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Introduction to Singley v. Rigdon Promissory Note, 6 March 1837, S. Otho Williams First Copy [Singley v. Rigdon] Promissory Note, 6 March 1837, S. Otho Williams Second Copy [Singley v. Rigdon] Petition, circa 6 November 1839 [Singley v. Rigdon] Petition, circa 6 November 1839, Copy [Singley v. Rigdon] Summons, 7 November 1839 [Singley v. Rigdon] Summons, 4 July 1840 [Singley v. Rigdon] Subpoena, 3 May 1841 [Singley v. Rigdon] Affidavit, 4 May 1841 [Singley v. Rigdon] Plea, circa 5 May 1841 [Singley v. Rigdon] Replication, circa 5 May 1841 [Singley v. Rigdon] Affidavit, 6 May 1841–A [Singley v. Rigdon] Affidavit, 6 May 1841–B [Singley v. Rigdon] Docket Entry, Judgment, 6 May 1841 [Singley v. Rigdon] Fee Bill, circa May 1841 [Singley v. Rigdon] Case File Wrapper, circa May 1841 [Singley v. Rigdon]

Petition, circa 6 November 1839, Copy [Singley v. Rigdon]

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Little & Williams on behalf of Nicholas Singley, Petition,
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, [ca. 6 Nov. 1839], Singley v. Rigdon (Hancock Co., IL, Circuit Court 1841). Copied [4 July 1840]; printed form with manuscript additions in handwriting of S. Otho Williams; docket printed with manuscript additions by S. Otho Williams, [
Carthage

Located eighteen miles southeast of Nauvoo. Settled 1831. Designated Hancock Co. seat, Mar. 1833. Incorporated as town, 27 Feb. 1837. Population in 1839 about 300. Population in 1844 about 400. Site of acute opposition to Latter-day Saints, early 1840s. Site...

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], Hancock Co., IL, [ca. 4 July 1840]; notation by S. Otho Williams, [ca. 4 July 1840]; notations printed with manuscript additions presumably by E. G. Haggard,
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, 23 July 1840; two pages; Hancock County Courthouse, Carthage, IL; microfilm 1,521,441 at FHL.

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See Introduction to Singley v. Rigdon.
Asterisk (*) denotes a "featured" version, which includes an introduction and annotation. Promissory Note, 6 March 1837, S. Otho Williams First Copy [ Singley v. Rigdon ] Petition, circa 6 November 1839 [ Singley v. Rigdon ] Promissory Note, 6 March 1837, S. Otho Williams Second Copy [ Singley v. Rigdon ]
Petition, circa 6 November 1839, Copy [ Singley v. Rigdon ]

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STATE OF ILLINOIS) Sct.
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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In the [blank] Circuit Court Ills.)
To the [blank] Term, A. D. 184[blank].)
Fifth Judicial Circuit
Nicholas Singl[e]y—— Plaintiffs states that he holds a certain Note on the Defendants,
Sidney Rigdon

19 Feb. 1793–14 July 1876. Tanner, farmer, minister. Born at St. Clair, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania. Son of William Rigdon and Nancy Gallaher. Joined United Baptists, ca. 1818. Preached at Warren, Trumbull Co., Ohio, and vicinity, 1819–1821. Married Phebe...

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in substance as follows to wit followeth
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Kirtland

Located ten miles south of Lake Erie. Settled by 1811. Organized by 1818. Latter-day Saint missionaries visited township, early Nov. 1830; many residents joined Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Population in 1830 about 55 Latter-day Saints and...

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March 6th 1837
Ninety days after date I promise to pay Nicholas Singl[e]y one hundred and fifty Dollars for value received with use
Sidney Rigdon

19 Feb. 1793–14 July 1876. Tanner, farmer, minister. Born at St. Clair, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania. Son of William Rigdon and Nancy Gallaher. Joined United Baptists, ca. 1818. Preached at Warren, Trumbull Co., Ohio, and vicinity, 1819–1821. Married Phebe...

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[blank lines] Yet the same Debt remains unpaid
Wherefore, he prays judgment for his debt and damages for the detention of the same, together with his costs.
Little & Williams
Pro Querente

For the plaintiff.

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Petition, circa 6 November 1839, Copy [Singley v. Rigdon]
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