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Introduction to State of Illinois v. D. Brown and Edwards Complaint, 14 November 1842 [State of Illinois v. D. Brown and Edwards] Warrant, 14 November 1842 [State of Illinois v. D. Brown and Edwards] Subpoena, 15 November 1842 [State of Illinois v. D. Brown and Edwards] Minutes, 15 November 1842 [State of Illinois v. D. Brown and Edwards] Docket Entry, between 14 and circa 15 November 1842 [State of Illinois v. D. Brown and Edwards] Execution, 10 December 1842 [State of Illinois v. D. Brown and Edwards] Execution, 4 April 1843 [State of Illinois v. D. Brown and Edwards]

Warrant, 14 November 1842 [State of Illinois v. D. Brown and Edwards]

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JS as Mayor, Warrant, 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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City Marshal [
Henry G. Sherwood

20 Apr. 1785–24 Nov. 1867. Surveyor. Born at Kingsbury, Washington Co., New York. Son of Newcomb Sherwood and a woman whose maiden name was Tolman (first name unidentified). Married first Jane J. McManagal (McMangle) of Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland, ca. 1824...

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], for Daniel Brown and Thomas Edwards,
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, 14 Nov. 1842, State of IL v. D. Brown and Edwards (Nauvoo, IL, Mayor’s Court 1842); handwriting 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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; certified by JS, 14 Nov. 1842; docket and notation by
James Flack

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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], [14 Nov. 1842]; notations by
James Flack

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, [
Hancock Co.

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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, IL], 15 Nov. 1842; two pages; Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL.

Historical Introduction

See Introduction to State of Illinois v. D. Brown and Edwards.

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also the Said Thomas <​S​> Edwards if he be found in your
City

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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& take & safely keep the Said James <​Daniel​>

Insertion in unidentified handwriting, possibly JS.


Brown & Thomas <​S​> Edwards So that you have their bodies forthwith before me or some other justice to answer the said complaint and be further dealt with according to law
Given under my hand & Seal this 14th. day of Nov. A. D. 1842

Signature of JS.


Joseph Smith Mayor
 

Docket and notation in handwriting of James Flack.


Niswanger

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vs
T Edwards
and
James [Daniel] Brown
Mayors fees
Constables fees 62½
 

Notations in handwriting of James Flack.


I have taken the body of <​Thomas. S. Edwards​> on the 15th day of Nov and his body is now before you this 15 of Nov. 1842
J. M. Flack

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C.
H. C.

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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I have tak[en] the body of Jams <​Daniel​> Brown and His body is now before you
Jams M Flack

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H C

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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Warrant, 14 November 1842 [State of Illinois v. D. Brown and Edwards]
ID #
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  • Orson Spencer
  • Unidentified
  • Joseph Smith Jr.
  • James M. Flack

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    Insertion in unidentified handwriting, possibly JS.

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    Signature of JS.

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    Docket and notation in handwriting of James Flack.

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    Notations in handwriting of James Flack.

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