Venire Facias, 10 March 1842 [City of Nauvoo v. Davis for Slander of JS–A]

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Introduction to City of Nauvoo v. Davis for Slander of JS–A Complaint, 10 March 1842 [City of Nauvoo v. Davis for Slander of JS–A] Warrant, 10 March 1842 [City of Nauvoo v. Davis for Slander of JS–A] Subpoena, 10 March 1842 [City of Nauvoo v. Davis for Slander of JS–A] Venire Facias, 10 March 1842 [City of Nauvoo v. Davis for Slander of JS–A] Verdict, 10 March 1842 [City of Nauvoo v. Davis for Slander of JS–A] Minutes, 10 March 1842 [City of Nauvoo v. Davis for Slander of JS–A] Docket Entry, circa 10 March 1842 [City of Nauvoo v. Davis for Slander of JS–A]
Venire Facias, 10 March 1842 [City of Nauvoo v. Davis for Slander of JS–A]
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John C. Bennett
3 Aug. 1804–5 Aug. 1867. Physician, minister, poultry breeder. Born at Fairhaven, Bristol Co., Massachusetts. Son of John Bennett and Abigail Cook. Moved to Marietta, Washington Co., Ohio, 1808; to Massachusetts, 1812; and back to Marietta, 1822. Married ...
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Venire Facias
A summons to cause the party to appear on an indictment for any petty misdemeanor. Venire facias is also issued to a sheriff or other official to summon citizens to serve as jurors.
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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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City Marshal [
Dimick B. Huntington
26 May 1808–1 Feb. 1879. Farmer, blacksmith, shoemaker, constable, coroner, deputy sheriff, Indian interpreter. Born at Watertown, Jefferson Co., New York. Son of William Huntington and Zina Baker. Married Fannie Maria Allen, 28 Apr. 1830. Baptized into Church...
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Nauvoo
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, Hancock Co., IL, 10 Mar. 1842, City of Nauvoo v. Davis for Slander of JS–A (Nauvoo, IL, Municipal Court 1842); handwriting of
John C. Bennett
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; signature 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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; notations by
Dimick B. Huntington
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Nauvoo
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, Hancock Co., IL], 10 Mar. 1842 and [ca. 10 Mar. 1842]; notation by
James Sloan
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, ca. 10 Mar. 1842; two pages; Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL.

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Nauvoo
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, Ill., March 10— 1842.

To the City
Marshal
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You are hereby commanded to summon twelve jurors, forthwith, to act in the case of the City of
Nauvoo
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vs
Amos Davis
Ca. 20 Sept. 1813–22 Mar. 1872. Merchant, farmer, postmaster, tavernkeeper. Born in New Hampshire or Vermont. Son of Wells Davis and Mary. Moved to Commerce (later Nauvoo), Hancock Co., Illinois, ca. fall 1836. Married first Elvira Hibard, 1 Jan. 1837, in...
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, now pending before the Municipal Court.

John C. Bennett
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Chief-Justice.

Signature of James Sloan.
James Sloan
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Clerk)

Notation in handwriting of James Sloan.
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