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Bennett, John Cook, 1804-1867

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1804 - 1867

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Hancock County, Illinois summonses

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230305077]
Identifier: MSS SC 759
Scope and Contents

Handwritten and printed summonses for Joseph Smith, first president of the Mormon Church, and John C. Bennett, and apostle in the Mormon Church. Also included is a receipt from Emma Hale Smith, first wife of Joseph Smith, made out to Thomas Sharp.

Dates: 1841-1847

Sidney Rigdon letters

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230337187]
Identifier: MSS 471
Scope and Contents

Photocopies of handwritten letters. One of which is addressed to John C. Bennett, Mormon Apostle and mayor of Nauvoo, Illinois, in which Rigdon announces his resignation as a city coucilman. Rigdon also writes to the state legislature of Pennsylvania seeking redress for the persectutions suffered by the Mormons in Missouri.

Dates: 1841-1844

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  • Subject: Latter Day Saints -- Illinois -- Nauvoo -- History X

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Latter Day Saint churches -- Apostles -- History 1
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Latter Day Saints -- Missouri -- History 1