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License Record Book
General Church Recorder, License Record Book, Dec. 1837–May 1862; handwriting of
Robert B. Thompson
1 Oct. 1811–27 Aug. 1841. Clerk, editor. Born in Great Driffield, Yorkshire, England. Methodist. Immigrated to Upper Canada, 1834. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Parley P. Pratt, May 1836, in Upper Canada. Ordained an elder 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, ...
George W. Robinson
14 May 1814–10 Feb. 1878. Clerk, postmaster, merchant, clothier, banker. Born at Pawlet, Rutland Co., Vermont. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and moved to Kirtland, Geauga Co., Ohio, by 1836. Clerk and recorder for Kirtland high...
Oliver Cowdery
3 Oct. 1806–3 Mar. 1850. Clerk, teacher, justice of the peace, lawyer, newspaper editor. Born at Wells, Rutland Co., Vermont. Son of William Cowdery and Rebecca Fuller. Raised Congregationalist. Moved to western New York and clerked at a store, ca. 1825–1828...
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...
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...
William W. Phelps
17 Feb. 1792–7 Mar. 1872. Writer, teacher, printer, newspaper editor, publisher, postmaster, lawyer. Born at Hanover, Morris Co., New Jersey. Son of Enon Phelps and Mehitabel Goldsmith. Moved to Homer, Cortland Co., New York, 1800. Married Sally Waterman,...
, and at least one unidentified scribe; 146 pages; CHL. Includes Hebrew, redactions, index, and archival markings.
The License Record Book of the general church recorder is a large blank book measuring 12¾ × 8 × 1 inches (32 × 20 × 3 cm). The book consists of ledger paper that is untrimmed on the fore edge, with thirty-eight blue horizontal lines printed on each page. The volume contains twelve gatherings of 12 leaves (24 pages), making a text block of 144 leaves. There are two sheets of endpaper and one pastedown in the front and back of the volume. The volume is bound with all-along sewing in a case binding that is supported with recessed cords and a tight-back spine. The exterior of the volume consists of square-edge boards with marbled decoration and a leather quarter binding. The spine is inscribed in faded ink: "License Records Book A". Three archival labels were later pasted on the spine. One of the labels reads "CERTIFICATES OF MEMBERS" in ink, with the alternative title "Record of church members 182 Nauvo" added in smaller letters in graphite. The remnants of a label of similar design and material are located at the bottom of the spine; only a partial, illegible character is visible. Above this label was later added a smaller label with the archival notation "N 6861".
The volume was primarily inscribed in brown and black ink; a few entries were made in graphite, and later scribes, particularly
, used blue ink as well. Pages 1–135 have been numbered, with the exception of pages [57]–[60], which are unnumbered but were counted; two pages between pages 115 and 116, which were not counted; and a page between pages 126 and 127, which was the first and only page of an aborted record of seventies' licenses kept by
. Pages 2–6 are blank though numbered. The handwriting and ink in the first entry on each page often match that of the page number, indicating that the clerks paginated as they worked, with
numbering pages 1–18; Robinson, 19–55; Thompson, 56 and 61–85; Sloan, 86–115;
, 116–133; and
, 134–135. On pages 1–11, Cowdery and Robinson initially maintained an index of certificates recorded in the volume, alphabetized by the certificate recipient's name; each of the index pages contains two or three stylized letters inscribed on the first line in brown ink. In December 1838 and January 1839, Robinson used the two sheets of endpaper at the front of the volume to list the licenses he had signed. Interspersed among his 1838 entries, Robinson copied the transliterated Hebrew text for Psalm 37:4, switching the order of the two phrases in the verse.
began recording in this book in October 1841, many of the entries included the signature of the recorder as well as a scribal signature for JS, for another member of the First Presidency, or—in the case of
Cowdery
's entries—for
David Whitmer
7 Jan. 1805–25 Jan. 1888. Farmer, livery keeper. Born near Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania. Son of Peter Whitmer Sr. and Mary Musselman. Raised Presbyterian. Moved to Ontario Co., New York, shortly after birth. Attended German Reformed Church. Arranged...
. Sloan included only his own signature, a practice that
continued until November 1843, when he began omitting his signature.
, Phelps, and at least one unidentified scribe apparently followed Richards's lead in not signing their entries.
On 6 December 1837,
was appointed the "Recording Clerk" for elders' licenses signed by the
JS revelation, dated 20 July 1831, designated Missouri as "land of Zion" for gathering of Saints and place where "City of Zion" was to be built, with Independence area as "center place" of Zion. Latter-day Saint settlements elsewhere, such as in Kirtland,...
(Missouri) church presidency. Cowdery began copying licenses two days later. He may have already been in possession of this volume, as the first page contains a copy of the minutes of a 26 February 1836 meeting in
Located ten miles south of Lake Erie. Settled by 1811. Organized by 1818. Latter-day Saint missionaries visited township, early Nov. 1830; many residents joined Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Population in 1830 about 55 Latter-day Saints and...
, during which Cowdery,
, and
Sylvester Smith
25 Mar. 1806–22 Feb. 1880. Farmer, carpenter, lawyer, realtor. Born at Tyringham, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts. Son of Chileab Smith and Nancy Marshall. Moved to Amherst, Lorain Co., Ohio, ca. 1815. Married Elizabeth Frank, 27 Dec. 1827, likely in Chautauque...
were appointed as a committee "to draft rules and regulations concerning licenses." It is unclear when Cowdery copied these minutes into the volume. Cowdery continued recording licenses in his capacity as recording clerk until 3 February 1838. On 10 February, the
high council and bishopric stripped Cowdery of his position as recording clerk because of his role in a dispute between the recently rejected Zion presidency and other church leaders.
At some point prior to 1 June 1838,
transferred the record book to the leadership of the church, possibly to
. At the April 1838 general conference of the church, Robinson had been appointed "general Church Recorder and Clerk for the first Presidency" and a resolution had been passed requiring all licenses to be signed by a member of the First Presidency, with Robinson acting as clerk. From 1 June to the end of September 1838, he recorded licenses into the volume. Sometime in winter 1838–1839, Robinson recorded a list of certificates he gave between 24 December 1838 and 26 January 1839. Afterward, the record book was apparently not used until April 1840, when
began copying new licenses as "pro tem" recorders or clerks. By the end of May 1840, Robinson again took over recording licenses in the volume and continued to do so until at least July. On 3 October 1840, Thompson formally replaced Robinson as general church clerk; Thompson began recording licenses within two days after that appointment. Thompson died in August 1841, and on 2 October
was appointed at a general conference of the church to become the church clerk. Sloan began recording licenses the next day. On 30 July 1843, as Sloan prepared to leave for a mission, JS appointed
as Sloan's replacement, and Richards recorded his first licenses that day. Richards continued to record entries in the record book until 1846; beginning in 1844, other clerks in his employ—such as
, and at least one unidentified scribe—appear to have increasingly assumed responsibility for recording licenses. Bullock recorded the last licenses in
, Illinois, on 5 February 1846. On 16 May 1862, Bullock recorded the final entry, under the heading "Great Salt Lake City".
Evidence indicates the volume has remained in continuous institutional custody. Beginning with
in fall 1841, church recorders also used the volume, turned over and rotated 180 degrees, to record church membership information in
, such as certificates received and an 1842 census of church members. The volume, identified as the 1842 census, appears in early church inventories. Further,
made his final license entry in Salt Lake City, Utah Territory.
Document Transcript
[front pastedown]
George W. Robinson handwriting begins.
Ira J Welles [Willis] P 33
Elder Dec 24th 1838
James Molholland [Mulholland]
1804–3 Nov. 1839. Born in Ireland. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Married Sarah Scott, 8 Feb. 1838/1839, at Far West, Caldwell Co., Missouri. Engaged in clerical work for JS, 1838, at Far West. Ordained a seventy, 28 Dec. 1838....
Joseph W. Younger
Elder Jan. 3d 1839 P 34
Moses Clauson 34
Elder Jan. 9th 1839
Jacob Morris 34
Elder Jan 9th 1839
Albert P Rockwood
9 June 1805–25 Nov. 1879. Stonecutter, merchant, prison warden. Born in Holliston, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. Son of Luther Rockwood and Ruth Perry. Married Nancy Haven, 4 Apr. 1827. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Brigham ...
Jesse Waden 35
Elder Jan 10th 1838 1839
Albern Allen 35
Elder Jan 10 1839
Wm. Niswanger 36
Elder Jan 10th 1839
Jonothan [Jonathan] Dunham
14 Jan. 1800–28 July 1845. Soldier, police captain. Born in Paris, Oneida Co., New York. Son of Jonathan Dunham. Married Mary Kendall. Moved to Rushford, Allegany Co., New York, by 1830. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and ordained...
Ira Clothier 36
Priest Jan. 11 1839
p pr
Albert Sloan 37
Elder Jan. 11th 1839
Enos Curtis 37
Jesse D Hunter 38
Henry Ettleman 38
John Huston 38
Elder Jan 12, 1839.
Arza Adams 39
Elder Jan. 12 1839
Welcome Chapman
39 Elder Jan 12 1839
Eli Chace 39
Ferdinand <Van> Dyke 40
Priest Jan, 12 1839
Eleazer Meller 40
Alva Keller 40
Priest Jan 14 1839
John D Lee
6 Sept. 1812–23 Mar. 1877. Farmer, courier, riverboat fireman, policeman, merchant, colonizer. Born in Kaskaskia, Randolph Co., Illinois Territory. Son of Ralph Lee and Elizabeth Doyle. Served in Black Hawk War, 1831. Married Agatha Ann Woolsey, 23 July 1833...
Samuel D Tyler <not Paid>
41 Elder Jan 14 1839 [p. [i]]
Aaron M. York 41 <not Paid>
Eldr Jan 14 1839
John Pack
20 May 1809–4 Apr. 1885. Farmer. Born in St. John, New Brunswick (later in Canada). Son of George Pack and Phylotte Green. Moved with parents to New York, ca. 1817. Resided in Rutland, Jefferson Co., New York, 1820. Married Julia Ives, 10 Oct. 1832, likely...
41 <42> <not Paid>
Daniel Shearer 42
David Pettegrew
29 July 1791–31 Dec. 1863. Farmer. Born in Weathersfield, Windsor Co., Vermont. Son of William Pettegrew and Phoebe. Married Elizabeth Alden. Moved to Cincinnati. Master Mason of Harmony Masonic Lodge, Oct. 1820, in Cincinnati. Moved to Kelso, Dearborn Co...
42 <not Paid>
Elder Jan. 17, 1839
Huntington Johnson 43
Peter Nick Nicoll 43
John Fausett 43
Jackson Smith 44
John Allemen [Allaman] 44
Elder Jan 19 "
Henry Deem 44
Elder 19
William Hawk 45
Wm Botson 45
Riley Stewart 45
Priest 19 "
Levi Stewart 46
Urban V B Stewart 46
Prist 19 "
Joseph Holbrook
16 Jan. 1806–14 Nov. 1885. Farmer, teacher, carpenter, miner, clerk, policeman, probate judge. Born at Florence, Oneida Co., New York. Son of Moses Holbrook and Hannah Lucretia Morton. Moved to Worcester Co., Massachusetts, June 1813. Married first Nancy ...
Eldr 19 "
Chandler Holbrook 46
Elder 19 1839
James Moses 47
Elder Jan 19
Nathan K Knight 47
Asa D Works 47
Elder 19 Jan. 1839
Gardner Snow
15 Feb. 1793–17 Nov. 1889. Cooper. Born in Chesterfield, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire. Son of James Snow and Abigail Farr. Married Sarah Sawyer Hastings, 30 Nov. 1814. Moved to St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., Vermont, 1818. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ...
6 May 1811–16 Dec. 1876. Joiner, farmer, military officer. Born in Armagh, Co. Armagh, Ireland. Son of Jacob Scott and Sarah Warnock. Immigrated to York, Upper Canada, ca. May 1819. Moved to Trafalgar, Halton Co., Upper Canada (later in Oakville, Regional...
Eli P. Maginn
ca. 1820–27 Apr. 1844. Born in York (later Toronto), York Township, York Co., Upper Canada. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in Toronto, by Dec. 1837. Ordained a priest, Dec. 1837, in Scarborough Township, York Co. Moved to Missouri...
Elder " 24 1839
Daniel Carns [Carn] 48
Hyram Hoit 49
Albert Pease 49
Teacher 26 1839 [p. [ii]]
James Worthington 49
Garret W Mikesell 50
Elder 26th 1839
Henry W Bigler 50
Levi Bracken 50
Philo Dibble
6 June 1806–7 June 1895. Farmer, real estate developer, ferryboat operator, merchant, boardinghouse operator. Born in Peru, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts. Son of Orator Dibble and Beulah Pomeroy. Moved to Granby, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts, by 1816. Moved...
Jonathan H Hale
1 Feb. 1800–4 Sept. 1846. Butcher, school director, assessor. Born in Bradford, Essex Co., Massachusetts. Son of Soloman Hale and Martha Harriman. Married Olive Boynton, 5 Sept. 1825, in Bradford. Moved to Dover, Strafford Co., New Hampshire, between June...
Elder Jan 26 1839 [p. [iii]]
George W. Robinson handwriting ends; Oliver Cowdery begins.
Form of certificate——
This certifies, that the within License was <received> recorded on the [blank] day of [blank] A.D. 183[blank] <and recorded ([illegible] day)> in Far West, Missouri, in the License Records, Book (A— or B) Page [blank]
——[blank]——
Recording Clerk. [p. [iv]]
Oliver Cowdery handwriting ends; George W. Robinson begins.
Allred Isaac— 20
Best Henry 10 & 11
Allen Albern 26 Batson William 14 & 15.
Allen Joseph 28
Barnes Lorenzo D
22 Mar. 1812–20 Dec. 1842. Teacher. Born in Tolland, Hampden Co., Massachusetts. Son of Phineas Barnes and Abigail Smith. Moved to eastern Ohio, 1815. Moved to Norton, Medina Co., Ohio, 1816. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, June...
Bidwell Robert W 32
[p. [v]]
Clapp Benjamin L. 20
Dykes George P. 11.
Clark John W. 23
Cord Mc. [McCord]James 24
Cook Alros 25
Cooper Joseph 27
Carroll James 29
[p. [vi]]
Earle Sylvester H. 17.
Fauts [Foutz] Jacob
20 Nov. 1800–14 Feb. 1848. Bricklayer. Born in Franklin Co., Pennsylvania. Son of John Foutz and Elizabeth Hinkle. Married Margaret Mann, 22 July 1822. Moved to Richland Co., Ohio, late 1820s. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1834...
[p. [vii]]
Gardner Simeon 9
Hamilton James B
July 1814–20 Oct. 1904. Brick maker, farmer, minister. Born in Tennessee. Married Levisa McQwiten, 15 Nov. 1832, in Edwards Co., Illinois. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, before 5 May 1839. Moved to Missouri. Ordained a seventy,...
Gardner Freeborn H. 16 Higbee John S 27
Gregory William 25 Hammer Austin 29
Gibbs Luman
14 Mar. 1788–11 Jan 1873. Basket maker. Born in Vermont. Married Philena, 1 Jan. 1810, at Ferrisburgh, Addison Co., Vermont. Served in War of 1812. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ordained a priest by Oliver Cowdery, 25 Oct. 1831...
[p. [viii]]
Jackson Henry S.
Ca. 1798–1887. Basket maker. Born in Ohio. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and ordained an elder, before 1831. Moved to Indiana, by 1831. Disciplined at church conference at Winchester, Randolph Co., Indiana, and subsequently reordained...
Judy David 13 & 14.
[p. [ix]]
Leavens William J. 9 & 10
Loy Alford 21
Lewis David
10 Apr. 1814–2 Sept. 1855. Cooper, farmer, photographer. Born in Warren Co. (later in Simpson Co.), Kentucky. Son of Neriah Lewis and Mary Morse. Married Duritha Trail, 23 Nov. 1834. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 24 Mar. 1835....
Loveless John 27
[p. [x]]
M N
Moore Andrew 22
Moses Julian 30
[p. [xi]]
O P
Page Ebenezer 15 & 16
Porter Warriner 19
Prindle Roswell 22
Pea John 30
[p. [xii]]
Q R S
Rhoades Thomas 12
Smith Jackson 8
Rothburn Allen 28 Shearer Daniel 14.
St. John, S, 23
Shearer Joel 30
Smith Geo A
26 June 1817–1 Sept. 1875. Born at Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., New York. Son of John Smith and Clarissa Lyman. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Joseph H. Wakefield, 10 Sept. 1832, at Potsdam. Moved to Kirtland, Geauga Co., Ohio,...
Sagers Harrison
3 May 1814/1815–19 June 1886. Painter, farmer. Born in LeRoy, Genessee Co., New York. Son of John Sagers and Amy Sweet. Moved to Elk Creek Township, Erie Co., Pennsylvania, by 1830. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 27 Jan. 1833. ...
Smith Don C[arlos]
25 Mar. 1816–7 Aug. 1841. Farmer, printer, editor. Born at Norwich, Windsor Co., Vermont. Son of Joseph Smith Sr. and Lucy Mack. Moved to Palmyra, Ontario Co., New York, 1816–Jan. 1817. Moved to Manchester, Ontario Co., 1825. Baptized into Church of Jesus...
[p. [xiii]]
U V
Gabriel Taylor Gabriel N. 12 & 13.
[p. [xiv]]
W W Y
Whitmer Jacob
27 Jan. 1800–21 Apr. 1856. Shoemaker, farmer. Born in Pennsylvania. Son of Peter Whitmer Sr. and Mary Musselman. Married Elizabeth Schott, 29 Sept. 1825, at Seneca Co., New York. One of the Eight Witnesses of the Book of Mormon, June 1829. Baptized into Church...
York John
Ca. 1778–30 Oct. 1838. Married Hannah Hammer, 8 Jan. 1801, in Randolph Co., North Carolina. Moved to Milford, Butler Co., Ohio by 1820. Moved to Henry Co., Indiana, by 1830. Likely baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Moved to Hawn's...
Wait Truman
Ca. 1810–1847. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, before Jan. 1833. Ordained a priest by Hyrum Smith, 21 Jan. 1833, in Kirtland, Geauga Co., Ohio. Appointed to serve mission to eastern states, 12 Mar. 1833. Married Sarah Hodges, 12...
Willson Zachariah 28
[p. [xv]]
[blank] [p. [xvi]]
[blank] [p. [xvii]]
[blank] [p. [xviii]]
, Feb. 26, 1836.
The several quorums met in the
House of the Lord
JS revelation, dated Jan. 1831, directed Latter-day Saints to migrate to Ohio, where they would "be endowed with power from on high." In Dec. 1832, JS revelation directed Saints to "establish . . . an house of God." JS revelation, dated 1 June 1833, chastened...
, to conclude the business concerning the <ordination of> official members in the Church of Latter Day Saints.
O[liver] Cowdery
, were nominated and seconded to draft rules and regulations concerning licenses. Vote called and unanimously passed.
Thomas Burdick
17 Nov. 1795/1797–6 Nov. 1877. Farmer, teacher, judge, postmaster, clerk, civil servant. Born at Canajoharie, Montgomery Co., New York. Son of Gideon Burdick and Catherine Robertson. Married Anna Higley, 1828, at Jamestown, Chautauque Co., New York. Baptized...
was nominated and seconded to officiate as Clerk, to record licenses. Vote called and unanimously passed. [p. 1]
[blank] [p. 2]
To Whom it May Concern.
Henry S. Jackson
, has been received into the church of Latter Day Saints, organized on the sixth of April, in the year of our Lord, one thousand, eight hundred and thirty, and has been ordained an Elder, according to the rules and regulations of said Church, and is duly authorized to preach the gospel, agreeably to the authority of that office.
From the satisfactory evidence which we have of his good moral character, and his zeal for the cause of righteousness, and diligent desire to preach <persuade> men to forsake evil and embrace truth, we confidently recommend him to all candid and upright people as a worthy member of society.
We, therefore, in the name, and by the authority of this church, grant unto this our worthy brother in the Lord, this letter of commendation as a proof of our fellowship and esteem: praying for his success and prosperity in our Redeemer's cause.
Given by the direction of a conference of the elders of said church, assembled in
Originally called Shoal Creek. Located fifty-five miles northeast of Independence. Surveyed 1823; first settled by whites, 1831. Site purchased, 8 Aug. 1836, before Caldwell Co. was organized for Latter-day Saints in Missouri. William W. Phelps and John Whitmer...
, Caldwell County, Missouri, Dec. the eighth day of Dec. in the year of our Lord one thousand, eight hundred, and thirty seven.
, Chairman.
W[illiam] W. Phelps
, Clerk.
Presented and recorded, on the 8th day of December, A. D. 1837, by
Recording Clerk. [p. 7]
This certifies that Jackson Smith, has been received into this Church of Latter Day Saints, organized on the sixth day of April, in the year of our Lord, One thousand, eight hundred and thirty, and has been ordained an Elder, according to the rules and regulations of said Church and is duly authorized to preach the gospel, agreebly to the authority of that office.
From the satisfactory evidence which we have of his good moral character, and his zeal for the Cause of righteousness, and diligent desire to persuade men to forsake evil and embrace truth, we confidently recommend him, to all candid and upright people, as a worthy member of society.
We, therefore, in the name, and by the authority of said Church, grant unto this, our worthy brother in the Lord, this letter of commendation as a proof of our fellowship and esteem: praying for his success and prosperity in our Redeemer's Cause.
Given by the direction of a Conference of the elders of said Church, assembled at
, Caldwell Co. Mo. the eighth day of Dec. in the year of our Lord one thousand, eight hundred, and thirty seven.
Chairman.
W[illiam] W Phelps
Presented on the 8th day of Dec. 1837, and recorded same day, by
To W[h]om It May concern.
This certifies that Simeon Gardner, has been received into the Church of Latter Day Saints, organized on the sixth of April, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred, and thirty, and has been ordained an elder, according to the rules and regulations of said church, and is duly authorized to preach the gospel agreeably to the authority of that office.
From the satisfactory evidence which we have of his good moral character, and his zeal for the cause of righteousness, and diligent desire to persuade men to forsake evil and embrace truth, we confidently recommend him to all candid and upright people as a worthy member of society.
We, therefore, in the name, and by the authority of this church, grant unto this our worthy brother in the Lord, this letter of commendation, as a proof of our fellowship and esteem: praying for his success and prosperity in our Redeemer's cause.
, Caldwell Co. Mo. the 7th December, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and thirty seven.
Presented on the 12th day of Dec. 1837, and recorded say [same] day, by
Recording Clerk—
This certifies that William J. Leavens has been received into this Church of the Latter Day Saints, organized on the sixth of April, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty, and has been ordained a Priest according to the rules and regulations of said church, and is duly authorized to preach the gospel agreeably to the authority of that office. [p. 9]
From the satisfactory evidence which we have of his good moral character, and his zeal for the cause of righteousness, and diligent desire to persuade men to forsake evil and embrace truth, we confidently recommend him to all candid and upright people, as a worthy member of society.
, Caldwell Co. Mo. on the 7th Dec. <in the year of our Lord> one thousand eight hundred and thirty seven.
Clerk.
Presented on the 11th and recorded on the 16th Dec. 1837. by
Recording Clerk.
This certifies that Henry Best, [blank] has been received into the Church of Latter Day Saints, organized on the sixth of April in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and thirty, and has been ordained an Elder according to the rules and regulations of said church, and is duly authorized to preach the gospel agreeably to the authority of that office.
We, therefore, in the name and by the authority of this church, grant unto this our worthy brother in the Lord, this [p. 10] letter of commendation as a proof of our fellowship and esteem: praying for his cuscess [success] and prosperity in our Redeemer's cause.
, Caldwell Co. Mo. 7th Dec. in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and and thirty seven.
. Clerk.
Presented on the 16th Dec. 1837, and recorded same day
This certifies that George P. Dykes has been received into the Church of Latter Day Saints, organized on the sixth day <of> April. in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and thirty, and has been ordained an Elder, according to the rules and regulations of said Church, and is duly authorized to preach the gospel, agreeably to the authority of that office.
, Caldwell Co. Mo. 7th Dec. in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty seven.
, Clerk,
Presented Dec. 16th 1837, and recorded Same day by
, Recording Clerk. [p. 11]
This certifies that Thomas Rhoades has been received into this Church of Latter Day Saints, organized on the sixth of April, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred, and thirty, and has been ordained an Elder according to the rules and regulations of said church, and is duly authorized to preach the gospel agreeably to the authority of that office.
From the satisfaction<satisfactory> evidence which we have of his good moral character, and his zeal for the cause of righteousness and diligent desire to persuade men to forsake evil and embrace truth, we confidently recommend him to all candid and upright people, as a worthy member of society.
. Chairman.
Dec. 16, 1837. Received Dec 16, 1837. and recorded same day by
This certifies that Gabriel N. Taylor has been received into this Church of the Latter Day Saints, organized on the sixth of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty, and has been ordained an Elder according to the rules and regulations of said Church, and is duly authorized to preach the gospel agreeably to the authority of that office.
From the satisfactory evidence which we have of his good moral character, and his zeal for the [p. 12] cause of righteousness and diligent desire to persuade men to forsake evil and embrace truth, we confidently recommend him to all candid and upright people, as a worthy member of society.
We, therefore, in the name and by the authority of this Church, grant unto this our worthy brother in the Lord, this letter of commendation as a proof of our fellowship and esteem: praying for his success and prosperity in our Redeemer's cause.
Dec. 16 1837. Received Dec. 16, 1837 and recorded same day by,
This certifies that David Judy, has been received into this Church of the Latter Day Saints, organized on the sixth of April, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty, and has been ordained an Elder according to the rules and regulations of said church and is duly authorized to preach the gospel, agreeably to the authority of that office.
We, therefore, in the name, and by the authority of this Church, grant unto this our worthy brother in the Lord, this letter of commendation as a proof of our fellowship and esteeem: praying for his success and prosperity in our Redeemer's cause.
Given by the direction of a conference of said church, assembled in
, Caldwell Co. Mo. 7th Dec. in the year of our Lord one thousand eight <hundred> and thirty seven. [p. 13]
, Clerk
Dec. 18, 1837. Received on the 18th day of Dec. 1837 and recorded same day by
This certifies that Daniel Shearer has been received into this church of the Latter Day Saints, organized on the sixth of April, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty, and has been ordained an Elder according to the rules and regulations of said church, and is duly authorized to preach the gospel agreeably to the authority of that office.
From the satisfactory evidence which we have of his good moral character and his zeal for the cause of righteousness, and diligent desire to persuade men to forsake evil and embrace truth, we confidently recommend him to all candid and upright people as a worthy member of society.
We, therefore, in the name, and by the authority of this church, grant unto this our worthy brother in the Lord, this letter of commendation as a proof of our fellowship and esteem: praying for his <success and> prosperity in our Redeemer's cause.
, <Caldwell Co. Mo.> Dec. 7th in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty seven.
22nd Dec. 1837 Presented on the 22nd Dec. 1837. and recorded same day by
This certifies that William Batson has been received into this church of the Latter Day Saints, organized on the sixth of April, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty, and has been ordained an Elder according to the [p. 14] rules and regulations of said church, and is duly authorized to preach the gospel agreeably to the authority of that office.
From the satisfactory evidence which we have of his good moral character, and his zeal for the cause of righteousness, and diligent desire to persuade men to forsake evil and embrace truth, we confidently recommend him to all candid and upright peoples as a worthy member of society.
, Caldwell Co. Mo. Dec. 7th in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty seven.
. Dec. 23, 1837 Received on the 23rd day of Dec. 1837 and recorded same day by
This certifies that Ebenezer Page has been received into this Church of Latter Day Saints, organized on the sixth of April, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty, and has been ordained an elder according to the rules and regulations of said church, and is duly authorized to preach the gospel agreeably to the authority of that office.
We, therefore, in the name, and by the authority of this church, grant unto this our worthy brother in the Lord, this letter of commendation as a proof of our fellowship and esteem: praying for his success and prosperity in our Redeemer's cause. [p. 15]
, Geauga County, Ohio, the third day of March, in the year of our Lord One thousand and eight hundred and thirty six.
Joseph Smith, Chairman,
F[rederick] G. Williams
28 Oct. 1787–10 Oct. 1842. Ship's pilot, teacher, physician, justice of the peace. Born at Suffield, Hartford Co., Connecticut. Son of William Wheeler Williams and Ruth Granger. Moved to Newburg, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, 1799. Practiced Thomsonian botanical system...
, Ohio, May 7th, 1836.
Presented on the 25th Dec. 1837, and recorded 26th.
This certifies that Freeborn H. Gardner, has been received into this Church of the Latter Day Saints, organized on the sixth of April, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty, and has been ordained an Elder, according to the rules and regulations of said Church and is duly authorized to preach the gospel, agreeably to the authority of that office.
From the satisfactory evidence which we have of his good moral character, and his zeal for the cause of righteousness and diligent desire to persuade men to forsake evil and embrace truth, we confidently recommend him to all candid and upright people as a worthy member of Society.
We, therefore, in the name, and by the authority of this Church, grant unto this, our worthy brother in the Lord, this letter of commendation as a proof of our fellowship & esteem: praying for his success and prosperity in our Redeemer's cause.
, Caldwell Co. Mo. Dec. 7th, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty seven.
, Chairman
, Clerk.) Presented on the 15th Jan. 1838. and recorded same day, by
, Jan. 13, 1838.)
Recording Clerk. [p. 16]
This certifies that Sylvester H. Earle has been received into this church of Latter Day Saints, organized on the sixth of April, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and thirty, and has been ordained an elder according to the rules and regulations of said church, and is duly authorized to preach the gospel agreeably to the authority of that office.
Caldwell Co. Mo. Dec. 7, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty seven.
. Clerk
, Jan 20, 1838.
Presented Jan. 20, 1838, and recorded same day by
Jacob Whitmer
, has been received into the <this> church of the. Latter Day Saints, organized on the sixth of April, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty, and has been ordained an Elder according to the rules and regulations of said Church, and is duly authorized to preach the gospel agreeably to the authority of that office.
We, therefore, in the name, and by the authority of this Church, grant unto. this our worthy brother in the Lord, this letter of commendation, as a proof of our fellowship and esteem: praying for his success and prosperity in our Redeemer's Cause.
Given by the direction of a conference of the elders of this Church, assembled in
, Caldwell Co. Mo. 7th December, in the year of Our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty seven.
, January 25, 1838.
Presented February <January> 24,— and recorded February 3, 1838—
Voted by a general Conference of the ordained members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, assembled in
Mo., April 6th 1838. That all licenses hereafter Should be Signed by one of the first Prests of the Church as Prest. & the general Recorder as Clerk. And all others, of course will be concidered fraud after this Date
Far, West
, Mo.— April 6th 1838.
Joseph Smith Jr) Prests. of Said Church
Geo. W. Robinson
} Recorder General.
This certifies that Warriner Porter has been received into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints organized on the Sixth of April in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and thirty, and has been ordained an Elder according to the rules and regulations of Said Church; and is duly authorized to preach the gospel agreeably to that office
Given by a the direction of a General Conference of the authorities of Said Church, assembled in the City of
, Mo., the Sixth of April in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred & thirty Eight
Joseph Smith Jr Prest.
Clerk,
Received the 1st of June 1838, and recorded Same day,
Recorder Genl. [p. 19]
To Whoom it may concern
This certifies that Benjamin L Clapp has been rec[e]ived into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints organized on the sixth of April in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and thirty, and has been ordained an Elder accordingly to the revelations regulations and rules of Said Church and is duly authorized to preach the gospel agreeably to the authority of that office.
Given by order the direction of a general conferance of the athorities of Said Church assembled in the city of
Mo. the Sixth of april in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight
Joseph Smith Jr, Prest.
Geo. W, Robinson
Clerk}
Geo, W, Robinson
Recorder General
This certifies that Isaac Allred has been received into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints organized on the sixth of April in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and thirty and has been ordained an Elder according to the rules and regulations of said Church and is duly athorized to preach the gospel agreeably to the authorities of that office
Given by the direction of a general conferance of the authority of Said Church assembed in the city of
Geo W, Robinson
Clerk.}
Recorder General [p. 20]
This certifies that Alford Loy has been received into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints organized on the Sixth of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty and has been ordained an Elder according to the rules and regulations of Said Church and is duly authoriced to preach the gospel agreeably to the authority of that office
Given by the direction of a general conferance of Elders and authorities of Said church assembled in
— Clerk.
☞ The following Licenses will be abridged in their recording though the Licence will all be implied
[p. 21]
This certifies that Roswell Prindle has been ordained an [blank] accordingly to the rules and regulations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Joseph Smith Jr. Chair
Geo. W Robinson
Truman Wait
has been ordained to the office of [blank] agreeable to the rules and regulations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Joseph Smith Jr. Prest.
, Gen, Recorder
This certifies that Andrew Moore has been ordained to the office of [blank] agreeable to the rules and regulations of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and has received a License under my <our> hand<s>.
Geo W Robinson
General Recorder [p. 22]
This certifies that John W Clark has been ordained to the office of an Elder agreeable to the rules and regulations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and has received a License from under my <our> hand<s>
Gen. Recorder
This certifies that S, St John has been ordained to the office of [blank] agreeable to the rules and regulations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, And has received a License from under our hands
General Recorder
Var yetan La cau mishauloat La ba cau, Va hitgnegnay gnal yeahovau [p. 23]
This may certify that
James B Hamilton
has been ordained to the office of [blank] accordingly to the rules and regulations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, And has received a License from under our hands
This may certify that James Mc Cord has been ordained to the office of an Elder according to the rules and regulations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, And has received a Lacense from under our hands
Joseph Smith Jr. Prest
Gen, Recorder [p. 24]
This may certify that William Gregory has been ordained to the office of [blank] according to the rules and regulations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints And has received a License from under our hands
This certifies that Alros Cook has been ordained to the office of [blank] according to the rules and regulations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints,— and has received a License from under our hands
Clerk }
This may certify that Albem [Albern] Allen has been ordained to the office of a Priest according to the rules and regulations of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and has received a License from under our hands
This the 29th day of Sept 1838
has been ordained to the office of [blank] according to the rules and regulations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and has received a Licinse from under our hands
Jacob Fouts [Foutz]
has been ordained to the office of [blank] according to the rules and regulations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, And has received a License from under our hands
Joseph Smith Jr Prest
Gen. Recorder [p. 26]
This certifies that John S Higbee has been ordained to the office of [blank] according to the rules and regulations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, And has received a Li[c]ense from under our hands
This may certify that John Loveless has been ordained to the office of [blank] according to the rules and regulations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, And has received a License from under our hands
Gen Recorder
This may certify that Joseph Cooper has been ordained to the office of [blank] according to the rules and regulations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints And has received a License from under our hands
This may certify that Zacheriah [Zachariah] Willson has been ordained to the office of [blank] according to the rules and regulations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints And has received a License from under our hands
This may certify that Allen Rothburn has been ordained to the office of Deacon according to the rules and regulations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints And has received a License from under our hands
, Gen. Recorder
This may certify that Joseph S Allen has been ordained to the office of Elder according to the rules and regulations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints And has received a License from under our hands
This may certify that Austin Hammer has been ordained to the office of Elder according to the rules and regulations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints And has received a License from under our hands
} Gen Recorder
John York
has been ordained to the office of Elder according to the rules and regulations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints And has received a License from under our hands
} Gen. Recorder
This may certify that James Carroll has been ordained to the office of Elder according to the rules and regulations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints And has received a License from under our hands
Gen Recorder [p. 29]
This may certify that John Pea has been ordained to the office of Elder according to the rules and regulations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints And has received a License from under our hands
This may certify that Joel Shearer has been ordained to the office of Elder according to the rules and regulations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints And has received a License from under our hands
This may certify that Julian Moses has been ordained to the office of Elder according to the rules and regulations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints And has received a License from under our hands This the 28th day of Sept. A. D. 1838
Geo A Smith
has been ordained to the office of Elder according to the rules and regulations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints And has received a License from under our hands This the 28th day of Sept. A. D. 1838
Lorenzo D Barnes
has been ordained to the office of Elder according to the rules and regulations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints And has received a License from under our hands, This the 28th day [of] Sept. A. D. 1838
Harrison Sagers
Don C[arlos] Smith
has been ordained to the office of Elder according to the rules and regulations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints And has received a License from under our hands This the 28th day of Sept. A D. 1838
Luman Gibbs
has been ordained to the office of Priest according to the rules and regulations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints And has received a Lacense from under our hand This the 29th day of Sept A. D. 1838
George W. Robinson handwriting ends; Hyrum Smith begins.
This may certify that Robert Snider has been ordained an Elder acording to the rules and— regulations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints and received Licence from under our hands this 13th day of April AD 1840
Joseph Smith Jr Prs.
H[yrum] Smith
Recorder Protem
this may Certify that Henry B Jacobs has been ordained to the office of an Elder acording to the rules and regulations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and received Licence from under our hands this 13th Day of April AD 1840
Joseph Smith Pres.
Recorder Protem [p. 32]
this may Certify that Jesse Turpin has been ordained an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints and received a Licence from under our hands this 13th Day of April AD 1840
Joseph Smith Jr Prs
14 June 1801–6 July 1849. Born at Killingworth, Middlesex Co., Connecticut. Son of Gideon Carter and Johanna Sims. Moved to Benson, Rutland Co., Vermont, by 1810. Married Lydia Ames, 20 Sept. 1823, at Benson. Moved to Chenango, Broome Co., New York, by Jan...
has has been regularly ordayned to the office of an high Preast according to the rules of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints and has recieved a Lisence from under under our hands this 13th day of of April AD 1840
this may Certify that Lewis Zegley has been regularly ordaind to the office of an Elder acording to the rules and regulations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has been Licenced under our hand this 13th day [of] April 1840
this may Certify that Robert P Crawford has been regularly ordained to the office of an Elder according to the rules and regulations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints and has recieved a Licence from under our hands this 13th Day of April 1840
this may Certify that William W Rust has been regularly ordand [ordained] an Elder according to the rules and regulations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints and has recived a Licence from under our hands this 14th day of April 1840
Joseph Smith Jr Pres.
Francis G[ladden] Bishop
19 June 1809–30 Nov. 1864. Watchmaker, minister. Born at Livonia, Ontario Co., New York. Son of Isaac Gates Bishop and Mary Hyde. Served as minister in Freewill Baptist Church, by 1831. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and ordained...
has been regularly ordained an Elder according to the rules and regulations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day saints and has received a Licence from under our hands this 14th Day of April 1840
Clerk Protem
Alonzo LeBarron [LeBaron]
18 Nov. 1818–31 Jan. 1891. Stonemason, writer. Born in Leroy, Genesee Co., New York. Son of David LeBaron and Lydia Batchelder. Moved to Pennsylvania, ca. 1835. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Jan. 1836, in Pennsylvania. Moved to...
has Been regularly ordain'd an Elder acording to the rules and raegulations of the Church of Christ of latter day saints and has received a Liecence from under our hands this 16th day of April AD 1840—
this may Certify that John Bair has been regularly ordaind an Elder acording to the rules and regulations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day saints and has received a Licence from under our hands this 18th of April AD 1840
Hyram [Hyrum] Smith
this may Certify that Francis M Edwards has been regularly ordained an Eld[er] according to the rules and regulations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints and has received a Licence from under our hands this 18th day of April AD 1840
Clerk Protem [p. 34]
This may Certify that Pleasant Ewell has been regularly ordained an Elder Acording to the rules of the Church of Jesus of Latter day Saints and has received a Licence from under our hands this 20th Day of April AD 1840
This may Certify that John Bair <Allen J Stout> has been regularly ordained an Elder Acording to the rules and regulations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has received a Licence from under our hands this 20th of April AD 1840
Joseph Smith Jr Pres
Hosea Stout
18 Sept. 1810–2 Mar. 1889. Farmer, teacher, carpenter, sawmill operator, lawyer. Born near Pleasant Hill, Mercer Co., Kentucky. Son of Joseph Stout and Anna Smith. Moved to Union Township, Clinton Co., Ohio, 1819; to Wilmington, Clinton Co., fall 1824; to...
has been regularly ordained an Elder acording the to the rules of the Church of Christ of Latter day saints and has received a Licence from under our hands this 20th Day of April AD 1840
This may Certify that Thomas Birch has been regularly ordained an Elder according to the rules and regulations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints and has received a Licen[s]e from under our hands this 20th of April AD 1840
Clerk [p. 35]
This may Certify that the within Licence Arnold Potter has been regularly ordaind an Elder acording to the rules and regulations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day saints and has received a Licence from under our hands this 24th Day of April AD 1840
Joseph Smith Jr
Hyrum Smith handwriting ends; Robert B. Thompson begins.
This may certify that Arnold Potter Joseph King has been regularly ordained an Elder according to the rules and regulations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has received a Licence from under our hands this 24 27th. day of April A. D. 1840
Robt B Thompson
Clerk Pro tem
This may Certify that Joseph Wood has been regular[l]y ordained an Elder High Priest according to the rules and regulations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has received a Licence from under our hands this 27 day of April A. D. 1840
This may Certify that John Rigs has been regularly ordained an Elder according to the rules and regulations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has received a Licence from under our hands this 28th day of April A. D. 1840
Clerk pro tem [p. 36]
This may certify that Alvin Horr has been regularly ordained an Elder according to the rules and regulations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has received a Licence from under our hands this 5th. day of May A. D. 1840
John A Hicks
?–Dec. 1897. Likely born in Co. Fermanagh, Ireland. Son of Robert Hicks and Frances Armstrong. Likely immigrated to Canada with his family, ca. 1820. Married first Margaret Wilson, 20 Mar. 1834, in Upper Canada. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter...
has been regularly ordained an Elder according to the rules and regulations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has received a Licence from under our hands this Seventh day of May A. D. 1840
Jacob Foutz
has been regularly ordained an Elder High Priest according to the rules and regulations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has received a Licence from under our hands this seventh day of May A. D. 1840
This certifies that Albert Clements has been received into this Church of the Latter Day Saints organized on the sixth of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty and has been ordained an Elder according to the rules and regulations of said Church and has received a Licence from under our hands this seventh day of May A. D. 1840
Joseph Smith J
This may certify that Alfred Dixon has been regularly ordained an Elder according to the rules and regulations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has received a Licence from under our hands this 8th. day of May A. D. 1840
This may certify that Charles C [D.] Barnum has been regularly ordained an Elder according to the rules and regulations of the Church of Jesus Christ of latter Day Saints and has received a Licence from under our hands this ninth day of May A. D. 1840
This may certify that John Lowry has been regularly ordained an Elder according to the rules and regulations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has received a Licence from under our hands this eleventh day of May A.D. 1840
This may certify that Ethan Barrow has been regularly ordained an Elder according to the rules and regulations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has received a Licen[s]e from under our hands this eleventh day of May A.D. 1840
Lewis Daney
1 Jan. 1805–8 June 1885. Farmer. Born in Oneida Co., New York. Son of Jonathan and Nelly Dana. Chief of Oneida Indian tribe, in New York. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, by May 1840. Received elder's license, 13 May 1840, in Nauvoo...
has been appointed regularly ordained an elder according to the rules and regulations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has received a Licence from under our hands this 13th day of May A. D. 1840
This may certify that C. L. Whitney has been regularly ordained an Elder according to the rules and regulations of the Church of Jesus of Latter Day Saints and has received a Licence from under our hands this 16th day of May A. D. 1840
This may certify that Allen Wait has been regularly ordained an Elder according to the rules and regulations of the Church of Jesus Church of Latter Day Saints and has received a Licence from under our hands this 16th day of May A. D. 1840
This may certify that Moses M Sanders has been regularly ordained an Elder according to the rules and regulations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has received a Licence from under our hands this 16th day of May A. D. 1840
This may certify that Alman Fullmer has been ordained an Elder according to the rules and regulations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has received from under our hands this 20th. day of May A.D. 1840
This may certify that Samuel McClanathan has been ordained an Elder according to the rules and regulations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has received a Licence from under our hands this 21st day of May A. D. 1840
This may certify that William Myers has been ordained an Elder according to the rules and regulations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has received a Licence from under our hands this 21st. 23st. day of May A. D. 1840
Robert B. Thompson handwriting ends; George W. Robinson begins.
This may certify that George Snyder is duly Licensed to preach the gospel as an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints this 25th day of May 1840
Joseph Smith Jr Prst
Clk [p. 40]
This may certify that Daniel Cathcart is duly autherized to preach the gospel agreeable to the authority of an Elder and has recd this day a License from under our hands at
Ills May 25th 1840
Prest
G[eorge] W. Robinson
Hiram W Clark
22 Sept. 1795–28 Dec. 1853 Born in Rutland Co., Vermont. Son of Lyman Clark and Parmela. Married first Mary Fenno. Moved to Antwerp, Jefferson Co., New York, by 1820. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, ca. 1835. Married second Thankful...
is duly authorized to preach the gospel agreeably to the authority of an Elder, and has this [day?] recd a License from under our hands at
G[eorge] W Robinson
This may certify that Abel Butterfield is an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day saints and is this day Licensed to preach the gospel,— Given under our hands the 31th day of May A.D. 1840
This certifies that Elihu S White is ordained and Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints and has this day recd a License from under our hands at
Hancock Co. Illinois June 3d 1840
This certifies that Daniel Russell has been ordained an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter <Day> Saints organised on the 6th April 1830 and has this day recd a License from under our hands at
Ills June 4th 1840
This certifies that Samuel Russell has been ordained an Priest in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day recd a License from under our hands at
This certifies that Leonard E Harrington has been ordained a Priest in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day recd a License from under our hands at
This certifies that John Gallop has been ordained a Teacher in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day saints and has this day recd a License from under our hands at
This certifies that Israel Calkins has been ordained an Teacher in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day recd a License from under our hands at
This certifies that Isaiah Call has been ordained an Elder <Deacon> in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day recd a License from under our hands at
This certifies that James M Henderson has been ordained an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this [day?] recd a License from under our hands at
This certifies that Isaac Behunin is an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day recd a License from under our hands at
Hancock Co Ills June 5th 1840
This certifies that Henry Jacobs is an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and is has this day recd a License from under our hands at
Sidn[e]y Rigdon
This certifies that Norvil M Head is an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day recd a License from under our hands at
This certifies that Asahel Perry has received an Elders License from under our hands at
This certifies that Isaac Perry has recd a Li an Elders License from under our hands at
Hancock Co Illinois June 8th 1840
This certifies that James Goff is an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day recd a License from under [our?] hands at
This certifies that Gilbert Goldsmith is an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day saints and has this day recd a License from under our hands at
This certifies that Moses Eckard is an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has recd a License from under our hands at
Sylvester Hulet
1 Mar. 1800–17 Nov. 1885. Born in Lee, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts. Son of Sylvanus Hulet and Mary. Moved to Nelson Township, Portage Co., Ohio, 1814. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mar. 1830. Moved to Jackson Co., Missouri, by...
is an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day saints and has this day recd a License from under our hands at
This certifies that Alpheus Gifford is an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day saints and has this day recd a License from under our hands at
This certifies that Nathan Stewart is an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day saints and has this day recd a License from under our hands at
This ce[r]tifies that Chester Southworth is an Elder
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This certifies that Wm S Smith is an Elder
[10 lines blank] [p. 46]
This certifies that James Robertson is an Elder
This certifies that Harmon H Hills is an Elder
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This cetifies that Marcellus McKown is an Elder
This certifies that Simeon A Dunn is an Elder
[7 lines blank] [p. 47]
This certifies that Samuel Frost is an Elder
This certifies that Alonzo W Whitney is an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this [day?] recd a License from under our hands at
Ills Jun 24th 1840
G[eorge] W, Robinson
This certifies that Henry Best is and Elder
1794–30 Oct. 1838. Blacksmith. Son of Chileab Smith and Nancy. Born in Massachusetts. Married Amanda Barnes, 9 July 1826, at Black River (later in Lorain), Lorain Co., Ohio. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1831. Moved to Kirtland...
is an Elder
Elias Higbee
23 Oct. 1795–8 June 1843. Clerk, judge, surveyor. Born at Galloway, Gloucester Co., New Jersey. Son of Isaac Higbee and Sophia Somers. Moved to Clermont Co., Ohio, 1803. Married Sarah Elizabeth Ward, 10 Sept. 1818, in Tate Township, Clermont Co. Lived at ...
This certifies that Samuel Henderson is an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day saints and has this day recd a License from under our hands at
Ills June 27 1840
This certifies that Joseph B Hawks is an Elder
This certifies that Wm B. Ide is an Elder
Franklin D Richards
2 Apr. 1821–9 Dec. 1899. Carpenter, businessman, newspaper editor. Born at Richmond, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts. Son of Phinehas Richards and Wealthy Dewey. Raised Congregationalist. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Phinehas ...
This certifies that Philip Ettleman is an Elder
This certifies that Philip Ballard is an Elder
Tunis Rappleye
2 Feb. 1807–25 Dec. 1883. Farmer, laborer, gardener. Born at Ovid, Seneca Co., New York. Son of John Ransen Rappleye and Margaret Tillier. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by S. Roundy, 20 Nov. 1834. Married to Louisa Elizabeth Cutler...
Freeman Nickerson
5 Feb. 1779–22 Jan. 1847. Seaman. Born at South Dennis, Barnstable Co., Massachusetts. Son of Eleazer Nickerson and Thankful Chase. Moved to Cavendish, Windsor Co., Vermont, 1800. Married Huldah Chapman, 19 Jan. 1801, at Cavendish. Served as officer in Vermont...
This certifies that William B Simmons is an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day recd a License from under our hands at
Ills July 8th 1840
This certifies that John F. Olney is an Elder in the Seventies
This certify that Eliphaz Marsh is an Elder
This certifies that Hiram C. Miller is an Elder
This certifies that Owen Botson is an Elder
Geo. W. Harris
1 Apr. 1780–1857. Jeweler. Born at Lanesboro, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts. Son of James Harris and Diana (Margaret) Burton. Married first Elizabeth, ca. 1800. Married second Margaret, who died in 1828. Moved to Batavia, Genesee Co., New York, by 1830. Married...
This certifies that Edmond Fisher is an Elder
This certifies that John Reed is an Elder
This certifies that William Neyman is an Elder
Samuel Bent
19 July 1778–16 Aug. 1846. Born in Barre, Worcester Co., Massachusetts. Son of Joel Bent and Mary Mason. Married first Mary Kilburn, 3 Mar. 1805, in Wendell, Franklin Co., Massachusetts. Colonel in Massachusetts militia. Lived in Braintree, Norfolk Co., Massachusetts...
This certif[ies] that Almon W Sherman is an Elder
This certifies that Moses Tracy is an Elder
This certifies Noah Wheeler is an Elder
This certifies that Erastus Bingham is a High Priest
Thomas Gates
7 May 1776–22 June 1851. Farmer. Born in Henniker, Hillsborough Co., New Hampshire. Son of Isaac Gates and Mary. Moved to Acworth, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire, by 1790. Married Patty Plumley, before 1805 and likely before 1800. Moved to St. Johnsbury, Caledonia...
is a High Priest
Ed[win] D. Woolley
27 June 1807–14 Oct. 1881. Farmer, coal miner, cattleman, builder, merchant. Born in East Bradford Township, Chester Co., Pennsylvania. Son of John Woolley and Rachel Dilworth. Raised in Quaker faith. Married Mary Wickersham, 24 Mar. 1831, in Columbiana Co...
an Elder <High Priest>
George W. Robinson handwriting ends; Robert B. Thompson begins.
This certifies that Manorris M. Goff has been received into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, organized on the sixth of April, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty and has been ordained an Elder according to the rules and regulations of said Church; and is duly Authorized to preach the gospel, agreeably to the Authority of that office.
Given by the direction of a general Conference of the Authorities of said Church, assembled in
Ill, on the sixth of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & forty
Joseph Smith Jr P◊◊◊
R[obert] B. Thompson
Clerks [p. 55]
Alman Babbit [Almon Babbitt]
Oct. 1812–Sept. 1856. Postmaster, editor, attorney. Born at Cheshire, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts. Son of Ira Babbitt and Nancy Crosier. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, ca. 1830. Located in Amherst, Lorain Co., Ohio, July 1831....
This certifies that Solomon N Canby is an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received a License from under our hands at
Hancock Illinois October 5th 1840
Joseph Smith Jr.
R[obert] B Thompson
This may certify that Daniel Mc.Arthur is an Elder in <the> Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received a License from under our hands at
Nauvo[o]
Hancock Co. Ills. October 5th 1840
This certifies that James Keeler is an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received a License from under our hands
Hancock Ills October 5th 1840
This certifies that Elam Luddington is an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received a License from under our hands at
Hancock Ill. Oct. 5th 1840
Robt. B Thompson
This certifies that Joseph Dudley is an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received a License from under our hands at
Hancock Co Ill. Oct 5th. 1840
Frederick Hisler [Kesler]
20 Jan. 1816–12 June 1899. Millwright, craftsman, architect, justice of the peace, warden. Born in Meadville, Crawford Co., Pennsylvania. Son of Frederick Kesler and Mary Lindsay. Moved to Augusta, Des Moines Co., Iowa Territory, 1835. Married Emeline Parker...
is an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received a License from under our hands at
Hancock County State of Illinois, October 5th 1840
Robt. B. Thompson
This certifies that John Goosebeck is an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received a License from under our hands at
Hancock Ills. October 5th. 1840
Clerk [p. [57]]
This certifies that William Avery is an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received a License under our hands at
Hancock Co. Ills, Oct. 6th. 1840
This certifies that John Lindsey is an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received a License from under our hands at
Hancock Co. Ills Oct. 6th 1840
This certifies that Jesse Croby is an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received License from under our hands at
Hancock Co. Ill. Oct. 6th 1840
This certifies that Daly Carpenter is an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received a License from under our hands at
This certifies that Thomas Dabson is an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received a License from under our hands at
Hancock County Illinois, October 6th. 1840.
This certifies that Andrew A Timmon[s] is an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received <a> License from under our hands at
Hancock County Ill. October 6th. 1840
This certifies that James Higbee is an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received a License from under our hands at
Hancock Co. Ill. Oct. 6th. 1840
This certifies that William Riley is an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints and has this day received a License from under our hands at
May 1811–30 Oct. 1886. Lumber and sawmill worker, clerk, farmer. Born in Jackson Co., Tennessee. Son of David Young and Elizabeth Vance. Possibly baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by John D. Lee at same time as his parents and siblings...
, Hancock, County, Illinois, October 6th. 1840
This certifies that William P. Vance is an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received a License from under our hands at
Ute Perkins
15 July 1761–11 Mar. 1844. Born at Anson Co. (later Lincoln Co.), North Carolina. Son of Robert Biggan Perkins and Elizabeth Lollar. Served in American Revolution, 1778–1779. Moved to what became Abbeville Co., South Carolina, 1779. Married Sarah (Sally) ...
Hancock County State of Illinois. Oct. 6th. 1840
This is to certify that Solomon Chamberlain is an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and has this day received a License from under our hands at
This certifies that John Morrison is an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints & has this day received a License from under our hands at
Hancock County Illinois Oct. 26th. 1840
<Oct 26>This certifies that Freeman Rogers is an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received a License from under our hands at
Hancock C. Ill. Oct. 26th 1840
This is to certify that George W. Voorhease is an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received a License from under our hands at
This certifies that George W Davinson is an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received a License from under our hands at
This certifies that Benjamin Frost is an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received a License from under our hands at
This certifies that James M. Fleck is an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received <a> License from under our hands at
Hancock Co. Ill Oct. 6th. 1840
Jacob Shoemaker
17 Oct. 1798–Mar. 1850. Blacksmith. Born in Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania. Son of John Shoemaker and Polly. Married Nancy Musser, 19 July 1821, in Columbiana Co., Ohio. Resided in Jackson Co., Clay Co., and Caldwell Co., Missouri, 1831–1839. Moved to Quincy...
Charles Shumway
2 Aug. 1806–21 May 1898. Policeman, carpenter, politician, farmer, miller. Born in Oxford, Worcester Co., Massachusetts. Son of Parley Shumway and Polly Johnson. Moved to Brimfield, Hampden Co., Massachusetts, by 1820. Moved to Southbridge, Worcester Co.,...
Ezra Strong
26 June 1788–3 Apr. 1877. Farmer. Born at Philipstown, Albany Co., New York. Son of Ezra Strong and Nancy Gates. Married Olive Lowell, 19 Nov. 1814. Moved to Erie Co., New York, by Jan. 1816. Moved to Sheldon, Genesee Co., New York, by June 1830. Baptized...
is an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints & has received a License this day from under our hands at
Hancock Co. Ill. Oct. 6th 1840.
This certifies that Benjamin Hoyt is an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints & has this day received a License from under our hands at
This certifies that Solomon Chamberlain is an Elder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received a Licence from under our hands at
Hancock Co Ills. Oct. Novr. 2nd. 1840
This certifies that Allen Weeks is an Elder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received a Licence from under our hands at
Hancock Co Ills Novr. 6th. 1840
This certifies that James Mott is an Elder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints & has this day received a Licence from under our hands at
Hancock Co Ills Novr. 1840
Joseph Smith Chairm
This certifies that George B. Hicks is an Elder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and has this day received a Licence from under our hands at
Hancock Co. Ills. Novr. 25th. 1840
Samuel Bennett
Ca. 1810–May 1893. Market inspector, barometer manufacturer, physician. Born in England. Married Selina Campion. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, by 1839, in U.S. Ordained an elder, 23 Dec. 1839, in Philadelphia. Served as presiding...
is an Elder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and has this day received a Licence from under our hands at
Hancock Co Ills Novr. 25th. 1840
This certifies that John Pearson
<Decr 4th> This certifies that Andrew Hendry
Leonard Soby
Ca. 1810–14 Dec. 1892. Tobacco merchant. Born in Pennsylvania. Son of David Soby. Married Helen. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, by 1840. Moved to Nauvoo, Hancock Co., Illinois, by June 1840. Received elder's license, 6 Dec. 1840...
is an Elder of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received a Licence from under our hands at
Hancock Co Ills. Decr. 5. 1840
This certifies that George Shindle is an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received a Licence from under our hands at
Hancock Co Ills
Decr. 8th. 1840
This certifies that Joseph W Johnson is an Elder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has received a Licence from under our hands at
Hancock Co. Ill Decr 9. 1840
<Dec 18> This certifies that Lenos M. Knight has been ordained a High Priest, in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this received a Licence from under our hands this 18th day of Decr. 18th. 1840
R[obert]B. Thompson
<Decr 18> This certifies that Charles L. Heath has been ordained an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received a Licence from under our hands. Decr. 18. 1840
This certifies that John Cairns has been ordained an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has received a Licence from under our hands this 10 day of Decr. A. D. 1840
R. B.
<21> This certifies that Alexander S. Stanley has been ordained an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received a Licence from under our hands at
, Hancock Co. Ills Decr. 21. 1840
Joseph Smith Pres
<23> This certifies that
Gustavus Hills
29 Jan. 1804–18 Oct. 1846. Music teacher, engraver, jeweler, newspaper editor, judge. Born in Chatham, Middlesex Co., Connecticut. Son of Lebbeus Hills and Mary Gibson. Married Elizabeth Mansfield, 25 Dec. 1827, in Middletown, Middlesex Co. Moved to Warren...
has been ordained an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has received a Licence from under our hands this 23rd. day of Decr. A. D. 1840
This certifies that Aaron Powers— has been ordained an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received a licence from under our hands this 23rd day of Decr A. D. 1840
George [D.] Grant
10 Sept. 1812–20 Sept. 1876. Farmer. Born in Windsor, Broome Co., New York. Son of Joshua Grant and Athalia Howard. Moved to Naples, Ontario Co., New York, by 1830. Married Elizabeth Wilson, 22 Jan. 1834, in Naples. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of...
is an Elder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints & has received a Licence from under our hands this [blank] day of December A. D. 1840
This certifes that John W Wood has been ordained an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received a Licence from under our hands at
, Hancock Co Ills Decr. 21, 1840. Jany 1st. 1840 1841
<Dec 25.> This certifies that Erastus Wightman has been ordained an High Priest in the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received a Licence under our hands this 25th. day of Decr. A. D. 1840
<25> This certifies that Lysander Gee has been ordained an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received a licence from under our hands this 23 25th. day of Dec A. D. 1840
Josiah Ells
4 Mar. 1806–15 Oct. 1885. Blacksmith, gunsmith, preacher. Born in Lewes, Sussex Co., England. Son of Thomas Ells and Hannah. Joined Methodist church, 1826. Married Eliza L. Campion, 25 Mar. 1828, in Leicester, Leicester Co., England. Immigrated to Philadelphia...
has been ordained an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received a Licence from under our hands this 15th. day of December A. D. 1841 [1840]
Chester Loveland
30 Dec. 1817–5 Mar. 1886. Farmer, military officer, hotelier. Born in Madison, Geauga Co., Ohio. Son of Chancey Loveland and Nancy. Moved to Perry, Geauga Co., by 1820. Returned to Madison, by 1830. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints...
has been ordained an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received a Licence from under our hands this 21st day of Jany. A. D. 1841
This may certify that William Rice Parrish has been ordained an Elder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received a Licence from under our hands Jany 26, 1841
This certifies that Daniel Allen has been ordained an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received a Licence from under our hands
Feby 10th, 1841
This certifies that Eliakim Wilson has been ordained an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received a Licence from under our hands
Feby 11th 1841
This certifies that William Gregory
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Feby 20, 1841
This certifies that William R. Helm has been ordained an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received a Licence from under our hands this 20th day of February A. D. 1841
This certifies that Ezra T Benson has been ordained an Elder <High Priest> in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received a Licence from under our hands
Feby 22nd 1841
Prest Joseph Smith
26 Dec. 1806–after 1870. Farmer, auctioneer. Born in Somerset Co., Pennsylvania. Son of Charles Allen and Mary. Married first Eliza Tibbits, ca. 1832. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Moved to Independence, Jackson Co., Missouri....
has been ordained an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received a Licence from under our hands Feby 22nd 1841
Phineas H [R.] Bird
29 Jan. 1802–25 July 1850. Weaver, stone mason. Born in Trenton, Hunterdon Co., New Jersey. Son of Benjamin Bird and Mary. Moved to Romulus, Seneca Co., New York, by 1810. Moved to Wells, Bradford Co., Pennsylvania, by 1820. Captain in U.S. Army, 10 Jan. ...
has been ordained a Deacon in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received a Licence from under our hands
Joseph Smith R
This certifies that John Wheeler has been ordained a Teacher in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received a Licence from under our hands.
Joseph Smith C
This certifies that Easton Kelsey, has been ordained an Elder in the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received a Licence from under our hands. March 3rd. 1841
This certifies John Myers that John Myers has been ordained an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received a Licence from under our hands this 3 4rd. day of March A. D. 1841
This certifies that Billy Dickson has been ordained an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received a Licence from under our hands March 4, 1841
This certifies that Hiram D. Buys has been ordained an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received a licence from under our hands. March 4th., 1841
This certifies that Pierson G. Borrman has been received and ordained a Priest in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received a licence from under our hands March 5th. 1841
William Wightman
12 Dec. 1807–Sept. 1842. Married Dolly Eaton, 31 Oct. 1832. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, by 1836. Ordained an elder, 27 Feb. 1836, in Geauga Co., Ohio. Laid out town of Ramus (later Webster), Hancock Co., Illinois, 1840. Served...
has been received and ordained a High Priest in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received a Licence from under our hands March 8th. 1841
This certifies that [blank]
[Ute] Perkins
has been received and ordained a High Priest in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received a Licence from under our hands. March 8th. 1841
This certifies that Anson Mathews has been received into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and ordained a Priest according to the rules and regulation of said Church & has received a License from under our hands March 20, 1841 [p. 72]
This certifies that James Hendricks has been received into the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has been ordained a Teacher in said Church and has this day received a Licence from under our hands March 20, 1841
This certifies that Elisha <H> Davis has been received and ordained an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received a licence from under our hands. March 5— 1841
<9> This certifies that William Earls has been received and ordained an Elder—
<9> This certifies that David C. Study has been received and ordained an Elder
This certifies that Jerome M. Benson has been received and ordained and High Priest in the Church of Jesus Christ
This certifies that Moses Jones has been received and ordained an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
<9> This Certifies that Fredrick D. Winegar has been received and ordained a Teacher
This certifies that Amos Cox has been received and ordained a Priest
Jefferson Hunt
22 Jan. 1804–11 May 1879. Farmer, colonizer, scout. Born at Bracken Co., Kentucky. Son of John Hunt and Martha Jenkins. Moved to Albion, Edwards Co., Illinois, 1816. Married Celia Mounts, 1 Dec. 1823, in Illinois. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter...
has been received and ordained an Elder in the—
Joel H. Johnson
23 Mar. 1802–24 Sept. 1882. Miller, farmer, merchant. Born at Grafton, Worcester Co., Massachusetts. Son of Ezekiel Johnson and Julia Hills. Moved to Newport, Campbell Co., Kentucky, 1813. Moved to Pomfret, Chautauque Co., New York, 1815. Baptized into Baptist...
has been received and ordained a High priest
This certifies that Abraham Palmer has been received and ordained an High Priest
This certifies that Edwin P. Merriam has been received and ordained a High priest
This certifies that Charles Chrismas has been received and ordained an Elder in the Church
Erastus H Derby
14 Sept. 1810–3 Dec. 1890. Tailor, carpenter, farmer, joiner. Born in Hawley, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts. Son of Edward Darby and Ruth Phoebe Hitchcock. Moved to Ohio, by 1834. Married Ruhamah Burnham Knowlton, 10 Aug. 1834, in Carthage, Hamilton Co., Ohio...
has been received and ordained an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Insertions in handwriting of Willard Richards.
<The Licence for the above ordination was voluntarily given up August 29th 1843.
W Richards
Recr.>
<and return to
Elder Derby
Recr>
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Henry W. Miller
1 May 1807–9 Oct. 1885. Carpenter, builder, farmer. Born in Lexington, Greene Co., New York. Family resided at Windham, Greene Co., 1810. Son of James Miller and Ruth Arnold. Moved to Illinois, ca. 1829. Married first Elmira Pond, 19 June 1831. Baptized into...
has been received and ordained a Hight Priest
This certifies that Charles H Hale has been received and ordained a priest in the Church of Jesus Christ [p. 76]
This certifies that Stephen Abbott has been received and ordained a High Priest
This certifies that William Harrison Jordan has been ordained an Elder in the church
24 Jan. 1783–11 Aug. 1843. Lawyer, judge, insurance agent, land speculator. Born at Simsbury, Hartford Co., Connecticut. Son of Parmenio Adams and Chloe. In New York militia, served as ensign, 1805; as lieutenant; as captain, 1807; and as major, 1811–1815...
has been received and ordained an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and had this day received a Licence from under our hands
This certifies that David Groesbeck has been received and ordained an Elder in the
This certifies that Hugh Herrinshaw [Herringshaw] has been received and ordained an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ
Arthur Morreson [Morrison]
Ca. 1802–after 1850. Merchant, tailor, militia captain, judge. Born in Virginia. Moved to Batavia, Clermont Co., Ohio, by 1825. Married Keziah Ann Voriz, 17 Nov. 1825, in Clermont Co. Moved to Palestine, Darke Co., Ohio, by 1830. Baptized into Church of Jesus...
has been received and ordained an Elder in the church of Jesus Christ
This certifies that Julius J. Gumand has been received an ordained an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
This certifies that Benjamin Covey has been received and ordained an Elder in th[e] Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Samuel Miles
8 Apr. 1826–22 May 1910. Teacher, clerk, farmer. Born in Attica, Genesee Co., New York. Son of Samuel Miles and Prudence Marks. Moved to Freedom, Cattaraugus Co., New York, by June 1830. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Solomon...
has been received and ordained an Elder in the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received a Licence from under our hands. April 17, 1841
This certifies that Miles Randall has been received and ordained an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received a Licence from under our hands. April 25, 1841
This certifies that Joseph Rose has been received and ordained an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received a licence from under our hands. April 25, 1841
This certifies that Jesse Baker has been received and ordained an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received a Licence from under our hands. April 26, 1841
This certifies that Ira J. Willis has been received and ordained an Elder in the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received a Licence from under our hands
This certifies that Eleazer Willis has been received and ordained an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received a Licence from under our hands
<May 1> This certifies that Mathew Manfield has been received and ordained a Priest
Wilson Law
26 Feb. 1806–15 Oct. 1876. Merchant, millwright, land speculator, farmer. Born in Ireland. Son of Richard Law and Ann Hunter. Immigrated to U.S. and settled in Springfield Township, Mercer Co., Pennsylvania, by 1820. Moved to Delaware Township, Mercer Co....
has been received and ordained as Elder
<15> This certifies that Horace S. Rawson has been received and ordained an Elder in the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received a Licence from under our hands— May 15, 1841
This certifies that Solomon N. Canby has been received and ordained an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received a licence from under our hands Oct 10. 1840
This certifies that Isaac W. Stathem has been received and ordained an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received a licence from under our hands— May 26, 1841
Ephraim Potter
7 June 1817–after Sept. 1845. Born in Monmouth Co., New Jersey. Son of Ephraim Potter and Hannah Woodmansee. Moved to Nauvoo, Hancock Co., Illinois, by July 1841. Member of Nauvoo Legion. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and left ...
has been received and ordained an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received a licence from under our hands. May 27, 1841
This certifies that Noah Miles has been received and ordained an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received a licence from under our hands May 29, 1841
Joseph Smith P.
This certifies that Ebenezer M. C. Neyman has been received and ordained an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints & has this day received a Licence from under our hands
This certifyes that John Kelly has been received into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and has been ordained an Elder according to the Rules and regulations of said church and has this day received a licence from under our hands. June 5. 1841
Joseph Smith Prs
This certifies that Samuel Luke has been received and ordained an Elder in the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received a Licence from under our hands
June 5 . 1841
This certifies that Nathaniel Leavith has been received and ordained an Elder in the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received a licence from under our hands June 5— 1841.
This certifies that Timothy B. Foot has been received and ordained an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received a Licence from under our hands— June 11 1841
This certifies that Valentine Groshoug has been received and ordained an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received a Licence from under our hands— June 19, 1841
This certifies that Joseph Younger has been received into the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
This certifies that Barton Robinson has been received and ordained and, received as Elder in the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
July 4th. 1841 [p. 83]
This certifies that A. I. Lindsey has been ordained to the office of a Priest
July 4. 1841
This certifies that William Thorp has been received and ordained an Elder
This certifies that Stephen She[l]ton has been received and ordained an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received a licence from under our hands—
July 10, 41—
This certifies that Lewis S. Delrimple has been received into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and ordained an Elder in said church and has this day received a licence from under our hands
This certifies that Luther Barney has been been received and ordained an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received a Licence from under our hands
has been received a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day been ordained a patriarch in said Church, and is authorized to administer in that office according to the rules and regulations of said Church
Given under our hands this 18th day of July 1841—
This certifies that John Barney has been received and ordained an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and ordained an Elder in Said Church and has this day received a Licence from under our hands— July 19
This certifies that Asa Smith has been received and ordained an Elder in the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received a Licence from under our hands
This certifies that Henry Thompson has been received and ordained an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has this day received a licence from under our hands
Robert B. Thompson handwriting ends; James Sloan begins.
The following form & manner of Recording Licenses Granted in this Church, has been considered sufficient, & approved of by
Patriarch.
,— Church Clerk
Appointed by the general Conference. October 2nd. 1841.
Isaac Clark Received a Licence as a High Priest , the 3rd. day of October 1841.
Horace B. Skinner received a Licence as a High Priest, the 3rd. day of October 1841.
<due> Ebenezer Brown, received a Licence as a High Priest the 4[th] October 1841.
— Clerk
Abraham Palmer received a Licence as a High Priest, the 4[th] October 1841.
Howard S. Smith received a Licence as a High Priest, the 4[th] day of October 1841.
Calvin Stratton received a Licence as a High Priest, the 4[th] day of October 1841.
Moses Smith
23 Mar. 1800–15 May 1849. Frontiersman, postmaster, merchant, lumberman. Born in Bennington Co., Vermont. Married Lydia Perce, 1825, in Madison Co., New York. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 19 Aug. 1832. Credited with settling ...
received a Licence as a High Priest, the 4[th] day of October 1841.
Daniel A. Miller received a Licence as a High Priest, the 4[th]day of October 1841.
Duncan Mc.Arthur
22 May 1796–20 Oct. 1865. Farmer. Born at Thornton, Grafton Co., New Hampshire. Son of John McArthur and Margaret Aiken. Moved to Holland, Erie Co., New York, ca. 1816. Married Susan McKeen, 1 Jan. 1818, in Holland. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of...
Samuel Fowler received a Licence as a High Priest, the 4th. day of October 1841.
George Middaugh received a Licence as a High Priest <Teacher> the 4th. day of October 1841.
— Clerk [p. 86]
Charles Barney received a Licence as an Elder, the 4th. day of October 1841.
James Bird received a Licence as an Elder, the 4th. day of October 1841.—
William Anderson received a Licence as an Elder, the 4th. day of October 1841.—
John P. Britt received a Licence as an Elder, the 4[th] day of October 1841.—
William Gould received a Licence as a High Priest the 5th. day of October 1841.
received a Licence as a High Priest, the 5th. day of October 1841.—
Abraham 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...
received a Licence as an Elder, the 5th. day of October 1841.
<due> Hyrum <Ebenezer> Page received a Licence as a High Priest, the 6th. day of October 1841.—
Samuel James
18 Jan. 1806–after 1880. Farmer, salesman, storekeeper. Born in Pennsylvania. Son of William James and Elizabeth Gallaher. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ordained a high priest and appointed to high council in Kirtland, Geauga ...
Samuel C: Brown
27 Feb. 1799–29 June 1884. Farmer. Born in Tunbridge, Orange Co., Vermont. Son of Deliverance Brown and Mary. Moved to Chagrin, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, by Jan. 1820. Married first Betsy Waterman, 4 Jan. 1820, in Chagrin. Married second Hannah Fox, 18 Nov. 1826...
received a Licence as an Elder the 7[th]. day of October 1841.
John Bills received a Licence as an Elder the 11th. day of Octr. 1841.
Albert Carrington
8 Jan. 1813–19 Sept. 1889. Teacher, engineer, newspaper editor, lawyer, bookkeeper. Born in Royalton, Windsor Co., Vermont. Son of Daniel V. Carrington and Isabella Bowman. Graduated from Dartmouth College, in Hanover, Grafton Co., New Hampshire, 1833. Taught...
received <a> Licence as an Elder Octr. 11th. 1841.—
Jonathan Fisher received a Licence as an Elder Octr. 11th. 1841.—
John M: King received a Licence as a High Priest Octr. 13th. 1841.—
Eleazer King received a Licence as an Elder Octr. 13th. 1841.—
<due 6¼> Crandall Dunn received a Licence as an Elder Octr. 16th. 1841.—
William Eaton received a Licence as an Elder, Octr. 22nd. 1841.—
Samuel Chandler Farley recd a Licence as an Elder, Octr 25th 1841.
Lewis James received a Licence as an Elder, Octr 25th. 1841.—
JasSloan
Charles Price received a Licence as an Elder, Novr. 1st. 1841.
Hyrum Clarke
received a Licence as a High Priest, Novr. 1st. 1841.—
Reuben Mc.Bride
16 June 1803–26 Feb. 1891. Farmer. Born at Chester, Washington Co., New York. Son of Daniel McBride and Abigail Mead. Married Mary Ann Anderson, 16 June 1833. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4 Mar. 1834, at Villanova, Chautauque...
received a Licence as a High Prist Novr. 6[th] 1841.
Aaron Smith received a Licence as a High Priest Novr 27[th] 1841.—
Daniel Carter received a Licence as a High Priest Decr. 13th. 1841.
William Felshaw received a Licence as a High Priest, Decr. 15th. 1841.—
William Gribble recd. a Licence as a Teacher, Decr. 15th. 1841.—
<due> Andrew Jacoby recd. a Licence as a High Priest, 18th. Decr. 1841.—
Peter Hawes [Haws]
17 Feb. 1796–1862. Farmer, miller, businessman. Born in Leeds Co., Johnstown District (later in Ontario), Upper Canada. Son of Edward Haws and Polly. Married Charlotte Harrington. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Moved to Kirtland...
recd a Licence as a High Priest, 18th. Decr. 1841.—
Jesse P. Harman [Harmon]
11 Aug. 1795–24 Dec. 1877. Policeman, alderman, farmer. Born in Rupert, Bennington Co., Vermont. Son of Martin Harmon and Triphina Pool. Moved to Lewis, Essex Co., Vermont, ca. 1801. Served in War of 1812. Moved to Castleton, Rutland Co., Vermont, June 1813...
recd a Licence as a Priest, Decr. 20th. 1841.—
Elisha Everts recd. a Licence as a Teacher, 25th. Decr 1841.—
Graham Coltrin recd. a Licence as a High Priest Decr 25[th] 1841
<due> James Brown recd a Licence as a High Priest Jan.y. 1st. 1842.—
James Emmitt [Emmett]
22 Feb. 1803–28 Dec. 1852. Farmer, policeman, explorer, miner. Born at Boone Co., Kentucky. Son of Silas Emmett and Elizabeth Trowbridge. Married Phebe Jane Simpson, 13 Apr. 1823. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1831, in Boone Co...
recd a Licence as a High Priest Jan.y. 1st. 1842.—
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David H[arvey] Redfield
31 Aug. 1807–27 Dec. 1878. Teamster, farmer, merchant, coroner. Born at Herkimer, Herkimer Co., New York. Son of Samuel Russell Redfield and Sarah Gould. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, by 1831. Ordained a priest by Sidney Rigdon...
recd. a Licence as a High Priest Jan.y. 1st. 1842.—
<due> Vernon H. Bruce, recd a Licence as an Elder Jan.y. 3rd.1842.—
Harvey Umsted [Olmsted] recd a Licence as a High Priest Jan.y. 3rd. 1842.—
Alva L. Tippits [Alvah Tippets]
12 Mar. 1809–24 Oct. 1847. Born in Lewis, Essex Co., New York. Son of Joseph Tippets and Abigail Lewis. Methodist. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1832. Presided over Lewis branch of church. Married first Abigail Tippets, Sept. ...
recd a Licence as a High Priest Jan.y. 17th. 1842.
Luman H. Calkins recd. a Licence as an Elder Jan.y. 17th. 1842.—
Fields B. Jacaway recd. a Licence as a High Priest Jan.y. 19th. 1842.
James Al[l]red
22 Jan. 1784–10 Jan. 1876. Farmer. Born in Randolph Co., North Carolina. Son of William Allred and Elizabeth Thrasher. Married Elizabeth Warren. Moved to Missouri, before Sept. 1832. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by George M. Hinkle...
recd. a Licence as a High Priest Jan.y. 21st .1842.—
Fredk. Henry Moeser
21 Aug. 1805–1853. Merchant, baker, butcher. Born in Germany. Son of Johan Georg Moeser and Anna Margaret Appel. Immigrated to Pittsburgh, before 1835. Married first Magdalena Zundel, before Feb. 1835. Moved to Beaver Co., Pennsylvania, by Oct. 1836. Moved...
recd an Elders Licence Jan.y. 26th. 1842.—
Edmund Nelson recd. a Teachers Licence Feb.y. 7th. 1842.—
Thos. J. Fillcher recd. an Elders Licence Feb.y. 7th. 1842.—
Mephibosheth Sirrine
27 Oct. 1811–25 Apr. 1848. Carpet weaver. Born in Philipstown, Putnam Co., New York. Son of Isaac Sirrine and Sarah. Married first Mariah Wheeler, by 1835, likely in Putnam Co. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, by Aug. 1838. Served...
recd. an Elders Licence Feb.y. 9th. 1842
Joseph S. Scofield recd an Elders Licence Feb.y. 9th. 1842.
John Brown recd an Elders Licence Feb.y. 9[th]. 1842.—
John S. Higbee recd. a High Priests Licence Feb.y. 15th. 1842.—
Norman Bliss recd. an Elders Licence Feb.y. 21st. 1842.—
Edward Gabbot recd. a Priests Licence Feb.y. 24th. 1842.—
<due> George Corey recd. a Priests Licence March 2nd. 1842.—
<due> Jacob Johnson recd. a High Priests Licence March 2nd 1842.—
Israel Ivins recd. an Elders Licence Mar. 3rd. 1842.—
Jas. Sloan,
<due> Ira Clothier recd. an Elders Licence Mar. 3rd. 1842.—
Jas. Sloan
Zephaniah H. Brewster recd an Elders Licence, March 4th. 1842.—
Cyrus H. Wheelock
28 Feb. 1813–11 Oct. 1894. Steamboat captain, farmer, lawyer, minister. Born in Henderson, Jefferson Co., New York. Son of Asa Wheelock and Lucy Hibbard. Lived in Ellisburg, Jefferson Co., 1820. Moved to Lyme, Jefferson Co., by 1830. Married Olive Parrish...
recd an Elders Licence March 5th. 1842.
Hugh Herringshaw recd. a High Priests Licence Mar. 7th.— 1842.
Charles R. Dane recd. a High Priests License Mar. 14th. 1842.—
Joseph L. Robinson recd an Elders License March 14[th]. 1842.—
<due> Benjamin Hendricks recd. an Elders License Mar 15th. 1842.—
David S. Hollister
4 June 1808–after 3 Oct. 1851. Merchant, steamboat owner and captain, speculator. Born in Middleburgh, Schoharie Co., New York. Son of Stephen Hollister and Anna Sprague. Moved to Newark, Licking Co., Ohio, ca. 1829. Married Mary Ann Wilson, Oct. 1831, in...
recd. an Elders License Mar. 17th. 1842.—
John Gribble recd. a Priests License March 19th. 1842.—
Issac H. Bishop
1804–24 Dec. 1854. Carpenter. Born in New York. Son of Isaac Gates Bishop and Mary Hyde. Raised Methodist. Resided in Livonia, Ontario Co., New York, ca. 1809–1819. Moved to Gates, Genesee Co. (later in Monroe Co.), New York, by 1820. Married Harriet Phebe...
recd. a High Priests License March 21th. 1842.
Samuel Henderson recd. an Elders License March 21st. 1842.—
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...
recd a Priests License March 30th.1842.
Peter Shirts recd. an Elders License April 2nd. 1842.
George B. Hubbard recd. an Elders License April 6th. 1842.
Stephen Rowe recd an Elders License April 7th. 1842.
Moses J. Gardner recd an Elders License April 7th. 1842.
Moses Wade recd. an Elders License April 8th. 1842.—
Alvin Stewart recd an Elders License April 8th— 1842.—
Samuel Moore recd an Elders License April 8th. 1842.—
John Leeka recd an Elders License April 8th. 1842.—
James Dunn recd. an Elders License April 9th. 1842.—
<due> Murdoch MacKinzie recd an Elders License April 9th. 1842.
Thomas B. Foy recd an Elders License April 9th. 1842.
Patrick I. Wills recd an Elders License April 9th. 1842.
William C. Gollaher recd an Elders License April 9th. 1842.
Wile B. Corbitt recd an Elders License April 9th. 1842.
Zachariah Martin recd. an Elders License April 9th. 1842.—
James McMindes recd an Elders License April 9th. 1842.
Cyrus Canfield
20 Dec. 1817–25 Dec. 1889. Farmer, teacher, fruit grower, wood chopper. Born in Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio. Son of Samuel Canfield and Sabina Davenport. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Moved to Kirtland, Geauga Co., Ohio, by June...
recd an Elders License April 9th. 1842.—
John Reid recd. an Elders License April 9th. 1842.—
Ira Wilson recd an Elders License April 9th. 1842.
Abraham Stevens recd. an Elders License April 11th. 1842.—
<due> William Porter recd an Elders License April 11th. 1842.—
Telemachus Rogers recd. an Elders License April 11th. 1842.—
John T. Clarke, recd an Elders License April 11th. 1842.—
Alva Keller recd. an Elders License April 11th. 1842.—
Jackson Goodale recd. an Elders License April 11th. 1842.—
Samuel Hewitt recd an Elders License April 11th 1842.
Richard Thorn [Thorne] recd. an Elders License April 12th. 1842.—
Alwin M. Harding recd. an Elders License April 12th. 1842.
Wm. H. Edwards
13 June 1821–13 May 1846. Policeman. Born in Overton Co., Tennessee. Son of Thomas Edwards and Elizabeth. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, before Oct. 1839. Ordained an elder, Oct. 1839, in Commerce (later Nauvoo), Hancock Co., Illinois...
recd an Elders License April 12th. 1842.
James C. Earl recd. an Elders License April 12th. 1842.
Reuben W. Alred recd. an Elders License April 13th. 1842.
Orton Burns recd an Elders License April 13th. 1842.
Thos S. Edwards recd an Elders License April 14th. 1842.
Gordon Deuel recd. an Elders License April 15th. 1842.
Marcellus L. Bates recd an Elders License April 15th. 1842.
Josiah Arnold recd an Elders License April 15th. 1842.
Meacham Curtis recd an Elders License April 17th. 1842.
John Hall recd an Elders License April 17th. 1842.
Wm. J. Robinson recd an Elders License April 17[th]. 1842.
Samuel Waterman recd. an Elders License April 17th. 1842.
George Montague recd a High Priests License April 17[th]. 1842.
Lorenzo D. Wasson
1819–28 July 1857. Born in New York. Son of Benjamin Wasson and Elizabeth Hale. Lived at Harpursville, Broome Co., New York, by 1836. Moved to Farmington, Fulton Co., Illinois, Aug. 1836; to Amboy, Ogle Co., Illinois, Dec. 1837; and to Nauvoo, Hancock Co....
, recd an Elders License April 18th 1842.
Anson Mathews recd an Elders License April 18th. 1842.
Wm. B. Mannix recd an Elders License April 18th 1842.
Eli Norton recd an Elders License April 20th. 1842.
Samuel C. Rogers recd an Elders License April 21st. 1842.
— Clerk. [p. 92]
Saml. Snyder recd an Elders License April 21st 1842.
George A. Austin recd. an Elders License April 25th. 1842.
John B. Wilson
28 Jan. 1790–2 Feb. 1877. Lawyer, newspaper editor, government official. Born in Virginia. Son of William Wilson and Catharine Yancey. Served in War of 1812. Married first Percilla McGowen (McCoun). Married second Martha Woods, 24 June 1817, at Augusta Co...
Cyrus R. Ellsworth recd an Elders License April 26th 1842.
Hamilton Jett recd an Elders License April 27th. 1842.—
Finley Page recd an Elders License April 27th. 1842.
Ephraim Roberts recd an Elders License April 27th. 1842.—
Monroe Crozier recd an Elders License April 28th. 1842.
<due> James Carroll recd an Elders License April 28th. 1842.—
George Colemere recd an Elders License April 28th. 1842.—
Lorin Farr recd an Elders License April 30th. 1842
James Twist recd. an Elders License April 30th. 1842.
Edmund Ellsworth recd an Elders License April 30[th]. 1842.—
William Burgess
20 May 1794–Nov. 20, 1880. Blacksmith, farmer, lumberman, sawmill operator. Born in Argyle, Washington Co., New York. Son of Chris John Burgess and Hannah Newland. Married Violate Stockwell, 8 Oct. 1812. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day ...
recd. a High Priests License April 30th. 1842.—
Ezra Thompson recd an Elders License May 2nd. 1842.
Jesse W. Johnstun recd an Elders License May 2nd. 1842.—
John M. Woolley recd an Elders License May 2nd. 1842.
John Hodson recd an Elders License May 4th. 1842.—
Peter Fullmer recd a <high> Priests License May 4th. 1842.
William Spencer Noon, recd. an Elders License May 4th. 1842.
Richard Rushton recd an Elders License May 4th. 1842.—
Jehial Hildreth recd an Elders License May 5th. 1842.—
Alpheus Harman [Harmon] recd. an Elders License May 5th. 1842.
Thomas Jones recd an Elders License May 5th. 1842.—
Orange L. Wight recd an Elders License May 6th. 1842.
recd an Elders License May 7th. 1842.
Williams Comp recd. an Elders License May 7th. 1842.—
Bradford W. Elliott recd. an Elders License May 7th. 1842.
Monro Winsor recd. an Elders License May 8th. 1842.—
Joseph T. Ball
21 Feb. 1804–20 Sept. 1861. Born at Boston. Son of Joseph Ball and Mary M. Drew. Moved to Kirtland, Geauga Co., Ohio, by 1836. Served missions to Orange Co., New York; to Fox Islands, Maine, 1838; and to Massachusetts, 1838. Moved to Nauvoo, Hancock Co., ...
Lindsey A. Brady recd. an Elders License May 10th. 1842.
Robert May recd. an Elders License May 10th. 1842.
John Walker recd. an Elders License May 11th. 1842.
John Wych recd an Elders License, May 12th. 1842.
Theophilus Taylor recd an Elders License May 12th. 1842.
Alpheus C. Ellsworth recd an Elders License May 12th. 1842.
Benjamin C. Ellsworth recd an Elders License May 12th. 1842.
Abel Prior recd an Elders License May 13th. 1842.
Edward Thomson [Thompson] recd. an Elders License May 14th. 1842.
James Flanigan recd. an Elders License May 14th. 1842.
Carlos W. Lyon recd an Elders License May 15th. 1842.
<due> Samuel Lance, recd an Elders License May 15th. 1842.—
Phineas R. Bird
recd. an Elders License May 16th. 1842.—
Joseph Parker recd. an Elders License May 16th. 1842.—
John A. Forgeus recd. an Elders License May 18th. 1842.
Samuel L. Forgeus recd. an Elders License May 18th. 1842.
Alanson Colby recd an Elders License May 18th. 1842.—
William Campbell recd. an Elders License May 21st. 1842.
Richard D. Sheldon recd. an Elders License May 23rd. 1842.—
Amos P. Rogers, recd. an Elders License May 23rd. 1842.
Edward T. Mumford, recd. an Elders License May 25th. 1842.
David Sessions recd. an Elders License May 26th. 1842.
William Hale recd. an Elders License May 27th. 1842.—
Benjamin R. Hulse recd. an Elders License May 31st. 1842.
<due> Ezra T. Benson recd a High Priests License June 1st. 1842.—
Thomas Johnson recd an Elders License June 2nd. 1842.
John Gribble recd. an Elders License June 3rd. 1842.
David Wood recd an Elders License June 4th. 1842.
Nathaniel Jennings recd an Elders License June 6th. 1842.
William Doak recd an Elders License, June 6th. 1842.
Elijah W. Pell recd an Elders License, June 7th. 1842.
Simeon Drake recd an Elders License June 9th. 1842.
George B. Teeples recd an Elders License June 11th. 1842.
Albert Pease recd an Elders License June 11th. 1842.
William Corey recd an Elders License June 16[th] 1842.
Millen Atwood recd. an Elders License June 18th. 1842.
James W. Cummings recd an Elders License June 18[th]. 1842
John A McIntosh recd an Elders License June 25[th] 1842.
Jesse P. Harman
recd an Elders License June 25th 1842.
Jahu Cox recd an Elders License, June 28th. 1842.
John W. Roberts recd an Elders License June 28th. 1842.
Sheppard P. Hutchings recd an Elders License, June 29[th]. 1842.
John H. Reid recd an Elders License July 1st. 1842.
Erastus Dodge recd an Elders License, July 2nd. 1842.
James Higby Junr, recd an Elders License, July 5th. 1842.
Sidney Roberts recd an Elders License July 7[th] 1842.
Jesse Holmes recd an Elders License July 8th. 1842.
Nathan Lewis recd an Elders License July 13th 1842.
George Boosinger
1784–28 Feb. 1862. Farmer. Born in Pennsylvania. Son of Conrad Boosinger and Catharine Barbara Yancer. Journeyed to Trumbull Co., Northwest Territory (later Ohio), ca. 1801. Married first Nancy Simcox, ca. 1807. Enlisted in War of 1812. Lived at Tallmadge...
recd an Elders License, July 14[th] 1842.
James Olive recd an Elders License, July 14[th] 1842.
Henry A. Cleveland recd an Elders License July 15[th] 1842.
William Potter recd an Elders License July 16th. 1842.—
William W. Spencer
29 Mar. 1808–11 Oct. 1892. Farmer. Born in New York. Son of Isaac Spencer and Anna. Moved to Tompkins, Delaware Co., New York, by 1830. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served mission in eastern U.S., by 1835. Moved to Kirtland...
recd. an Elders License July 16th.1842.
Thomas Spears recd. an Elders License July 16th 1842.
William Spears recd an Elders License July 16th. 1842.
Lorenzo Brown recd an Elders License July 16th. 1842.
Elizur [Elizer] G. Terrill recd an Elders License, July 18th. 1842.
Thomas Edwards Junr recd an Elders License July 18[th] 1842.
Henry Pitts recd. an Elders License July 21st. 1842.
<due> Wright Lancaster recd an Elders License July 22nd. 1842.
Wilber J. Earl recd an Elders License July 23rd. 1842.
William H. Edwards
recd an Elders License July 25th. 1842.
William Carter recd a Priests License July 28th. 1842.
Howard Corey [Coray]
6 May 1817–16 Jan. 1908. Bookkeeper, clerk, teacher, farmer. Born in Dansville, Steuben Co., New York. Son of Silas Coray and Mary Stephens. Moved to Providence, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, ca. 1827; to Williams, Northampton Co., Pennsylvania, by 1830; and...
Samuel Brannan
2 Mar. 1819–5 May 1889. Printer, editor, publisher, miner, businessman, land developer. Born at Saco, York Co., Maine. Son of Thomas Brannan and Sarah Emery. Moved to Kirtland, Geauga Co., Ohio, 1833. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints...
recd an Elders License August 2nd 1842.
, Clerk.— [p. 97]
16 July 1781–23 May 1854. Farmer. Born at Derryfield (later Manchester), Rockingham Co., New Hampshire. Son of Asael Smith and Mary Duty. Member of Congregational church. Appointed overseer of highways at Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., New York, 1810. Married...
recd a High Priests License, August 4th. 1842.
Charles Hulett [Hewlett] recd an Elders License, August 5th. 1842.
Simeon Thayer recd. an Elders License, August 10th. 1842.
Alfred Brown recd an Elders License, August 13th. 1842.
Samuel Stickney recd. an Elders License, August 14th. 1842.
Lyman Stoddard recd a High Priests License, August 15[th]. 1842.
Henry Elliott recd an Elders License, August 16th. 1842.
Isaac Grundy recd an Elders License, August 16th. 1842.
Alexander Badlam
28 Nov. 1808–30 Nov./1 Dec. 1894. Coachmaker, realtor, inventor, author. Born at Dorchester, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts. Son of Ezra Badlam and Mary Lovis. Married Mary Ann Brannan, ca. 1833, near Saco, York Co., Maine. Participated in Camp of Israel expedition...
recd an Elders License, August 24[th]. 1842.
recd an Elders License, August 24[th] 1842.
Jesse W. Johnstun recd an Elders License, August 26th 1842.
Charles Drown recd an Elders License, August 28[th] 1842.
Robert W. Bidwell recd an Elders License, August 29th 1842.
Samuel Suffycool recd an Elders License, August 29th. 1842.
Cyprian Marsh recd an Elders License, August 29th 1842.
William R. Leach recd an Elders License, August 29[th] 1842.
Don J. D. Leach recd an Elders License, August 29[th] 1842.
Andrew Lytle
25 Dec. 1812–25 Dec. 1870. Blacksmith, policeman, justice of the peace, mayor. Born in Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania. Son of Andrew Lytle and Sarah Davidson. Moved to Akron, Portage Co., Ohio. Married Hannah Hull, 18 Oct. 1835, in Waterford, Erie Co., ...
recd an Elders License, August 29th. 1842.
James M Mc.Gaw recd an Elders License, August 29th 1842.
James Hendricks recd. an Elders License August 29th. 1842
Elisha H. Groves
5 Nov. 1797–29 Dec. 1867. Farmer. Born in Madison Co., Kentucky. Son of John Groves and Mary Hurd. Moved to Indiana, 1819. Married first Sarah Hogue, ca. 1825, in Indiana. Member of Presbyterian church. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints...
recd a High Priests License Aug 29[th] 1842.
Samuel Swanner recd an Elders License Aug 29[th] 1842.
William G. Sterrett, recd an Elders License Aug. 29th. 1842.
William L. Carter, recd an Elders License, Aug 29th 1842
William Scott recd an Elders License, Aug. 31st 1842.
Charles Green recd an Elders License, August 31st. 1842.
recd an Elders License, Aug. 31st 1842.
Elijah Sheets recd an Elders License Sept 1st 1842.
Daniel H. Keeler recd an Elders License, Sept 1st 1842.
Jonathan T. Packer recd an Elders License, Sept 1st 1842.
Lorenzo Clark, recd an Elders License, Sept 1st 1842.
Cornelius Biddlecome, recd an Elders License, Sept 1st 1842.
Harrison Severe, recd an Elders License, Sept 1st. 1842.
William Summerville [Somerville]
4 Apr. 1817–25 Apr. 1878. Farmer. Born at Netherton, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Son of Andrew Somerville and Margaret Fowler. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1 July 1840, in Edinburgh. Ordained a seventy, 1841. Immigrated to U.S., arriving...
, recd an Elders License, Sept 1st 1842.
James Leithead, recd an Elders License, Sept 1st 1842.
<due> George C. Wilson recd an Elders License, Sept. 1st 1842.
Robert Wells recd an Elders License, Sept 1st 1842.
Thomas Woolsey recd an Elders License Sept 2nd 1842.
Joseph A. Stratton
11 Sept. 1821–30 Oct. 1850. Born in Bedford Co., Tennessee. Son of Calvin Stratton and Gabrela. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by William Allred, ca. 14 Feb. 1840, in Kiser Creek, Pike Co., Illinois. Member of branch in Pleasant...
recd an Elders License, Sept 2nd. 1842.
Samuel H. Rogers recd an Elders License, Sept 2nd. 1842.
David Fullmer
7 July 1803–21 Oct. 1879. Teacher, merchant, farmer. Born in Chillisquaque Township, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania. Son of Peter Fullmer and Susannah Zerfoss. Moved to Huntington Township, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, by 1820. Married Rhoda Ann Marvin, 18...
recd a High Priests License Sept 2nd 1842.
Abraham Hunsaker recd an Elders License, Sept 2nd 1842.
Charles Hillyer recd an Elders License, Sept 3rd. 1842.
Henry Stille recd an Elders License, Sept 3rd 1842.
Israel Allphin recd an Elders License, Sept 3rd 1842.
Benjamin F. Grouard
4 Jan. 1819–18 Mar. 1894. Farmer, brickmaker. Born in Stratham, Rockingham Co., New Hampshire. Son of Francis Grouard and Sophronia. Married first Caroline Mode, 30 May 1839, in Philadelphia. Moved to Nauvoo, Hancock Co., Illinois, after 1841. Received elder...
recd an Elders License, Sept 4th 1842.
<due> Colby Powers recd an Elders License, Septr 5th 1842.
James M. Butler recd an Elders License Septr. 5th. 1842.
David Clough recd an Elders License, Septr 5[th] 1842.
Willard Snow
6 May 1811–21 Aug. 1853. Farmer. Born in St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., Vermont. Lived at Waterford, Caledonia Co., by 1820. Son of Levi Snow and Lucina Streeter. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Orson Pratt, 18 June 1833. Moved...
recd a High Priests License, Septr 5th. 1842.
David Pettigrew
recd a High Priests License, Septr 5[th] 1842.
Levi Stewart recd an Elders License, Septr 5th. 1842.
William J. Stewart recd an Elders License, Septr 5th. 1842.
<due> Stephen Litz recd an Elders License, Septr 5th. 1842.
Joseph Mecham Junr recd a High Priests License, Sept 6[th] 1842.
James Braden
1 Aug. 1801–11 June 1881. Farmer. Born in West Bethlehem, Washington Co., Pennsylvania. Son of John Braden and Martha Elizabeth Llewellyn. Married Rachel Totton, 1820. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ordination as priest determined...
recd an Elders License, Septr 6[th] 1842.
Nathaniel Leavitt recd an Elders License, Sept 6[th] 1842.
, Clerk. [p. 100]
Reddin A. Allred recd an Elders License, Sept 6th. 1842.
Ira S. Miles
25 Dec. 1808–31 July 1878. Born at Tinmouth, Rutland Co., Vermont. Son of Samuel Miles and Sarah (Sally) Simonds. Moved to Attica, Genesee Co., New York, by Nov. 1825. Lived near New Portage, Medina Co., Ohio, winter 1835. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ...
, recd an Elders License, Septr 6th. 1842.
William R. Loveland recd. an Elders License, Septr 7[th]. 1842.
William Bond recd an Elders License, Septr. 7th. 1842.
Benjn. F. Cum[m]ings recd an Elders License, Septr. 7[th] 1842.
Francis Boggs recd. an Elders License, Septr. 7th. 1842.
Daniel M. Burbank recd an Elders License, Septr. 7th. 1842.
Ebenezer Landers recd an Elders License, Septr 8th. 1842.
<due> John Bourne recd an Elders License, Septr. 8th. 1842.
<due> <one is pd> Spedding Glover recd. an Elders License, Septr. 8th. 1842.
Joseph Durrell recd an Elders License, Sept. 8th. 1842.
Philemon C. C. Merrill recd an Elders License, Sept. 8th. 1842.
John M. Burke
4 Feb. 1793–8 June 1853. Innkeeper, farmer. Born in Fairfield, Herkimer Co., New York. Son of Charles Burke and Esther Robinson Bohannon. Married first Abigail Fellows, 13 Mar. 1821, in Fairfield. Moved to Kirtland, Geauga Co., Ohio, by 1823. Baptized into...
recd a High Priests License, Septr. 9th. 1842.
Amasa Lyman
30 Mar. 1813–4 Feb. 1877. Boatman, gunsmith, farmer. Born at Lyman, Grafton Co., New Hampshire. Son of Roswell Lyman and Martha Mason. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Lyman E. Johnson, 27 Apr. 1832. Moved to Hiram, Portage Co....
recd. a High Priests License, Septr. 9th. 1842.
Aaron F. Farr recd an Elders License, Septr 10th. 1842.
Solomon Wixom recd an Elders License, Septr 10th. 1842.
Lyman Curtis recd an Elders License, Septr 10[th]. 1842.
Moses Curtis recd an Elders License, Septr 10th. 1842.
Ebenezer M. Kimball recd an Elders License Septr 10[th] 1842.
John S. Twiss recd an Elders License, Septr 11th 1842.
Ezra Hayes recd an Elders License, Septr. 12[th]. 1842.
<due> Solon Powers recd an Elders License, Septr 12th. 1842.
Nathan T. Porter recd an Elders License, Septr 12th 1842.
Thomas R. King
9 Mar. 1813–3 Feb. 1879. Farmer, politician, probate judge. Born in Marcellus, Onondaga Co., New York. Son of Thomas King and Ruth Hyde. Married Matilda Robison, 25 Dec. 1831. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 19 July 1840, in Palermo...
recd an Elders License, Septr 12th. 1842.
James Sweeny recd an Elders License, Septr 12th. 1842.
Isaac Bullard recd an Elders License, Septr 12[th] 1842.
Elijah Reed recd an Elders License, Septr 13th 1842.
Calvin Reed recd an Elders License, Septr. 13th 1842.
Josiah W. Fleming recd an Elders License, Septr. 13th. 1842.
Jacob G. Bigler recd an Elders License, Septr. 13th. 1842.
William G. Perkins
22 Jan. 1799–1 Dec. 1882. Teacher, attorney, insurance agent, politician. Born in Ashford, Windham Co., Connecticut. Son of William Perkins and Mary Lee. Moved to Hartford, Hartford Co., Connecticut, to study law, ca. 1822. Admitted to Connecticut bar, May...
recd a High Priests License, Septr 13th 1842.
Charles J. Raymond recd an Elders License, Septr 13th 1842.
Joseph H. Foster recd an Elders License, Septr 14th 1842.
Enoch M. King recd an Elders License, Septr 14th. 1842.
<due> Esaias Edwards recd an Elders License, Septr 14th. 1842.
George W. Johnson recd an Elders License, Septr 14th 1842.
Alfred Randall recd an Elders License, Sept 15th. 1842.
Stratton Thornton recd an Elders License, Septr 15th. 1842.
John Bottoms recd an Elders License, Sept. 15th. 1842.
John Linsay [Lindsey] recd an Elders License, Septr 16th. 1842.
Lyman L. Corey recd. an Elders License, Septr. 16th. 1842.
Henry W. Bigler recd an Elders License, Septr. 17th. 1842.
Titus Billings
24 Mar. 1793–6 Feb. 1866. Stonemason, carpenter, musician. Born in Greenfield, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts. Son of Ebenezer Billings and Esther Joyce. Moved to Mentor, Geauga Co., Ohio, by 1817. Married Diantha Morley, 16 Feb. 1817, in Geauga Co. Moved to...
, recd a High Priests License, Septr 17th. 1842.
Truman Gilbert recd an Elders License, Septr 19th. 1842.
Stephen Perry
22 Dec. 1818–16 Nov. 1888. Farmer, carpenter. Born in Middlebury, Genesee Co., New York. Son of Asahel Perry and Polly Chadwick. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4 Aug. 1833, in Middlebury. Moved to Kirtland, Geauga Co., Ohio, May...
recd an Elders License, Septr. 19th. 1842.
Anson Call recd a High Priests License, Sept 19[th]. 1842.
Charles Greenwood recd an Elders License, Sept. 20th. 1842.
Thomas Callister recd an Elders License, Septr. 20[th]. 1842.
Hiram Jackson recd an Elders License, Septr 21st. 1842.
Henry Mower recd an Elders License, Septr 22nd. 1842.
1 July 1797–16 Oct. 1851. Farmer, carpenter. Born in Oswego Co., New York. Son of Daniel Avery and Sarah. Moved to Franklin Co., Ohio, by 1821. Married Margaret Adams, 4 Jan. 1821, in Franklin Co. Moved to Worthington, Franklin Co., by Sept. 1825; to Perry...
recd an Elders License, Septr 23rd. 1842.
John Jackson recd an Elders License, Septr. 24th. 1842.
Amasa Bonney
ca. 1805–1864. Carpenter. Born in Essex Co., New York. Son of Jethro Bonney and Laurana Webster. Married Adaline Works, likely in New York. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, by Mar. 1836. Ordained an elder, 27 Mar. 1836. Moved to ...
John L. Butler
8 Apr. 1808–10 Apr. 1860. Schoolteacher, farmer, cooper, blacksmith. Born at Warren Co. (later Simpson Co.), Kentucky. Son of James Butler and Charity Lowe. Member of Methodist church, then Baptist church. Married Caroline Farzine Skeen, 3 Feb. 1831, at Sumner...
recd an Elders License Septr 24[th] 1842.
John A. Mikesell recd an Elders License, Septr 24[th] 1842.
<due> James Nelson recd an Elders License, Septr 24th. 1842.
William Savage recd an Elders License, Septr 24[th]. 1842.
George Coulson recd an Elders License, Septr. 24[th]. 1842.
Justus [Justis] Morse recd an Elders License. Septr 24[th]. 1842.
Andrew H. Perkins recd an Elders License, Sept. 24[th] 1842.
Hugh Lytle recd an Elders License, Septr. 25th. 1842.
Moses Thurston recd an Elders License, Septr. 26th. 1842.
Daniel Carn recd. a High Priests License, Septr 26th. 1842.
<due> Andrew W. Flowers recd. an Elders License, Septr. 27[th]. 1842.
Hiram Jaques recd an Elders License, Septr. 29th. 1842.
Henry Humphrey recd an Elders License, October 1st. 1842.
James S. Kimball recd an Elders License, Octr. 1st. 1842.
Nathan W. Packer recd an Elders License, Octr. 1st. 1842.
Ezekiel Roberts recd an Elders License, Octr. 2nd. 1842.
<due & Ct for Roberts> Joseph Clark recd an Elders License, October 2nd. 1842.
Appleton M. Harmon recd an Elders License, Octr. 3rd 1842.
John M. Stewart recd an Elders License, Octr 4th. 1842.
Sanford Porter recd. a High Priests License, Octr. 4th. 1842.
Daniel Spencer Junr
20 July 1794–8 Dec. 1868. Rancher, merchant. Born in West Stockbridge, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts. Son of Daniel Spencer and Chloe Wilson. Moved to Savannah, Chatham Co., Georgia, ca. 1816. Operated a mercantile business in Savannah. Returned to West Stockbridge...
recd an Elders License, Octr 4th. 1842.
Edward Larkey recd an Elders License, Octr 4th 1842.
Worthy Clark recd an Elders License, October 5th. 1842.
Gad Yale recd an Elders License, October 5th. 1842.—
Joseph H. Murphy recd an Elders License, Octr. 6th. 1842.
John B. Walker recd an Elders License, Octr. 7th. 1842.
James Houston recd an Elders License, Octr. 7th. 1842.
Roswell Prindle recd an Elders License, Octr 9th. 1842.
Lyman Leonard recd. an Elders License, Octr. 10th. 1842.
John W. Roberts recd. an Elders License, Octr. 11th. 1842.—
William Kuhntz recd. an Elders License Octr. 12th. 1842.
Urban V. Stewart recd a Priests License, Octr 13th. 1842.—
<due in wheat> Joseph Moss recd an Elders License, Octr 13th. 1842.
Sidney A. Knowlton recd an Elders License, Octr 13th. 1842.
Eliphas Marsh recd an Elders License, Octr 15th. 1842.
Edwin Holden recd. an Elders License, Octr 17[th]. 1842.
James Bean recd a Priests License, Octr 18th. 1842.
William Mendenhall recd. an Elders License Oct. 19[th] 1842.
Dwight Eveleth recd an Elders License, Octr 20th. 1842.
Thomas Butterfield recd an Elders License, Octr 22nd. 1842.
<Jas Brown to pay> Alexander Stephens recd an Elders License, Octr 23rd 1842.
Isaac Hill
28 Sept. 1806–25 June 1879. Blacksmith, brick maker. Born near Brighton, Beaver Co., Pennsylvania. Son of John Hill and Nancy Warrick. Moved to East Liverpool, Columbiana Co., Ohio, by Dec. 1826. Married first Mary Bell, 7 June 1827, at East Liverpool. Joined...
recd. an Elders License, October 25th. 1842.
John G. Sasnett recd an Elders License, Octr 25[th] 1842.
Salmon Andrews recd an Elders License, Octr. 25th. 1842.
John Vance recd. an Elders License, Octr. 29th. 1842.
Samuel Gates, recd an Elders License, Octr. 30th. 1842.
<due in Onion Seed> David C. Demming [Deming] recd. an Elders License, Oct. 30th. 1842.
George West recd. an Elders License, Novr 2nd. 1842.
Easton Kelsey recd. an Elders License Novr 4th 1842.
<due 5,> Ethan A. Moore recd. an Elders License, Novr. 5th. 1842.
Henry Standage recd an Elders License, Novr 7th. 1842.
Isaiah M. Call rec