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Deed to John Brown, 13 May 1843

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Benjamin F. Johnson

28 July 1818–18 Nov. 1905. Brickmaker, merchant, tavern keeper, leatherworker, farmer, nurseryman, beekeeper. Born at Pomfret, Chautauque Co., New York. Son of Ezekiel Johnson and Julia Hills. Moved to Kirtland, Geauga Co., Ohio, 1833. Baptized into Church...

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, on behalf of JS as trustee-in-trust for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Deed for property in Macedonia, Hancock Co., IL, to
John Brown

?–? Western Cherokee chief. Son of Richard Brown. Elected principal chief of Cherokee Nation West, 1839. Member of Cherokee national council, at Takuttokah, Cherokee Nation (near present-day Tahlequah, Cherokee Co., Oklahoma), 15 and 19 June 1839. Lived at...

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, 13 May 1843; handwriting of
A. W. Blakesley

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; Deed Book O, p. 65, Hancock County Recorder’s Office, Carthage, IL; microfilm at FHL.

Page 65

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<​Smith To
Brown

?–? Western Cherokee chief. Son of Richard Brown. Elected principal chief of Cherokee Nation West, 1839. Member of Cherokee national council, at Takuttokah, Cherokee Nation (near present-day Tahlequah, Cherokee Co., Oklahoma), 15 and 19 June 1839. Lived at...

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<​Recorded 16th Decr. 1845​>
This Indenture made and Entered into this thirteenth day of May in the year of our Lord, One thousand Eight hundred and forty three Between Joseph Smith as Sole Trustee in trust for the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 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 first part, and
John Brown

?–? Western Cherokee chief. Son of Richard Brown. Elected principal chief of Cherokee Nation West, 1839. Member of Cherokee national council, at Takuttokah, Cherokee Nation (near present-day Tahlequah, Cherokee Co., Oklahoma), 15 and 19 June 1839. Lived at...

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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

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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aforesaid of the Second part Witnesseth that the said Joseph Smith party of the first part, for and in consideration of the sum of Twenty Dollars, to him in hand paid the Receipt whereof, is hereby acknowledged, do hereby Grant, bargain sell convey and confirm unto the Said
John Brown

?–? Western Cherokee chief. Son of Richard Brown. Elected principal chief of Cherokee Nation West, 1839. Member of Cherokee national council, at Takuttokah, Cherokee Nation (near present-day Tahlequah, Cherokee Co., Oklahoma), 15 and 19 June 1839. Lived at...

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party of the Second part, his heirs 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, One Quarter on the East End, of Lot No three in Block no six in the Town of Macedonia. Together with all and Singular the appurtenances thereunto belonging, or in anywise appertaining To have and to hold, the above described premises unto the Said
John Brown

?–? Western Cherokee chief. Son of Richard Brown. Elected principal chief of Cherokee Nation West, 1839. Member of Cherokee national council, at Takuttokah, Cherokee Nation (near present-day Tahlequah, Cherokee Co., Oklahoma), 15 and 19 June 1839. Lived at...

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party of the Second part his heirs and assigns forever And the Said Joseph Smith party of the first part, his assigns and Successors, in office the aforesaid premises unto the said
John Brown

?–? Western Cherokee chief. Son of Richard Brown. Elected principal chief of Cherokee Nation West, 1839. Member of Cherokee national council, at Takuttokah, Cherokee Nation (near present-day Tahlequah, Cherokee Co., Oklahoma), 15 and 19 June 1839. Lived at...

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, party of the Second part, his heirs 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 Joseph Smith party of the first part, has hereunto Set his hand and Seal the day and year above written
Joseph Smith Seal
Per
B[enjamin] F. Johnson

28 July 1818–18 Nov. 1905. Brickmaker, merchant, tavern keeper, leatherworker, farmer, nurseryman, beekeeper. Born at Pomfret, Chautauque Co., New York. Son of Ezekiel Johnson and Julia Hills. Moved to Kirtland, Geauga Co., Ohio, 1833. Baptized into Church...

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As sole Trustee in Trust for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Signed sealed and delivered in presence of
Abm Lincoln
State of Illinois) Ss.
Hancock County

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, Abrm. Lincoln a Justice of the Peace in and for the <​said​>
County

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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, do certify that Joseph Smith whose Signature appears, to the foregoing Deed, and who is personally known to me to be the person described in and, who executed, the Same, did acknowledge that he had executed the Said conveyance for the uses and purposes, therein mentioned
Given under my hand and seal, this 13th day of May in the Year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and forty three
Abrm Lincoln J. P. L S [p. 65]
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