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Introduction to Miller et al. v. B. Holladay and W. Holladay Affidavit, 30 November 1840 [Miller et al. v. B. Holladay and W. Holladay] Capias ad Respondendum, 30 November 1840 [Miller et al. v. B. Holladay and W. Holladay] Subpoena, 3 April 1841 [Miller et al. v. B. Holladay and W. Holladay] Declaration, circa 23 April 1841 [Miller et al. v. B. Holladay and W. Holladay] Docket Entry, Dismissal, 7 May 1841 [Miller et al. v. B. Holladay and W. Holladay] Docket Entry, between circa 19 June and circa 22 September 1841 [Miller et al. v. B. Holladay and W. Holladay]

Subpoena, 3 April 1841 [Miller et al. v. B. Holladay and W. Holladay]

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S. Otho Williams, Subpoena, to
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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Sheriff [
William D. Abernethy

8 Apr. 1801–3 July 1850. Postmaster, storekeeper, sheriff, farmer. Born in Harwinton, Litchfield Co., Connecticut. Son of William Conant Abernethy and Azubah Dexter. Moved with family to Jacksonville, Morgan Co., Illinois. Cofounded Augusta, Hancock Co., ...

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], for Thomas Oram and Newton Waggoner,
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, 3 Apr. 1841, Miller et al. v. B. Holladay and W. Holladay (Hancock Co., IL, Circuit Court 1841); handwriting of S. Otho Williams; docket 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, 3 Apr. 1841]; notation by
William D. Abernethy

8 Apr. 1801–3 July 1850. Postmaster, storekeeper, sheriff, farmer. Born in Harwinton, Litchfield Co., Connecticut. Son of William Conant Abernethy and Azubah Dexter. Moved with family to Jacksonville, Morgan Co., Illinois. Cofounded Augusta, Hancock Co., ...

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, [
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. 3 Apr. 1841]; two pages; Hancock County Courthouse, Carthage, IL; microfilm 4,661,986 at FHL. Includes seal.

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See Introduction to Miller et al. v. B. Holladay and W. Holladay.

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State of Illinois)
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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)
The People 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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to the
Sheriff

8 Apr. 1801–3 July 1850. Postmaster, storekeeper, sheriff, farmer. Born in Harwinton, Litchfield Co., Connecticut. Son of William Conant Abernethy and Azubah Dexter. Moved with family to Jacksonville, Morgan Co., Illinois. Cofounded Augusta, Hancock Co., ...

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of 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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Greeting
We command you to Summon Thomas Oram and Newton Waggoner if to be found in your
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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personally to be and appear before the Circuit Court of said
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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on the Fifth day of the next term thereof to be holden at the Court house in
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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on the first Monday in the month of May in the year of our Lord one Thousand eight hundred and forty one to testify and the truth to speak in relation to a certain matter in Controversy now depending in the said Court between Joseph Smith Jr & others plaintiffs and Benjamin & William Holladay Defendants at the instance of the said Defendants laying aside all pretences and excuses whatsoever under penalty of what the Law directs.
And have you then there this writ & make return thereon in what manner you execute the same
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Witness S Otho Williams Clerk of our said Circuit Court at
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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this 3d Day of April A D 1841
S Otho Williams Clerk [p. [1]]
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