Venire Facias, 19 September 1843 [Niswanger v. Wight and Jett]
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Source Note
, , to Any Constable, [], Hancock Co., IL, 19 Sept. 1843, Niswanger v. Wight and Jett (Nauvoo, IL, Justice of the Peace Court 1843); handwriting of ; notation by , [, Hancock Co., IL], 21 Sept. 1843; docket by , [ca. 21 Sept. 1843]; two pages; private possession.
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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 ...
More InfoBecame 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...
More InfoFormed 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 ...
More InfoFormed 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 ...
More InfoPhrase used in pleadings meaning the defendant wished a trial by jury.
View GlossaryPhrase used in pleadings meaning the defendant wished a trial by jury.
View Glossary23 Dec. 1797–16 Feb. 1874. Farmer, merchant, judge. Born in Galloway, Gloucester Co., New Jersey. Son of Isaac Higbee and Sophia Somers. Moved to Clermont Co., Ohio, ca. 1802. Married Keziah String, 11 Feb. 1819, in Clermont Co. Moved to Cincinnati, by 1830...
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