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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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the said conveyance, for the uses and purposes therein mentioned. And the said Lorensa Murray having been by me made acquainted with the contents of the said Deed, and examined separate and apart from her said
husband

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

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. Given under my hand and seal this first day of September in the year of our Lord one Thousand Eight hundred and forty two.
Louis R. Chaffin

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. J. P. Seal
105

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


of
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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Illinois.
Recorded November 14th. 1843
 
No 245
Asal. Murr[a]y

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to
Rufus Beach

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E 1/2 q S. W qr B 2 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 Add.
This Indenture made this ninth (9) day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty three between
Asahel P. Murry

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& Lorensa Murr[a]y 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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& 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
Rufus Beach

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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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&
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
Asahel P. Murry

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& Lorensa his wife for & in consideration of the sum of five hundred dollars ($500.00) to them in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, do hereby grant, bargain, sell, convey & confirm unto the said
Rufus Beach

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his heirs & assigns for ever all that tract or parcel of land situate & 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, The East half of the South West quarter in Block No Two (2) 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 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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, bounded on the South by Mulholland Street & on the West by land heretofore deeded to the said
Rufus Beach

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by the said
A. P. Murray

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, and also on the North by Land now owned by the said
A. P. Murry

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, and on the East by land owned by
Israel Barlow

13 Sept. 1806–1 Nov. 1883. Farmer, nurseryman, stockraiser. Born in Granville, Hampden Co., Massachusetts. Son of Jonathan Barlow and Anniss Gillett. Moved to New York. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Brigham Young, 16 Mar. 1834...

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, containing one half acre. Together with all & singular the appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining. To have & to hold the above described premises unto the said
Rufus Beach

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his heirs & assigns forever. And the said
Asahel P. Murry

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& Lorensa Murry his wife the aforesaid premises unto the said
Rufus Beach

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his heirs and assigns against the claims or claims of all & every person whomsoever do & will warrant & forever defend by these presents. In witness whereof the said
Asahel P. Murry

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& Lorensa Murry his wife of the first part have hereunto set their hands & seals this day & year as above written.
Asahel P. Murray

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L. S
106

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


Lorensa Murry L. S.
107

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


Signed sealed & delivered in presence of
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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.
Joseph S. Scofield

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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.
108

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


I
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 in & for 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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aforesaid do certify that
Asahel P. Murry

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& Lorensa 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 & purposes therein mentioned. And the said Lorensa Murry having been by me made acquainted with the contents of said deed & examined separate & apart from her said
husband

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acknowledged that she had executed the same & relinquis<​h​>ed 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 ninth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & forty Three
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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J. P. L. S.
109

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


Recorded Nov 14— 1843 [p. 26]
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Nauvoo Registry of Deeds, Deed Record Book B, 1843–1846
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Total Pages
370
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Footnotes

  1. [105]

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

  2. [106]

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

  3. [107]

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

  4. [108]

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

  5. [109]

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

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