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Bond to William W. Meguire, 29 May 1844

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JS as Trustee-in-Trust, Bond for property in
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, to William W. Meguire, 29 May 1844; printed form with manuscript additions in the 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 JS; notation in 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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; one page; Newel K. Whitney, Papers, BYU. Includes archival marking.

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KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That I Joseph Smith as Sole Trustee in Trust, for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, of the county of
Hancock

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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, and State of
Illinois

Became part of Northwest Territory of U.S., 1787. Admitted as state, 1818. Population in 1840 about 480,000. Population in 1845 about 660,000. Plentiful, inexpensive land attracted settlers from northern and southern states. Following expulsion from Missouri...

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am held and firmly bound unto William W. Meguire—— of the county of
Hancock

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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and State of
Illinois

Became part of Northwest Territory of U.S., 1787. Admitted as state, 1818. Population in 1840 about 480,000. Population in 1845 about 660,000. Plentiful, inexpensive land attracted settlers from northern and southern states. Following expulsion from Missouri...

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——
his heirs and assigns, in the sum of two hundred and sixty—— dollars, for the payment of which, well and truly be made, I bind myself, my successors in office, and assigns, firmly by these presents.
NOW THE CONDITION OF THE ABOVE OBLIGATION IS SUCH, That whereas, the said Joseph Smith, as Sole Trustee in Trust for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, hath this day sold unto the said William W. Meguire—— a certain lot of ground, situated, lying, and being in the county of
Hancock

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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and State of
Illinois

Became part of Northwest Territory of U.S., 1787. Admitted as state, 1818. Population in 1840 about 480,000. Population in 1845 about 660,000. Plentiful, inexpensive land attracted settlers from northern and southern states. Following expulsion from Missouri...

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, and described as follows to wit;
ten acres off from the East end of the North half, of the South West quarter of Section No Nine Tounship No Six North of Range No Eight West of the fourth principal Meridian——
And received in payment for said land one notes of hand bearing even date herewith, for the sum of twenty—— dollars, and payable as follows, with interest on or before the first day of June A. D. 1845 Also the sum of one hundred dollars in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged
The interest for each and every note to be paid annually.
Now, if the said William W. Meguire his heirs, executors, or administrators shall well and truly pay or cause to be paid, the amount of said note with such interest as may accrue thereon, according to the tenor and effect thereof, when due, I the said Joseph Smith as Sole Trustee in Trust &c. bind myself my successors in office, and assigns, to make, or cause to be made, to the said William W. Meguire—— his heirs and assigns, a good and sufficient Deed for the above described lot when I receive a perfect title for the same—— and then this shall become null and void, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. Given under my hand and sal this 29th. day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty-four

Signature of JS.


Joseph Smith -[SEAL.]-
As Sole Trustee in Trust for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Acknowledged in presence of
Wm 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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Bond to William W. Meguire, 29 May 1844
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