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History draft; handwriting of
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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; 23 pages; CHL. This manuscript covers the period from 1 January 1841 to 31 December 1841.
Historical Introduction
See Introduction to History Drafts, 1844–1856.
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1 March 1841 • Monday
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See 1 Mar. 1841 entry in JS History, vol. C-1, pp. 1169–1170.

<1> Monday March 1, 1841, I attended the city council & presented a bill for “an ordinance in relation to Regious Soceties (T&S. 336. 7) Recorder. I also presented a bill as follows, for “an Ordinance in relation to public meetings (T&S. 337) Recorder.

The Council divided the city (see Feb 22) ward
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TEXT: Scribe instructed to relocate to March 1st the February 22nd entry from “I also presented...” through “...the 4th ward.”

I also offered a bill for “an Ordinance creating certain additional offices therein named, Sec 1. (T&S. 336) Recr

The council also ordained that all lands hereafter survey in the city, should be surveyed according to the city plat, & that all county <& state> roads in the city, which do not occupy the same ground as the streets be discontinued, and that the original surveys of the town of
commerce
Located near middle of western boundary of state, bordering Mississippi River. European Americans settled area, 1820s. From bank of river, several feet above high-water mark, ground described as nearly level for six or seven blocks before gradually sloping...
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& commerce city be discontinued. A vote of thanks & freedom of the city was conferred on the Hon
Richard M. Young
20 Feb. 1798–28 Nov. 1861. Attorney, judge, politician. Born in Fayette Co., Kentucky. Moved to Jonesboro, Union Co., Illinois Territory. Admitted to Illinois bar, 1817, in Jonesboro. Served as state representative from Union Co., 1820–1822. Married Matilda...
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. U.S. Senator for
Ill
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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2 March 1841 • Tuesday
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See 2–3 Mar. 1841 entry in JS History, vol. C-1, p. 1170.

<2> Tuesday 2
Elder [Brigham] Young
1 June 1801–29 Aug. 1877. Carpenter, painter, glazier, colonizer. Born at Whitingham, Windham Co., Vermont. Son of John Young and Abigail (Nabby) Howe. Brought up in Methodist household; later joined Methodist church. Moved to Sherburne, Chenango Co., New...
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visited Oldhom. & returned

3 March 1841 • Wednesday
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<3> Wednesday 3d to
Manchester
City in northwest England, located on River Irwell. Noted for manufacture of cotton, linen, and silk goods. Population in 1831 about 187,000. Some early church publications for British Saints, including a hymnal and Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star, published...
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. Elders
Orson Hyde
8 Jan. 1805–28 Nov. 1878. Laborer, clerk, storekeeper, teacher, editor, businessman, lawyer, judge. Born at Oxford, New Haven Co., Connecticut. Son of Nathan Hyde and Sally Thorpe. Moved to Derby, New Haven Co., 1812. Moved to Kirtland, Geauga Co., Ohio, ...
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G[eorge] J. Adams
7 Nov. 1810–11 May 1880. Tailor, actor, clergyman. Born in Oxford, Sussex Co., New Jersey. Lived in Boston during 1820s and 1830s. Became Methodist lay preacher. Married Caroline. Moved to New York City, before 1840. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of...
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arrived in
Liverpool
Seaport, city, county borough, and market-town in northwestern England. Experienced exponential growth during nineteenth century. Population in 1830 about 120,000. Population in 1841 about 290,000. First Latter-day Saint missionaries to England arrived in...
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4–5 March 1841 • Thursday–Friday
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See 4–5 Mar. 1841 and 7 Mar. 1841 entries in JS History, vol. C-1, p. 1170.

<4> Thursday 4.
Elder [Willard] Richards
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Liverpool
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for
Preston
Town located on River Ribble, approximately 216 miles northwest of London. Population in 1831 about 33,000. Population in 1841 about 35,000. First Latter-day Saint mission to England established, 1837–1838, with most efforts concentrated in town and surrounding...
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, and was followed by Elders
[Orson] Hyde
8 Jan. 1805–28 Nov. 1878. Laborer, clerk, storekeeper, teacher, editor, businessman, lawyer, judge. Born at Oxford, New Haven Co., Connecticut. Son of Nathan Hyde and Sally Thorpe. Moved to Derby, New Haven Co., 1812. Moved to Kirtland, Geauga Co., Ohio, ...
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[George J.] Adams
7 Nov. 1810–11 May 1880. Tailor, actor, clergyman. Born in Oxford, Sussex Co., New Jersey. Lived in Boston during 1820s and 1830s. Became Methodist lay preacher. Married Caroline. Moved to New York City, before 1840. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of...
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[Joseph] Fielding
26 Mar. 1797–19 Dec. 1863. Farmer. Born at Honeydon, Bedfordshire, England. Son of John Fielding and Rachel Ibbotson. Immigrated to Upper Canada, 1832. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Parley P. Pratt, 21 May 1836, in Black Creek...
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on the 5th. Sunday 7
Elder [Brigham] Young
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[Heber C.] Kimball
14 June 1801–22 June 1868. Blacksmith, potter. Born at Sheldon, Franklin Co., Vermont. Son of Solomon Farnham Kimball and Anna Spaulding. Married Vilate Murray, 22 Nov. 1822, at Mendon, Monroe Co., New York. Member of Baptist church at Mendon, 1831. Baptized...
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preached at the Carpenters Hall
Manchester
City in northwest England, located on River Irwell. Noted for manufacture of cotton, linen, and silk goods. Population in 1831 about 187,000. Some early church publications for British Saints, including a hymnal and Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star, published...
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See 8 Mar. 1841 entry in JS History, vol. C-1, p. 1170.

<8> Monday 8. I attended the city council. The following appointments were made, viz.
Alanson Ripl[e]y
8 Jan. 1798–before 1860. Surveyor, lawyer. Born at New York. Son of Asa Ripley and Polly Deforest. Married Sarah Finkle. Resided in Massachusetts, 1827. Member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Ohio. Participated in Camp of Israel expedition...
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city Surveyor,
Theodore Turl[e]y
10 Apr. 1801–12 Aug. 1871. Mechanic, gunsmith, brewer, farmer, blacksmith, gristmill operator. Born at Birmingham, Warwickshire, England. Son of William Turley and Elizabeth Yates. Associated with Methodism, by 1818. Married Frances Amelia Kimberley, 26 Nov...
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, Weigher & Seeler,
James Robinson [Robison]
11 Sept. 1810–ca. 20–21 Apr. 1841. Caretaker, assessor. Born in Springfield, Champaign Co., Ohio. Son of Charles Robison and Jerusha Rebecca Kellogg. Moved to Commerce (later Nauvoo), Hancock Co., Illinois, by Nov. 1835. Married Charlotte A. Golden, 24 Nov...
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, Assesser,
Stephen Markham
9 Feb. 1800–10 Mar. 1878. Carpenter, farmer, stock raiser. Born at Rush (later Avon), Ontario Co., New York. Son of David Markham and Dinah Merry. Moved to Mentor, Geauga Co., Ohio, 1809. Moved to Unionville, Geauga Co., 1810. Married Hannah Hogaboom, before...
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, Market Master,
James A[l]lred
22 Jan. 1784–10 Jan. 1876. Farmer. Born in Randolph Co., North Carolina. Son of William Allred and Elizabeth Thrasher. Married Elizabeth Warren. Moved to Missouri, before Sept. 1832. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by George M. Hinkle...
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, <was sworn> Superviser of streets, &
James Alred
22 Jan. 1784–10 Jan. 1876. Farmer. Born in Randolph Co., North Carolina. Son of William Allred and Elizabeth Thrasher. Married Elizabeth Warren. Moved to Missouri, before Sept. 1832. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by George M. Hinkle...
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,
Dimick B. Huntington
26 May 1808–1 Feb. 1879. Farmer, blacksmith, shoemaker, constable, coroner, deputy sheriff, Indian interpreter. Born at Watertown, Jefferson Co., New York. Son of William Huntington and Zina Baker. Married Fannie Maria Allen, 28 Apr. 1830. Baptized into Church...
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, &
Geo Morey
30 Nov. 1803–15 Dec. 1875. Farmer. Born at Pittstown, Rensselaer Co., New York. Son of William Morey and Anda Martin. Moved to Collinsville, Butler Co., Ohio, 1814. Married Sylvia Butterfield, 29 Oct. 1825, at Butler Co. Moved to Vermillion Co., Illinois,...
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was sworn High Constables. I gave my views on several local Measures proposed by the council.

10 March 1841 • Wednesday
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<10> Monday 10th. <“To the Editer of the Star”> “
Liverpool
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March 10th 1841. Dear Brother (MS. 286.7)
Brighham [Brigham] Young
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Thomas Carlin
18 July 1789–14 Feb. 1852. Ferry owner, farmer, sheriff, politician. Born in Fayette Co., Kentucky. Son of Thomas Carlin and Elizabeth Evans. Baptist. Moved to what became Missouri, by 1803. Moved to Illinois Territory, by 1812. Served in War of 1812. Married...
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, Govrnor of 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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, (Lieut General’s commissio) State,” (also oath on the back)

11 March 1841 • Thursday
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<11.> Thursday 11th Elders
[Brigham] Young
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[Heber C.] Kimball
14 June 1801–22 June 1868. Blacksmith, potter. Born at Sheldon, Franklin Co., Vermont. Son of Solomon Farnham Kimball and Anna Spaulding. Married Vilate Murray, 22 Nov. 1822, at Mendon, Monroe Co., New York. Member of Baptist church at Mendon, 1831. Baptized...
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[Willard] Richards
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Taylor <[John] Taylor,>
1 Nov. 1808–25 July 1887. Preacher, editor, publisher, politician. Born at Milnthorpe, Westmoreland, England. Son of James Taylor and Agnes Taylor, members of Church of England. Around age sixteen, joined Methodist church and was local preacher. Migrated ...
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Met at
Preston
Town located on River Ribble, approximately 216 miles northwest of London. Population in 1831 about 33,000. Population in 1841 about 35,000. First Latter-day Saint mission to England established, 1837–1838, with most efforts concentrated in town and surrounding...
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Liverpool
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<15> Monday. I attended the city council.— and took part in the discussions concerning
Mr. [John] Annis
17 Nov. 1784–June 1849. Carpenter. Born at Thetford, Orange Co., Vermont. Son of John Annis and Sabra Closson. Married Hannah Marie Crawford, 16 Jan. 1806, at Thetford. Moved to Caledonia, Genesee Co., New York, by 1810; to Mason Co., Virginia (later in West...
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Mill. in the S. W. part of the
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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Let us look for a moment at the “portentuous omens” (T&S. 352. 3 of Christ. [p. 5]
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History Draft [1 January–31 December 1841]
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Footnotes
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TEXT: Scribe instructed to relocate to March 1st the February 22nd entry from “I also presented...” through “...the 4th ward.”
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