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Introduction to State of Illinois v. Olney Complaint, 10 February 1843 [State of Illinois v. Olney] Warrant, 10 February 1843 [State of Illinois v. Olney] Account of Hearing, 10 February 1843, as Reported by William W. Phelps [State of Illinois v. Olney] Account of Hearing, 10 February 1843, as Reported by Willard Richards [State of Illinois v. Olney] Account of Hearing, 10 February 1843, as Reported by James Sloan [State of Illinois v. Olney] Inventory, 10 February 1843, in handwriting of William W. Phelps [State of Illinois v. Olney] Inventory, 10 February 1843, in handwriting of John Taylor [State of Illinois v. Olney] Recognizance, 10 February 1843–A [State of Illinois v. Olney] Recognizance, 10 February 1843–B [State of Illinois v. Olney] Recognizance, 10 February 1843–C [State of Illinois v. Olney] Recognizance, 10 February 1843–D [State of Illinois v. Olney] Statement, 10 February 1843 [State of Illinois v. Olney] Docket Entry, between 10 February and circa 5 May 1843 [State of Illinois v. Olney] Appendix: “Outrageous Theft,” 15 February 1843 [State of Illinois v. Olney]

Recognizance, 10 February 1843–B [State of Illinois v. Olney]

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Recognizance,
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, for
Winslow Farr

12 Jan. 1794–22 Aug. 1865. Farmer. Born in Chesterfield, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire. Son of Asahel Farr and Lydia Snow. Married Olive Hovey Freeman, 5 Dec. 1816, in Hanover, Grafton Co., New Hampshire. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints...

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, 10 Feb. 1843, State of IL v. Olney (Nauvoo, IL, Mayor’s Court 1843); 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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; signature of
Winslow Farr

12 Jan. 1794–22 Aug. 1865. Farmer. Born in Chesterfield, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire. Son of Asahel Farr and Lydia Snow. Married Olive Hovey Freeman, 5 Dec. 1816, in Hanover, Grafton Co., New Hampshire. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints...

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; certified by JS, 10 Feb. 1843; docket 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], 10 Feb. 1843; two pages; private possession. Photocopy at CHL. Includes seals.

Historical Introduction

See Introduction to State of Illinois v. Olney.

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State of Illinois) S.S. [scilicet]
Hancock County)
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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)
Be it remembered that on the tenth day of february One thousand eight hundred and forty three,
Winslow Farr

12 Jan. 1794–22 Aug. 1865. Farmer. Born in Chesterfield, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire. Son of Asahel Farr and Lydia Snow. Married Olive Hovey Freeman, 5 Dec. 1816, in Hanover, Grafton Co., New Hampshire. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints...

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personally came before me Mayor 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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, and acknowledged himself to owe the people of the 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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one hundred Dollars, to be levied on his Goods and Chattels, lands and tenements, to the use of the
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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, if default be made in the Condition following: which Condition is, that if he the said
Winslow Farr

12 Jan. 1794–22 Aug. 1865. Farmer. Born in Chesterfield, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire. Son of Asahel Farr and Lydia Snow. Married Olive Hovey Freeman, 5 Dec. 1816, in Hanover, Grafton Co., New Hampshire. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints...

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shall personally appear at the next Circuit Court, to be holden in and for said
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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, on the first day of the term, to give testimony on behalf of the
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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, and the truth to say touching such matters as may be then and there required of him, and not depart the Court without leave, then this Recognizance shall be void and of no effect, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue in law.—

Signature of Winslow Farr.


Winslow Farr

12 Jan. 1794–22 Aug. 1865. Farmer. Born in Chesterfield, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire. Son of Asahel Farr and Lydia Snow. Married Olive Hovey Freeman, 5 Dec. 1816, in Hanover, Grafton Co., New Hampshire. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints...

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Seal
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TEXT: “Seal” enclosed in a hand-drawn representation of a seal.


Taken and acknowledged before me, at my
office

Term usually applied to JS’s private office, which was located at various places during JS’s lifetime, including his home. From fall 1840 until completion of JS’s brick store, office was located on second floor of a new building, possibly on Water Street ...

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Signature of JS.


Joseph Smith Mayor Seal
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TEXT: “Seal” enclosed in a hand-drawn representation of a seal.


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Recognizance, 10 February 1843–B [State of Illinois v. Olney]
ID #
2887
Total Pages
2
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  • James Sloan
  • Winslow Farr Sr.
  • Joseph Smith Jr.

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    Signature of Winslow Farr.

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    TEXT: “Seal” enclosed in a hand-drawn representation of a seal.

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    Signature of JS.

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    TEXT: “Seal” enclosed in a hand-drawn representation of a seal.

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