Recommendation for Stephen Markham, 27 May 1839

Located near middle of western boundary of state, bordering Mississippi River. European Americans settled area, 1820s. From bank of river, several feet above high-water mark, ground described as nearly level for six or seven blocks before gradually sloping...

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Hancock Co— Ill.

27th May 1839

To the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

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From our knowledge of the great sacrifices made by the bearer Br Stephen Mark[h]am

9 Feb. 1800–10 Mar. 1878. Carpenter, farmer, stock raiser. Born at Rush (later Avon), Ontario Co., New York. Son of David Markham and Dinah Merry. Moved to Mentor, Geauga Co., Ohio, 1809. Moved to Unionville, Geauga Co., 1810. Married Hannah Hogaboom, before...

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in behalf of the wel fare of us and the Church generally, and from the great trust which we have oftentimes reposed in him, and as often found him trustworthy, not seeking [p. 46]

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Editorial Title: Recommendation for Stephen Markham, 27 May 1839
ID #: 457