Politics, Government, and Law
Subject
Subject Source: Cclabroad
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Geauga County (Ohio) court record
File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230317981]
Identifier: MSS SC 1930
Scope and Contents
One handwritten court record. The item is a copy made in 1860 by William N. Keeny, clerk of Geauga County, of the original court record dated 1839. The Halsted Haines Co. sued Joseph Smith (1805-1844), Hyrum Smith, Olivery Cowdery, Sidney Rigdon, Brigham Young, and other Mormon Church leaders for redress in connection with questionable business practices. Since the defendants failed to appear when summoned, the plaintiffs were awarded $2337.35 plus expenses.
Dates:
1839
Nelson Higgins certificates
File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230318294]
Identifier: MSS SC 1974
Scope and Contents
Photocopies of handwritten and printed certificates, applications, correspondence, patriarchal blessings, and miscellaneous items. Most of the materials relate to Nelson's militia activities in Nauvoo, Illinois and in Utah. They include certificates relating to his various military appointments and applications for pensions relating to his military service. A few items relate to the "Walker War" (1853-1854) with the Ute Indians. A few of the materials were signed by the Mormon Church leaders...
Dates:
1836-1909