JS and , Deed for property in , Hancock Co., IL, to , 12 July 1841; signed by JS and ; certified by . Version copied 16 May 1846 in Hancock Co., IL, Deed Records, vol. P, pp. 204–205; unidentified handwriting; Hancock County Recorder’s Office, Carthage, IL; microfilm at FHL.
This Indenture made and entered into this twelfth day of July in the year of our Lord One thousand Eight hundred and forty one Between Joseph Smith and his wife of the County of and state of of the one part and of the County of and aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth that the said Joseph Smith and his wife for and in considersation of the sum of Eight hundred to them in hand paid the receipt where of is hereby acknowledged do hereby grant bargain sell convey and confirm unto the [p. 204]