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Introduction to Extradition of JS et al. for Treason and Other Crimes Transcript of Proceedings, Treason, 6 July 1839 [Extradition of JS et al. for Treason and Other Crimes] Transcript of Proceedings, Burglary, 6 July 1839 [Extradition of JS et al. for Treason and Other Crimes] Transcript of Proceedings, Murder, 18 July 1839 [Extradition of JS et al. for Treason and Other Crimes] Requisition, 1 September 1840 [Extradition of JS et al. for Treason and Other Crimes] Warrant, 8 June 1841 [Extradition of JS et al. for Treason and Other Crimes]

Transcript of Proceedings, Murder, 18 July 1839 [Extradition of JS et al. for Treason and Other Crimes]

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Transcript of Proceedings, Murder, Columbia, Boone Co., MO, 18 July 1839, Extradition of JS et al. for Treason and Other Crimes (State of MO, Office of the Governor 1841); handwriting of
Roger N. Todd

5 Sept. 1797–11 Apr. 1846. Circuit court clerk. Born in Lexington, Fayette Co., Kentucky. Son of Levi Todd and Jane Briggs. Married Matilda Ferguson, ca. 30 Aug. 1819, in Fayette Co. Moved to Columbia, Boone Co., Missouri, by 1822. Uncle of Mary Todd Lincoln...

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and unidentified scribe; certified by
Roger N. Todd

5 Sept. 1797–11 Apr. 1846. Circuit court clerk. Born in Lexington, Fayette Co., Kentucky. Son of Levi Todd and Jane Briggs. Married Matilda Ferguson, ca. 30 Aug. 1819, in Fayette Co. Moved to Columbia, Boone Co., Missouri, by 1822. Uncle of Mary Todd Lincoln...

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, 18 July 1839; docket by
Roger N. Todd

5 Sept. 1797–11 Apr. 1846. Circuit court clerk. Born in Lexington, Fayette Co., Kentucky. Son of Levi Todd and Jane Briggs. Married Matilda Ferguson, ca. 30 Aug. 1819, in Fayette Co. Moved to Columbia, Boone Co., Missouri, by 1822. Uncle of Mary Todd Lincoln...

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, [Columbia], Boone Co., MO, [18 July 1839]; thirty seven pages; Joseph Smith Extradition Records, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, Springfield, Illinois. Includes seal.

Historical Introduction

See Introduction to Extradition of JS et al. for Treason and Other Crimes.
Asterisk (*) denotes a "featured" version, which includes an introduction and annotation. Orders for Change of Venue, 17 May 1839 [ State of Missouri v. Pratt et al. for Murder ] Orders for Change of Venue, 17 May 1839, Copy [ State of Missouri v. Pratt et al. for Murder ] Transcript of Proceedings, 24 May 1839 [State of Missouri v. Pratt et al. for Murder] Transcript of Proceedings, Murder, 18 July 1839 [Extradition of JS et al. for Treason and Other Crimes] Petition, 17 May 1839 [ State of Missouri v. Pratt et al. for Murder ] Transcript of Proceedings, 24 May 1839 [State of Missouri v. Pratt et al. for Murder] Transcript of Proceedings, Murder, 18 July 1839 [Extradition of JS et al. for Treason and Other Crimes] Indictment, circa 7 January–circa 23 April 1839 [ State of Missouri v. Pratt et al. for Murder ] Indictment, circa 7 January–circa 23 April 1839, Copy [ State of Missouri v. Pratt et al. for Murder ] Transcript of Proceedings, 24 May 1839 [State of Missouri v. Pratt et al. for Murder] Transcript of Proceedings, Murder, 18 July 1839 [Extradition of JS et al. for Treason and Other Crimes]

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Ray

Located in northwestern Missouri. Area settled, 1815. Created from Howard Co., 1820. Initially included all state land north of Missouri River and west of Grand River. Population in 1830 about 2,700; in 1836 about 6,600; and in 1840 about 6,600. Latter-day...

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aforesaid then the said
Parley P. Pratte

12 Apr. 1807–13 May 1857. Farmer, editor, publisher, teacher, school administrator, legislator, explorer, author. Born at Burlington, Otsego Co., New York. Son of Jared Pratt and Charity Dickinson. Traveled west with brother William to acquire land, 1823....

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Luman Gibbs

14 Mar. 1788–11 Jan 1873. Basket maker. Born in Vermont. Married Philena, 1 Jan. 1810, at Ferrisburgh, Addison Co., Vermont. Served in War of 1812. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ordained a priest by Oliver Cowdery, 25 Oct. 1831...

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Maurice Phelps and the said last mentioned other person whose name to the jurors aforesaid is as yet unknown did feloniously receive harbor and maintain against the form of the Statute in such case made and provided & against the peace and dignity of the
State

Area acquired by U.S. in Louisiana Purchase, 1803, and established as territory, 1812. Missouri Compromise, 1820, admitted Missouri as slave state, 1821. Population in 1830 about 140,000; in 1836 about 240,000; and in 1840 about 380,000. Latter-day Saint ...

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William T. Wood

25 Mar. 1809–11 May 1902. Lawyer. Born in Gordon Station (likely near present-day Harrodsburg), Mercer Co., Kentucky. Son of William Wood and Sallie Thomas. Mason. Moved to Columbia, Boone Co., Missouri, 1829. Moved to Clay Co., Missouri, by 1830. Appointed...

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Circuit Attorney.
11— And the jurors aforesaid upon their oath aforesaid do further present that the said
Parley P. Pratte

12 Apr. 1807–13 May 1857. Farmer, editor, publisher, teacher, school administrator, legislator, explorer, author. Born at Burlington, Otsego Co., New York. Son of Jared Pratt and Charity Dickinson. Traveled west with brother William to acquire land, 1823....

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late of said County of
Ray

Located in northwestern Missouri. Area settled, 1815. Created from Howard Co., 1820. Initially included all state land north of Missouri River and west of Grand River. Population in 1830 about 2,700; in 1836 about 6,600; and in 1840 about 6,600. Latter-day...

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LumanGibbs

14 Mar. 1788–11 Jan 1873. Basket maker. Born in Vermont. Married Philena, 1 Jan. 1810, at Ferrisburgh, Addison Co., Vermont. Served in War of 1812. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ordained a priest by Oliver Cowdery, 25 Oct. 1831...

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late of said County of
Ray

Located in northwestern Missouri. Area settled, 1815. Created from Howard Co., 1820. Initially included all state land north of Missouri River and west of Grand River. Population in 1830 about 2,700; in 1836 about 6,600; and in 1840 about 6,600. Latter-day...

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and Maurice Phelps late of said County of
Ray

Located in northwestern Missouri. Area settled, 1815. Created from Howard Co., 1820. Initially included all state land north of Missouri River and west of Grand River. Population in 1830 about 2,700; in 1836 about 6,600; and in 1840 about 6,600. Latter-day...

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, and divers other evil disposed disposed persons whose names to the jurors aforesaid are as yet unknown not having the fear of God before their eyes but being moved and seduced by the instigation of the devil in the twenty fifth day of October in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and thirty eight with force and arms at the County of
Ray

Located in northwestern Missouri. Area settled, 1815. Created from Howard Co., 1820. Initially included all state land north of Missouri River and west of Grand River. Population in 1830 about 2,700; in 1836 about 6,600; and in 1840 about 6,600. Latter-day...

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aforesaid in and upon one Moses Rowland then and there being feloniously Wilfully and of their Malice aforethought did make an other assault and that the said
Parley P. Pratte

12 Apr. 1807–13 May 1857. Farmer, editor, publisher, teacher, school administrator, legislator, explorer, author. Born at Burlington, Otsego Co., New York. Son of Jared Pratt and Charity Dickinson. Traveled west with brother William to acquire land, 1823....

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with a certain other Gun of the value of ten dollars then and there charged with Gun powder and one leaden bullet which last mentioned gun the said
Parley P. Pratte

12 Apr. 1807–13 May 1857. Farmer, editor, publisher, teacher, school administrator, legislator, explorer, author. Born at Burlington, Otsego Co., New York. Son of Jared Pratt and Charity Dickinson. Traveled west with brother William to acquire land, 1823....

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in both his hands then and there had and held in and upon the aforesaid Moses Rowland then and there feloniously voluntarily Wilfully and of his malice aforethought did shoot off and discharge and the aforesaid
Parley P. Pratte

12 Apr. 1807–13 May 1857. Farmer, editor, publisher, teacher, school administrator, legislator, explorer, author. Born at Burlington, Otsego Co., New York. Son of Jared Pratt and Charity Dickinson. Traveled west with brother William to acquire land, 1823....

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with the leaden bullet last aforesaid from the Gun last aforesaid then and there sent out— the aforesaid Moses Rowland then and there feloniously struck giving to the said Moses Rowland then and there with the leaden bullet as last aforesaid on the left side of the belly of the said Moses Rowland one mortal Wound of the breadth of half of an inch and extending entirely through the body of him the said Moses Rowland of which last mentioned mortal wound the aforesaid Moses Rowland at the [p. [14a]]
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