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Nauvoo Legion Officers, 1841–1844

Nauvoo Legion Officers

The charter for the city of , Illinois, approved 16 December 1840, allowed for the formation of the Nauvoo Legion, a unit of the state militia. The city council passed an ordinance officially organizing the Nauvoo Legion on 3 February 1841. The first meeting of the legion was held on 4 February 1841, when , , and other commissioned officers of the Illinois state militia elected the general officers of the legion. Other positions were filled during the following months and years.

The Legion comprised two brigades, or “cohorts,” each headed by a brigadier general. The first cohort consisted of cavalry and the second of infantry and artillery troops. Officers retained their rank unless terminated by resignation, death, or cashiering out of the Nauvoo Legion. At its largest, the legion numbered between two thousand and three thousand men.

The following chart identifies the staffs of the lieutenant general, major general, and brigadier generals of the Legion, as well as the men who held the various offices between February 1841 and June 1844, as recorded in the Nauvoo Legion Minute Book and other contemporary records. Names are followed by the date of rank; dates of formal commission by the governor, when known, are provided in parentheses. Ending dates are not given except in cases of termination. Positions, dates of rank, and commission dates are taken from returns to the adjutant general of the state and records of the state militia. Positions of brevet or acting ranks are not included in this chart.

Lieutenant General’s Staff

Lieutenant General
Joseph Smith 1 Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 4 Feb. 1841, 5. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 1843–1844. Nauvoo Legion, Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430, fd. 1.	5 Feb. 1841 2 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 10 Mar. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Commission to Lieutenant General, 10 Mar. 1841. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. (10 Mar. 1841) 3 Commission to Lieutenant General, 10 Mar. 1841.
Inspector General 4 The ordinance organizing the Nauvoo Legion stipulated that the major general was also to be the secretary of the court-martial, adjutant, and inspector general. Later the inspector general became a separate office from the major general and James Arlington Bennet was chosen as inspector general, with the note that in his absence, the major general would act as the inspector general. (Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 2; “Military Appointment,” The Wasp, 30 Apr. 1842, [4].) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 1843–1844. Nauvoo Legion, Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430, fd. 1. The Wasp. Nauvoo, IL. Apr. 1842–Apr. 1843.
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 ... View Full Bio 5 “The First List of the Officers of the Nauvoo Legion, as Made Out by John C. Bennett. M.Gl,” Nauvoo Legion Files, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430.	5 July 1841 6 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 10 Aug. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 41, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. (16 Oct. 1841) 7 Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 41, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. –12 Apr. 1842 8 “Military Appointment,” The Wasp, 30 Apr. 1842, [4]. Comprehensive Works Cited The Wasp. Nauvoo, IL. Apr. 1842–Apr. 1843.
James Arlington Bennet 21 Dec. 1788–25 Dec. 1863. Attorney, newspaper publisher, educator, author. Born in New York. Married first Sophia Smith, 8 May 1811. Served as third and later second lieutenant in First U.S. Artillery, 1 Aug. 1813–14 Oct. 1814. Published American System ... View Full Bio 9 James Arlington Bennet replaced John C. Bennett as inspector general. (See “Military Appointment,” The Wasp, 30 Apr. 1842, [4].) Comprehensive Works Cited The Wasp. Nauvoo, IL. Apr. 1842–Apr. 1843.	12 Apr. 1842 10 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 30 Apr. 1842, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 43, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; “Military Appointment,” The Wasp, 30 Apr. 1842, [4]. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. The Wasp. Nauvoo, IL. Apr. 1842–Apr. 1843. (2 May 1842) 11 Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 43, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
Assistant Inspector General
George Schindle 12 “The First List of the Officers of the Nauvoo Legion, as Made Out by John C. Bennett. M.Gl,” Nauvoo Legion Files, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430.	3 July 1841 13 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 10 Aug. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 41, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. (16 Oct. 1841) 14 Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 41, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
Drill Officer
Albert P. Rockwood 9 June 1805–25 Nov. 1879. Stonecutter, merchant, prison warden. Born in Holliston, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. Son of Luther Rockwood and Ruth Perry. Married Nancy Haven, 4 Apr. 1827. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Brigham ... View Full Bio 15 Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 4 Feb. 1841, 5. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 1843–1844. Nauvoo Legion, Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430, fd. 1.	9 Mar. 1841 16 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 23 Mar. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. (31 Mar. 1841) 17 Commission, Thomas Carlin to Albert P. Rockwood, 31 Mar. 1841, Albert P. Rockwood, Papers, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Rockwood, Albert P. Papers, 1832–1877. CHL. MS 14888.
Judge Advocate
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... View Full Bio 18 “The First List of the Officers of the Nauvoo Legion, as Made Out by John C. Bennett. M.Gl,” Nauvoo Legion Files, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430.	3 July 1841 19 Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 42, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. It is possible that Rigdon’s date of rank was 4 March 1841. (See Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 10 Aug. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. (16 Oct. 1841) 20 Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 42, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. –ca. 6 Nov. 1841 21 John C. Bennett’s list of officers originally had Rigdon’s name as judge advocate, but it is crossed out and replaced by John Taylor’s name. Taylor’s date of rank is 6 November 1841, so Rigdon was replaced sometime between his commission date and 6 November 1841. (“The First List of the Officers of the Nauvoo Legion, as Made Out by John C. Bennett. M.Gl,” Nauvoo Legion Files, CHL.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430.
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 ... View Full Bio 22 John Taylor replaced Sidney Rigdon as judge advocate. (See “The First List of the Officers of the Nauvoo Legion, as Made Out by John C. Bennett. M.Gl,” Nauvoo Legion Files, CHL.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430.	6 Nov. 1841 23 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 13 Dec. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 43, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. (14 Dec. 1841) 24 Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 43, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
Aides-de-Camp
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... View Full Bio 25 Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 4 Feb. 1841, 5. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 1843–1844. Nauvoo Legion, Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430, fd. 1.	9 Mar. 1841 26 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 23 Mar. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
Robert B. Thompson 1 Oct. 1811–27 Aug. 1841. Clerk, editor. Born in Great Driffield, Yorkshire, England. Methodist. Immigrated to Upper Canada, 1834. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Parley P. Pratt, May 1836, in Upper Canada. Ordained an elder by... View Full Bio 27 Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 4 Feb. 1841, 5. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 1843–1844. Nauvoo Legion, Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430, fd. 1.	9 Mar. 1841 28 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 23 Mar. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. –27 Aug. 1841 29 Thompson died on 27 August 1841. (“Death of Col. Robert B. Thompson,” Times and Seasons, 1 Sept. 1841, 2:519–520.) Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846.
Isaac Morley 11 Mar. 1786–24 June 1865. Farmer, cooper, merchant, postmaster. Born at Montague, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts. Son of Thomas Morley and Editha (Edith) Marsh. Family affiliated with Presbyterian church. Moved to Kirtland, Geauga Co., Ohio, before 1812. Married... View Full Bio 30 “The First List of the Officers of the Nauvoo Legion, as Made Out by John C. Bennett. M.Gl,” Nauvoo Legion Files, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430.	6 Apr. 1841 31 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 10 Aug. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 41, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. (16 Oct. 1841) 32 Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 41, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
Zenas Gurley Spring 1801–28 Aug. 1871. Tanner, currier, schoolteacher. Born in Bridgewater, Oneida Co., New York. Son of Zenas Gurley and Experience Hovey. Married Margaret Hickey, 28 Sept. 1825, near Morrisburg, Dundas Co., Upper Canada. Baptized into Church of Jesus... View Full Bio 33 “The First List of the Officers of the Nauvoo Legion, as Made Out by John C. Bennett. M.Gl,” Nauvoo Legion Files, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430.	6 Apr. 1841 34 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 10 Aug. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 41, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. (16 Oct. 1841) 35 Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 41, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
Jefferson Hunt 22 Jan. 1804–11 May 1879. Farmer, colonizer, scout. Born at Bracken Co., Kentucky. Son of John Hunt and Martha Jenkins. Moved to Albion, Edwards Co., Illinois, 1816. Married Celia Mounts, 1 Dec. 1823, in Illinois. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter... View Full Bio 36 “The First List of the Officers of the Nauvoo Legion, as Made Out by John C. Bennett. M.Gl,” Nauvoo Legion Files, CHL. According to Hosea Stout, Hunt replaced Robert B. Thompson as aide-de-camp following Thompson’s death on 27 August 1841. (Hosea Stout, “History of the Nauvoo Legion,” 11 Sept. 1841.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430. Stout, Hosea. History of the Nauvoo Legion, Draft 1, ca. 1844–1845. Nauvoo Legion Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430, fd. 10. One of three drafts of the history; includes material dated 4 February 1841 through 22 June 1844. Pages are out of order; in the current order, this draft includes pp. [5]–[8], [15]–[22].	After 27 Aug. 1841 37 In his history of the Nauvoo Legion, Hosea Stout wrote that Hunt was appointed aide-de-camp to the lieutenant general to fill the place of Robert B. Thompson, who died on 27 August 1841. Hunt was originally commissioned as an aide-de-camp to the major general. (Hosea Stout, “History of the Nauvoo Legion,” 11 Sept. 1841; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 41, Illinois State Archives, Springfield.) Comprehensive Works Cited Stout, Hosea. History of the Nauvoo Legion, Draft 1, ca. 1844–1845. Nauvoo Legion Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430, fd. 10. One of three drafts of the history; includes material dated 4 February 1841 through 22 June 1844. Pages are out of order; in the current order, this draft includes pp. [5]–[8], [15]–[22]. Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
William Hall 38 Albert P. Rockwood, “Roll of the Lieut Gen Staff,” 15 Sept. 1843, Albert P. Rockwood, Papers, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Rockwood, Albert P. Papers, 1832–1877. CHL. MS 14888.	15 Apr. 1843 39 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 24 Apr. 1843, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 39, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 14, p. 1163, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. (8 June 1843) 40 Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 39, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 14, p. 1163, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
John F. Cowan 25 Apr. 1781–7 Nov. 1853. Farmer. Born near Harpers Ferry, Berkeley Co., Virginia (later in West Virginia). Son of James Cowan Sr. and Mary Russell. Moved near Lebanon, Hamilton Co., Ohio, Nov. 1800. Married first Miss Sewell, ca. 1801. Married second Sarah... View Full Bio 41 Albert P. Rockwood, “Roll of the Lieut Gen Staff,” 15 Sept. 1843, Albert P. Rockwood, Papers, CHL; JS, Journal, 15 Apr. 1843. Comprehensive Works Cited Rockwood, Albert P. Papers, 1832–1877. CHL. MS 14888.	18 Apr. 1843 42 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 24 Apr. 1843, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; JS, Journal, 18 Apr. 1843. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
Joseph H. Jackson ?–? Moved to Nauvoo, Hancock Co., Illinois, by fall 1842. Moved to Carthage, Hancock Co., winter 1842–1843. Returned to Nauvoo, spring 1843. Hired to sell land for JS, 20 May 1843. Appointed aide-de-camp to lieutenant general in Nauvoo Legion, by 5 Jan. 1844... View Full Bio 43 JS, Journal, 5 Jan. 1844.	5 Jan. 1844 44 JS, Journal, 5 Jan. 1844.
Merinus G. Eaton 22 Mar. 1812–? Lived in Seneca, Ontario Co., New York, by June 1842. Indicted for “passing and having in possesion Counterfeit bank bills,” Aug. 1842, in Ontario Co. Moved to Nauvoo, Hancock Co., Illinois, by Jan. 1844. Commissioned aide-de-camp to JS in ... View Full Bio 45 JS, Journal, 5 Jan. 1844.	5 Jan. 1844 46 JS, Journal, 5 Jan. 1844.
Guard of Twelve Aides-de-Camp
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... View Full Bio 47 Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 4 Feb. 1841, 5. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 1843–1844. Nauvoo Legion, Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430, fd. 1.	9 Mar. 1841 48 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 23 Mar. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
Thomas Grover 22 July 1807–20 Feb. 1886. Farmer, boat operator. Born at Whitehall, Washington Co., New York. Son of Thomas Grover and Polly Spaulding. Married first Caroline Whiting of Whitehall, 1828. Became a Methodist preacher, by 1834. Moved to Freedom, Cattaraugus... View Full Bio 49 Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 4 Feb. 1841, 5. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 1843–1844. Nauvoo Legion, Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430, fd. 1.	9 Mar. 1841 50 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 23 Mar. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
C. M. Kreymeyer 8 Nov. 1806–21 Feb. 1875. Farmer. Born at Ibbenbueren, Westfalen, Prussia (later in Germany). Son of Mauritz Kreymeyer and Eleanor Tenbrink. Immigrated to U.S., 1832. Purchased land in Hancock Co., Illinois, 29 Dec. 1835. Married first Louisa Sherman, 18 ... View Full Bio 51 Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 4 Feb. 1841, 5. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 1843–1844. Nauvoo Legion, Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430, fd. 1.	9 Mar. 1841 52 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 23 Mar. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
John L. Butler 8 Apr. 1808–10 Apr. 1860. Schoolteacher, farmer, cooper, blacksmith. Born at Warren Co. (later Simpson Co.), Kentucky. Son of James Butler and Charity Lowe. Member of Methodist church, then Baptist church. Married Caroline Farzine Skeen, 3 Feb. 1831, at Sumner... View Full Bio 53 Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 4 Feb. 1841, 5. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 1843–1844. Nauvoo Legion, Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430, fd. 1.	9 Mar. 1841 54 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 23 Mar. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
John Snider 11 Feb. 1800–19 Dec. 1875. Farmer, mason, stonecutter. Born in New Brunswick, Canada. Son of Martin Snyder and Sarah Armstrong. Married Mary Heron, 28 Feb. 1822. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1836, at Toronto. Stockholder in Kirtland... View Full Bio 55 Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 4 Feb. 1841, 5. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 1843–1844. Nauvoo Legion, Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430, fd. 1.	9 Mar. 1841 56 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 23 Mar. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
Alpheus Cutler 29 Feb. 1784–10 June 1864. Stonemason. Born in Plainfield, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire. Son of Knight Cutler and Elizabeth Boyd. Married Lois Lathrop, 17 Nov. 1808, in Lebanon, Grafton Co., New Hampshire. Moved to Upper Lisle, Broome Co., New York, ca. 1808... View Full Bio 57 Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 4 Feb. 1841, 5. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 1843–1844. Nauvoo Legion, Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430, fd. 1.	9 Mar. 1841 58 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 23 Mar. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
Reynolds Cahoon 30 Apr. 1790–29 Apr. 1861. Farmer, tanner, builder. Born at Cambridge, Washington Co., New York. Son of William Cahoon Jr. and Mehitable Hodges. Married Thirza Stiles, 11 Dec. 1810. Moved to northeastern Ohio, 1811. Located at Harpersfield, Ashtabula Co.,... View Full Bio 59 Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 4 Feb. 1841, 5. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 1843–1844. Nauvoo Legion, Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430, fd. 1.	9 Mar. 1841 60 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 23 Mar. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
Elias Higbee 23 Oct. 1795–8 June 1843. Clerk, judge, surveyor. Born at Galloway, Gloucester Co., New Jersey. Son of Isaac Higbee and Sophia Somers. Moved to Clermont Co., Ohio, 1803. Married Sarah Elizabeth Ward, 10 Sept. 1818, in Tate Township, Clermont Co. Lived at ... View Full Bio 61 Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 4 Feb. 1841, 5. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 1843–1844. Nauvoo Legion, Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430, fd. 1.	9 Mar. 1841 62 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 23 Mar. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. –8 June 1843 63 Higbee died on 8 June 1843. (“Death of Elias Higbee,” Times and Seasons, 15 June 1843, 4:232–233.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Neighbor. Nauvoo, IL. 1843–1845.
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 Polly by 17 May 1823. Lived at Bolton, Warren Co., New York, 1830. Baptized... View Full Bio 64 Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 4 Feb. 1841, 5. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 1843–1844. Nauvoo Legion, Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430, fd. 1.	9 Mar. 1841 65 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 23 Mar. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
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... View Full Bio 66 Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 4 Feb. 1841, 5. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 1843–1844. Nauvoo Legion, Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430, fd. 1.	9 Mar. 1841 67 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 23 Mar. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
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... View Full Bio 68 Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 4 Feb. 1841, 5. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 1843–1844. Nauvoo Legion, Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430, fd. 1.	9 Mar. 1841 69 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 23 Mar. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
Vinson Knight 14 Mar. 1804–31 July 1842. Farmer, druggist, school warden. Born at Norwich, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts. Son of Rudolphus Knight and Rispah (Rizpah) Lee. Married Martha McBride, July 1826. Moved to Perrysburg, Cattaraugus Co., New York, by 1830. Owned farm... View Full Bio 70 Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 4 Feb. 1841, 5. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 1843–1844. Nauvoo Legion, Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430, fd. 1.	9 Mar. 1841 71 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 23 Mar. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Commission, Thomas Carlin to Vinson Knight, 31 Mar. 1841, Knight and Belnap Family, Papers, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Knight and Belnap Family Papers, 1836–1908. CHL. MS 781. (31 Mar. 1841) 72 Commission, Thomas Carlin to Vinson Knight, 31 Mar. 1841, Knight and Belnap Family, Papers, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Knight and Belnap Family Papers, 1836–1908. CHL. MS 781. –31 July 1842 73 Knight died on 31 July 1842. (Obituary for Vinson Knight, Times and Seasons, 15 Aug. 1842, 3:894.) Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846.
Shadrach Roundy 1 Jan. 1789–4 July 1872. Merchant. Born at Rockingham, Windham Co., Vermont. Son of Uriah Roundy and Lucretia Needham. Married Betsy Quimby, 22 June 1814, at Rockingham. Lived at Spafford, Onondaga Co., New York. Member of Freewill Baptist Church in Spafford... View Full Bio 74 “The First List of the Officers of the Nauvoo Legion, as Made Out by John C. Bennett. M.Gl,” Nauvoo Legion Files, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430.	6 Apr. 1841 75 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 10 Aug. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 41, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. (16 Oct. 1841) 76 Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 41, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
George Creymour 77 Albert P. Rockwood, “Roll of the Lieutenant General’s Staff,” n.d., Albert P. Rockwood, Papers, CHL; Albert P. Rockwood, “Roll of the Lieut Gen Staff,” 15 Sept. 1843, Albert P. Rockwood, Papers, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Rockwood, Albert P. Papers, 1832–1877. CHL. MS 14888.	On or before 15 Sept. 1843 78 Albert P. Rockwood, “Roll of the Lieut Gen Staff,” 15 Sept. 1843, Albert P. Rockwood, Papers, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Rockwood, Albert P. Papers, 1832–1877. CHL. MS 14888.
Cornelius P. Lott 27 Sept. 1798–6 July 1850. Farmer. Born in New York City. Son of Peter Lott and Mary Jane Smiley. Married Permelia Darrow, 27 Apr. 1823, in Bridgewater Township, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania. Lived in Bridgewater Township, 1830. Baptized into Church of Jesus... View Full Bio 79 Albert P. Rockwood, “Roll of the Lieutenant General’s Staff,” n.d., Albert P. Rockwood, Papers, CHL; Albert P. Rockwood, “Roll of the Lieut Gen Staff,” 15 Sept. 1843, Albert P. Rockwood, Papers, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Rockwood, Albert P. Papers, 1832–1877. CHL. MS 14888.	On or before 15 Sept. 1843 80 Albert P. Rockwood, “Roll of the Lieut Gen Staff,” 15 Sept. 1843, Albert P. Rockwood, Papers, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Rockwood, Albert P. Papers, 1832–1877. CHL. MS 14888.
Abraham Hodge 10 July 1806–5 Aug. 1879. Policeman, blacksmith. Born in Pompey, Onondaga Co., New York. Son of Jacob Hodge and Sarah. Married Rebecca. Moved to Springfield, Sangamon Co., Illinois, by 1840. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 8 Oct... View Full Bio 81 Albert P. Rockwood, “Roll of the Lieutenant General’s Staff,” n.d., Albert P. Rockwood, Papers, CHL; Albert P. Rockwood, “Roll of the Lieut Gen Staff,” 15 Sept. 1843, Albert P. Rockwood, Papers, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Rockwood, Albert P. Papers, 1832–1877. CHL. MS 14888.	On or before 15 Sept. 1843 82 Albert P. Rockwood, “Roll of the Lieut Gen Staff,” 15 Sept. 1843, Albert P. Rockwood, Papers, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Rockwood, Albert P. Papers, 1832–1877. CHL. MS 14888.
Herald and Armor Bearer
Edward Hunter 22 June 1793–16 Oct. 1883. Farmer, currier, surveyor, merchant. Born at Newtown Township, Delaware Co., Pennsylvania. Son of Edward Hunter and Hannah Maris. Volunteer cavalryman in Delaware Co. militia, 1822–1829. Served as Delaware Co. commissioner. Moved... View Full Bio 83 “The First List of the Officers of the Nauvoo Legion, as Made Out by John C. Bennett. M.Gl,” Nauvoo Legion Files, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430.	9 Sept. 1841 84 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 13 Dec. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 43, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. (14 Dec. 1841) 85 Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 43, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

Major General’s Staff

Major General
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 ... View Full Bio 86 Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 4 Feb. 1841, 5. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 1843–1844. Nauvoo Legion, Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430, fd. 1.	5 Feb. 1841 87 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 16 Feb. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. –30 June 1842 88 JS History, vol. C-1, 1350–1351; JS, Journal, 30 June 1842; Hosea Stout, “History of the Nauvoo Legion,” 4 Feb. 1841. Comprehensive Works Cited JS History / Smith, Joseph, et al. History, 1838–1856. Vols. A-1–F-1 (original), A-2–E-2 (fair copy). Historian’s Office, History of the Church, 1839–ca. 1882. CHL. CR 100 102, boxes 1–7. The history for the period after 5 Aug. 1838 was composed after the death of Joseph Smith. Stout, Hosea. History of the Nauvoo Legion, Draft 1, ca. 1844–1845. Nauvoo Legion Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430, fd. 10. One of three drafts of the history; includes material dated 4 February 1841 through 22 June 1844. Pages are out of order; in the current order, this draft includes pp. [5]–[8], [15]–[22].
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.... View Full Bio 89 Wilson Law was elected as major general in the stead of John C. Bennett after Bennett was cashiered from the legion. (Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, [13] Aug. 1842, 29; Poll Book of Election of Major General, 13 Aug. 1842, Nauvoo Legion Records, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 1843–1844. Nauvoo Legion, Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430, fd. 1. Nauvoo Legion Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430.	13 Aug. 1842 90 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 17 Aug. 1842, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 43, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. (19 Sept. 1842) 91 Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 43, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. –9 May 1844 92 Wilson Law was put on trial on 9 May 1844 and cashiered from the legion. (Court-Martial Proceedings, Nauvoo, IL, 9 May 1844, Nauvoo Legion Records, CHL; JS, Journal, 9 May 1844; Hosea Stout, “History of the Nauvoo Legion,” 17 June 1844; Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 31 Aug. 1844, 81.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430. Stout, Hosea. History of the Nauvoo Legion, Draft 1, ca. 1844–1845. Nauvoo Legion Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430, fd. 10. One of three drafts of the history; includes material dated 4 February 1841 through 22 June 1844. Pages are out of order; in the current order, this draft includes pp. [5]–[8], [15]–[22]. Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 1843–1844. Nauvoo Legion, Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430, fd. 1.
Jonathan Dunham 14 Jan. 1800–28 July 1845. Soldier, police captain. Born in Paris, Oneida Co., New York. Son of Jonathan Dunham. Married Mary Kendall. Moved to Rushford, Allegany Co., New York, by 1830. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and ordained... View Full Bio 93 After Wilson Law was suspended from the legion, JS ordered Charles C. Rich to take command. Rich evidently served in this capacity until he was elected as major general of the legion on 31 August 1844. While Rich was campaigning in Michigan during summer 1844, Dunham served as acting major general. He was never formally commissioned. (Letter to Charles C. Rich, 29 Apr. 1844; Hosea Stout, “History of the Nauvoo Legion,” 17 June 1844; Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 31 Aug. 1844, 81.) Comprehensive Works Cited Stout, Hosea. History of the Nauvoo Legion, Draft 1, ca. 1844–1845. Nauvoo Legion Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430, fd. 10. One of three drafts of the history; includes material dated 4 February 1841 through 22 June 1844. Pages are out of order; in the current order, this draft includes pp. [5]–[8], [15]–[22]. Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 1843–1844. Nauvoo Legion, Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430, fd. 1.	ca. 17 June 1844 94 Hosea Stout, “History of the Nauvoo Legion,” 17 June 1844. Comprehensive Works Cited Stout, Hosea. History of the Nauvoo Legion, Draft 1, ca. 1844–1845. Nauvoo Legion Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430, fd. 10. One of three drafts of the history; includes material dated 4 February 1841 through 22 June 1844. Pages are out of order; in the current order, this draft includes pp. [5]–[8], [15]–[22].
Adjutant General
Hugh McFall Ca. 1798–after 1860. Carpenter. Born in Pennsylvania. Married Elizabeth. Moved to Ohio, by 1834. Moved to Illinois, by 1839. Lived at Hancock Co., Illinois, 1840. Appointed adjutant general in Nauvoo Legion, 9 Mar. 1841, in Nauvoo, Hancock Co. Member of Nauvoo... View Full Bio 95 Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 4 Feb. 1841, 5. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 1843–1844. Nauvoo Legion, Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430, fd. 1.	9 Mar. 1841 96 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 23 Mar. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
Assistant Adjutant General (First Cohort)
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 ... View Full Bio 97 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 6 June 1842, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.	3 June 1842 98 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 6 June 1842, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
Assistant Adjutant General (Second Cohort)
Windsor P. Lyon 8 Feb. 1809–Jan. 1849. Physician, druggist, merchant. Born at Orwell, Addison Co., Vermont. Son of Aaron Child Lyon and Roxana (Rocksey) Palmer. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1832, in New York. Lived at Willoughby, Cuyahoga Co... View Full Bio 99 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 6 June 1842, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.	3 June 1842 100 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 6 June 1842, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
Surgeon General
Robert D. Foster 14 Mar. 1811–1 Feb. 1878. Justice of the peace, physician, land speculator. Born in Braunston, Northamptonshire, England. Son of John Foster and Jane Knibb. Married Sarah Phinney, 18 July 1837, at Medina Co., Ohio. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of ... View Full Bio 101 Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 4 Feb. 1841, 5. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 1843–1844. Nauvoo Legion, Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430, fd. 1.	9 Mar. 1841 102 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 23 Mar. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. –10 May 1844 103 Foster was cashiered from the legion. (Court-Martial Proceedings, Nauvoo, IL, 10 May 1844, Nauvoo Legion v. Foster, Nauvoo Legion Files, CHL.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430.
George Cooke 104 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 20 June 1842, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.	7 June 1842 105 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 20 June 1842, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
Assistant Surgeon General
Abel Underhill 106 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 20 June 1842, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.	7 June 1842 107 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 20 June 1842, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
Cornet
George W. Robinson 14 May 1814–10 Feb. 1878. Clerk, postmaster, merchant, clothier, banker. Born at Pawlet, Rutland Co., Vermont. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and moved to Kirtland, Geauga Co., Ohio, by 1836. Clerk and recorder for Kirtland high... View Full Bio 108 Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 4 Feb. 1841, 5. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 1843–1844. Nauvoo Legion, Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430, fd. 1.	9 Mar. 1841 109 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 23 Mar. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
Garrett Ivins 110 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 24 Apr. 1843, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.	15 Apr. 1843 111 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 24 Apr. 1843, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 39, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 14, p. 1163, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. (8 June 1843) 112 Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 39, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 14, p. 1163, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
Quartermaster General
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.... View Full Bio 113 Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 4 Feb. 1841, 5. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 1843–1844. Nauvoo Legion, Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430, fd. 1.	9 Mar. 1841 114 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 23 Mar. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
Leonard Soby Ca. 1810–14 Dec. 1892. Tobacco merchant. Born in Pennsylvania. Son of David Soby. Married Helen. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, by 1840. Moved to Nauvoo, Hancock Co., Illinois, by June 1840. Received elder’s license, 6 Dec. 1840... View Full Bio 115 Leonard Soby replaced Wilson Law as quartermaster general, probably because Law was also serving as brigadier general of the first cohort. (“The First List of the Officers of the Nauvoo Legion, as Made Out by John C. Bennett. M.Gl,” Nauvoo Legion Files, CHL.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430.	1 May 1841 116 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 14 June 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 41, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. (15 June 1841) 117 Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 41, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
Commissary General
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 ... View Full Bio 118 Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 4 Feb. 1841, 6. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 1843–1844. Nauvoo Legion, Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430, fd. 1.	9 Mar. 1841 119 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 23 Mar. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
Paymaster General
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... View Full Bio 120 Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 4 Feb. 1841, 6. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 1843–1844. Nauvoo Legion, Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430, fd. 1.	9 Mar. 1841 121 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 23 Mar. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
Chaplain
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; to Tunbridge, before May 1803; to Royalton, Windsor Co., Vermont, 1804; to Sharon, Windsor Co., by... View Full Bio 122 Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 4 Feb. 1841, 6. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 1843–1844. Nauvoo Legion, Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430, fd. 1.	9 Mar. 1841 123 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 23 Mar. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
Assistant Chaplain General
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... View Full Bio 124 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 20 June 1842, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.	7 June 1842 125 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 20 June 1842, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
Chief Musician
Edward Duzette 24 Jan. 1812–9 Dec. 1873. Music teacher, farmer. Born in Boston. Son of Philemon and Betsy Duzette. Married first Eliza A. Cowan, 31 Jan. 1839. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, before Mar. 1839. Ordained a seventy, 8 Mar. 1839. Served... View Full Bio 126 Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 4 Feb. 1841, 6. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 1843–1844. Nauvoo Legion, Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430, fd. 1.	9 Mar. 1841 127 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 23 Mar. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
Musicians
Levi Hancock 7 Apr. 1803–10 June 1882. Born at Springfield, Hampden Co., Massachusetts. Son of Thomas Hancock III and Amy Ward. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 16 Nov. 1830, at Kirtland, Geauga Co., Ohio. Married Clarissa Reed, 20 Mar. 1831.... View Full Bio 128 Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 4 Feb. 1841, 6. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 1843–1844. Nauvoo Legion, Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430, fd. 1.	9 Mar. 1841 129 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 23 Mar. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
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... View Full Bio 130 Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 4 Feb. 1841, 6. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 1843–1844. Nauvoo Legion, Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430, fd. 1.	9 Mar. 1841 131 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 23 Mar. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
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... View Full Bio 132 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 6 June 1842, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.	19 Mar. 1842 133 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 6 June 1842, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
William Pitt View Full Bio 134 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 6 June 1842, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.	2 Apr. 1842 135 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 6 June 1842, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
Assistant Inspector General (First Cohort)
Carlos Gove 136 “The First List of the Officers of the Nauvoo Legion, as Made Out by John C. Bennett. M.Gl,” Nauvoo Legion Files, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430.	3 July 1841 137 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 10 Aug. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 41, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. (16 Oct. 1841) 138 Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 41, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
Davidson Hibbard 20 Aug. 1788–11 Sept. 1854. Farmer. Born in Brookfield, Orange Co., Vermont. Son of Roger Hibbard and Sarah Davidson. Married Sarah Tilton, 1816, in Maine. Lived at Morgan Co., Illinois, by 2 Aug. 1824. Commissioned captain in Twenty-First Regiment of Illinois... View Full Bio 139 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 6 June 1842, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.	12 Mar. 1842 140 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 6 June 1842, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
Assistant Inspector General (Second Cohort)
David Smith 141 “The First List of the Officers of the Nauvoo Legion, as Made Out by John C. Bennett. M.Gl,” Nauvoo Legion Files, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430.	3 July 1841 142 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 10 Aug. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 41, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. (16 Oct. 1841) 143 Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 41, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
John Bills View Full Bio 144 John Bills replaced David Smith as assistant inspector general for the second cohort. (“The First List of the Officers of the Nauvoo Legion, as Made Out by John C. Bennett. M.Gl,” Nauvoo Legion Files, CHL.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430.	30 Nov. 1841 145 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 13 Dec. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. (14 Dec. 1841)
Aides-de-Camp
Carlos Gove 146 “The First List of the Officers of the Nauvoo Legion, as Made Out by John C. Bennett. M.Gl,” Nauvoo Legion Files, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430.	4 Mar. 1841 147 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 10 Aug. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 41, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. (16 Oct. 1841) 148 Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 41, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
Lucien Woodworth 3 Apr. 1799–after 1860. Architect, laborer, carpenter. Born in Thetford, Orange Co., Vermont. Married Phebe Watrous. Moved to Ellisburg, Jefferson Co., New York, by 1830; to Missouri, by 1839; and to Nauvoo, Hancock Co., Illinois, by 1841. Architect of Nauvoo... View Full Bio 149 “The First List of the Officers of the Nauvoo Legion, as Made Out by John C. Bennett. M.Gl,” Nauvoo Legion Files, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430.	1 May 1841 150 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 14 June 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 41, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. (15 June 1841) 151 Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 41, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
George Schindle 152 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 14 June 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.	1 May 1841 153 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 14 June 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 40, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. (15 June 1841) 154 Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 40, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
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, ... View Full Bio 155 “The First List of the Officers of the Nauvoo Legion, as Made Out by John C. Bennett. M.Gl,” Nauvoo Legion Files, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430.	1 May 1841 156 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 14 June 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 41, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. (15 June 1841) 157 Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 41, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
Jefferson Hunt 22 Jan. 1804–11 May 1879. Farmer, colonizer, scout. Born at Bracken Co., Kentucky. Son of John Hunt and Martha Jenkins. Moved to Albion, Edwards Co., Illinois, 1816. Married Celia Mounts, 1 Dec. 1823, in Illinois. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter... View Full Bio 158 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 14 June 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.	1 May 1841 159 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 14 June 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 41, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. (15 June 1842) 160 Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 41, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. –after 27 Aug. 1841 161 Hunt was promoted to aide-de-camp to the inspector general to replace Robert B. Thompson, who on died on 27 August 1841. (Hosea Stout, “History of the Nauvoo Legion,” 11 Sept. 1841.) Comprehensive Works Cited Stout, Hosea. History of the Nauvoo Legion, Draft 1, ca. 1844–1845. Nauvoo Legion Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430, fd. 10. One of three drafts of the history; includes material dated 4 February 1841 through 22 June 1844. Pages are out of order; in the current order, this draft includes pp. [5]–[8], [15]–[22].
Chauncey L. Higbee 7 Sept. 1821–7 Dec. 1884. Lawyer, banker, politician, judge. Born in Tate Township, Clermont Co., Ohio. Son of Elias Higbee and Sarah Elizabeth Ward. Lived in Fulton, Hamilton Co., Ohio, 1830. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1832... View Full Bio 162 “The First List of the Officers of the Nauvoo Legion, as Made Out by John C. Bennett. M.Gl,” Nauvoo Legion Files, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430.	13 Nov. 1841 163 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 13 Dec. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 43, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. (14 Dec. 1841) 164 Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 43, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
Jacob B. Backenstos 8 Oct. 1811–25 Sept. 1857. Merchant, sheriff, soldier, politician, land speculator. Born at Lower Paxton, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania. Son of Jacob Backenstos and Margaretha Theis. Member of Lutheran Reformed Church. Married Sarah Lavina Lee, niece of Robert... View Full Bio 165 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 6 June 1842, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.	12 Mar. 1842 166 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 6 June 1842, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
John Eagle 19 Jan. 1805–ca. 1854. Grocer, laborer. Born in Alexandria, Huntingdon Co., Pennsylvania. Son of John Eagle and Catharine Spence. Moved to Porter, Huntingdon Co., by 1820. Married Susannah Whitelock, 4 Dec. 1827, in Licking Co., Ohio. Moved to Illinois, by... View Full Bio 167 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 6 June 1842, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.	12 Mar. 1842 168 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 6 June 1842, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
James Gordon Bennett 1 Sept. 1795–1 June 1872. Journalist, newspaper owner. Born at Newmill, Keith, Banffshire, Scotland. Catholic. Moved to Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, ca. 1815; to Halifax, Halifax Co., Nova Scotia, 1819; to Boston; to New York, ca. 1822; to Charleston... View Full Bio 169 Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 43, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.	28 May 1842 170 Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 43, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. (2 June 1842) 171 Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 43, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
Amos Dean 172 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 20 June 1842, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.	7 June 1842 173 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 20 June 1842, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
Francis M. Higbee 1820–after 1850. Attorney, merchant. Born in Tate, Clermont Co., Ohio. Son of Elias Higbee and Sarah Elizabeth Ward. Moved to Fulton, Hamilton Co., Ohio, by 1830. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1832. Moved to Jackson Co., Missouri... View Full Bio 174 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 20 June 1842, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.	7 June 1842 175 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 20 June 1842, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
J. M. Binelo 176 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 20 June 1842, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.	7 June 1842 177 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 20 June 1842, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
Windsor P. Lyon 8 Feb. 1809–Jan. 1849. Physician, druggist, merchant. Born at Orwell, Addison Co., Vermont. Son of Aaron Child Lyon and Roxana (Rocksey) Palmer. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1832, in New York. Lived at Willoughby, Cuyahoga Co... View Full Bio 178 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 20 June 1842, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.	7 June 1842 179 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 20 June 1842, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
Robert Ivins View Full Bio 180 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 24 Apr. 1843, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.	20 Apr. 1843 181 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 24 Apr. 1843, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 39, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 14, p. 1163, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. (8 June 1843) 182 Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 39, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 14, p. 1163, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
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 ... View Full Bio 183 “Return of Major General’s Staff,” 27 June 1844, Nauvoo Legion Records, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430.	Before 27 June 1844 184 “Return of Major General’s Staff,” 27 June 1844, Nauvoo Legion Records, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430.
War Secretary
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, ... View Full Bio 185 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 6 June 1842, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.	12 Mar. 1842 186 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 6 June 1842, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. James Sloan went to Ireland on 30 July 1843 and gave up his position as city recorder at that time; it is unclear, however, if he resigned his position as war secretary of the Nauvoo Legion. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
Assistant War Secretary
William Hall	Before 15 Aug. 1843 187 On the back of Joseph B. Noble’s commission certificate, a note, presumably in the handwriting of William Hall, is dated 15 August 1843 and states the following: “Sworn to before me, at the City of Nauvoo Illinois.” The note is signed “William B Hall Asst. War Secretary of the Nauvoo Legion of the Illinois Militia.” (Commission, Thomas Ford to Joseph B. Noble, 27 Apr. 1843, Joseph B. Noble, Reminiscences, CHL.) Comprehensive Works Cited Noble, Joseph B., and Mary Adeline Beman Noble. Reminiscences, 1836–1866. CHL. MS 1031.
Quartermaster Sergeant
James Robison 11 Sept. 1810–ca. 20–21 Apr. 1841. Caretaker, assessor. Born in Springfield, Champaign Co., Ohio. Son of Charles Robison and Jerusha Rebecca Kellogg. Moved to Commerce (later Nauvoo), Hancock Co., Illinois, by Nov. 1835. Married Charlotte A. Golden, 24 Nov... View Full Bio 188 Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 4 Feb. 1841, 6. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 1843–1844. Nauvoo Legion, Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430, fd. 1.	9 Mar. 1841 189 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 23 Mar. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. –20 Apr. 1841 190 Robison died on 20 April 1841. (“Obituary,” Times and Seasons, 1 May 1841, 2:406.) Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846.
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... View Full Bio 191 Benjamin Warrington replaced James Robison as quartermaster sergeant after Robinson’s death. (“The First List of the Officers of the Nauvoo Legion, as Made Out by John C. Bennett. M.Gl,” Nauvoo Legion Files, CHL.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430.	1 May 1841 192 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 14 June 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 41, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. (15 June 1841) 193 Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 41, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
Sergeant Major
George Wyrick View Full Bio 194 Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 4 Feb. 1841, 6. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 1843–1844. Nauvoo Legion, Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430, fd. 1.	9 Mar. 1841 195 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 23 Mar. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
Herald and Armor Bearer
Samuel Hicks 196 “The First List of the Officers of the Nauvoo Legion, as Made Out by John C. Bennett. M.Gl,” Nauvoo Legion Files, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430.	6 Apr. 1841 197 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 10 Aug. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 41, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. (16 Oct. 1841) 198 Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 41, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

Brigadier General’s Staff (First Cohort)

Brigadier General
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.... View Full Bio 199 Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 4 Feb. 1841, 5. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 1843–1844. Nauvoo Legion, Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430, fd. 1.	5 Feb. 1841 200 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 10 Mar. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. –13 Aug. 1842 201 Wilson Law was elected as major general in the stead of John C. Bennett after Bennett was cashiered from the legion. (Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, [13] Aug. 1842, 29; Poll Book of Election of Major General, 13 Aug. 1842, Nauvoo Legion Records, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 1843–1844. Nauvoo Legion, Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430, fd. 1. Nauvoo Legion Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430.
George Miller 25 Nov. 1794–after July 1856. Carpenter, mill operator, lumber dealer, steamboat owner. Born near Stanardsville, Orange Co., Virginia. Son of John Miller and Margaret Pfeiffer. Moved to Augusta Co., Virginia, 1798; to Madison Co., Kentucky, 1806; to Boone... View Full Bio 202 George Miller was elected brigadier general of the first cohort to fill the vacancy of Wilson Law, who was promoted to major general. (Hosea Stout, “History of the Nauvoo Legion,” 23 Sept. 1842.) Comprehensive Works Cited Stout, Hosea. History of the Nauvoo Legion, Draft 1, ca. 1844–1845. Nauvoo Legion Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430, fd. 10. One of three drafts of the history; includes material dated 4 February 1841 through 22 June 1844. Pages are out of order; in the current order, this draft includes pp. [5]–[8], [15]–[22].	23 Sept. 1842 203 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 26 Oct. 1842, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 24 Apr. 1843, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 14, p. 1163, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. (27 Apr. 1843) 204 Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 14, p. 1163, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
Adjutant
George H. Thatcher 205 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 6 June 1842, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.	7 May 1842 206 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 6 June 1842, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
Sergeant Major
Amasa Bonney ca. 1805–1864. Carpenter. Born in Essex Co., New York. Son of Jethro Bonney and Laurana Webster. Married Adaline Works, likely in New York. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, by Mar. 1836. Ordained an elder, 27 Mar. 1836. Moved to ... View Full Bio 207 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 6 June 1842, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.	6 June 1842 208 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 6 June 1842, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
Quartermaster Sergeant
(no record)
Aides-de-Camp
Solon Foster 8 Jan. 1811–17 Mar. 1896. Farmer. Born at Danby, Tompkins Co., New York. Son of Luther Foster and Ruth Hedges. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1833. Participated in Camp of Israel expedition to Missouri, 1834. Ordained an elder,... View Full Bio 209 “The First List of the Officers of the Nauvoo Legion, as Made Out by John C. Bennett. M.Gl,” Nauvoo Legion Files, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430.	9 Mar. 1841 210 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 23 Mar. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
Erastus Derby 14 Sept. 1810–3 Dec. 1890. Tailor, carpenter, farmer, joiner. Born in Hawley, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts. Son of Edward Darby and Ruth Phoebe Hitchcock. Moved to Ohio, by 1834. Married Ruhamah Burnham Knowlton, 10 Aug. 1834, in Carthage, Hamilton Co., Ohio... View Full Bio 211 “The First List of the Officers of the Nauvoo Legion, as Made Out by John C. Bennett. M.Gl,” Nauvoo Legion Files, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430.	13 Nov. 1841 212 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 13 Dec. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 41, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. (14 Dec. 1841) 213 Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 43, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
Assistant Quartermaster General
Windsor P. Lyon 8 Feb. 1809–Jan. 1849. Physician, druggist, merchant. Born at Orwell, Addison Co., Vermont. Son of Aaron Child Lyon and Roxana (Rocksey) Palmer. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1832, in New York. Lived at Willoughby, Cuyahoga Co... View Full Bio 214 Rank Roll of the Nauvoo Legion, ca. May–June 1842, [1]. Comprehensive Works Cited Rank Roll of the Nauvoo Legion, ca. May–June 1842, L. Tom Perry Special Collections, BYU.	1 Feb. 1842 215 Rank Roll of the Nauvoo Legion, ca. May–June 1842, [1]. Comprehensive Works Cited Rank Roll of the Nauvoo Legion, ca. May–June 1842, L. Tom Perry Special Collections, BYU.
Assistant Commissary General
Robert Ivins View Full Bio 216 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 6 June 1842, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.	1 Feb. 1842 217 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 6 June 1842, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
Surgeon
John F. Weld 11 Dec. 1809–28 July 1892. Physician, surgeon. Born in Berkshire, Franklin Co., Vermont. Son of Daniel Weld and Lydia Fuller. Moved to Cornish, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire, by 1810. Moved to Sonora Township, Hancock Co., Illinois, 1827. Attended Dartmouth... View Full Bio 218 Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 4 Feb. 1841, 6. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 1843–1844. Nauvoo Legion, Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430, fd. 1.	9 Mar. 1841 219 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 23 Mar. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
Assistant Chaplains
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... View Full Bio 220 “The First List of the Officers of the Nauvoo Legion, as Made Out by John C. Bennett. M.Gl,” Nauvoo Legion Files, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430.	3 July 1841 221 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 10 Aug. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 41, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. (16 Oct. 1841) 222 Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 41, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
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... View Full Bio 223 “The First List of the Officers of the Nauvoo Legion, as Made Out by John C. Bennett. M.Gl,” Nauvoo Legion Files, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430.	3 July 1841 224 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 10 Aug. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 41, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. (16 Oct. 1841) 225 Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 41, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
Parley P. Pratt 12 Apr. 1807–13 May 1857. Farmer, editor, publisher, teacher, school administrator, legislator, explorer, author. Born at Burlington, Otsego Co., New York. Son of Jared Pratt and Charity Dickinson. Traveled west with brother William to acquire land, 1823.... View Full Bio 226 “The First List of the Officers of the Nauvoo Legion, as Made Out by John C. Bennett. M.Gl,” Nauvoo Legion Files, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430.	3 July 1841 227 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 10 Aug. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 41, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. (16 Oct. 1841) 228 Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 41, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
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... View Full Bio 229 “The First List of the Officers of the Nauvoo Legion, as Made Out by John C. Bennett. M.Gl,” Nauvoo Legion Files, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430.	3 July 1841 230 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 10 Aug. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 42, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. (16 Oct. 1841) 231 Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 42, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
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, ... View Full Bio 232 “The First List of the Officers of the Nauvoo Legion, as Made Out by John C. Bennett. M.Gl,” Nauvoo Legion Files, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430.	3 July 1841 233 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 10 Aug. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 42, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. (16 Oct. 1841) 234 Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 42, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
John E. Page 25 Feb. 1799–14 Oct. 1867. Born at Trenton, Oneida Co., New York. Son of Ebenezer Page and Rachel Hill. Married first Betsey Thompson, 1831, in Huron Co., Ohio. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Emer Harris, 18 Aug. 1833, at Brownhelm... View Full Bio 235 “The First List of the Officers of the Nauvoo Legion, as Made Out by John C. Bennett. M.Gl,” Nauvoo Legion Files, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430.	3 July 1841 236 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 10 Aug. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 42, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. (16 Oct. 1841) 237 Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 42, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
Herald and Armor Bearer
William Whitmarsh 238 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 6 June 1842, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.	1 Feb. 1842 239 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 6 June 1842, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
Brigade Major
David Harvey Redfield 31 Aug. 1807–27 Dec. 1878. Teamster, farmer, merchant, coroner. Born at Herkimer, Herkimer Co., New York. Son of Samuel Russell Redfield and Sarah Gould. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, by 1831. Ordained a priest by Sidney Rigdon... View Full Bio 240 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 17 Aug. 1842, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.	10 Aug. 1842 241 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 17 Aug. 1842, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 43, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. (19 Sept. 1842) 242 Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 43, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

Brigadier General’s Staff (Second Cohort)

Brigadier General
Don Carlos Smith 25 Mar. 1816–7 Aug. 1841. Farmer, printer, editor. Born at Norwich, Windsor Co., Vermont. Son of Joseph Smith Sr. and Lucy Mack. Moved to Palmyra, Ontario Co., New York, 1816–Jan. 1817. Moved to Manchester, Ontario Co., 1825. Baptized into Church of Jesus... View Full Bio 243 Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 4 Feb. 1841, 5. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 1843–1844. Nauvoo Legion, Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430, fd. 1.	5 Feb. 1841 244 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 10 Mar. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. –7 Aug. 1841 245 Don Carlos Smith died on 7 August 1841. (“Death of General Don Carlos Smith,” Times and Seasons, 16 Aug. 1841, 2:503–504.) Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846.
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... View Full Bio 246 Charles C. Rich replaced Don Carlos Smith as brigadier general of the second cohort after Smith’s death. (“The First List of the Officers of the Nauvoo Legion, as Made Out by John C. Bennett. M.Gl,” Nauvoo Legion Files, CHL; Hosea Stout, “History of the Nauvoo Legion,” 4 Sept. 1841.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430. Stout, Hosea. History of the Nauvoo Legion, Draft 1, ca. 1844–1845. Nauvoo Legion Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430, fd. 10. One of three drafts of the history; includes material dated 4 February 1841 through 22 June 1844. Pages are out of order; in the current order, this draft includes pp. [5]–[8], [15]–[22].	4 Sept. 1841 247 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 13 Dec. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 43, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Commission, Thomas Carlin to Charles C. Rich, 14 Dec. 1841, Charles C. Rich Collection, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Rich, Charles C. Collection, 1832–1908. CHL. MS 889. (14 Dec. 1841) 248 Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 43, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Commission, Thomas Carlin to Charles C. Rich, 14 Dec. 1841, Charles C. Rich Collection, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Rich, Charles C. Collection, 1832–1908. CHL. MS 889.
Adjutant
Henry W. Miller 1 May 1807–9 Oct. 1885. Carpenter, builder, farmer. Born in Lexington, Greene Co., New York. Family resided at Windham, Greene Co., 1810. Son of James Miller and Ruth Arnold. Moved to Illinois, ca. 1829. Married first Elmira Pond, 19 June 1831. Baptized into... View Full Bio 249 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 6 June 1842, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.	7 May 1842 250 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 6 June 1842, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Commission, Thomas Carlin to Henry W. Miller, 22 June 1842, Henry W. Miller, Papers, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Miller, Henry W. Papers, 1838–1843. CHL. MS 4433. (22 June 1842) 251 Commission, Thomas Carlin to Henry W. Miller, 22 June 1842, Henry W. Miller, Papers, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Miller, Henry W. Papers, 1838–1843. CHL. MS 4433.
Sergeant Major
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... View Full Bio 252 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 26 Oct. 1842, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.	3 June 1842 253 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 26 Oct. 1842, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 24 Apr. 1843, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
Quartermaster Sergeant
Joseph B. Noble 14 Jan. 1810–17 Aug. 1900. Farmer, miller, stock raiser. Born in Egremont, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts. Son of Ezekiel Noble and Theodotia Bates. Moved to Penfield, Monroe Co., New York, 1815. Moved to Bloomfield, Ontario Co., New York, ca. 1828. Baptized... View Full Bio 254 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 26 Oct. 1842, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.	3 June 1842 255 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 26 Oct. 1842, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 24 Apr. 1843, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Commission, Thomas Ford to Joseph B. Noble, 27 Apr. 1843, Joseph B. Noble, Reminiscences, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Noble, Joseph B., and Mary Adeline Beman Noble. Reminiscences, 1836–1866. CHL. MS 1031. (27 Apr. 1843) 256 Commission, Thomas Ford to Joseph B. Noble, 27 Apr. 1843, Joseph B. Noble, Reminiscences, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Noble, Joseph B., and Mary Adeline Beman Noble. Reminiscences, 1836–1866. CHL. MS 1031.
Aides-de-Camp
Alexander McRae 7 Sept. 1807–20 June 1891. Tailor, sheriff, prison warden. Born in Anson Co., North Carolina. Son of John B. McRae and Mary. Moved to South Carolina; to Iredell Co., North Carolina; and back to South Carolina. Enlisted in U.S. Army, Mar. 1829, and served ... View Full Bio 257 Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 20 Feb. 1841, 6. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 1843–1844. Nauvoo Legion, Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430, fd. 1.	9 Mar. 1841 258 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 23 Mar. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. –1 Sept. 1842 259 Charles C. Rich, “Alex McRae’s Resignation,” 1 Sept. 1842, Nauvoo Legion Records, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430.
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.... View Full Bio 260 “The First List of the Officers of the Nauvoo Legion, as Made Out by John C. Bennett. M.Gl,” Nauvoo Legion Files, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430.	1 May 1841 261 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 14 June 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 40, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. (15 June 1841) 262 Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 40, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. –1 Sept. 1842 263 Charles C. Rich, “Alex McRae’s Resignation,” 1 Sept. 1842, Nauvoo Legion Records, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430.
Henry W. Miller 1 May 1807–9 Oct. 1885. Carpenter, builder, farmer. Born in Lexington, Greene Co., New York. Family resided at Windham, Greene Co., 1810. Son of James Miller and Ruth Arnold. Moved to Illinois, ca. 1829. Married first Elmira Pond, 19 June 1831. Baptized into... View Full Bio 264 Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 14, p. 1165, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.	8 Sept. 1843 265 Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 14, p. 1165, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Commission, Thomas Ford to Henry W. Miller, 28 Oct. 1843, Henry W. Miller, Papers, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Miller, Henry W. Papers, 1838–1843. CHL. MS 4433. (28 Oct. 1843) 266 Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 14, p. 1165, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Commission, Thomas Ford to Henry W. Miller, 28 Oct. 1843, Henry W. Miller, Papers, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Miller, Henry W. Papers, 1838–1843. CHL. MS 4433.
Assistant Quartermaster General
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... View Full Bio 267 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 6 June 1842, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.	1 Mar. 1842 268 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 6 June 1842, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
Assistant Commissary General
Joseph Young 7 Apr. 1797–16 July 1881. Farmer, painter, glazier. Born at Hopkinton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. Son of John Young and Abigail (Nabby) Howe. Moved to Auburn, Cayuga Co., New York, before 1830. Joined Methodist church, before Apr. 1832. Baptized into Church... View Full Bio 269 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 6 June 1842, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.	1 Mar. 1842 270 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 6 June 1842, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
Surgeon
James Kelly 271 Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 4 Feb. 1841, 6. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Minute Book, 1843–1844. Nauvoo Legion, Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430, fd. 1.	9 Mar. 1841 272 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 23 Mar. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
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... View Full Bio 273 “The First List of the Officers of the Nauvoo Legion, as Made Out by John C. Bennett. M.Gl,” Nauvoo Legion Files, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430.	13 Nov. 1841 274 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 13 Dec. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 43, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. (14 Dec. 1841) 275 Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 43, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
Assistant Chaplains
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 ... View Full Bio 276 “The First List of the Officers of the Nauvoo Legion, as Made Out by John C. Bennett. M.Gl,” Nauvoo Legion Files, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430.	3 July 1841 277 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 10 Aug. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 42, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. (16 Oct. 1841) 278 Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 42, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. –6 Nov. 1841 279 Taylor replaced Sidney Rigdon as judge advocate 6 November 1841. (Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 43, Illinois State Archives, Springfield); it is unclear whether he remained in his position as assistant chaplain for the second cohort after this date. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
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,... View Full Bio 280 “The First List of the Officers of the Nauvoo Legion, as Made Out by John C. Bennett. M.Gl,” Nauvoo Legion Files, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430.	3 July 1841 281 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 10 Aug. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 42, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. (16 Oct. 1841) 282 Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 42, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
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... View Full Bio 283 “The First List of the Officers of the Nauvoo Legion, as Made Out by John C. Bennett. M.Gl,” Nauvoo Legion Files, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430.	3 July 1841 284 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 10 Aug. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 42, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. (16 Oct. 1841) 285 Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 42, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
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... View Full Bio 286 “The First List of the Officers of the Nauvoo Legion, as Made Out by John C. Bennett. M.Gl,” Nauvoo Legion Files, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430.	3 July 1841 287 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 10 Aug. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 42, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. (16 Oct. 1841) 288 Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 42, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
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,... View Full Bio 289 “The First List of the Officers of the Nauvoo Legion, as Made Out by John C. Bennett. M.Gl,” Nauvoo Legion Files, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430.	3 July 1841 290 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 10 Aug. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 42, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. (16 Oct. 1841) 291 Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 42, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
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... View Full Bio 292 “The First List of the Officers of the Nauvoo Legion, as Made Out by John C. Bennett. M.Gl,” Nauvoo Legion Files, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Legion Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 3430.	3 July 1841 293 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 10 Aug. 1841, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 42, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. (16 Oct. 1841) 294 Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 17, p. 42, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
Herald and Armor Bearer
Philo Dibble 6 June 1806–7 June 1895. Farmer, real estate developer, ferryboat operator, merchant, boardinghouse operator. Born in Peru, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts. Son of Orator Dibble and Beulah Pomeroy. Moved to Granby, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts, by 1816. Moved... View Full Bio 295 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 6 June 1842, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.	1 Mar. 1842 296 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 6 June 1842, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.
Brigade Major
John Bills View Full Bio 297 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 26 Oct. 1842, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.	23 July 1842 298 Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 26 Oct. 1842, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Returns for Commission in the Nauvoo Legion, 24 Apr. 1843, Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852, Illinois State Archives, Springfield; Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 14, p. 1163, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois Governor’s Correspondence, 1816–1852. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield. (27 Apr. 1843) 299 Nauvoo Legion, Hancock Co., Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855, vol. 14, p. 1163, Illinois State Archives, Springfield. Comprehensive Works Cited Illinois State Militia Commission Records, 1834–1855. Illinois State Archives, Springfield.

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