Promissory Note from William Niswanger, 9 April 1840–B

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[William Niswanger], Promissory Note,
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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Commerce
Located near middle of western boundary of state, bordering Mississippi River. European Americans settled area, 1820s. From bank of river, several feet above high-water mark, ground described as nearly level for six or seven blocks before gradually sloping...
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], Hancock Co., IL, to JS,
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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, and
Hyrum Smith
9 Feb. 1800–27 June 1844. Farmer, cooper. Born at Tunbridge, Orange Co., Vermont. Son of Joseph Smith Sr. and Lucy Mack. Moved to Randolph, Orange Co., 1802; back to Tunbridge, before May 1803; to Royalton, Windsor Co., Vermont, 1804; to Sharon, Windsor Co...
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, 9 Apr. 1840; handwriting of
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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; one page; Newel K. Whitney, Papers, BYU. Includes archival marking.

This promissory note associated with Bond to William Niswanger, 9 Apr. 1840.
Historical Introduction

See Historical Introductions to Bond to John L. Butler, 1 Nov. 1839; Bond to Elijah Able, 8 Dec. 1839; and Bond to Jane Miller, 6 Mar. 1840.

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$100.. ¹⁰⁰/₀₀

Hancock Co. Ills April 9th 1840

On or before the first day of July one thousand Eight hundred and forty one For value recd I promise to pay to Messrs Joseph Smith [Jr] & or order the [sum of] One hundred dollars and interest [the interest to be] paid on the [first day of July] [p. [1]]

$100.. ¹⁰⁰/₀₀

Hancock Co. Ills April 9th 1840

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Editorial Title
Promissory Note from William Niswanger, 9 April 1840–B
ID #
3963
Total Pages
2
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- Henry G. Sherwood
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1. 1
  TEXT: Page damaged; text supplied from wording of similar promissory notes.

Promissory Note from William Niswanger, 9 April 1840–B

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