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Subscription List from Ramus, Illinois, Saints, circa 3 March 1843

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Elijah B. Gaylord

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and others, Subscription for relief of JS,
Ramus

Area settled, 1826. Founded by Latter-day Saints, 1839–1840, following exodus from Missouri. Town platted, Aug. 1840. Post office established, Sept. 1840. Incorporated as Macedonia, Mar. 1843. Renamed Webster, 23 July 1847. Population in 1845 about 380. Crooked...

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, Hancock Co., IL, ca. 3 Mar. 1843; handwriting of
Joseph Johnson

28 Apr. 1817–17 Dec. 1882. Teacher, postmaster, newspaper editor, druggist, farmer, horticulturist, merchant. Born in Pomfret, Chautauque Co., New York. Son of Ezekiel Johnson and Julia Hills. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, ca....

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; docket in 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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; one page; JS Office Papers, CHL.

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We the undersigned respectfully Contribute for the relief or support of Br Joseph Smith whatever is attached to our names
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E[lijah] B. Gaylord

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1 Waggon load of provisions consisting of
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B[enjamin] F. Johnson

28 July 1818–18 Nov. 1905. Brickmaker, merchant, tavern keeper, leatherworker, farmer, nurseryman, beekeeper. Born at Pomfret, Chautauque Co., New York. Son of Ezekiel Johnson and Julia Hills. Moved to Kirtland, Geauga Co., Ohio, 1833. Baptized into Church...

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1 ap Load Consisting of One hog 20 bushels Oats
<​X​> Isaac Cleveland 1 Bushels Wheat & 2 of corn
<​X​> John Crosby 1 Barrel Flour
Joel H J

23 Mar. 1802–24 Sept. 1882. Miller, farmer, merchant. Born at Grafton, Worcester Co., Massachusetts. Son of Ezekiel Johnson and Julia Hills. Moved to Newport, Campbell Co., Kentucky, 1813. Moved to Pomfret, Chautauque Co., New York, 1815. Baptized into Baptist...

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Joel H Johnson

23 Mar. 1802–24 Sept. 1882. Miller, farmer, merchant. Born at Grafton, Worcester Co., Massachusetts. Son of Ezekiel Johnson and Julia Hills. Moved to Newport, Campbell Co., Kentucky, 1813. Moved to Pomfret, Chautauque Co., New York, 1815. Baptized into Baptist...

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10 bushels Corn
<​X​> Ute Perkins 2ond. 10 " "
Otis Shumway will deliver provisions at
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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Zebulan Springer 5 bush Corn & 5 do potatoes
<​X​> Paul Purket 4 Bushels Oats
James Fife will Send soon
<​X​> Widow Beckstead 2 Bushels shelled Corn
<​X​> Lewis Perkins 8 Bushels Corn
<​X​> Rufus Forbush 5 Bush Corn
John Quayle 16 Bushels Oats
Charles Cusman will deliver $5. in provns. at
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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<​4 bu Paid}​> Justus Morse 10 Bushels Corn 1 half Bushel Measure
<​X​> Absalom Perkins 10 Bls Corn
J[oseph] E. Johnson

28 Apr. 1817–17 Dec. 1882. Teacher, postmaster, newspaper editor, druggist, farmer, horticulturist, merchant. Born in Pomfret, Chautauque Co., New York. Son of Ezekiel Johnson and Julia Hills. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, ca....

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will Send Soon Soon
<​24 lbs Pork}​> Br Kilbourn $3. in provisions delivered soon <​1 ham now​>
<​X​> E. Tuttle hauling 1 load
<​X​> David. T. LeBaron 1 Barrel Flour—
<​X​> <​David. Dutton—​> <​30 lb pork​>
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J. E. Johnson

28 Apr. 1817–17 Dec. 1882. Teacher, postmaster, newspaper editor, druggist, farmer, horticulturist, merchant. Born in Pomfret, Chautauque Co., New York. Son of Ezekiel Johnson and Julia Hills. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, ca....

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