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Deed from David and Catherine Crites Wood, 22 September 1843

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David Wood

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and Catherine Crites Wood, Deed 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 JSas trustee-in-trust for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 22 Sept. 1843; 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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; signatures of
David Wood

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and Catherine Crites Wood; witnessed by
Isaac Higbee

23 Dec. 1797–16 Feb. 1874. Farmer, merchant, judge. Born in Galloway, Gloucester Co., New Jersey. Son of Isaac Higbee and Sophia Somers. Moved to Clermont Co., Ohio, ca. 1802. Married Keziah String, 11 Feb. 1819, in Clermont Co. Moved to Cincinnati, by 1830...

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and
Sarah Ann Wood

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; certified by
Isaac Higbee

23 Dec. 1797–16 Feb. 1874. Farmer, merchant, judge. Born in Galloway, Gloucester Co., New Jersey. Son of Isaac Higbee and Sophia Somers. Moved to Clermont Co., Ohio, ca. 1802. Married Keziah String, 11 Feb. 1819, in Clermont Co. Moved to Cincinnati, by 1830...

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, 13 Apr. 1844; docket 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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; private possession; digital images in Edward Hunter Collection, 1720–1966, CHL.

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Know all men by these presents that I
David Wood

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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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and Catherine Wood wife of the said
David Wood

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, in consideration of the sum of Two hundred and Eighty dollars to us in hand paid by Joseph Smith sole Trustee in Trust for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints of the
County

Formed from Pike Co., 1825. Described in 1837 as predominantly prairie and “deficient in timber.” Early settlers came mainly from mid-Atlantic and southern states. Population in 1835 about 3,200; in 1840 about 9,900; and in 1844 at least 15,000. Carthage ...

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and
State

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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aforesaid, the receipt of which we do hereby acknowledge, have bargained, sold, and
quit claim

A deed that operates without any warranty, except that no one apart from the grantor can be in possession of the title at the time of delivery.

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ed and by these presents do bargain, sell and quit claim unto the said Joseph Smith, and to his successors in office and assigns forever, all our, and each of our rights, title, interest, estate, claim, and demand both at law and in equity and as well in possession as in expectancy, of, in, and to all that certain track or peice of land, situate 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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in the 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; viz; the West half of the North half West quarter of Section Twelve, Township Six North in Range Eight West of the fourth principal Meridian of the track appropriated for military bounties and appropriated in the original Patent to Rowland Harris with all and singular the heriditaments, and appurtenances thereunto belonging; in witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands and seals this twenty second day of September one thousand eight hundred and forty three

Signatures of David Wood and Catherine Wood.


David Wood

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


Catherine — <​— Wood​> L. S.
Signed sealed and delivered in presence of

Signatures of Isaac Higbee and Sarah Ann Wood


I[saac] Higbee

23 Dec. 1797–16 Feb. 1874. Farmer, merchant, judge. Born in Galloway, Gloucester Co., New Jersey. Son of Isaac Higbee and Sophia Somers. Moved to Clermont Co., Ohio, ca. 1802. Married Keziah String, 11 Feb. 1819, in Clermont Co. Moved to Cincinnati, by 1830...

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)
Sarah Ann Wood

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Certification in handwriting of William Clayton, except where noted.


State of Illinois)
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Hancock County

Formed from Pike Co., 1825. Described in 1837 as predominantly prairie and “deficient in timber.” Early settlers came mainly from mid-Atlantic and southern states. Population in 1835 about 3,200; in 1840 about 9,900; and in 1844 at least 15,000. Carthage ...

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“Isaac Higbee” in handwriting of Isaac Higbee.


Isaac Higbee

23 Dec. 1797–16 Feb. 1874. Farmer, merchant, judge. Born in Galloway, Gloucester Co., New Jersey. Son of Isaac Higbee and Sophia Somers. Moved to Clermont Co., Ohio, ca. 1802. Married Keziah String, 11 Feb. 1819, in Clermont Co. Moved to Cincinnati, by 1830...

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a Justice of the Peace in and for the said
County

Formed from Pike Co., 1825. Described in 1837 as predominantly prairie and “deficient in timber.” Early settlers came mainly from mid-Atlantic and southern states. Population in 1835 about 3,200; in 1840 about 9,900; and in 1844 at least 15,000. Carthage ...

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do certify that
David Wood

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and Catherine his wife, whose signatures appear to the foregoing deed, and who are personally known to me to be the persons [p. [1]]
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Editorial Title
Deed from David and Catherine Crites Wood, 22 September 1843
ID #
1331
Total Pages
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  • William Clayton
  • David Wood
  • Catherine Wood
  • Isaac Higbee
  • Sarah Ann Wood

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    Signatures of David Wood and Catherine Wood.

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

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    Signatures of Isaac Higbee and Sarah Ann Wood

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    Certification in handwriting of William Clayton, except where noted.

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    “Isaac Higbee” in handwriting of Isaac Higbee.

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