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Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger

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Nauvoo City Treasury, Ledger,
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 Jan. 1842–Mar. 1845 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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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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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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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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; 178 numbered pages; Nauvoo, IL, Records, 1841–1845, CHL. Includes archival markings.
Note this record book was edited according to the style for financial records in the Joseph Smith Papers. See Editorial Method for Financial Records.

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1843 Mary Little Dr 1843 Contra Cr
Decr 11th To Specie 5.00 Decr 11th By Mayors order
369

Pay Order to William Clayton for Mary Little, 15 Oct. 1843.


5.00
1843
Stephen Markham

9 Feb. 1800–10 Mar. 1878. Carpenter, farmer, stock raiser. Born at Rush (later Avon), Ontario Co., New York. Son of David Markham and Dinah Merry. Moved to Mentor, Geauga Co., Ohio, 1809. Moved to Unionville, Geauga Co., 1810. Married Hannah Hogaboom, before...

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Dr Contra Cr
Decr 13 To order on collector
J. S. H [John S. Higbee]

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1.00 Decr 13 By Mayors Order
370

Pay Order to Nauvoo City Treasurer for Stephen Markham, 3 Sept. 1843.


1.00
Decr 11th
H[eber] C. Kimball

14 June 1801–22 June 1868. Blacksmith, potter. Born at Sheldon, Franklin Co., Vermont. Son of Solomon Farnham Kimball and Anna Spaulding. Married Vilate Murray, 22 Nov. 1822, at Mendon, Monroe Co., New York. Member of Baptist church at Mendon, 1831. Baptized...

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Dr Contra Cr
[December 11] To order on
[Henry G.] Sherwood

20 Apr. 1785–24 Nov. 1867. Surveyor. Born at Kingsbury, Washington Co., New York. Son of Newcomb Sherwood and a woman whose maiden name was Tolman (first name unidentified). Married first Jane J. McManagal (McMangle) of Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland, ca. 1824...

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3.00 Decr 11 By order of C. C. [city council]
371

Pay Order, Willard Richards to William Clayton for Hyrum Smith and Others, 4 Dec. 1843.


3.00
Decr 21 14
N[ewel] K. Whitney

3/5 Feb. 1795–23 Sept. 1850. Trader, merchant. Born at Marlborough, Windham Co., Vermont. Son of Samuel Whitney and Susanna Kimball. Moved to Fairfield, Herkimer Co., New York, 1803. Merchant at Plattsburg, Clinton Co., New York, 1814. Mercantile clerk for...

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Dr Contra Cr
[December 14] To order on Collector 0.50 Decr 11 By City order
372

Pay Order, Willard Richards to William Clayton for Hyrum Smith and Others, 4 Dec. 1843.


0.50
Edwd. Hunter

22 June 1793–16 Oct. 1883. Farmer, currier, surveyor, merchant. Born at Newtown Township, Delaware Co., Pennsylvania. Son of Edward Hunter and Hannah Maris. Volunteer cavalryman in Delaware Co. militia, 1822–1829. Served as Delaware Co. commissioner. Moved...

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Dr 1843 Contra Cr
Decr 11 By City order
373

Pay Order, Willard Richards to William Clayton for Hyrum Smith and Others, 4 Dec. 1843.


1.00
1843
Backman

ca. 1802–after Mar. 1857. Possibly born in New York. Son of Jacob Bachman and Sarah Borzenbanack. Practiced law in Springfield, Sangamon Co., Illinois, and in Hancock Co., Illinois, 1840s. Member of jury that testified about manner of deaths of JS and Hyrum...

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Skinner

21 July 1817–4 Feb. 1877. Sailor, teacher, preacher, farmer, lawyer, railroad president. Born in Floyd, Oneida Co., New York. Son of Onias Skinner and Tirza. Moved to Whitestown, Oneida Co., by 1830; to Peoria Co., Illinois, 1836; and to Greenville, Darke...

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Dr 1843 Contra Cr
Decr 28 To order on City
Recorder

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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Rollison [William Rollosson]

8 Jan. 1820–9 Oct. 1864. Merchant, politician, military officer. Born in Williamsburg, James City and York counties, Virginia. Attended Williams College, 1837–1839, in Williamstown, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts. Moved to Nauvoo, Hancock Co., Illinois, ca....

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10.00 Decr 28 By Mayors order dated Octr 23— 1843
374

Pay Order to Nauvoo City Treasurer for Bachman & Skinner, 23 Oct. 1843.


10.00
George P. Styles [Stiles]

18 July 1816–Sept. 1885. Attorney, judge, politician. Born in Watertown, Jefferson Co., New York. Son of John Stiles and Persis Cole. Moved to Le Ray, Jefferson Co., by 1820. Moved to Pamela, Jefferson Co., by 1830. Married first Julian Mackemer, 7 Nov. 1841...

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Dr 1843 Contra Cr
Decr 28 To order on
Recorder

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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10.00 Decr 28 By Mayors order
375

Pay Order to William Clayton for George Stiles, 18 Nov. 1843.


10.00
1844
Meecham [Stephen Mecham]

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Dr 1844 Contra Cr
Jany 8 To order on
Recorder

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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W. P. L
376

Pay Order to Nauvoo City Treasurer for Elbridge Tufts, 8 Jan. 1844.


0.50 Jany 8 By Mayors order
377

Pay Order to Nauvoo City Treasurer for Stephen Mecham, 27 Nov. 1843.


0.50
1844
Elbridge Tufts

5 Oct. 1812–27 Nov. 1850. Farmer, policeman. Born in Farmington, Kennebec Co., Maine. Son of Josiah Tufts and Lydia Merritt. Moved to Sebec, Penobscot Co., Maine, before 1835. Married Elmira Pinkham, 30 Sept. 1835, in Farmington. Baptized into Church of Jesus...

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Dr 1844 Contra Cr
Jany 8 To order endorsed 18.00 Jany 8 By Mayors order
378

Pay Order to Nauvoo City Treasurer for Elbridge Tufts, 8 Jan. 1844.


18.00
1844
R[ichard] D. Sprague

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Dr 1844 Contra Cr
Jany 8 To order endorsed 19.00 Jany 8 By Mayors order 19.00
1844
G[eorge] W. Clyde

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Dr 1844 Contra Cr
Jany 8 To order endorsed 7.00 Jany 8 By Mayors order 7.00
1844
Dwight Harding

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Dr 1844 Contra Cr
Jany 8 To order endorsed 8.00 Jany 8 By Mayors order
379

Pay Order to Nauvoo City Treasurer for Dwight Harding, 8 Jan. 1844.


8.00
1844 Daniel M. Repsher Dr 1844 Contra Cr
Jany 8 To order endorsed 16.00 Jany 8 By Mayors order 16.00
1844
Benjn Boyce

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Dr 1844 Contra Cr
Jany 9 To order endorsed 16.00 Jany 9 By Mayors order
380

Pay Order to Nauvoo City Treasurer for Benjamin Boyce, 8 Jan. 1844.


16.00
1844
A[braham] C. Hodge

10 July 1806–5 Aug. 1879. Policeman, blacksmith. Born in Pompey, Onondaga Co., New York. Son of Jacob Hodge and Sarah. Married Rebecca. Moved to Springfield, Sangamon Co., Illinois, by 1840. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 8 Oct...

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Dr 1844 Contra Cr
Jany 9 To order endorsed 19.00 Jany 9 By Mayors order
381

Pay Order to Nauvoo City Treasurer for Abraham C. Hodge, 8 Jan. 1844.


19.00
1844
Abraham Palmer

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Dr 1844 Contra Cr
Jany 9 For order endorsed 16.00 Jany 9 By Mayors order
382

Pay Order to Nauvoo City Treasurer for Abraham Palmer, 8 Jan. 1844.


16.00
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Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger
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Footnotes

  1. [369]

    Pay Order to William Clayton for Mary Little, 15 Oct. 1843.

  2. [370]

    Pay Order to Nauvoo City Treasurer for Stephen Markham, 3 Sept. 1843.

  3. [371]

    Pay Order, Willard Richards to William Clayton for Hyrum Smith and Others, 4 Dec. 1843.

  4. [372]

    Pay Order, Willard Richards to William Clayton for Hyrum Smith and Others, 4 Dec. 1843.

  5. [373]

    Pay Order, Willard Richards to William Clayton for Hyrum Smith and Others, 4 Dec. 1843.

  6. [374]

    Pay Order to Nauvoo City Treasurer for Bachman & Skinner, 23 Oct. 1843.

  7. [375]

    Pay Order to William Clayton for George Stiles, 18 Nov. 1843.

  8. [376]

    Pay Order to Nauvoo City Treasurer for Elbridge Tufts, 8 Jan. 1844.

  9. [377]

    Pay Order to Nauvoo City Treasurer for Stephen Mecham, 27 Nov. 1843.

  10. [378]

    Pay Order to Nauvoo City Treasurer for Elbridge Tufts, 8 Jan. 1844.

  11. [379]

    Pay Order to Nauvoo City Treasurer for Dwight Harding, 8 Jan. 1844.

  12. [380]

    Pay Order to Nauvoo City Treasurer for Benjamin Boyce, 8 Jan. 1844.

  13. [381]

    Pay Order to Nauvoo City Treasurer for Abraham C. Hodge, 8 Jan. 1844.

  14. [382]

    Pay Order to Nauvoo City Treasurer for Abraham Palmer, 8 Jan. 1844.

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