Summons, 20 December 1842–A [Canfield v. Morey]

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Introduction to Canfield v. Morey Statement, 19 December 1842 [Canfield v. Morey] Account, 19 December 1842 [Canfield v. Morey] Summons, 20 December 1842–A [Canfield v. Morey] Summons, 20 December 1842–B [Canfield v. Morey] Subpoena, 20 December 1842 [Canfield v. Morey] Docket Entry, between 20 and circa 26 December 1842 [Canfield v. Morey] Account, 25 December 1842 [Canfield v. Morey] Execution, 26 December 1842 [Canfield v. Morey]
Summons, 20 December 1842–A [Canfield v. Morey]
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JS as Justice of the Peace, Summons, to
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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City Marshal [
Henry G. Sherwood
20 Apr. 1785–24 Nov. 1867. Surveyor. Born at Kingsbury, Washington Co., New York. Son of Newcomb Sherwood and a woman whose maiden name was Tolman (first name unidentified). Married first Jane J. McManagal (McMangle) of Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland, ca. 1824...
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], for
George 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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,
Nauvoo
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, Hancock Co., IL, 20 Dec. 1842, Canfield v. Morey (Nauvoo, IL, Mayor’s Court 1842); handwriting of
James Sloan
28 Oct. 1792–24 Oct. 1886. City recorder, notary public, attorney, judge, farmer. Born in Donaghmore, Co. Tyrone, Ireland. Son of Alexander Sloan and Anne. Married Mary Magill. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ordained an elder, ...
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; certified by JS, 20 Dec. 1842; docket by
James Sloan
28 Oct. 1792–24 Oct. 1886. City recorder, notary public, attorney, judge, farmer. Born in Donaghmore, Co. Tyrone, Ireland. Son of Alexander Sloan and Anne. Married Mary Magill. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ordained an elder, ...
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, [
Nauvoo
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, Hancock Co., IL], [20 Dec. 1842]; notation by
John D. Parker
22 Nov. 1799–26 Feb. 1891. Farmer, wainwright. Born in Saratoga, Saratoga Co., New York. Son of Abel Parker and Mary Davies. Served in War of 1812 as teamster in General John E. Wool’s company, 1813–1814. Married Harriet Sherwood. Moved to Galway, Saratoga...
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, 20 Dec. 1842; two pages; JS Collection, CHL. Includes seal.

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See Introduction to Canfield v. Morey.
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State of Illinois)

City of
Nauvoo
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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
Marshal
20 Apr. 1785–24 Nov. 1867. Surveyor. Born at Kingsbury, Washington Co., New York. Son of Newcomb Sherwood and a woman whose maiden name was Tolman (first name unidentified). Married first Jane J. McManagal (McMangle) of Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland, ca. 1824...
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of said
City
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, Greeting:

You are hereby Commanded to Summon
George 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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to appear before me at my
Office
Term usually applied to JS’s private office, which was located at various places during JS’s lifetime, including his home. From fall 1840 until completion of JS’s brick store, office was located on second floor of a new building, possibly on Water Street ...
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in said
City
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, at ten OClock <A. M.> on Monday the 26th. day of December Inst., to answer the Complaint of
John Canfield
16 Jan. 1809 –? Born in New York. Son of David Canfield. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, by 1842. Married Sally, by 1842. Owned property in Nauvoo, Hancock Co., Illinois, 1842. Ordained a seventy, 9 Apr. 1845.
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for a failure to pay him a certain demand not exceeding one hundred Dollars; and thereof make due return as the law directs. Given under my hand and Seal this 20th. day of December 1842.—

Signature of JS.
Joseph Smith seal
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TEXT: “seal” enclosed in a hand-drawn representation of a seal.

Justice of the Peace in and for Said
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Summons, 20 December 1842–A [Canfield v. Morey]
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1923
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2
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Signature of JS.
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TEXT: “seal” enclosed in a hand-drawn representation of a seal.