License for Abel Butterfield, 31 May 1840, Extract

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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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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], for Abel Butterfield, 31 May 1840. Extract copied [ca. 31 May 1840] in General Church Record, License Record Book, p. 41; handwriting of
George W. Robinson
14 May 1814–10 Feb. 1878. Clerk, postmaster, merchant, clothier, banker. Born at Pawlet, Rutland Co., Vermont. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and moved to Kirtland, Geauga Co., Ohio, by 1836. Clerk and recorder for Kirtland high...
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Historical Introduction

See Historical Introduction to License for Hosea Stout, 20 Apr. 1840.

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This may certify that Abel Butterfield is an in the and is this day Licensed to preach the gospel,— Given under our hands the 31st day of May A.D. 1840

[p. 41]

This may certify that Abel Butterfield is an in the and is this day Licensed to preach the gospel,— Given under our hands the 31st day of May A.D. 1840

[p. 41]

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