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Deed to Arnold Stevens, 9 February 1844

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JS, Deed for property in
Zarahemla

Located about one mile west of Mississippi River; area settled, by May 1839. Site for town selected by JS, 2 July 1839, and later confirmed by revelation, Mar. 1841. Iowa stake of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints organized by JS, by Oct. 1839. ...

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, Lee Co., Iowa Territory, to Arnold Stevens, 9 Feb. 1844; unidentified handwriting; one page; Newel K. Whitney, Papers, BYU.

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Know all men by these presents that I Joseph Smith of the City of
Nauvoo

Principal gathering place for Saints following expulsion from Missouri. Beginning in 1839, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints purchased lands in earlier settlement of Commerce and planned settlement of Commerce City, as well as surrounding areas....

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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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& 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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for & in Consideration of the Sum of Two hundred Dollars to me paid by Arnold Stevens of
Macedonia

Area settled, 1826. Founded by Latter-day Saints, 1839–1840, following exodus from Missouri. Town platted, Aug. 1840. Post office established, Sept. 1840. Incorporated as Macedonia, Mar. 1843. Renamed Webster, 23 July 1847. Population in 1845 about 380. Crooked...

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Hancock Co, Ills do by these presents remise release & forever
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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unto the said Stevens his heirs & assigns forever all my right title & Claim & demand of & in Said the following described premises being Ten Acres of land lying in the East Corner of the North West Quarter of the North East Quarter of section No (7) Seven in Township Six (6) North Range (5) Five West Also a piece Commencing at the South west Corner of Block No Two hundred & Sixty Six of the Town of
Zarahemla

Located about one mile west of Mississippi River; area settled, by May 1839. Site for town selected by JS, 2 July 1839, and later confirmed by revelation, Mar. 1841. Iowa stake of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints organized by JS, by Oct. 1839. ...

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as Recorded in the Clerks office in
Lee Co.

First permanent settlement established, 1820. Organized 1837. Population in 1838 about 2,800; in 1840 about 6,100; in 1844 about 9,800; and in 1846 about 13,000. Following expulsion from Missouri, 1838–1839, many Saints found refuge in eastern Iowa Territory...

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Iowa Running thence East Twenty Eight & <​& half​> Rods Thence North fifty seven Rods Thence Twenty Eight & a half Rods thence South to the place of Beginning Also Eleven Acres Lying adjoining the above described premises on the North in what is Called the Masonic field Containing in all about Thirty two acres More or less to have & to hold the above with all the appertanances threreof free from any Claim whatever of the said Jos Smith
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & Seal this <​ninth​> day of February AD one thousand Eight hundred & Forty four
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Signed sealed and delivered in presence of [p. [1]]
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Deed to Arnold Stevens, 9 February 1844
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