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Introduction to State of Illinois v. Goddard et al. and State of Illinois v. Goddard et al. on Habeas Corpus Warrant, 3 February 1843, James Flack Copy [State of Illinois v. Goddard et al.] Warrant, 3 February 1843, William Clayton First Copy [State of Illinois v. Goddard et al.] Warrant, 3 February 1843, William Clayton Second Copy [State of Illinois v. Goddard et al.] Petition, 4 February 1843 [State of Illinois v. Goddard et al. on Habeas Corpus] Habeas Corpus, 4 February 1843 [State of Illinois v. Goddard et al. on Habeas Corpus] Attachment, 4 February 1843 [State of Illinois v. Goddard et al. on Habeas Corpus] Subpoena, 4 February 1843–A [State of Illinois v. Goddard et al. on Habeas Corpus] Subpoena, 4 February 1843–B [State of Illinois v. Goddard et al. on Habeas Corpus] Affidavit, 4 February 1843–A [State of Illinois v. Goddard et al. on Habeas Corpus] Affidavit, 4 February 1843–B [State of Illinois v. Goddard et al. on Habeas Corpus] Costs, 4 February 1843 [State of Illinois v. Goddard et al. on Habeas Corpus] Docket Entry, circa 4 February 1843 [State of Illinois v. Goddard et al. on Habeas Corpus] Execution, 26 April 1843 [State of Illinois v. Goddard et al. on Habeas Corpus]

Warrant, 3 February 1843, William Clayton First Copy [State of Illinois v. Goddard et al.]

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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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, Warrant, to any
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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constable, for
Stephen Goddard

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William Cahoon

7 Nov. 1813–6 Apr. 1893. Shoemaker, carpenter, joiner. Born at Harpersfield, Ashtabula Co., Ohio. Son of Reynolds Cahoon and Thirza Stiles. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Parley P. Pratt, 16 Oct. 1830, at Kirtland, Geauga Co....

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William Riley

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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, 3 Feb. 1843, State of IL v. Goddard et al. (Hancock Co., IL, Justice of the Peace Court 1843). Copied ca. 4 Feb. 1843; 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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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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, 3 Feb. 1843; notation and docket 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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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], ca. 4 Feb. 1843; two pages; Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL. Includes seal.

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See Introduction to State of Illinois v. Goddard et al. and State of Illinois v. Goddard et al. on Habeas Corpus.
Asterisk (*) denotes a "featured" version, which includes an introduction and annotation. Warrant, 3 February 1843, James Flack Copy [ State of Illinois v. Goddard et al. ] Warrant, 3 February 1843, William Clayton First Copy [ State of Illinois v. Goddard et al. ] Warrant, 3 February 1843, William Clayton Second Copy [ State of Illinois v. Goddard et al. ] Petition, 4 February 1843 [ State of Illinois v. Goddard et al. on Habeas Corpus ]

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Docket in handwriting of James Sloan.


Feby. 3rd. 1843.
State of
Ills.

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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Goddard

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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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