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Deed from John Johnson, 5 May 1834

Made 5th Day of May 1834 John Johnson

14 Apr. 1779–30 July 1843. Farmer, innkeeper. Born at Chesterfield, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire. Son of Israel Johnson and Abigail Higgins. Married Alice (Elsa) Jacobs, 22 June 1800. Moved to Pomfret, Windsor Co., Vermont, ca. 1803. Settled at Hiram, Portage...

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to Joseph Smith Jr Presidant

Organized body of leaders over priesthood quorums and various groups of Latter-day Saints. A November 1831 revelation underscored the importance of a president over the high priesthood and the church as a whole. By 1832, JS and two counselors constituted ...

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of the Church of Christ

The Book of Mormon related that when Christ set up his church in the Americas, “they which were baptized in the name of Jesus, were called the church of Christ.” The first name used to denote the church JS organized on 6 April 1830 was “the Church of Christ...

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organized on the 6 Day of April 1830 in the township of Fayett

Located in northern part of county between Seneca and Cayuga lakes. Area settled, by 1790. Officially organized as Washington Township, 14 Mar. 1800. Name changed to Fayette, 6 Apr. 1808. Population in 1830 about 3,200. Population in 1840 about 3,700. Significant...

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and was called the Church of Latter Day saints

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by a Conferance

A meeting where ecclesiastical officers and other church members could conduct church business. The “Articles and Covenants” of the church directed the elders to hold conferences to perform “Church business.” The first of these conferences was held on 9 June...

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of the Elders

An administrative and ecclesiastical office not associated with age. The Book of Mormon explained that elders ordained priests and teachers and administered “the flesh and blood of Christ unto the church.” The articles and covenants of the church directed...

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of the said Church Assembled in the township of Kirtland

Located ten miles south of Lake Erie. Settled by 1811. Organized by 1818. Population in 1830 about 55 Latter-day Saints and 1,000 others; in 1838 about 2,000 Saints and 1,200 others; in 1839 about 100 Saints and 1,500 others. Mormon missionaries visited township...

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on the 3d day of May 1834 in trust for the use and purposses hereinafter mentioned they of thear part Wittenesseth Viz on the first part for the sum of two hundred and twenty two Dollars thirty Cents/ to Joseph Smith Jr and succesor in office of President of the aforesaid Church and all the estate right title interest property Clame and demand whatsoever ether in Law or Eq[u]ity \to have and to hold &cc to Joseph Smith Jr President of the Church aforesaid and his succesor in office forever in trust for the use of the members of the Church aforesaid according to the Articles and Covenents

A foundational document presented at the first conference of the church for the approval of church members. The articles and covenants included a brief historical prologue, a declaration of beliefs, and a description of the offices, ordinances, and procedures...

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of said Church and to Joseph Smith Jr John Johnson

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and wife warants to defend and &cc to Joseph Smith Jr President of said Church and his succesor in office appointed according to the Articles and Covenents of the Church aforesaid against the clames

signed and sealed and Acknowlege &cc in the presence of Oliver Cowdery

3 Oct. 1806–3 Mar. 1850. Clerk, teacher, justice of the peace, lawyer, newspaper editor. Born at Wells, Rutland Co., Vermont. Son of William Cowdery and Rebecca Fuller. Raised Congregationalist. Moved to western New York and clerked at a store, ca. 1825–1828...

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and John C Dowen 5th of May 1834

Recorded 4th of August 1834

Recorded in Book R Page 478 [p. [1]]

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Editorial Title: Deed from John Johnson, 5 May 1834
ID #: 3096