hancock Co., Illinois. With husband, deeded property in Hancock Co. to JS, 5 May 1841, 4 Feb. 1843. Moved to...

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. Seal.
494

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


Attest
Joseph A. Kelling [Kelting]

13 Oct. 1811–after 1900. Deputy sheriff, merchant, attorney, gristmill owner. Born in Philadelphia. Married Elizabeth Martin, 20 Sept. 1832, in Hamilton Co., Ohio. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ordained an elder, by 2 May 1836...

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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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, ss.
495

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


I,
Isaac Higbee

23 Dec. 1797–16 Feb. 1874. Farmer, merchant, judge. Born in Galloway, Gloucester Co., New Jersey. Son of Isaac Higbee and Sophia Somers. Moved to Clermont Co., Ohio, ca. 1802. Married Keziah String, 11 Feb. 1819, in Clermont Co. Moved to Cincinnati, by 1830...

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a justice of the peace within and for 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
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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and
Eliza R.

4 June 1820–12 Aug. 1905. Teacher. Born in Ohio. Daughter of Charles Robison and Jerusha Rebecca Kellogg. Married Daniel H. Wells, 9 Mar. 1837, in Hancock Co., Illinois. With husband, deeded property in Hancock Co. to JS, 5 May 1841, 4 Feb. 1843. Moved to...

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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 executed the same, did severally acknowledge that they had executed the said conveyance for the uses and purposes therein mentioned. And the said
Eliza R. Wells

4 June 1820–12 Aug. 1905. Teacher. Born in Ohio. Daughter of Charles Robison and Jerusha Rebecca Kellogg. Married Daniel H. Wells, 9 Mar. 1837, in Hancock Co., Illinois. With husband, deeded property in Hancock Co. to JS, 5 May 1841, 4 Feb. 1843. Moved to...

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

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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acknowledged that she had executed the same and relinquished her right of dower to the same voluntarily, freely, and without compulsion of her said
husband

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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. Given under my hand and seal this 2nd. day of April A. D. 1844
Isaac Higbee

23 Dec. 1797–16 Feb. 1874. Farmer, merchant, judge. Born in Galloway, Gloucester Co., New Jersey. Son of Isaac Higbee and Sophia Somers. Moved to Clermont Co., Ohio, ca. 1802. Married Keziah String, 11 Feb. 1819, in Clermont Co. Moved to Cincinnati, by 1830...

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J. P. Seal
496

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


Fees 1.10. Recorded April 15th. 1844
 
No 354
Rufus Beach

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to Thos. C. Ive pt L 46 B 5 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.
Know all men by these presents, that I
Rufus Beach

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and Cynthia [Beach] 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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, have this day for and in consideration of the sum of forty dollars in hand paid by Thomas C. Ive of the
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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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, Bargained and sold unto the said Thomas C. Ive a certain tract or peice of land, lying and situate 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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in 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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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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, as will more fully appear, by reference being had to the plat of said addition viz. it being a part of Lot No forty six (46) in Block No. five (5) in said 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 Eleven Rods, and three feet North of the South East corner of said Lot, and running thence North on the East line of said Lot seven rods, thence West to the centre of Barlow Street, thence South parallel with the East line of said lot seven rods, thence East to the place of beginning be the same more or less. To have and to hold the above described peice of land with all and singular the appurtenances thereunto belonging to him the said Thomas C. Ive his heirs and assigns forever. And the said
Rufus Beach

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and Cynthia his wife for themselves, their heirs, Executors administrators and assigns do warrant and forever defend the title of said land against the claims of all persons, claiming by, through or under them in any manner whatever. In testimony whereof they have hereunto set their names and affixed their seals this first day of April AD one thousand eight hundred and forty four
Rufus Beach

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Seal.
497

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


Cynthia Beach Seal
498

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


.
State of Illinois, 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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, ss. I
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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, an acting Justice of the peace in and for 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
Rufus Beach

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and Cynthia 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 expressed. And the said Cynthia Beach having been made acquainted with the contents of said conveyance deed, and having been examined by me separate and apart from her said
husband

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, acknowledged that she had executed the same and relinquished her right of dower to the premises therein conveyed, voluntarily, freely, and without any compulsion of her said
husband

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. Given under my hand and seal this first day of April A. D 1844
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.
Fees 75 Recorded April 15. 1844 [p. 119]
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Footnotes

  1. [493]

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

  2. [494]

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

  3. [495]

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

  4. [496]

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

  5. [497]

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

  6. [498]

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

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