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Introduction to State of Illinois v. J. Hoopes and L. Hoopes and State of Illinois v. J. Hoopes and L. Hoopes on Habeas Corpus Warrant, 3 April 1843 [State of Illinois v. J. Hoopes and L. Hoopes] Petition, 4 April 1843 [State of Illinois v. J. Hoopes and L. Hoopes on Habeas Corpus] Habeas Corpus, 4 April 1843 [State of Illinois v. J. Hoopes and L. Hoopes on Habeas Corpus] Docket Entry, 4–circa 26 April 1843 [State of Illinois v. J. Hoopes and L. Hoopes on Habeas Corpus] Execution, 26 April 1843 [State of Illinois v. J. Hoopes and L. Hoopes on Habeas Corpus] Fee Bill, 7 May 1844 [State of Illinois v. J. Hoopes and L. Hoopes on Habeas Corpus]

Docket Entry, 4–circa 26 April 1843 [State of Illinois v. J. Hoopes and L. Hoopes on Habeas Corpus]

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Docket Entry, [
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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, Hancock Co., IL], 4–ca. 26 Apr. 1843, State of IL v. J. Hoopes and L. Hoopes on Habeas Corpus (Nauvoo, IL, Municipal Court 1843); Nauvoo Municipal Court Docket Book, 51–52; handwriting of
James Sloan

28 Oct. 1792–24 Oct. 1886. City recorder, notary public, attorney, judge, farmer. Born in Donaghmore, Co. Tyrone, Ireland. Son of Alexander Sloan and Anne. Married Mary Magill. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ordained an elder, ...

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; CHL. Includes notation by
James Sloan

28 Oct. 1792–24 Oct. 1886. City recorder, notary public, attorney, judge, farmer. Born in Donaghmore, Co. Tyrone, Ireland. Son of Alexander Sloan and Anne. Married Mary Magill. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ordained an elder, ...

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, [
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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, Hancock Co., IL], ca. 5 July 1843. Includes notation by
Willard Richards

24 June 1804–11 Mar. 1854. Teacher, lecturer, doctor, clerk, printer, editor, postmaster. Born at Hopkinton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. Son of Joseph Richards and Rhoda Howe. Moved to Richmond, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts, 1813; to Chatham, Columbia Co...

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, ca. 7 May 1844. Includes notations by
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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, ca. 4 Nov. 1844 and ca. 10 Feb. 1845.

Historical Introduction

See Introduction to State of Illinois v. J. Hoopes and L. Hoopes and State of Illinois v. J. Hoopes and L. Hoopes on Habeas Corpus.

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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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aforesaid, did on the first day of April last 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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aforesaid, enter the Premises of Samuel Driggs in a riotous & tumultuous manner and forcibly turned the Deponent out of the House, and with noise & force of Arms and by bringing a Horse in the House did seriously frighten the and drive her out of the House, thereby Committing a Riot against the peace and good Order of the Citizens 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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.” William Fry, Elisha Hoopes, Ezekiel Kellog, &
John D. Parker

22 Nov. 1799–26 Feb. 1891. Farmer, wainwright. Born in Saratoga, Saratoga Co., New York. Son of Abel Parker and Mary Davies. Served in War of 1812 as teamster in General John E. Wool’s company, 1813–1814. Married Harriet Sherwood. Moved to Galway, Saratoga...

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were produced, sworn, examined, & crossexamined, as Witnesses for Prisoners. Betsyann Driggs, William Matthews, Elbert L. Fry, & Ichabud Gifford, were produced as Witnesses for the Prosecution, & were Sworn. Betsyann Driggs was examined, & crossexamined, it was then agreed by Counsel on both sides that the Court give their decision without further examination of Witnesses, or production of any more evidence.
All the Witnesses, (except Driggs,) claimed their fees.
All the allegations and proofs of both Parties being heard, as aforesaid, The Court Adjudged that the Prisoners be and are acquitted of the charges, and Ordered that they be released & dis[c]harged therefrom, and that Samuel Driggs do pay the Costs incurred by the Petition in this cause & the proceedings thereon, taxed to $9.43¾.— Adjourned at Noon—
April 26th. 1843.
Execution

“The act of carrying into effect the final judgment of a court, or other jurisdiction. The writ which authorises the officer so to carry into effect such judgment is also called an execution. . . . Executions are either to recover specific things, or money...

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issued, & delivered to
John D. Parker

22 Nov. 1799–26 Feb. 1891. Farmer, wainwright. Born in Saratoga, Saratoga Co., New York. Son of Abel Parker and Mary Davies. Served in War of 1812 as teamster in General John E. Wool’s company, 1813–1814. Married Harriet Sherwood. Moved to Galway, Saratoga...

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Const., for the foregoing Costs.—

Notation in handwriting of James Sloan.


July 5th. 1843. Execution returned, endorsed, “no property found on which to levy, Consts fees 50¢.
J. D. Parker

22 Nov. 1799–26 Feb. 1891. Farmer, wainwright. Born in Saratoga, Saratoga Co., New York. Son of Abel Parker and Mary Davies. Served in War of 1812 as teamster in General John E. Wool’s company, 1813–1814. Married Harriet Sherwood. Moved to Galway, Saratoga...

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, Const..”—

Notation in handwriting of Willard Richards.


May 7. 1844 Fee Bill issued vs.
Jonathan Hoopes

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and
Lewis Hoopes

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$9.81¼ to
J. P. Green [John P. Greene]

3 Sept. 1793–10 Sept. 1844. Farmer, shoemaker, printer, publisher. Born at Herkimer, Herkimer Co., New York. Son of John Coddington Greene and Anna Chapman. Married first Rhoda Young, 11 Feb. 1813. Moved to Aurelius, Cayuga Co., New York, 1814; to Brownsville...

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Marshl

Notations in handwriting of Thomas Bullock.


Novr. 4th. 1844
Execution

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returned no property found whereupon to levy the same belonging to said Hoopes within my knowledge in said 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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And also this execution was recd. since the death of
John P. Greene

3 Sept. 1793–10 Sept. 1844. Farmer, shoemaker, printer, publisher. Born at Herkimer, Herkimer Co., New York. Son of John Coddington Greene and Anna Chapman. Married first Rhoda Young, 11 Feb. 1813. Moved to Aurelius, Cayuga Co., New York, 1814; to Brownsville...

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former Marshall of said
City

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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J[onathan] C. Wright C. M
February 10. 1845— The
Clerk

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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has drawn on the
Treasurer

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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for the fees amounting to 10.43¾ [p. 52]
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Docket Entry, 4–circa 26 April 1843 [State of Illinois v. J. Hoopes and L. Hoopes on Habeas Corpus]
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  • James Sloan
  • Willard Richards
  • Thomas Bullock

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    Notation in handwriting of James Sloan.

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    Notation in handwriting of Willard Richards.

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    Notations in handwriting of Thomas Bullock.

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