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Nauvoo City Officers, September 1842–February 1843

The following chart identifies holders of significant offices in
Nauvoo

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, Illinois, during the period covered by this volume. The city charter for Nauvoo, which was enacted in December 1840 and took effect in February 1841, called for a city council consisting of a mayor, four aldermen, and nine councilors, each of whom would be elected and serve for two years. The charter made provision for the city council to add to the number of aldermen and councilors if necessary. Other city officers were appointed or elected by the city council.
1

Act to Incorporate the City of Nauvoo, 16 Dec. 1840.


The first city election was held in February 1841.
2

“Municipal Election,” Times and Seasons, 1 Feb. 1841, 2:309; Act to Incorporate the City of Nauvoo, 16 Dec. 1840.


Comprehensive Works Cited

Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846.

In October 1841, four additional aldermen and seven additional councilors were added to the council.
3

Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 23 and 30 Oct. 1841, 25–26.


On 22 January 1842, city officials created the office of vice mayor.
4

Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 22 Jan. 1842, 46.


When council seats became vacant because of death, resignation, or appointment to another office, the vacancies were filled by election or by an appointment made by the city council. On 17 May 1842,
John C. Bennett

3 Aug. 1804–5 Aug. 1867. Physician, minister, poultry breeder. Born at Fairhaven, Bristol Co., Massachusetts. Son of John Bennett and Abigail Cook. Moved to Marietta, Washington Co., Ohio, 1808; to Massachusetts, 1812; and back to Marietta, 1822. Married ...

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resigned as mayor of Nauvoo.
5

Letters from John C. Bennett and James Sloan, 17 May 1842.


JS was elected to replace him in a 19 May city council meeting. In that same meeting,
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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was elected as vice mayor to replace JS, who had been serving in that office, and
George A. Smith

26 June 1817–1 Sept. 1875. Born at Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., New York. Son of John Smith and Clarissa Lyman. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Joseph H. Wakefield, 10 Sept. 1832, at Potsdam. Moved to Kirtland, Geauga Co., Ohio,...

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and
William Smith

13 Mar. 1811–13 Nov. 1893. Farmer, newspaper editor. Born at Royalton, Windsor Co., Vermont. Son of Joseph Smith Sr. and Lucy Mack. Moved to Lebanon, Grafton Co., New Hampshire, 1811; to Norwich, Windsor Co., 1813; and to Palmyra, Ontario Co., New York, 1816...

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were elected as councilors.
6

Minutes, 19 May 1842.


In accordance with the provisions in Nauvoo’s charter, the city held a general election for mayor, aldermen, and city council members in February 1843, during which JS was elected as mayor.
7

Act to Incorporate the City of Nauvoo, 16 Dec. 1840; JS, Journal, 6 Feb. 1843.


The
Nauvoo

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charter also stipulated that “the Mayor and Aldermen shall be conservators of the peace within the limits of said city, and shall have all the powers of Justices of the Peace therein.” It granted the mayor “exclusive jurisdiction in all cases arising under the ordinances of the corporation.” The mayor’s court was a justice of the peace court and appeals could be taken “from any decision or judgement of said Mayor or Aldermen, arising under the city ordinances, to the Municipal Court.” The charter dictated that “the parties litigant shall have a right to a trial by a Jury of twelve men, in all cases before the Municipal Court.” The mayor served as the chief justice of the municipal court, the aldermen served as associate justices of the same, and the city recorder served as its clerk. From the municipal court, appeal could be made to the circuit court of
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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, Illinois.
8

Act to Incorporate the City of Nauvoo, 16 Dec. 1840.


Three changes took place during the period from 1 September 1842 to 11 February 1843. On 9 September, the
Nauvoo

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City Council elected
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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as city treasurer in place of
John S. Fullmer

21 July 1807–8 Oct. 1883. Farmer, newsman, postmaster, teacher, merchant. Born at Huntington, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania. Son of Peter Fullmer and Susannah Zerfass. Moved to Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, spring 1832. Married Mary Ann Price, 24 May 1837...

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.
9

Nauvoo City Council Rough Minute Book, 9 Sept. 1842, 39–40.


Later that month, the city council created the office of notary public and elected
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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to the position.
10

Nauvoo City Council Rough Minute Book, 26 Sept. 1842, 41.


During November, the city council appointed
John Higbee

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,
Elijah Fordham

12 Apr. 1798–9 Sept. 1879. Carpenter. Born at New York City. Son of George Fordham and Mary Baker. Married first Jane Ann Fisher, 23 Nov. 1822. Married second Bethiah Fisher, 12 Apr. 1830. Lived at Pontiac, Oakland Co., Michigan Territory, 1831–1833. Baptized...

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,
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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, and
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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to serve as assessors and collectors for the four political wards of the city.
11

Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 26 Nov. 1842, 130.


In January 1843, the city council passed an ordinance making provisions for each of the city’s four political wards to elect a fire warden in accordance with the Nauvoo charter, which had authorized the council to “organize and establish fire companies.”
12

Act to Incorporate the City of Nauvoo, 16 Dec. 1840; Ordinances, 30 Jan. 1843; Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 159.


On 11 February 1843, after the city election,
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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was installed to act as the fire warden for the Fourth Ward.
13

Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 159.


The chart below represents the offices of
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city government as they existed from 1 September 1842 to 11 February 1843 and from 11 to 28 February 1843, as well as the officers holding these offices. The aldermen and councilors who were elected before 1 September 1842 are listed in the order in which they most commonly appeared in municipal records. Individuals who were elected during the period between 1 September 1842 and 28 February 1843 are listed in the order of their election.
1 September 1842–11 February 1843 11–28 February 1843
Mayor and Chief Justice of the Municipal Court Joseph Smith
14

Minutes, 19 May 1842.


Joseph Smith
15

“City Elections,” Wasp, 8 Feb. 1843, [2].


Comprehensive Works Cited

The Wasp. Nauvoo, IL. Apr. 1842–Apr. 1843.

Vice Mayor
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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16

Minutes, 19 May 1842.


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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Aldermen and Associate Justices of the Municipal Court
Daniel 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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17

Minutes, 3 Feb. 1841.


Daniel 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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18

“City Elections,” Wasp, 8 Feb. 1843, [2].


Comprehensive Works Cited

The Wasp. Nauvoo, IL. Apr. 1842–Apr. 1843.

William Marks

15 Nov. 1792–22 May 1872. Farmer, printer, publisher, postmaster. Born at Rutland, Rutland Co., Vermont. Son of Cornell (Cornwall) Marks and Sarah Goodrich. Married first Rosannah R. Robinson, 2 May 1813. Lived at Portage, Allegany Co., New York, where he...

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19

Minutes, 3 Feb. 1841.


George A. Smith

26 June 1817–1 Sept. 1875. Born at Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., New York. Son of John Smith and Clarissa Lyman. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Joseph H. Wakefield, 10 Sept. 1832, at Potsdam. Moved to Kirtland, Geauga Co., Ohio,...

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20

“City Elections,” Wasp, 8 Feb. 1843, [2].


Comprehensive Works Cited

The Wasp. Nauvoo, IL. Apr. 1842–Apr. 1843.

Newel 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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21

Minutes, 3 Feb. 1841.


Stephen Markham

9 Feb. 1800–10 Mar. 1878. Carpenter, farmer, stock raiser. Born at Rush (later Avon), Ontario Co., New York. Son of David Markham and Dinah Merry. Moved to Mentor, Geauga Co., Ohio, 1809. Moved to Unionville, Geauga Co., 1810. Married Hannah Hogaboom, before...

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22

“City Elections,” Wasp, 8 Feb. 1843, [2].


Comprehensive Works Cited

The Wasp. Nauvoo, IL. Apr. 1842–Apr. 1843.

Gustavus Hills

29 Jan. 1804–18 Oct. 1846. Music teacher, engraver, jeweler, newspaper editor, judge. Born in Chatham, Middlesex Co., Connecticut. Son of Lebbeus Hills and Mary Gibson. Married Elizabeth Mansfield, 25 Dec. 1827, in Middletown, Middlesex Co. Moved to Warren...

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23

Minutes, 23 Oct. 1841.


Orson Spencer

14 Mar./13 May 1802–15 Oct. 1855. Teacher, minister, university professor and chancellor. Born in West Stockbridge, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts. Son of Daniel Spencer and Chloe Wilson. Moved to Lenox, Berkshire Co., 1817; to Schenectady, Schenectady Co.,...

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“City Elections,” Wasp, 8 Feb. 1843, [2].


Comprehensive Works Cited

The Wasp. Nauvoo, IL. Apr. 1842–Apr. 1843.

Orson Spencer

14 Mar./13 May 1802–15 Oct. 1855. Teacher, minister, university professor and chancellor. Born in West Stockbridge, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts. Son of Daniel Spencer and Chloe Wilson. Moved to Lenox, Berkshire Co., 1817; to Schenectady, Schenectady Co.,...

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Minutes, 23 Oct. 1841.


George W. Harris

1 Apr. 1780–1857. Jeweler. Born at Lanesboro, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts. Son of James Harris and Diana (Margaret) Burton. Married first Elizabeth, ca. 1800. Married second Margaret, who died in 1828. Moved to Batavia, Genesee Co., New York, by 1830. Married...

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26

Minutes, 30 Oct. 1841.


Hiram 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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Minutes, 30 Oct. 1841.


City Councilors
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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Minutes, 4 Sept. 1841.


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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29

“City Elections,” Wasp, 8 Feb. 1843, [2].


Comprehensive Works Cited

The Wasp. Nauvoo, IL. Apr. 1842–Apr. 1843.

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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30

Minutes, 3 Feb. 1841.


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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31

“City Elections,” Wasp, 8 Feb. 1843, [2].


Comprehensive Works Cited

The Wasp. Nauvoo, IL. Apr. 1842–Apr. 1843.

Charles C. Rich

21 Aug. 1809–17 Nov. 1883. Schoolteacher, farmer, cooper. Born in Campbell Co., Kentucky. Son of Joseph Rich and Nancy O’Neal. Moved to Posey Township, Dearborn Co., Indiana, ca. 1810. Moved to Tazewell Co., Illinois, 1829. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ...

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Minutes, 3 Feb. 1841.


John Taylor

1 Nov. 1808–25 July 1887. Preacher, editor, publisher, politician. Born at Milnthorpe, Westmoreland, England. Son of James Taylor and Agnes Taylor, members of Church of England. Around age sixteen, joined Methodist church and was local preacher. Migrated ...

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“City Elections,” Wasp, 8 Feb. 1843, [2].


Comprehensive Works Cited

The Wasp. Nauvoo, IL. Apr. 1842–Apr. 1843.

John P. Greene

3 Sept. 1793–10 Sept. 1844. Farmer, shoemaker, printer, publisher. Born at Herkimer, Herkimer Co., New York. Son of John Coddington Greene and Anna Chapman. Married first Rhoda Young, 11 Feb. 1813. Moved to Aurelius, Cayuga Co., New York, 1814; to Brownsville...

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Minutes, 3 Feb. 1841.


Orson Pratt

19 Sept. 1811–3 Oct. 1881. Farmer, writer, teacher, merchant, surveyor, editor, publisher. Born at Hartford, Washington Co., New York. Son of Jared Pratt and Charity Dickinson. Moved to New Lebanon, Columbia Co., New York, 1814; to Canaan, Columbia Co., fall...

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“City Elections,” Wasp, 8 Feb. 1843, [2].


Comprehensive Works Cited

The Wasp. Nauvoo, IL. Apr. 1842–Apr. 1843.

John T. Barnett

20 Oct. 1809–2 Sept. 1905. Farmer, community and civic leader. Born in Sullivan Co., Tennessee. Son of James Henry Barnett and Mary A. Tipton. Moved to Jefferson Co., Tennessee, by 1822. Moved to Springfield, Sangamon Co., Illinois, 1829. Boyhood friend of...

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36

Minutes, 3 Feb. 1841.


Orson Hyde

8 Jan. 1805–28 Nov. 1878. Laborer, clerk, storekeeper, teacher, editor, businessman, lawyer, judge. Born at Oxford, New Haven Co., Connecticut. Son of Nathan Hyde and Sally Thorpe. Moved to Derby, New Haven Co., 1812. Moved to Kirtland, Geauga Co., Ohio, ...

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“City Elections,” Wasp, 8 Feb. 1843, [2].


Comprehensive Works Cited

The Wasp. Nauvoo, IL. Apr. 1842–Apr. 1843.

Wilson Law

26 Feb. 1806–15 Oct. 1876. Merchant, millwright, land speculator, farmer. Born in Ireland. Son of Richard Law and Ann Hunter. Immigrated to U.S. and settled in Springfield Township, Mercer Co., Pennsylvania, by 1820. Moved to Delaware Township, Mercer Co....

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Minutes, 3 Feb. 1841.


Sylvester Emmons

28 Feb. 1808–15 Nov. 1881. Lawyer, newspaper editor/publisher. Born in Readington Township, Hunterdon Co., New Jersey. Son of Abraham Emmons and Margaret Vlerebome. Moved to Philadelphia, 1831. Moved to Illinois, 1840. Admitted to bar in Hancock Co., Illinois...

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“City Elections,” Wasp, 8 Feb. 1843, [2].


Comprehensive Works Cited

The Wasp. Nauvoo, IL. Apr. 1842–Apr. 1843.

William Law

8 Sept. 1809–12/19 Jan. 1892. Merchant, millwright, physician. Born in Co. Tyrone, Ireland. Son of Richard Law and Ann Hunter. Immigrated to U.S. and settled in Springfield Township, Mercer Co., Pennsylvania, by 1820. Moved to Delaware Township, Mercer Co...

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Minutes, 1 Nov. and 13 Nov. 1841.


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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41

“City Elections,” Wasp, 8 Feb. 1843, [2].


Comprehensive Works Cited

The Wasp. Nauvoo, IL. Apr. 1842–Apr. 1843.

John Taylor

1 Nov. 1808–25 July 1887. Preacher, editor, publisher, politician. Born at Milnthorpe, Westmoreland, England. Son of James Taylor and Agnes Taylor, members of Church of England. Around age sixteen, joined Methodist church and was local preacher. Migrated ...

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42

Minutes, 23 Oct. 1841.


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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43

“City Elections,” Wasp, 8 Feb. 1843, [2].


Comprehensive Works Cited

The Wasp. Nauvoo, IL. Apr. 1842–Apr. 1843.

Orson Pratt

19 Sept. 1811–3 Oct. 1881. Farmer, writer, teacher, merchant, surveyor, editor, publisher. Born at Hartford, Washington Co., New York. Son of Jared Pratt and Charity Dickinson. Moved to New Lebanon, Columbia Co., New York, 1814; to Canaan, Columbia Co., fall...

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44

Minutes, 23 Oct. 1841.


Daniel Spencer

20 July 1794–8 Dec. 1868. Rancher, merchant. Born in West Stockbridge, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts. Son of Daniel Spencer and Chloe Wilson. Moved to Savannah, Chatham Co., Georgia, ca. 1816. Operated a mercantile business in Savannah. Returned to West Stockbridge...

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“City Elections,” Wasp, 8 Feb. 1843, [2].


Comprehensive Works Cited

The Wasp. Nauvoo, IL. Apr. 1842–Apr. 1843.

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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46

Minutes, 23 Oct. 1841.


Lyman Wight

9 May 1796–31 Mar. 1858. Farmer. Born at Fairfield, Herkimer Co., New York. Son of Levi Wight Jr. and Sarah Corbin. Served in War of 1812. Married Harriet Benton, 5 Jan. 1823, at Henrietta, Monroe Co., New York. Moved to Warrensville, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, ...

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47

Minutes, 30 Oct. 1841.


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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48

Minutes, 30 Oct. 1841.


Wilford Woodruff

1 Mar. 1807–2 Sept. 1898. Farmer, miller. Born at Farmington, Hartford Co., Connecticut. Son of Aphek Woodruff and Beulah Thompson. Moved to Richland, Oswego Co., New York, 1832. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Zera Pulsipher,...

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Minutes, 30 Oct. 1841.


George A. Smith

26 June 1817–1 Sept. 1875. Born at Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., New York. Son of John Smith and Clarissa Lyman. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Joseph H. Wakefield, 10 Sept. 1832, at Potsdam. Moved to Kirtland, Geauga Co., Ohio,...

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50

Minutes, 19 May 1842.


William Smith

13 Mar. 1811–13 Nov. 1893. Farmer, newspaper editor. Born at Royalton, Windsor Co., Vermont. Son of Joseph Smith Sr. and Lucy Mack. Moved to Lebanon, Grafton Co., New Hampshire, 1811; to Norwich, Windsor Co., 1813; and to Palmyra, Ontario Co., New York, 1816...

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51

Minutes, 19 May 1842.


Samuel Smith

13 Mar. 1808–30 July 1844. Farmer, logger, scribe, builder, tavern operator. Born at Tunbridge, Orange Co., Vermont. Son of Joseph Smith Sr. and Lucy Mack. Moved to Royalton, Windsor Co., Vermont, by Mar. 1810; to Lebanon, Grafton Co., New Hampshire, 1811...

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Smith was elected as a city councilor on 23 May 1842. (Minutes, 23 May 1842.)


Amasa Lyman

30 Mar. 1813–4 Feb. 1877. Boatman, gunsmith, farmer. Born at Lyman, Grafton Co., New Hampshire. Son of Roswell Lyman and Martha Mason. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Lyman E. Johnson, 27 Apr. 1832. Moved to Hiram, Portage Co....

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Lyman was elected as a city councilor on 5 August 1842. (Minutes, 5 Aug. 1842.)


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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Minutes, 3 Feb. 1841. Sherwood was reelected for two years on 11 Feb 1843. (Minutes, 11 Feb. 1843.)


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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Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 159.


Treasurer
John S. Fullmer

21 July 1807–8 Oct. 1883. Farmer, newsman, postmaster, teacher, merchant. Born at Huntington, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania. Son of Peter Fullmer and Susannah Zerfass. Moved to Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, spring 1832. Married Mary Ann Price, 24 May 1837...

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(1–9 Sept.)
56

Minutes, 4 Sept. 1841.


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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Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 159.


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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(9 Sept. 1842–6 Feb. 1843)
58

Minutes, 9 Sept. 1842.


City Recorder and Clerk of the Municipal Court
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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59

Minutes, 3 Feb. 1841.


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 City Council Minute Book, 159.


Sexton
William D. Huntington

28 Feb. 1818–20 Mar. 1887. Constable, sexton, carpenter, farmer, postmaster. Born in Watertown, Jefferson Co., New York. Son of William Huntington and Zina Baker. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Luke Johnson, Aug. 1836. Moved ...

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61

Minutes, 4 Sept. 1841.


William D. Huntington

28 Feb. 1818–20 Mar. 1887. Constable, sexton, carpenter, farmer, postmaster. Born in Watertown, Jefferson Co., New York. Son of William Huntington and Zina Baker. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Luke Johnson, Aug. 1836. Moved ...

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Supervisor of Streets
James Allred

22 Jan. 1784–10 Jan. 1876. Farmer. Born in Randolph Co., North Carolina. Son of William Allred and Elizabeth Thrasher. Married Elizabeth Warren. Moved to Missouri, before Sept. 1832. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by George M. Hinkle...

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62

Minutes, 8 Mar. 1841.


James Allred

22 Jan. 1784–10 Jan. 1876. Farmer. Born in Randolph Co., North Carolina. Son of William Allred and Elizabeth Thrasher. Married Elizabeth Warren. Moved to Missouri, before Sept. 1832. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by George M. Hinkle...

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63

Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 159.


Constables
Dimick B. Huntington

26 May 1808–1 Feb. 1879. Farmer, blacksmith, shoemaker, constable, coroner, deputy sheriff, Indian interpreter. Born at Watertown, Jefferson Co., New York. Son of William Huntington and Zina Baker. Married Fannie Maria Allen, 28 Apr. 1830. Baptized into Church...

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64

Minutes, 1 Mar. 1841.


Dimick B. Huntington

26 May 1808–1 Feb. 1879. Farmer, blacksmith, shoemaker, constable, coroner, deputy sheriff, Indian interpreter. Born at Watertown, Jefferson Co., New York. Son of William Huntington and Zina Baker. Married Fannie Maria Allen, 28 Apr. 1830. Baptized into Church...

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(First Ward)
65

Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 159.


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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(Second Ward)
66

Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 159.


Lewis Robison
67

Minutes, 23 Oct. 1841.


Lewis Robison (Third Ward)
68

Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 159.


William D. Huntington

28 Feb. 1818–20 Mar. 1887. Constable, sexton, carpenter, farmer, postmaster. Born in Watertown, Jefferson Co., New York. Son of William Huntington and Zina Baker. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Luke Johnson, Aug. 1836. Moved ...

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69

Minutes, 30 Oct. 1841.


William D. Huntington

28 Feb. 1818–20 Mar. 1887. Constable, sexton, carpenter, farmer, postmaster. Born in Watertown, Jefferson Co., New York. Son of William Huntington and Zina Baker. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Luke Johnson, Aug. 1836. Moved ...

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(Fourth Ward)
70

Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 159.


City Surveyor
Alanson 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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71

Minutes, 8 Mar. 1841.


Alanson 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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72

Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 159.


Weigher and Sealer
Theodore Turley

10 Apr. 1801–12 Aug. 1871. Mechanic, gunsmith, brewer, farmer, blacksmith, gristmill operator. Born at Birmingham, Warwickshire, England. Son of William Turley and Elizabeth Yates. Associated with Methodism, by 1818. Married Frances Amelia Kimberley, 26 Nov...

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73

Minutes, 8 Mar. 1841.


Theodore Turley

10 Apr. 1801–12 Aug. 1871. Mechanic, gunsmith, brewer, farmer, blacksmith, gristmill operator. Born at Birmingham, Warwickshire, England. Son of William Turley and Elizabeth Yates. Associated with Methodism, by 1818. Married Frances Amelia Kimberley, 26 Nov...

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74

Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 159.


City Assessor and Collector Lewis Robison
75

Minutes, 1 May 1841.


John Higbee

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(First Ward)
John Higbee

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76

Minutes, 26 Nov. 1842.


Elijah Fordham

12 Apr. 1798–9 Sept. 1879. Carpenter. Born at New York City. Son of George Fordham and Mary Baker. Married first Jane Ann Fisher, 23 Nov. 1822. Married second Bethiah Fisher, 12 Apr. 1830. Lived at Pontiac, Oakland Co., Michigan Territory, 1831–1833. Baptized...

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(Second Ward)
Elijah Fordham

12 Apr. 1798–9 Sept. 1879. Carpenter. Born at New York City. Son of George Fordham and Mary Baker. Married first Jane Ann Fisher, 23 Nov. 1822. Married second Bethiah Fisher, 12 Apr. 1830. Lived at Pontiac, Oakland Co., Michigan Territory, 1831–1833. Baptized...

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77

Minutes, 26 Nov. 1842.


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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(Third Ward)
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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78

Minutes, 26 Nov. 1842.


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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(Fourth Ward)
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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79

Minutes, 26 Nov. 1842.


City Attorney
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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80

Minutes, 1 Nov. 1841.


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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81

Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 159.


Registrar of Deeds Joseph Smith
82

Minutes, 5 Mar. 1842.


Joseph Smith
Coroner
Dimick B. Huntington

26 May 1808–1 Feb. 1879. Farmer, blacksmith, shoemaker, constable, coroner, deputy sheriff, Indian interpreter. Born at Watertown, Jefferson Co., New York. Son of William Huntington and Zina Baker. Married Fannie Maria Allen, 28 Apr. 1830. Baptized into Church...

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83

The office of coroner was created on 23 May 1842, and on the same day Huntington was elected to that office. (Minutes, 23 May 1842.)


Dimick B. Huntington

26 May 1808–1 Feb. 1879. Farmer, blacksmith, shoemaker, constable, coroner, deputy sheriff, Indian interpreter. Born at Watertown, Jefferson Co., New York. Son of William Huntington and Zina Baker. Married Fannie Maria Allen, 28 Apr. 1830. Baptized into Church...

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84

Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 159.


City Auctioneer Charles Warner
85

The office of city auctioneer was created on 11 June 1842, and on the same day Warner was elected to that office. (Minutes, 11 June 1842.)


Charles Warner
Notary Public
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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(beginning 26 Sept. 1842)
86

Minutes, 26 Sept. 1842.


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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87

Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 159.


Election Judge
George W. Harris

1 Apr. 1780–1857. Jeweler. Born at Lanesboro, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts. Son of James Harris and Diana (Margaret) Burton. Married first Elizabeth, ca. 1800. Married second Margaret, who died in 1828. Moved to Batavia, Genesee Co., New York, by 1830. Married...

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88

Minutes, 14 Jan. 1843.


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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89

Minutes, 14 Jan. 1843.


Daniel Spencer

20 July 1794–8 Dec. 1868. Rancher, merchant. Born in West Stockbridge, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts. Son of Daniel Spencer and Chloe Wilson. Moved to Savannah, Chatham Co., Georgia, ca. 1816. Operated a mercantile business in Savannah. Returned to West Stockbridge...

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90

Minutes, 14 Jan. 1843.


Market Master
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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91

Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 159.


Market Inspector
Samuel Bennett

Ca. 1810–May 1893. Market inspector, barometer manufacturer, physician. Born in England. Married Selina Campion, 9 Aug. 1836. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, by 1839, in U.S. Ordained an elder, 23 Dec. 1839, in Philadelphia. Served...

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92

Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 159.


Mayor’s Clerk
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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93

Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 159.


Fire Warden
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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(Fourth Ward)
94

Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 159.


  1. 1

    Act to Incorporate the City of Nauvoo, 16 Dec. 1840.

  2. 2

    “Municipal Election,” Times and Seasons, 1 Feb. 1841, 2:309; Act to Incorporate the City of Nauvoo, 16 Dec. 1840.

    Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846.

  3. 3

    Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 23 and 30 Oct. 1841, 25–26.

  4. 4

    Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 22 Jan. 1842, 46.

  5. 5

    Letters from John C. Bennett and James Sloan, 17 May 1842.

  6. 6

    Minutes, 19 May 1842.

  7. 7

    Act to Incorporate the City of Nauvoo, 16 Dec. 1840; JS, Journal, 6 Feb. 1843.

  8. 8

    Act to Incorporate the City of Nauvoo, 16 Dec. 1840.

  9. 9

    Nauvoo City Council Rough Minute Book, 9 Sept. 1842, 39–40.

  10. 10

    Nauvoo City Council Rough Minute Book, 26 Sept. 1842, 41.

  11. 11

    Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 26 Nov. 1842, 130.

  12. 12

    Act to Incorporate the City of Nauvoo, 16 Dec. 1840; Ordinances, 30 Jan. 1843; Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 159.

  13. 13

    Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 159.

  14. 14

    Minutes, 19 May 1842.

  15. 15

    “City Elections,” Wasp, 8 Feb. 1843, [2].

    The Wasp. Nauvoo, IL. Apr. 1842–Apr. 1843.

  16. 16

    Minutes, 19 May 1842.

  17. 17

    Minutes, 3 Feb. 1841.

  18. 18

    “City Elections,” Wasp, 8 Feb. 1843, [2].

    The Wasp. Nauvoo, IL. Apr. 1842–Apr. 1843.

  19. 19

    Minutes, 3 Feb. 1841.

  20. 20

    “City Elections,” Wasp, 8 Feb. 1843, [2].

    The Wasp. Nauvoo, IL. Apr. 1842–Apr. 1843.

  21. 21

    Minutes, 3 Feb. 1841.

  22. 22

    “City Elections,” Wasp, 8 Feb. 1843, [2].

    The Wasp. Nauvoo, IL. Apr. 1842–Apr. 1843.

  23. 23

    Minutes, 23 Oct. 1841.

  24. 24

    “City Elections,” Wasp, 8 Feb. 1843, [2].

    The Wasp. Nauvoo, IL. Apr. 1842–Apr. 1843.

  25. 25

    Minutes, 23 Oct. 1841.

  26. 26

    Minutes, 30 Oct. 1841.

  27. 27

    Minutes, 30 Oct. 1841.

  28. 28

    Minutes, 4 Sept. 1841.

  29. 29

    “City Elections,” Wasp, 8 Feb. 1843, [2].

    The Wasp. Nauvoo, IL. Apr. 1842–Apr. 1843.

  30. 30

    Minutes, 3 Feb. 1841.

  31. 31

    “City Elections,” Wasp, 8 Feb. 1843, [2].

    The Wasp. Nauvoo, IL. Apr. 1842–Apr. 1843.

  32. 32

    Minutes, 3 Feb. 1841.

  33. 33

    “City Elections,” Wasp, 8 Feb. 1843, [2].

    The Wasp. Nauvoo, IL. Apr. 1842–Apr. 1843.

  34. 34

    Minutes, 3 Feb. 1841.

  35. 35

    “City Elections,” Wasp, 8 Feb. 1843, [2].

    The Wasp. Nauvoo, IL. Apr. 1842–Apr. 1843.

  36. 36

    Minutes, 3 Feb. 1841.

  37. 37

    “City Elections,” Wasp, 8 Feb. 1843, [2].

    The Wasp. Nauvoo, IL. Apr. 1842–Apr. 1843.

  38. 38

    Minutes, 3 Feb. 1841.

  39. 39

    “City Elections,” Wasp, 8 Feb. 1843, [2].

    The Wasp. Nauvoo, IL. Apr. 1842–Apr. 1843.

  40. 40

    Minutes, 1 Nov. and 13 Nov. 1841.

  41. 41

    “City Elections,” Wasp, 8 Feb. 1843, [2].

    The Wasp. Nauvoo, IL. Apr. 1842–Apr. 1843.

  42. 42

    Minutes, 23 Oct. 1841.

  43. 43

    “City Elections,” Wasp, 8 Feb. 1843, [2].

    The Wasp. Nauvoo, IL. Apr. 1842–Apr. 1843.

  44. 44

    Minutes, 23 Oct. 1841.

  45. 45

    “City Elections,” Wasp, 8 Feb. 1843, [2].

    The Wasp. Nauvoo, IL. Apr. 1842–Apr. 1843.

  46. 46

    Minutes, 23 Oct. 1841.

  47. 47

    Minutes, 30 Oct. 1841.

  48. 48

    Minutes, 30 Oct. 1841.

  49. 49

    Minutes, 30 Oct. 1841.

  50. 50

    Minutes, 19 May 1842.

  51. 51

    Minutes, 19 May 1842.

  52. 52

    Smith was elected as a city councilor on 23 May 1842. (Minutes, 23 May 1842.)

  53. 53

    Lyman was elected as a city councilor on 5 August 1842. (Minutes, 5 Aug. 1842.)

  54. 54

    Minutes, 3 Feb. 1841. Sherwood was reelected for two years on 11 Feb 1843. (Minutes, 11 Feb. 1843.)

  55. 55

    Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 159.

  56. 56

    Minutes, 4 Sept. 1841.

  57. 57

    Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 159.

  58. 58

    Minutes, 9 Sept. 1842.

  59. 59

    Minutes, 3 Feb. 1841.

  60. 60

    Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 159.

  61. 61

    Minutes, 4 Sept. 1841.

  62. 62

    Minutes, 8 Mar. 1841.

  63. 63

    Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 159.

  64. 64

    Minutes, 1 Mar. 1841.

  65. 65

    Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 159.

  66. 66

    Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 159.

  67. 67

    Minutes, 23 Oct. 1841.

  68. 68

    Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 159.

  69. 69

    Minutes, 30 Oct. 1841.

  70. 70

    Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 159.

  71. 71

    Minutes, 8 Mar. 1841.

  72. 72

    Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 159.

  73. 73

    Minutes, 8 Mar. 1841.

  74. 74

    Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 159.

  75. 75

    Minutes, 1 May 1841.

  76. 76

    Minutes, 26 Nov. 1842.

  77. 77

    Minutes, 26 Nov. 1842.

  78. 78

    Minutes, 26 Nov. 1842.

  79. 79

    Minutes, 26 Nov. 1842.

  80. 80

    Minutes, 1 Nov. 1841.

  81. 81

    Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 159.

  82. 82

    Minutes, 5 Mar. 1842.

  83. 83

    The office of coroner was created on 23 May 1842, and on the same day Huntington was elected to that office. (Minutes, 23 May 1842.)

  84. 84

    Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 159.

  85. 85

    The office of city auctioneer was created on 11 June 1842, and on the same day Warner was elected to that office. (Minutes, 11 June 1842.)

  86. 86

    Minutes, 26 Sept. 1842.

  87. 87

    Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 159.

  88. 88

    Minutes, 14 Jan. 1843.

  89. 89

    Minutes, 14 Jan. 1843.

  90. 90

    Minutes, 14 Jan. 1843.

  91. 91

    Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 159.

  92. 92

    Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 159.

  93. 93

    Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 159.

  94. 94

    Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 159.

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