Insanity (Law) -- Illinois -- History -- Sources
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Kendall County, Illinois Court writs
File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230336197]
Identifier: MSS 1043
Scope and Contents
Photocopies of handwritten and printed writs. They declare that David Hyrum Smith, a leader in the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, is legally insane and should be sent to an institution. Many of the items were signed by Joseph Smith, III, the founder of that faith. Also included are newspaper clippings and a certificate verifying David Smith's death.
Dates:
1877-1904