Affidavit from James Camron, 19 June 1844

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James Camron, Affidavit, before
George W. Harris
1 Apr. 1780–1857. Jeweler. Born at Lanesboro, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts. Son of James Harris and Diana (Margaret) Burton. Married first Elizabeth, ca. 1800. Married second Margaret, who died in 1828. Moved to Batavia, Genesee Co., New York, by 1830. Married...
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Hancock Co.
Formed from Pike Co., 1825. Described in 1837 as predominantly prairie and “deficient in timber.” Early settlers came mainly from mid-Atlantic and southern states. Population in 1835 about 3,200; in 1840 about 9,900; and in 1844 at least 15,000. Carthage ...
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, IL, 19 June 1844; handwriting of
William Clayton
17 July 1814–4 Dec. 1879. Bookkeeper, clerk. Born at Charnock Moss, Penwortham, Lancashire, England. Son of Thomas Clayton and Ann Critchley. Married Ruth Moon, 9 Oct. 1836, at Penwortham. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Heber...
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; signature of James Camron; certified by
George W. Harris
1 Apr. 1780–1857. Jeweler. Born at Lanesboro, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts. Son of James Harris and Diana (Margaret) Burton. Married first Elizabeth, ca. 1800. Married second Margaret, who died in 1828. Moved to Batavia, Genesee Co., New York, by 1830. Married...
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; docket in handwriting of
Thomas Bullock
23 Dec. 1816–10 Feb. 1885. Farmer, excise officer, secretary, clerk. Born in Leek, Staffordshire, England. Son of Thomas Bullock and Mary Hall. Married Henrietta Rushton, 25 June 1838. Moved to Ardee, Co. Louth, Ireland, Nov. 1839; to Isle of Anglesey, Aug...
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; one page; JS Office Papers, CHL.

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Personally appeared before me <> an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said James Camron who being first duly sworn according to law deposeth and saith that he has no hostile feelings towards the Citizens of the City of , that he has not communicated any intelligence to the mob, nor has he taken any measures either directly or indirectly to aid or abet the mob in prosecuting the war against the said citizens of the citizens city of , neither will he aid or abet the mob in any manner whatever.

James Camron

Subscribed and sworn to before me alderman in and for the City of this 19th day of June 1844.

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Personally appeared before me an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said James Camron who being first duly sworn according to law deposeth and saith that he has no hostile feelings towards the Citizens of the City of , that he has not communicated any intelligence to the mob, nor has he taken any measures either directly or indirectly to aid or abet the mob in prosecuting the war against the said citizens of the city of , neither will he aid or abet the mob in any manner whatever.