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Deed from John M. Bernhisel, 24 September 1842

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John M. Bernhisel

23 June 1799–28 Sept. 1881. Physician, politician. Born in Sandy Hill, Tyrone Township, Cumberland Co. (later in Perry Co.), Pennsylvania. Son of Samuel Bernhisel and Susannah Bower. Attended medical lectures at University of Pennsylvania, 1818, in Philadelphia...

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, Deed for property in
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, to JS as trustee-in-trust for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 24 Sept. 1842. Version copied 6 Nov. 1843 in Hancock Co., IL, Deed Records, vol. M, pp. 6–7; unidentified handwriting; Hancock County Recorder’s Office, Carthage, IL; microfilm at Family History Library.

Historical Introduction

See Historical Introduction to Deed from Orson and Marinda Nancy Johnson Hyde, 10 Feb. 1843.

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J[ohn] M. Bernhisel

23 June 1799–28 Sept. 1881. Physician, politician. Born in Sandy Hill, Tyrone Township, Cumberland Co. (later in Perry Co.), Pennsylvania. Son of Samuel Bernhisel and Susannah Bower. Attended medical lectures at University of Pennsylvania, 1818, in Philadelphia...

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To J Smith Trus &c​>
<​Recorded 6th Novr 1843​>
<​6 acres pt S. E. ¼ 9 6 N. 8 W.​>
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TEXT: Insertions in left margin.


This Indenture made and entered into this Twenty fourth day of September in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and forty Two between
John M. Bernhisel

23 June 1799–28 Sept. 1881. Physician, politician. Born in Sandy Hill, Tyrone Township, Cumberland Co. (later in Perry Co.), Pennsylvania. Son of Samuel Bernhisel and Susannah Bower. Attended medical lectures at University of Pennsylvania, 1818, in Philadelphia...

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of the city of
New York

Dutch founded New Netherland colony, 1625. Incorporated under British control and renamed New York, 1664. Harbor contributed to economic and population growth of city; became largest city in American colonies. British troops defeated Continental Army under...

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and State of
New York

Located in northeast region of U.S. Area settled by Dutch traders, 1620s; later governed by Britain, 1664–1776. Admitted to U.S. as state, 1788. Population in 1810 about 1,000,000; in 1820 about 1,400,000; in 1830 about 1,900,000; and in 1840 about 2,400,...

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of the first part, and Joseph Smith, as sole Trustee in Trust for the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day saints

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, of the County of
Hancock

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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, and State of
Illinois

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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of the second part, Witnesseth, that the said
John M. Bernhisel

23 June 1799–28 Sept. 1881. Physician, politician. Born in Sandy Hill, Tyrone Township, Cumberland Co. (later in Perry Co.), Pennsylvania. Son of Samuel Bernhisel and Susannah Bower. Attended medical lectures at University of Pennsylvania, 1818, in Philadelphia...

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party of the first part, for and in consideration of the love and good will he bears to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, of Which the said Joseph Smith, party of the second part, is sole Trustee in Trust, and also for the sum of one dollar, to him in hand paid, the receipt Whereof is hereby acknowledged, do hereby grant, bargain, sell convey, and confirm unto the said Joseph Smith, as sole Trustee in Trust for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day saints, party of the second part his successors in office and assigns forever, all that tract or parcel of Land, situate and being in the county of
Hancock

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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in the State of
Illinois

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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known and described as follows, to wit, commencing at the south west corner of the south East quarter of section Number Nine, in Township Number six North of range Number Eight West of the fourth principal Meridian, running thence East Thirty two rods, thence North Thirty Rods, thence West thirty two rods, thence South Thirty rods to the place of beginning containing six acres of Land more or less, together with all and singular the appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining. To Have and To Hold the above described premises unto the said Joseph Smith, party of the second part, his successors in office and assigns forever. And the said
John M Bernhisel

23 June 1799–28 Sept. 1881. Physician, politician. Born in Sandy Hill, Tyrone Township, Cumberland Co. (later in Perry Co.), Pennsylvania. Son of Samuel Bernhisel and Susannah Bower. Attended medical lectures at University of Pennsylvania, 1818, in Philadelphia...

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, party of first part, his heirs and assigns, the aforesaid premises, unto the said Joseph Smith, as sole Trustee in Trust, &c. party of the Second part, his successors in office and assigns, against the claim or claims of all and every person whomsoever, do and will Warrant and forever defend by these presents. In Testimony Whereof, the said
John M. Bernhisel

23 June 1799–28 Sept. 1881. Physician, politician. Born in Sandy Hill, Tyrone Township, Cumberland Co. (later in Perry Co.), Pennsylvania. Son of Samuel Bernhisel and Susannah Bower. Attended medical lectures at University of Pennsylvania, 1818, in Philadelphia...

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, party of the first part hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year above Written
John M. Bernhisel

23 June 1799–28 Sept. 1881. Physician, politician. Born in Sandy Hill, Tyrone Township, Cumberland Co. (later in Perry Co.), Pennsylvania. Son of Samuel Bernhisel and Susannah Bower. Attended medical lectures at University of Pennsylvania, 1818, in Philadelphia...

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LS
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TEXT: “LS” enclosed in a hand-drawn representation of a seal.


Signed, sealed and delivered in presence of James B. Ayres
 
United States of America)
State of New York City & County of
New York

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ss)
On this twelfth day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty two appeared before me Edward E. Cowles a Notary Public in and for the State of
New York

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duly commissioned and sworn and dwelling in the City of
New York

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<​personally came​>
John M. Bernhisel

23 June 1799–28 Sept. 1881. Physician, politician. Born in Sandy Hill, Tyrone Township, Cumberland Co. (later in Perry Co.), Pennsylvania. Son of Samuel Bernhisel and Susannah Bower. Attended medical lectures at University of Pennsylvania, 1818, in Philadelphia...

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and acknowledged the foregoing Indenture to be his act and deed for the uses and purposes therein mentioned. Also appeared before me at the same time James B. Ayers who by me having been duly sworn says that he resides in the City of
New York

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and knows the said
John M. Bernhisel

23 June 1799–28 Sept. 1881. Physician, politician. Born in Sandy Hill, Tyrone Township, Cumberland Co. (later in Perry Co.), Pennsylvania. Son of Samuel Bernhisel and Susannah Bower. Attended medical lectures at University of Pennsylvania, 1818, in Philadelphia...

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to be the individual described in and who executed the foregoing Indenture.—
Seal
3

TEXT: “Seal” enclosed in a hand-drawn representation of a seal.


In Witness Whereof I have hereunto subcribed my name and affixed my seal of Office this 12th day of October AD 1842
Edward E. Cowles
Notary Public [p. 6]
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    TEXT: Insertions in left margin.

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    TEXT: “LS” enclosed in a hand-drawn representation of a seal.

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    TEXT: “Seal” enclosed in a hand-drawn representation of a seal.

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