Kirtland (Ohio)
Subject
Subject Source: Lcnaf
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Dale W. Adams research collection on Mormons in Ohio
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2376
Scope and Contents
The contents of this collection represent the research notes of Dale Adams regarding several important events in the early history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In many cases, photocopies of original sources are included in the collection. The main focus of the collection is the Ohio period of LDS history, with particular attention being paid to Solomon Spaulding (or Spalding) and D. Philastus Hurbut (or Hurlburt).
Dates:
1968-2001
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints records
File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 4123
Scope and Contents
Contains correspondence, church related, financial records, legal records, and miscellaneous documents. Notable documents (all photocopies) include an 1844 letter from Joseph Smith while in Carthage Jail and a list of Mormon Battalion soldiers.
Dates:
1831-1964
George Ranney Justice of the Peace docket book
Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197233294815]
Identifier: Vault MSS 788
Scope and Contents
The docket book contains information regarding the decisions and actions during George Ranney's tenure as justice of the peace in Kirtland, Ohio. As justice of the peace, Ranney describes cases of dispute in Lake County, Ohio, and though he does not make any direct references to Mormons, several individuals involved in legal cases have some affiliation with the Mormon Church. This includes Frederick G. Williams, John E. Page, Benjamin Johnson, William Smith, and numerous Cowderys and...
Dates:
1841-1843