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List of Nauvoo Bonds and Deeds, 1842–1846

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Nauvoo, Hancock Co., IL, Recorder, “List of Bonds & Deeds Filed for Record,” Nauvoo, Hancock Co., IL, ca. 28 April 1842–ca. 4 February 1846; handwriting of
James Whitehead

12 Apr. 1813–27 July 1898. Clerk, farmer. Born in Roughhay, Fulwood, Lancashire, England. Son of Thomas Whitehead and Mary. Married first Jane Marshall Hindle, 25 Jan. 1837, in Preston, Lancashire, England. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...

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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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, an unidentified scribe, John McEwan,
George Walker

15 Dec. 1806–after 1870. Bookkeeper, clerk, rope maker, laborer. Born in Burslem, Staffordshire, England. Moved to Lancashire, England, before 1832. Married Catherine Burgess, before 1832, in Lancashire. Moved to Salford, Lancashire, before 1840. Baptized...

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William W. Phelps

17 Feb. 1792–7 Mar. 1872. Writer, teacher, printer, newspaper editor, publisher, postmaster, lawyer. Born at Hanover, Morris Co., New Jersey. Son of Enon Phelps and Mehitabel Goldsmith. Moved to Homer, Cortland Co., New York, 1800. Married Sally Waterman,...

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; sixty-one unnumbered pages; CHL.

Historical Introduction

See Introduction to Nauvoo City Register of Deeds Records.

Page [42]–[43]

Date No of Deed Grantor Grantee Date of Deed Description of land Title Recorded
Jany 27 488
Levi Stewart

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Elisha Edwards

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June 7 1843 part of N½ L. 25. B. 6.
K.

31 May 1806–27 Apr. 1863. Merchant, iron foundry operator, mail carrier. Born in West Fairlee, Orange Co., Vermont. Son of Phineas Kimball and Abigail. Moved to Commerce (later Nauvoo), Hancock Co., Illinois, 1833, and established several stores. Married ...

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Deed Pages 245
" 30 489
Jacob Zundel

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Joseph Young

7 Apr. 1797–16 July 1881. Farmer, painter, glazier. Born at Hopkinton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. Son of John Young and Abigail (Nabby) Howe. Moved to Auburn, Cayuga Co., New York, before 1830. Joined Methodist church, before Apr. 1832. Baptized into Church...

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Jany 29 1845 ¾ parts L. 1. B. 127.
Nau

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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" " 246
Feby 1 490
Jonathan H. Hale

1 Feb. 1800–4 Sept. 1846. Butcher, school director, assessor. Born in Bradford, Essex Co., Massachusetts. Son of Soloman Hale and Martha Harriman. Married Olive Boynton, 5 Sept. 1825, in Bradford. Moved to Dover, Strafford Co., New Hampshire, between June...

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Lydia C. Fleming " 20 " pt L. 55. B. 2.
K.

31 May 1806–27 Apr. 1863. Merchant, iron foundry operator, mail carrier. Born in West Fairlee, Orange Co., Vermont. Son of Phineas Kimball and Abigail. Moved to Commerce (later Nauvoo), Hancock Co., Illinois, 1833, and established several stores. Married ...

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" " 247
" 1 491
William J. Stewart

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Moses O. Banks Augt 1 1844 " L. 2. B. 14.
Hib

20 Aug. 1788–11 Sept. 1854. Farmer. Born in Brookfield, Orange Co., Vermont. Son of Roger Hibbard and Sarah Davidson. Married Sarah Tilton, 1816, in Maine. Lived at Morgan Co., Illinois, by 2 Aug. 1824. Commissioned captain in Twenty-First Regiment of Illinois...

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" 3d 492 Harmon Cutler Henry Jennings Jany 29 1845 2 Ac— N. E. L. 31. B. 6.
K.

31 May 1806–27 Apr. 1863. Merchant, iron foundry operator, mail carrier. Born in West Fairlee, Orange Co., Vermont. Son of Phineas Kimball and Abigail. Moved to Commerce (later Nauvoo), Hancock Co., Illinois, 1833, and established several stores. Married ...

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" " 249
" " 493 Joseph Smith
G. Gouldsmith

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March 7 1843 N. E ¼ & S ½ L. 2. B. 158.
Nau

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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" " 250
" " 494 Joseph Smith
Elizabeth [Davis] Durfee

11 Mar. 1791–16 Dec. 1876. Born in Riverhead, Suffolk Co., New York. Daughter of Gilbert Davis and Abigail Reeve. Christened Presbyterian. Moved to Southold, Suffolk Co., by 1810. Married first Gilbert Goldsmith, 13 Apr. 1811, in Cutchogue, Suffolk Co. Joined...

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March 10 1843 Lot 4. B. 158. of
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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" " 251
" 10 495
Saml. Bent

19 July 1778–16 Aug. 1846. Born in Barre, Worcester Co., Massachusetts. Son of Joel Bent and Mary Mason. Married first Mary Kilburn, 3 Mar. 1805, in Wendell, Franklin Co., Massachusetts. Colonel in Massachusetts militia. Lived in Braintree, Norfolk Co., Massachusetts...

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Elias Hutchings Nov 9 1844 pt L. 1. B. 17.
Wells

27 Oct. 1814–24 Mar. 1891. Farmer, teacher, ferry operator, lumber merchant, manager of nail factory, politician. Born in Trenton, Oneida Co., New York. Son of Daniel Wells and Catherine Chapin. Moved to Marietta, Washington Co., Ohio, ca. 1832. Moved to ...

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" " 252
" " 496
D. H. Wells

27 Oct. 1814–24 Mar. 1891. Farmer, teacher, ferry operator, lumber merchant, manager of nail factory, politician. Born in Trenton, Oneida Co., New York. Son of Daniel Wells and Catherine Chapin. Moved to Marietta, Washington Co., Ohio, ca. 1832. Moved to ...

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James Moses

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June 21 1841 Lots 1 & 2. B. 15. " " " " 253
" 17 497
Alfred Randall

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Raxana Davis Feby 17 1844 N ½ L. 28. B. 6.
K.

31 May 1806–27 Apr. 1863. Merchant, iron foundry operator, mail carrier. Born in West Fairlee, Orange Co., Vermont. Son of Phineas Kimball and Abigail. Moved to Commerce (later Nauvoo), Hancock Co., Illinois, 1833, and established several stores. Married ...

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" " 254
" " 498
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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Sarah Hillman May 8 1844 pt L. 3. B. 2.
B Y

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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s secdad.
K.

31 May 1806–27 Apr. 1863. Merchant, iron foundry operator, mail carrier. Born in West Fairlee, Orange Co., Vermont. Son of Phineas Kimball and Abigail. Moved to Commerce (later Nauvoo), Hancock Co., Illinois, 1833, and established several stores. Married ...

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" " 255
" " 499
Benjamin Warrington

1810–June 1850. Wheelwright. Born in New Jersey. Married Sarah Horner, 16 Jan. 1834, in Preble Co., Ohio. Owned lots in Somerville, Milford Township, Butler Co., Ohio, 1835–ca. 1838. Moved to Hancock Co., Illinois, by 1840. Appointed quartermaster sergeant...

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Simeon Drake

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June 20 1842 L. 2 & 3. B. 35—
Warr

1810–June 1850. Wheelwright. Born in New Jersey. Married Sarah Horner, 16 Jan. 1834, in Preble Co., Ohio. Owned lots in Somerville, Milford Township, Butler Co., Ohio, 1835–ca. 1838. Moved to Hancock Co., Illinois, by 1840. Appointed quartermaster sergeant...

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" " 256
" " 500 Do Do Lloria Drake May 4 1844 L. 1 & 4. B. 34. Do " " " 257
March 5 501
A[lanson] Ripley

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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John Kay Decr 16 " N ½ & S. W ¼. L. 4. B. 160. " " 258
" 7 502
Joseph Hartshorn

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John B. Walker

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Decr. 30 " pt L. 1. B. 19.
Wells

27 Oct. 1814–24 Mar. 1891. Farmer, teacher, ferry operator, lumber merchant, manager of nail factory, politician. Born in Trenton, Oneida Co., New York. Son of Daniel Wells and Catherine Chapin. Moved to Marietta, Washington Co., Ohio, ca. 1832. Moved to ...

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" " 259
" " 503
John B. Walker

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Gustavus Williams March 7 1845 " L. 1. B. 19. " " " " 260
" 8 504
Hyrum Smith

9 Feb. 1800–27 June 1844. Farmer, cooper. Born at Tunbridge, Orange Co., Vermont. Son of Joseph Smith Sr. and Lucy Mack. Moved to Randolph, Orange Co., 1802; back to Tunbridge, before May 1803; to Royalton, Windsor Co., Vermont, 1804; to Sharon, Windsor Co...

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Lewis Eager

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June 24 1843 pt " N. W. qt of S. 36. T. 7. N. 9. " " 261
" 28 505
Benjm. R. Bentley

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John Thomas Decr 8 " pt L. 28. B. 6.
K.

31 May 1806–27 Apr. 1863. Merchant, iron foundry operator, mail carrier. Born in West Fairlee, Orange Co., Vermont. Son of Phineas Kimball and Abigail. Moved to Commerce (later Nauvoo), Hancock Co., Illinois, 1833, and established several stores. Married ...

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" " 262
" " 506
Chas W. Hubbadd [Hubbard]

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John Rigby March 23 1844 p— in B. 6. Lots 32 & 33— N " " 263

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May 15
507
Newel Nurse [Newell Nourse]

21 Mar. 1792–ca. 1875. Farmer, mechanic. Born in Framingham, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. Son of Asa Nourse and Lois Glover. Served in War of 1812. Married Harriet Bullard, 26 Aug. 1819, in Holliston, Middlesex Co. Moved to Holliston, by 1820. Baptized into...

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& wife
Thomas S. Edwards

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June 27 1844 Lot 2 B 2
Kimball

31 May 1806–27 Apr. 1863. Merchant, iron foundry operator, mail carrier. Born in West Fairlee, Orange Co., Vermont. Son of Phineas Kimball and Abigail. Moved to Commerce (later Nauvoo), Hancock Co., Illinois, 1833, and established several stores. Married ...

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" 264
" 20 508 David El[l]sworth & wife
Lorenzo Young

19 Oct. 1807–21 Nov. 1895. Farmer, plasterer, gardener, blacksmith, nurseryman. Born at Smyrna, Chenango Co., New York. Son of John Young and Abigail (Nabby) Howe. Married Persis Goodall, 6 June 1826, at Watertown, Jefferson Co., New York. Baptized into Church...

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May 20 1845 Sec 17 L 4 B 11 Mich " 265
" 28 509
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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& wife
Ann Simpson " 27 do part of Lot 2 B 118 N " 266
June 6 510
Herringshaw

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&
Thompson

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[William] McBride & [Henry] Jennings April 12 do pat Lot 2 B. 80 Bond 267
June 511 John Wilkie & wife to
Horner

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and Hoover
March 18 do pat Lot 4 B 119 Deed 268
April 15 512
J[ames] Worthington

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& wife
Sarah Sheffield May 20 1844 part Lot 1 B. 6. Deed 269
April 11 513
N K Whitney

3/5 Feb. 1795–23 Sept. 1850. Trader, merchant. Born at Marlborough, Windham Co., Vermont. Son of Samuel Whitney and Susanna Kimball. Moved to Fairfield, Herkimer Co., New York, 1803. Merchant at Plattsburg, Clinton Co., New York, 1814. Mercantile clerk for...

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Geo Miller

25 Nov. 1794–after July 1856. Carpenter, mill operator, lumber dealer, steamboat owner. Born near Stanardsville, Orange Co., Virginia. Son of John Miller and Margaret Pfeiffer. Moved to Augusta Co., Virginia, 1798; to Madison Co., Kentucky, 1806; to Boone...

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Charles B Thompson Dec 10 1844 part Lot 3 B 69 " 270
June 3 514
Wm Black[h]urst

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& wife
Robt Pixton [Pixon] Nov 1 1843 part Lot 35 B 6 " 271
" 20 515 [William] Higginbotham & wife Hunt, A[lexander] June 19 1845 part of 2 B 71 " 272
" 25 516
[Israel] Barlow

13 Sept. 1806–1 Nov. 1883. Farmer, nurseryman, stockraiser. Born in Granville, Hampden Co., Massachusetts. Son of Jonathan Barlow and Anniss Gillett. Moved to New York. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Brigham Young, 16 Mar. 1834...

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& wife
J[ohn] Leeka

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August 15 1844 part of Lot 71
K

31 May 1806–27 Apr. 1863. Merchant, iron foundry operator, mail carrier. Born in West Fairlee, Orange Co., Vermont. Son of Phineas Kimball and Abigail. Moved to Commerce (later Nauvoo), Hancock Co., Illinois, 1833, and established several stores. Married ...

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" 273
" 26 517
John Leeka

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John Smith

16 July 1781–23 May 1854. Farmer. Born at Derryfield (later Manchester), Rockingham Co., New Hampshire. Son of Asael Smith and Mary Duty. Member of Congregational church. Appointed overseer of highways at Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., New York, 1810. Married...

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July 23 1845 part Lot 71
K

31 May 1806–27 Apr. 1863. Merchant, iron foundry operator, mail carrier. Born in West Fairlee, Orange Co., Vermont. Son of Phineas Kimball and Abigail. Moved to Commerce (later Nauvoo), Hancock Co., Illinois, 1833, and established several stores. Married ...

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" 274
" 29 518
Mendenhall W[illiam]

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E[llis] M Sanders

5 Dec. 1808–15 Jan. 1873. Farmer. Born near Stanton, New Castle Co., Delaware. Son of Ellis Sanders and Hannah Mendenhall. Married Rachel Broome Roberts, 8 Nov. 1830, in Chester Co., Pennsylvania. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ...

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May 10 1844 Lot 4 B. 5 A. " 275
" 29 519
Mendenhall W

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E M Sanders

5 Dec. 1808–15 Jan. 1873. Farmer. Born near Stanton, New Castle Co., Delaware. Son of Ellis Sanders and Hannah Mendenhall. Married Rachel Broome Roberts, 8 Nov. 1830, in Chester Co., Pennsylvania. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ...

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May 14 1845 E ½ Lot 4 B 5— " 276
Aug 1 520
Bullard M[ary Ann]

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W[illiam] Hyde

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Feb 7 1843 Lot 72 B 2 " 277
" 9 521
Smith H

9 Feb. 1800–27 June 1844. Farmer, cooper. Born at Tunbridge, Orange Co., Vermont. Son of Joseph Smith Sr. and Lucy Mack. Moved to Randolph, Orange Co., 1802; back to Tunbridge, before May 1803; to Royalton, Windsor Co., Vermont, 1804; to Sharon, Windsor Co...

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Evans T[homas]

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June 10 1843 Sec 36 1 acre " 278
" 4 522
Yo[u]ng B

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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Burch D[aniel] Feb 5 1844 Lots 1 and 6 B 8 " 279
" 6 523 Loveland L Hull S[amuel] E July 29 1845 Lot 55 B 2
K

31 May 1806–27 Apr. 1863. Merchant, iron foundry operator, mail carrier. Born in West Fairlee, Orange Co., Vermont. Son of Phineas Kimball and Abigail. Moved to Commerce (later Nauvoo), Hancock Co., Illinois, 1833, and established several stores. Married ...

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" 280
" 15 524
Stewart L

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Green T[anner] C Nov 16 1844 Lot 2 B 14 " 281
July 30 525
Whitney

3/5 Feb. 1795–23 Sept. 1850. Trader, merchant. Born at Marlborough, Windham Co., Vermont. Son of Samuel Whitney and Susanna Kimball. Moved to Fairfield, Herkimer Co., New York, 1803. Merchant at Plattsburg, Clinton Co., New York, 1814. Mercantile clerk for...

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Miller

25 Nov. 1794–after July 1856. Carpenter, mill operator, lumber dealer, steamboat owner. Born near Stanardsville, Orange Co., Virginia. Son of John Miller and Margaret Pfeiffer. Moved to Augusta Co., Virginia, 1798; to Madison Co., Kentucky, 1806; to Boone...

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Knight J Jr

21 June 1808–4 Nov. 1866. Miller, carder, millwright. Born at Halifax, Windham Co., Vermont. Son of Joseph Knight Sr. and Polly Peck. Moved to Jericho (later Bainbridge), Chenango Co., New York, 1808. Moved to Windsor (later in Colesville), Broome Co., New...

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July 28 1845 Lot 1 B 157 " 282
" 15 526
Helm W[illiam] R

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Green T C Sept. 15 1843 Lot 25 B 6
K

31 May 1806–27 Apr. 1863. Merchant, iron foundry operator, mail carrier. Born in West Fairlee, Orange Co., Vermont. Son of Phineas Kimball and Abigail. Moved to Commerce (later Nauvoo), Hancock Co., Illinois, 1833, and established several stores. Married ...

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" 283
Aug 16 527
Wells, D. H.

27 Oct. 1814–24 Mar. 1891. Farmer, teacher, ferry operator, lumber merchant, manager of nail factory, politician. Born in Trenton, Oneida Co., New York. Son of Daniel Wells and Catherine Chapin. Moved to Marietta, Washington Co., Ohio, ca. 1832. Moved to ...

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Leeka J

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Aug 16 1845 Lot 3 B 4 N " 284
" 1 528
Huntsucker A[braham]

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Mikasell D [Delila Mikesell] Sep 20 1844 pat S N E Sec. 9 76 " 285
Apr 12 529
Pace J

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Dixon W[illiam] May 8 1844 Lot 53 B 4
K

31 May 1806–27 Apr. 1863. Merchant, iron foundry operator, mail carrier. Born in West Fairlee, Orange Co., Vermont. Son of Phineas Kimball and Abigail. Moved to Commerce (later Nauvoo), Hancock Co., Illinois, 1833, and established several stores. Married ...

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" 286
March 28 530
Whitney

3/5 Feb. 1795–23 Sept. 1850. Trader, merchant. Born at Marlborough, Windham Co., Vermont. Son of Samuel Whitney and Susanna Kimball. Moved to Fairfield, Herkimer Co., New York, 1803. Merchant at Plattsburg, Clinton Co., New York, 1814. Mercantile clerk for...

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Miller

25 Nov. 1794–after July 1856. Carpenter, mill operator, lumber dealer, steamboat owner. Born near Stanardsville, Orange Co., Virginia. Son of John Miller and Margaret Pfeiffer. Moved to Augusta Co., Virginia, 1798; to Madison Co., Kentucky, 1806; to Boone...

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Richards J[ennetta Richards]

21 Aug. 1817–9 July 1845. Born in Walker Fold, Lancashire, England. Daughter of John Richards and Ellin Charnock. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Heber C. Kimball, 4 Aug. 1837, in River Ribble, Lancashire. Married Willard Richards...

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March 3, 1845 L 2 B 103 N " 287
June 2, 531 Ainscough W[illiam] Foy T[homas] B May 30 1845 Lot 2 B 125 N " 288
" 30 532 Foy T B Bois J[osiah] June 27 1845 2 125— 289
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