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Introduction to City of Nauvoo v. Davis for Slander of JS–A Complaint, 10 March 1842 [City of Nauvoo v. Davis for Slander of JS–A] Warrant, 10 March 1842 [City of Nauvoo v. Davis for Slander of JS–A] Subpoena, 10 March 1842 [City of Nauvoo v. Davis for Slander of JS–A] Venire Facias, 10 March 1842 [City of Nauvoo v. Davis for Slander of JS–A] Verdict, 10 March 1842 [City of Nauvoo v. Davis for Slander of JS–A] Minutes, 10 March 1842 [City of Nauvoo v. Davis for Slander of JS–A] Docket Entry, circa 10 March 1842 [City of Nauvoo v. Davis for Slander of JS–A]

Venire Facias, 10 March 1842 [City of Nauvoo v. Davis for Slander of JS–A]

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John C. Bennett

3 Aug. 1804–5 Aug. 1867. Physician, minister, poultry breeder. Born at Fairhaven, Bristol Co., Massachusetts. Son of John Bennett and Abigail Cook. Moved to Marietta, Washington Co., Ohio, 1808; to Massachusetts, 1812; and back to Marietta, 1822. Married ...

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Venire Facias

A summons to cause the party to appear on an indictment for any petty misdemeanor. Venire facias is also issued to a sheriff or other official to summon citizens to serve as jurors.

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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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City Marshal [
Dimick B. Huntington

26 May 1808–1 Feb. 1879. Farmer, blacksmith, shoemaker, constable, coroner, deputy sheriff, Indian interpreter. Born at Watertown, Jefferson Co., New York. Son of William Huntington and Zina Baker. Married Fannie Maria Allen, 28 Apr. 1830. Baptized into Church...

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],
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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, Hancock Co., IL, 10 Mar. 1842, City of Nauvoo v. Davis for Slander of JS–A (Nauvoo, IL, Municipal Court 1842); handwriting of
John C. Bennett

3 Aug. 1804–5 Aug. 1867. Physician, minister, poultry breeder. Born at Fairhaven, Bristol Co., Massachusetts. Son of John Bennett and Abigail Cook. Moved to Marietta, Washington Co., Ohio, 1808; to Massachusetts, 1812; and back to Marietta, 1822. Married ...

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; signature of
James Sloan

28 Oct. 1792–24 Oct. 1886. City recorder, notary public, attorney, judge, farmer. Born in Donaghmore, Co. Tyrone, Ireland. Son of Alexander Sloan and Anne. Married Mary Magill. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ordained an elder, ...

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; notations by
Dimick B. Huntington

26 May 1808–1 Feb. 1879. Farmer, blacksmith, shoemaker, constable, coroner, deputy sheriff, Indian interpreter. Born at Watertown, Jefferson Co., New York. Son of William Huntington and Zina Baker. Married Fannie Maria Allen, 28 Apr. 1830. Baptized into Church...

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, [
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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, Hancock Co., IL], 10 Mar. 1842 and [ca. 10 Mar. 1842]; notation by
James Sloan

28 Oct. 1792–24 Oct. 1886. City recorder, notary public, attorney, judge, farmer. Born in Donaghmore, Co. Tyrone, Ireland. Son of Alexander Sloan and Anne. Married Mary Magill. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ordained an elder, ...

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, ca. 10 Mar. 1842; two pages; Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL.

Historical Introduction

See Introduction to City of Nauvoo v. Davis for Slander of JS–A.

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Notations in handwriting of Dimick B. Huntington.


For serving the within rit march 10th 1842
D[imick] B Huntington

26 May 1808–1 Feb. 1879. Farmer, blacksmith, shoemaker, constable, coroner, deputy sheriff, Indian interpreter. Born at Watertown, Jefferson Co., New York. Son of William Huntington and Zina Baker. Married Fannie Maria Allen, 28 Apr. 1830. Baptized into Church...

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City marshal
Fees ,50
 
<​Jurors.​>

Insertion in handwriting of James Sloan.


James Allred

22 Jan. 1784–10 Jan. 1876. Farmer. Born in Randolph Co., North Carolina. Son of William Allred and Elizabeth Thrasher. Married Elizabeth Warren. Moved to Missouri, before Sept. 1832. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by George M. Hinkle...

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R[blank] [Reynolds] Cahoon

30 Apr. 1790–29 Apr. 1861. Farmer, tanner, builder. Born at Cambridge, Washington Co., New York. Son of William Cahoon Jr. and Mehitable Hodges. Married Thirza Stiles, 11 Dec. 1810. Moved to northeastern Ohio, 1811. Located at Harpersfield, Ashtabula Co.,...

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Grayhan Coltern [Graham Coltrin]

11 Dec. 1797–24 May 1851. Farmer. Born in Colrain, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts. Son of John Coltrin and Sarah Graham. Moved to Strongsville, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, 1820. Married first Anna Norwood, 16 Nov. 1828, in Painesville, Geauga Co., Ohio. Baptized into...

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D[blank] Session [David Sessions]

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Perygreen Session [Perregrine Sessions]
L[blank] Sobey [Leonard Soby]

Ca. 1810–14 Dec. 1892. Tobacco merchant. Born in Pennsylvania. Son of David Soby. Married Helen. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, by 1840. Moved to Nauvoo, Hancock Co., Illinois, by June 1840. Received elder’s license, 6 Dec. 1840...

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Joseph Coolage [Joseph W. Coolidge]

31 May 1814–13 Jan. 1871. Carpenter, miller, merchant. Born in Bangor, Hancock Co., Maine. Son of John Kittridge Coolidge and Rebecca Stone Wellington. Moved to Cincinnati, by 1817. Moved to area of Mackinaw, Tazewell Co., Illinois, 1834. Married Elizabeth...

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J[blank] [John] Luce
J[esse] D Hunter

5 July 1806–27/29 Aug. 1877. Farmer, carpenter, Indian agent. Born in Hopkinsville, Christian Co., Kentucky. Son of Samuel Hunter and Lydia Devinney. Married Keziah Brown, Dec. 1827, in St. Louis. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,...

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Wm. 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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Jas: Rodyback
C B Barnham [Charles D. Barnum]

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<​all Sworn.​>

Insertion in handwriting of James Sloan.


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Venire Facias, 10 March 1842 [City of Nauvoo v. Davis for Slander of JS–A]
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    Insertion in handwriting of James Sloan.

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