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Introduction to Underwood, Bald, Spencer & Hufty v. Rigdon et al. Summons, 9 June 1837 [Underwood, Bald, Spencer & Hufty v. Rigdon et al.] Declaration, circa 7 July 1837 [Underwood, Bald, Spencer & Hufty v. Rigdon et al.] Plea, circa 28 October 1837 [Underwood, Bald, Spencer & Hufty v. Rigdon et al.] Transcript of Proceedings, circa 16 April 1839 [Underwood, Bald, Spencer & Hufty v. Rigdon et al.] Docket Entry, Costs, circa 16 April 1839 [Underwood, Bald, Spencer & Hufty v. Rigdon et al.] Notice, 12 August 1840 [Underwood, Bald, Spencer & Hufty v. Rigdon et al.] Docket Entry, Sheriff’s Sale, 21 October 1840 [Underwood, Bald, Spencer & Hufty v. Rigdon et al.] Docket Entry, Deed, 30 April 1841 [Underwood, Bald, Spencer & Hufty v. Rigdon et al.] Assignment of Judgment, 30 April 1841 [Underwood, Bald, Spencer & Hufty v. Rigdon et al.] Deed, 3 June 1841 [Underwood, Bald, Spencer & Hufty v. Rigdon et al.] Deed, 23 November 1841 [Underwood, Bald, Spencer & Hufty v. Rigdon et al.]

Deed, 23 November 1841 [Underwood, Bald, Spencer & Hufty v. Rigdon et al.]

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Erastus Spencer

30 Sept. 1805–2 Sept. 1884. Teacher, sheriff, farmer, cattle breeder. Born in New Hartland, Hartford Co., Connecticut. Son of Nathaniel Spencer and Lydia Douglas. Moved to Claridon, Geauga Co., Ohio, ca. 1811. Joined Ohio state militia, ca. 1823. Congregationalist...

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on behalf of
Sidney Rigdon

19 Feb. 1793–14 July 1876. Tanner, farmer, minister. Born at St. Clair, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania. Son of William Rigdon and Nancy Gallaher. Joined United Baptists, ca. 1818. Preached at Warren, Trumbull Co., Ohio, and vicinity, 1819–1821. Married Phebe...

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, Joel McWithey, JS,
Eliphalet Boynton

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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,...

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Joseph Smith Sr.

12 July 1771–14 Sept. 1840. Cooper, farmer, teacher, merchant. Born at Topsfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts. Son of Asael Smith and Mary Duty. Nominal member of Congregationalist church at Topsfield. Married to Lucy Mack by Seth Austin, 24 Jan. 1796, at Tunbridge...

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Edmund Bosley

25 June 1776–15 Dec. 1846. Miller. Born at Northumberland, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania. Son of John P. Bosley and Hannah Bull. Married Ann Kelly of Northumberland Co. Lived at Livonia, Livingston Co., New York, 1792–1834. Moved to Kirtland, Geauga Co...

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Jonathan Holmes

11 Mar. 1806–18 Aug. 1880. Shoemaker, farmer. Born in Georgetown, Essex Co., Massachusetts. Son of Nathaniel Holmes and Sally Harriman. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by John F. Boynton, 1832. Moved to Kirtland, Geauga Co., Ohio...

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Josiah Butterfield

13 Mar. 1795–3 Mar. 1871. Farmer, stockman. Born at Dunstable, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. Son of Abel Butterfield and Mercy Farnsworth. Married first Polly Moulton, 30 Oct. 1819. Moved to Buxton, York Co., Maine, 1820. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ...

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Noah Packard

7 May 1796–17 Feb. 1860. Farmer, surveyor, miner. Born at Plainfield, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts. Son of Noah Packard and Molly Hamblin. Moved to Parkman, Geauga Co., Ohio, 1817. Married Sophia Bundy, 29 June 1820, at Parkman. Baptized into Church of Jesus...

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, Chauncey Webb, and
Thomas Carrico Jr.

20 Sept. 1801–22 Feb. 1882. Shoemaker. Born at Beverly, Essex Co., Massachusetts. Son of Thomas Carrico and Deborah Wallis. Baptized into Unitarian church, 27 Sept. 1801, at Beverly. Married first Mary E. Raymond, 30 Aug. 1827, at Beverly. Wife died, 1833...

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, Deed for property in
Kirtland Township

Located ten miles south of Lake Erie. Settled by 1811. Organized by 1818. Latter-day Saint missionaries visited township, early Nov. 1830; many residents joined Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Population in 1830 about 55 Latter-day Saints and...

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, Geauga Co., OH, to
Daniel Carter

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, 23 Nov. 1841; handwriting of Alfred Phelps; signature of
Erastus Spencer

30 Sept. 1805–2 Sept. 1884. Teacher, sheriff, farmer, cattle breeder. Born in New Hartland, Hartford Co., Connecticut. Son of Nathaniel Spencer and Lydia Douglas. Moved to Claridon, Geauga Co., Ohio, ca. 1811. Joined Ohio state militia, ca. 1823. Congregationalist...

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; witnessed by Alfred Phelps and Edwin F. Phelps, 23 Nov. 1841; certification by Alfred Phelps, 24 Nov. 1841; docket by Alfred Phelps, [
Chardon

Located eight miles south of Lake Erie and immediately east of Kirtland Township. Settled by 1812. Included village of Chardon. Population of township in 1820 about 430; in 1830 about 880; and in 1840 about 1,100. Two of JS’s sisters resided in township. ...

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, Geauga Co., OH], [ca. 24 Nov. 1841]; notation by Daniel Kerr, 14 Mar. 1842; notation by H. F. Shepard, 16 Mar. 1842; four pages; JS Collection, CHL. Includes seals.

Historical Introduction

See Introduction to Underwood, Bald, Spencer & Hufty v. Rigdon et al.

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said land by virtue of said sale to
Daniel Carter

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, the said
Daniel

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filed his motion in said Court, at their September Term 1841, setting forth said proceedings and assignment, and praying the Court to order the present
Sheriff

30 Sept. 1805–2 Sept. 1884. Teacher, sheriff, farmer, cattle breeder. Born in New Hartland, Hartford Co., Connecticut. Son of Nathaniel Spencer and Lydia Douglas. Moved to Claridon, Geauga Co., Ohio, ca. 1811. Joined Ohio state militia, ca. 1823. Congregationalist...

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of said
County

Located in northeastern Ohio, south of Lake Erie. Rivers in area include Grand, Chagrin, and Cuyahoga. Settled mostly by New Englanders, beginning 1798. Formed from Trumbull Co., 1 Mar. 1806. Chardon established as county seat, 1808. Population in 1830 about...

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to execute to him, as the assignee of said
Granger

14 Oct. 1814–25 Aug. 1850. Born in Phelps, Ontario Co., New York. Son of Oliver Granger and Lydia Dibble. Moved to Kirtland, Geauga Co., Ohio, 1833. Married first Alice Marble, 20 June 1838, in Cuyahoga Co., Ohio. Married second Susan Bristol Williams, 24...

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, a deed of said land, on hearing which motion, the said Court did make an order and cause the same to be entered on their journal, and did thereby order me
Erastus Spencer

30 Sept. 1805–2 Sept. 1884. Teacher, sheriff, farmer, cattle breeder. Born in New Hartland, Hartford Co., Connecticut. Son of Nathaniel Spencer and Lydia Douglas. Moved to Claridon, Geauga Co., Ohio, ca. 1811. Joined Ohio state militia, ca. 1823. Congregationalist...

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, then, & still Sheriff of said
County

Located in northeastern Ohio, south of Lake Erie. Rivers in area include Grand, Chagrin, and Cuyahoga. Settled mostly by New Englanders, beginning 1798. Formed from Trumbull Co., 1 Mar. 1806. Chardon established as county seat, 1808. Population in 1830 about...

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& the successor in office of said
Kimball

20 Dec. 1800–24 July 1880. Farmer. Born in Rindge, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire. Son of Lemuel Kimball and Polly Cutler. Moved to Unionville, Madison Township, Geauga Co., Ohio, 27 Aug. 1812. Moved to Madison, Madison Township, Aug. 1813. Married Philena Hastings...

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, to execute & deliver to said
Carter

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assignee of said
Granger

14 Oct. 1814–25 Aug. 1850. Born in Phelps, Ontario Co., New York. Son of Oliver Granger and Lydia Dibble. Moved to Kirtland, Geauga Co., Ohio, 1833. Married first Alice Marble, 20 June 1838, in Cuyahoga Co., Ohio. Married second Susan Bristol Williams, 24...

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, a good deed of conveyance of said Lot of land so struck off & sold to said
Granger

14 Oct. 1814–25 Aug. 1850. Born in Phelps, Ontario Co., New York. Son of Oliver Granger and Lydia Dibble. Moved to Kirtland, Geauga Co., Ohio, 1833. Married first Alice Marble, 20 June 1838, in Cuyahoga Co., Ohio. Married second Susan Bristol Williams, 24...

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& assigned to said
Carter

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. All which will more fully appear by the records files & journal entries of said Court.—
Now therefore Know Ye that I
Erastus Spencer

30 Sept. 1805–2 Sept. 1884. Teacher, sheriff, farmer, cattle breeder. Born in New Hartland, Hartford Co., Connecticut. Son of Nathaniel Spencer and Lydia Douglas. Moved to Claridon, Geauga Co., Ohio, ca. 1811. Joined Ohio state militia, ca. 1823. Congregationalist...

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Sheriff of said County of
Geauga

Located in northeastern Ohio, south of Lake Erie. Rivers in area include Grand, Chagrin, and Cuyahoga. Settled mostly by New Englanders, beginning 1798. Formed from Trumbull Co., 1 Mar. 1806. Chardon established as county seat, 1808. Population in 1830 about...

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, by virtue of the said judgment writs proceedings & orders of Court, & the authority in me vested by law, & particularly in conformity with said last mentioned order of Court, and for the consideration of Two hundred & one dollars received by my said predecessor in office, do, in my said official capacity, give, grant, bargain, convey and confirm unto said
Daniel Carter

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his heirs & assigns forever, the said Lot No 8 in the city plat of
Kirtland

Located ten miles south of Lake Erie. Settled by 1811. Organized by 1818. Latter-day Saint missionaries visited township, early Nov. 1830; many residents joined Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Population in 1830 about 55 Latter-day Saints and...

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County of Lake, excepting said sixteen rods, above particularly described, & so struck off & sold to said
Granger

14 Oct. 1814–25 Aug. 1850. Born in Phelps, Ontario Co., New York. Son of Oliver Granger and Lydia Dibble. Moved to Kirtland, Geauga Co., Ohio, 1833. Married first Alice Marble, 20 June 1838, in Cuyahoga Co., Ohio. Married second Susan Bristol Williams, 24...

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& assigned to said
Carter

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as aforesaid, with all the privileges & appurtenances, and all the estate, right title & interest of said defendants & each & every of them, at the time of the rendition of said judgment & of said levy, in & to the same & every part thereof, in as ample a manr as I the said Sheriff by virtue of law & the said severall proceedings & orders of Court, can, or ought to convey the same— To Have and to hold the said lot of land above described & conveyed to him the said
Daniel Carter

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his heirs & assigns forever to his & their use and behoof— In testimony whereof I the said
Erastus Spencer

30 Sept. 1805–2 Sept. 1884. Teacher, sheriff, farmer, cattle breeder. Born in New Hartland, Hartford Co., Connecticut. Son of Nathaniel Spencer and Lydia Douglas. Moved to Claridon, Geauga Co., Ohio, ca. 1811. Joined Ohio state militia, ca. 1823. Congregationalist...

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as Sheriff of said
County

Located in northeastern Ohio, south of Lake Erie. Rivers in area include Grand, Chagrin, and Cuyahoga. Settled mostly by New Englanders, beginning 1798. Formed from Trumbull Co., 1 Mar. 1806. Chardon established as county seat, 1808. Population in 1830 about...

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, have hereunto officially set my name & seal this Twenty third day of November A.D. 1841—

Signature of Erastus Spencer.


Erastus Spencer

30 Sept. 1805–2 Sept. 1884. Teacher, sheriff, farmer, cattle breeder. Born in New Hartland, Hartford Co., Connecticut. Son of Nathaniel Spencer and Lydia Douglas. Moved to Claridon, Geauga Co., Ohio, ca. 1811. Joined Ohio state militia, ca. 1823. Congregationalist...

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Shff seal
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TEXT: “seal” enclosed in a hand-drawn representation of a seal.


Signed, Sealed & delivered in presence of us

Signature of Alfred Phelps and probable signature of Edwin F. Phelps.


Alfred Phelps
Edwin F. Phelps [p. [3]]
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Deed, 23 November 1841 [Underwood, Bald, Spencer & Hufty v. Rigdon et al.]
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1989
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  • Erastus Spencer
  • Odwin Phelps

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    Signature of Erastus Spencer.

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    TEXT: “seal” enclosed in a hand-drawn representation of a seal.

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    Signature of Alfred Phelps and probable signature of Edwin F. Phelps.

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