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Affidavit from Carlos Lyon, 20 June 1844

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Carlos Lyon, Affidavit, before
Willard Richards
24 June 1804–11 Mar. 1854. Teacher, lecturer, doctor, clerk, printer, editor, postmaster. Born at Hopkinton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. Son of Joseph Richards and Rhoda Howe. Moved to Richmond, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts, 1813; to Chatham, Columbia Co...
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Principal gathering place for Saints following expulsion from Missouri. Beginning in 1839, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints purchased lands in earlier settlement of Commerce and planned settlement of Commerce City, as well as surrounding areas....
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, Hancock Co., IL, 20 June 1844; handwriting of John McEwan; signature of Carlos Lyon; certified by
Willard Richards
24 June 1804–11 Mar. 1854. Teacher, lecturer, doctor, clerk, printer, editor, postmaster. Born at Hopkinton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. Son of Joseph Richards and Rhoda Howe. Moved to Richmond, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts, 1813; to Chatham, Columbia Co...
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; docket in handwriting of
Willard Richards
24 June 1804–11 Mar. 1854. Teacher, lecturer, doctor, clerk, printer, editor, postmaster. Born at Hopkinton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. Son of Joseph Richards and Rhoda Howe. Moved to Richmond, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts, 1813; to Chatham, Columbia Co...
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; one page; JS Office Papers, CHL.

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Carlos W. Lyon’s Affidavit— June 20th/.44 [p. [2]]

Carlos W. Lyon’s Affidavit— June 20th/.44 [p. [2]]

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Editorial Title
Affidavit from Carlos Lyon, 20 June 1844
ID #
7736
Total Pages
2
Handwriting on This Page
- Willard Richards
Footnotes
1. Docket in handwriting of Willard Richards.