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Introduction to JS v. Reynolds and Wilson Praecipe, 23 June 1843 [JS v. Reynolds and Wilson–A] Affidavit, 24 June 1843 [JS v. Reynolds and Wilson–A] Capias ad Respondendum, 24 June 1843 [JS v. Reynolds and Wilson–A] Recognizance, 1 July 1843–A [JS v. Reynolds and Wilson–A] Recognizance, 1 July 1843–B [JS v. Reynolds and Wilson–A] Declaration, circa 17 August 1843 [JS v. Reynolds and Wilson–A] Praecipe, circa 11 September 1843 [JS v. Reynolds and Wilson–A] Subpoena, 12 September 1843 [JS v. Reynolds and Wilson–A] Pleas, circa 13 September 1843 [JS v. Reynolds and Wilson–A] Demurrer, circa 14 September 1843–A [JS v. Reynolds and Wilson–A] Demurrer, circa 14 September 1843–B [JS v. Reynolds and Wilson–A] Asa B. Searles, Affidavit, 15 September 1843 [JS v. Reynolds and Wilson–A] Notice, 7 November 1843 [JS v. Reynolds and Wilson–A] Affidavit, 7 November 1843 [JS v. Reynolds and Wilson–A] Praecipe, 18 April 1844 [JS v. Reynolds and Wilson–A] Subpoena, 20 April 1844–A [JS v. Reynolds and Wilson–A] Subpoena, 20 April 1844–B [JS v. Reynolds and Wilson–A] Replication, circa 7 May 1844 [JS v. Reynolds and Wilson–A] Demurrer, circa 8 May 1844 [JS v. Reynolds and Wilson–A] Replication, circa 8 May 1844 [JS v. Reynolds and Wilson–A] Attachment, 9 May 1844 [JS v. Reynolds and Wilson–A] Verdict, 10 May 1844 [JS v. Reynolds and Wilson–A] Asa B. Searles, Affidavit, 10 May 1844 [JS v. Reynolds and Wilson–A] John Dixon, Affidavit, 10 May 1844–A [JS v. Reynolds and Wilson–A] John Dixon, Affidavit, 10 May 1844–B [JS v. Reynolds and Wilson–A] Harmon Wasson, Affidavit, 10 May 1844–A [JS v. Reynolds and Wilson–A] Harmon Wasson, Affidavit, 10 May 1844–B [JS v. Reynolds and Wilson–A] William Clayton, Affidavit, 10 May 1844 [JS v. Reynolds and Wilson–A] Lucien Sanger, Affidavit, 10 May 1844 [JS v. Reynolds and Wilson–A] John B. Nash, Affidavit, 10 May 1844 [JS v. Reynolds and Wilson–A] Benjamin Wasson, Affidavit, 10 May 1844–A [JS v. Reynolds and Wilson–A] Benjamin Wasson, Affidavit, 10 May 1844–B [JS v. Reynolds and Wilson–A] Stephen Markham, Affidavit, 10 May 1844–A [JS v. Reynolds and Wilson–A] Stephen Markham, Affidavit, 10 May 1844–B [JS v. Reynolds and Wilson–A] Fieri Facias, 23 January 1845 [JS v. Reynolds and Wilson–A] Bill of Costs, 23 January 1845 [JS v. Reynolds and Wilson–A] Docket Entry, Certificate of Levy, 14 April 1845 [JS v. Reynolds and Wilson–A]

Stephen Markham, Affidavit, 10 May 1844–A [JS v. Reynolds and Wilson–A]

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Stephen Markham

9 Feb. 1800–10 Mar. 1878. Carpenter, farmer, stock raiser. Born at Rush (later Avon), Ontario Co., New York. Son of David Markham and Dinah Merry. Moved to Mentor, Geauga Co., Ohio, 1809. Moved to Unionville, Geauga Co., 1810. Married Hannah Hogaboom, before...

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, Affidavit, before Charles Chase, [
Dixon

Post village in northwestern Illinois, located on Rock River. Area settled and ferry established, spring 1828. Post office established, 1829. John Dixon settled in area with family, 11 Apr. 1830, and purchased ferry. Fort built in area during Black Hawk War...

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], Lee Co., IL, 10 May 1844, JS v. Reynolds and Wilson–A (Lee Co., IL, Circuit Court 1844); printed form with manuscript additions in unidentified handwriting; signatures of
Stephen Markham

9 Feb. 1800–10 Mar. 1878. Carpenter, farmer, stock raiser. Born at Rush (later Avon), Ontario Co., New York. Son of David Markham and Dinah Merry. Moved to Mentor, Geauga Co., Ohio, 1809. Moved to Unionville, Geauga Co., 1810. Married Hannah Hogaboom, before...

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and Charles Chase; notation by Charles Chase, [
Dixon

Post village in northwestern Illinois, located on Rock River. Area settled and ferry established, spring 1828. Post office established, 1829. John Dixon settled in area with family, 11 Apr. 1830, and purchased ferry. Fort built in area during Black Hawk War...

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, Lee Co., IL], 10 May 1844; two pages; microfilm of photostat in JS v. Joseph H. Reynolds and Harmon T. Wilson, 1843–1845, CHL.

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See Introduction to JS v. Reynolds and Wilson.

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STATE OF ILLINOIS) SS. [scilicet]
LEE COUNTY

Located in north-central Illinois, with part of northern county boundary formed by Rock River. Fertile agricultural area. French trappers frequented area, by 1780. Second Black Hawk campaign fought in area, 1832. Illinois Central Railroad construction began...

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Stephen Markham

9 Feb. 1800–10 Mar. 1878. Carpenter, farmer, stock raiser. Born at Rush (later Avon), Ontario Co., New York. Son of David Markham and Dinah Merry. Moved to Mentor, Geauga Co., Ohio, 1809. Moved to Unionville, Geauga Co., 1810. Married Hannah Hogaboom, before...

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being duly sworn, on oath deposeth and says, that he attended as witness in the case wherein Joseph Smith is plaintiff plaintiff, and
Joseph [H.] Reynolds

1813–29 Mar. 1884. Grocer, government official. Born in Lincoln Co., Kentucky. Moved to Independence, Jackson Co., Missouri, 1834. Elected county coroner, Aug. 1836, and justice of the peace, 1837. Served in Seminole War. Married first, by June 1840. Served...

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&
Harmon [T.] Wilson

1 Feb. 1815–27 June 1851. Merchant, deputy sheriff. Born in Montgomery Co., Virginia. Son of John Wilson and Elizabeth Cummins. Moved to Christianburg, Montgomery Co., by 7 Aug. 1820; to Newbern, Montgomery Co., by June 1830; and to Hancock Co., Illinois,...

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defendants for five days at the September Term, A. D. 1843, of the Circuit Court of said
Comnty

Located in north-central Illinois, with part of northern county boundary formed by Rock River. Fertile agricultural area. French trappers frequented area, by 1780. Second Black Hawk campaign fought in area, 1832. Illinois Central Railroad construction began...

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at the instance of said plaintiff & that he resides in
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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160 miles from the place of holding this court

Signature of Stephen Markham.


Stephen Markham

9 Feb. 1800–10 Mar. 1878. Carpenter, farmer, stock raiser. Born at Rush (later Avon), Ontario Co., New York. Son of David Markham and Dinah Merry. Moved to Mentor, Geauga Co., Ohio, 1809. Moved to Unionville, Geauga Co., 1810. Married Hannah Hogaboom, before...

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Subscribed and sworn to before me this 10 day of May A. D. 1844

Signature of Charles Chase.


C[harles] T. Chase CLERK. [p. [1]]
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Stephen Markham, Affidavit, 10 May 1844–A [JS v. Reynolds and Wilson–A]
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