Daniel Brown and Others, Answer, 21–23 November 1850 [United States v. Joseph Smith III et al.]
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and Joseph Sibley on behalf of Daniel Brown, Joseph Weisbrod, , John G. Kauffmann, Silas G. Strong, Abner Powers, Lewis Telle, and Peter Reimbold, Answer, [], Hancock Co., IL, and , Iowa Territory, 21–23 November 1850, U.S. v. Joseph Smith III et al. (United States Circuit Court for the District of IL 1852). Copied [ca. 17 July 1852] in Transcript of Proceedings, U.S. District Court for the District of Illinois, Complete Records, 1837–1856, vol. 4, pp. 548–561; handwriting of ; Records of District Courts of the United States, Record Group 21, National Archives at Chicago, Chicago. Includes seal.
That said afterward by her deed conveyed the same premises to one William Cooper Jr.
Which said deed is herewith filed marked “F No. 2” and made a part of this answer,
That said William Cooper Jr afterward, on the 11th. day of May 1847 by his deed of that date for the consideration of two hundred and fifty dollars then paid therefor conveyed the same premises to Respondant Lewis Tulle:—
Which said deed is herewith filed marked exhibit “G” and made a part of this answer.
That on the 15th. day of November 1847, one Reuben H. Loomis for the consideration of 50 dollars then paid him, executed his deed of that date to said Respondant Lewis Tulle for said lot No. 2 Block 149.
Which said deed is herewith filed marked exhibit "H" and made a part of this answer.
That before then said and as Trustees and Successors of the said Joseph Smith as aforesaid, had executed their deed therefore to said R. H. Loomis.
That at the times of the purchases of the Respondant Lewis Tulle he obtained the possession of the said lot 1 and 2 in said Block 149 from his said Grantors, who were then in possession claiming title thereto in fee.
That he purchased the same in good faith then believeing that he had acquired a good title thereto, and he claims the same,
And that said together with her present husband Lewis C. Bidamon, on the 14th. day of January 1848 executed their deed to one Nathan Prentice and Daniel Elliott of said lot 2 Block 149 for a valuable consideration therein named, a copy of which said deed is filed herein with the answer of Respondants Daniel Elliott and others marked exhibit “J” and made a part thereof and is also made a part of this answer.
By means of which said mentioned deed, Respondants are advised, that said became divested of all interest she had therein.
These Respondants for further answer as to the South 1/4 of lot No. 4 Block 126 in said say:—
This paragraph relates to respondant .
That said together with her then husband Lewis C. Bidamon on the 9th. day of June A. D. 1849 for a valuable consideration in said deed named conveyed to one Michael R. Casey, the said South 1/4 of lot 4 Block 126 by their deed of that date, which said deed is herewith filed marked exhibit “J” and made a part of this answer.
That said Michael R. Casey on the 25th. day of [p. 551]