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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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hundred ($100) dollars on or before the first day of August next (1844) with the interest that may accrue thereon from this day, (Nov 1st. 1843) in manner particularly specified in a certain Note or obligation bearing even date herewith executed by the said
Alphonso Green

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to the said
William Van Orden

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, Then & from thenceforth these presents & every thing herein contained should <​shall​> cease & be void any thing herein contained to the contrary notwithstanding. In witness we have hereunto set our hands & seals this first day of November A. D. 1843
Alphonso Green

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L. S.
88

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


Betsey Green L. S
89

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


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.
90

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


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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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a Justice of the peace for 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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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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do certify that
Alphonso Green

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

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

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. Given under my hand & seal this first day of November A. D. 1843
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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Alderman of the City and acting Justice. L.S.
91

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


Recorded November 2nd. 1843
 
No 241
Barnett [Barnet] Cole

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to
Alphonso Green

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Pt L 42 B 5
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
Barnett Cole

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and Phebe [Cole] 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 co[nsi]deration of the sum of two hundred and fifty dollars in hand paid by
Alphonso Green

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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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afforesaid have granted, bargained, and sold and by these presents do grant, bargain and sell unto the s[ai]d
Alphonso Green

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his heirs executors & administrators a certain lot or peice of land, lying and situate in 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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&
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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afforesaid, it being described as follows, to wit: beginning at the South-east corner of Lot forty two in Block five
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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, running thence North on the line twenty four rods, thence West four rods, to the center of Bagby Street, thence South to the South line of said Block, thence easterdly to the place of beginning be the same more or less. To have and to hold the above described premises or lot of land with all and singular the appurtenances thereunto belonging to him the said
Alphonso Green

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his heirs and assigns forever. And the said
Barnett Cole

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and Phebe his wife do for themselves, their heirs, executors and administrators, forever warrant and defend the title to s[ai]d lot or peace of land against all lawful claims whatsoever. In testimony whereof we have hereunto set our hands and seals this 2nd. day of November A. D. 1843
Barnett Cole

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L. S.
92

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


X <​her mark​> Phebe Cole L. S.
93

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


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. 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 s[ai]d
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
Barnett Cole

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and Phebe his wife whose signatures appear to the foregoing [p. 22]
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  1. [88]

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

  2. [89]

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

  3. [90]

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

  4. [91]

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

  5. [92]

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

  6. [93]

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

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