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Mortgage from Adolphus Allen, 17 September 1841

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Adolphus Allen

ca. 1790–ca. 31 Mar. 1857. Physician. Likely born in Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania. Son of Nathaniel Allen and Lydia Stevens. Married Arvilla Skinner, 29 Mar. 1836. Among first settlers in Hancock Co., Illinois. Deeded land to JS, Sept. 1841. Living in...

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, Mortgage 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 JS, 17 Sept. 1841. Version copied 3 Aug. 1842 in Hancock County Bonds and Mortgages, vol. 1, pp. 265–266; unidentified handwriting; Hancock County Courthouse; microfilm at Family History Library.

Historical Introduction

See Historical Introduction to Letter from Adolphus Allen, 13 July 1841.

Page 266

<​Mortgage​>
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Joseph Smith 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 of the other part. Witnesseth: that the Said
Adolphus Allen

ca. 1790–ca. 31 Mar. 1857. Physician. Likely born in Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania. Son of Nathaniel Allen and Lydia Stevens. Married Arvilla Skinner, 29 Mar. 1836. Among first settlers in Hancock Co., Illinois. Deeded land to JS, Sept. 1841. Living in...

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, for and in consideration of the Sum of one hundred Dollars in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, hath, granted, bargained & sold, and by these presents doth grant bargain Sell alien and confirm unto the said Joseph Smith, his heirs and assigns forever, all that tract or parcel 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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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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it being the N E Qr of the S E Qr of Section 6, 5 N. 8 W. C Containing forty acres, to have and to hold the premises aforesaid, with all the privileges and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining unto the said Joseph Smith and his heirs and assigns forever Provided always, that these presents are upon these express Condition that if the said
Adolphus Allen

ca. 1790–ca. 31 Mar. 1857. Physician. Likely born in Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania. Son of Nathaniel Allen and Lydia Stevens. Married Arvilla Skinner, 29 Mar. 1836. Among first settlers in Hancock Co., Illinois. Deeded land to JS, Sept. 1841. Living in...

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his heirs executors or administrators Shall pay or cause to be paid to the said Joseph Smith his heirs executors administrators or assigns, the sum of one hundred Dollars Specified above (with twelve percent interest pr annum) twelve months after <​this​> date, in manner Specified in a note of hand bearing even date herewith, executed by the said
Adolphus Allen

ca. 1790–ca. 31 Mar. 1857. Physician. Likely born in Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania. Son of Nathaniel Allen and Lydia Stevens. Married Arvilla Skinner, 29 Mar. 1836. Among first settlers in Hancock Co., Illinois. Deeded land to JS, Sept. 1841. Living in...

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to Joseph Smith, then and from thence forth these presents, and evry thing herein Contained Shall cease and be void any thing herein— contained herein— to the contrary not with standing, In Witness my hand and Seal, the day and date above given
Adolphus Allen

ca. 1790–ca. 31 Mar. 1857. Physician. Likely born in Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania. Son of Nathaniel Allen and Lydia Stevens. Married Arvilla Skinner, 29 Mar. 1836. Among first settlers in Hancock Co., Illinois. Deeded land to JS, Sept. 1841. Living in...

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Witness Present)
John S Fullmer

21 July 1807–8 Oct. 1883. Farmer, newsman, postmaster, teacher, merchant. Born at Huntington, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania. Son of Peter Fullmer and Susannah Zerfass. Moved to Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, spring 1832. Married Mary Ann Price, 24 May 1837...

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Ephraim Potter Jun

7 June 1817–after Sept. 1845. Born in Monmouth Co., New Jersey. Son of Ephraim Potter and Hannah Woodmansee. Moved to Nauvoo, Hancock Co., Illinois, by July 1841. Member of Nauvoo Legion. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and left ...

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