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Deed to Julius Guinard, 23 April 1842

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JS as trustee-in-trust for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 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 Julius Guinard, 23 Apr. 1842; signed by JS; witnessed by
Willard Richards

24 June 1804–11 Mar. 1854. Teacher, lecturer, doctor, clerk, printer, editor, postmaster. Born at Hopkinton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. Son of Joseph Richards and Rhoda Howe. Moved to Richmond, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts, 1813; to Chatham, Columbia Co...

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; certified by
Samuel Smith

13 Mar. 1808–30 July 1844. Farmer, logger, scribe, builder, tavern operator. Born at Tunbridge, Orange Co., Vermont. Son of Joseph Smith Sr. and Lucy Mack. Moved to Royalton, Windsor Co., Vermont, by Mar. 1810; to Lebanon, Grafton Co., New Hampshire, 1811...

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. Version copied 25 June 1842 in Hancock Co., IL, Deed Records, vol. K, pp. 328–329; unidentified handwriting; Hancock County Recorder’s Office, Carthage, IL; microfilm at FHL.

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<​4824​>
<​J Smith To J Guinard​>
<​Recorded 25th June 1842​>
<​NW ¼ of NE ¼ 25 6 N. 8. W.​>
This Indenture made and entered into, this Twenty third day of April in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and forty two, between Joseph Smith as sole Trustee in trust for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday 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 Julius Guinard of the County of Switzerland and State of Indiana of the Second part. Witnesseth that the said Joseph Smith as sole Trustee in trust for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. for and in consideration of the sum of Three hundred dollars to him in hand paid, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, do hereby grant, bargain, sell, convey and Confirm unto the said Julius Guinard 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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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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, known and described as follows. To Wit; The North West quarter of the North East quarter of Section No Twenty-five in Township No Six North Range Eight West of the fourth principal meridian containing forty acres: Together will [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 Julius Guinard his heirs and assigns forever. And the said Joseph Smith as Sole Trustee in trust for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. his successors in office and and assigns, the aforesaid premises unto the said Julius Guinard 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 [p. 328]
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