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Oath, 11 February 1843

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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, 11 Feb. 1843; handwriting of
James Sloan
28 Oct. 1792–24 Oct. 1886. City recorder, notary public, attorney, judge, farmer. Born in Donaghmore, Co. Tyrone, Ireland. Son of Alexander Sloan and Anne. Married Mary Magill. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ordained an elder, ...
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James Sloan
28 Oct. 1792–24 Oct. 1886. City recorder, notary public, attorney, judge, farmer. Born in Donaghmore, Co. Tyrone, Ireland. Son of Alexander Sloan and Anne. Married Mary Magill. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ordained an elder, ...
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City of , Ills. <Feb.y. 11th.> A. D. 1843.

I Joseph Smith do solemnly swear in the presence of Almighty God, that I will Support the Constitution of the , and of the State of , and that I will well and truly perform the duties of Mayor of the City of , to the best of my skill and abilities.

Joseph Smith

Sworn to before me the day and year above written.

<, City Recorder, and Clerk of the Municipal Court, of the City of , Ills..— > [p. [1]]

City of , Ills. Feb.y. 11th. A. D. 1843.

Joseph Smith

Sworn to before me the day and year above written.

, City Recorder, and Clerk of the Municipal Court, of the City of , Ills..— [p. [1]]

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Editorial Title
Oath, 11 February 1843
ID #
1925
Total Pages
2
Handwriting on This Page
- James Sloan
- Joseph Smith Jr.
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1. Signature of JS.

Oath, 11 February 1843

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