Marriage Certificate for Henry Jackson and Polly Hess, between 10 July and 31 August 1842

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Marriage Certificate for Henry Jackson and Polly Hess, between 10 July and 31 August 1842
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James Brown
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, Marriage Certificate for Henry Jackson and Polly Hess,
Nauvoo
Principal gathering place for Saints following expulsion from Missouri. Beginning in 1839, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints purchased lands in earlier settlement of Commerce and planned settlement of Commerce City, as well as surrounding areas....
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, Hancock Co., IL, between 10 July and 31 Aug. 1842; handwriting presumably of
James Brown
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; endorsement in handwriting of
James Sloan
28 Oct. 1792–24 Oct. 1886. City recorder, notary public, attorney, judge, farmer. Born in Donaghmore, Co. Tyrone, Ireland. Son of Alexander Sloan and Anne. Married Mary Magill. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ordained an elder, ...
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I here by certify that I Sollomnized the right of Matrimony between Henry Jackson and Polly Hess on the 10th day of July 1842

Jas. Brown
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H. P. [High Priest]
An ecclesiastical and priesthood office. Christ and many ancient prophets, including Abraham, were described as being high priests. The Book of Mormon used the term high priest to denote one appointed to lead the church. However, the Book of Mormon also discussed...
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<Recd. Augt 31st 1842 & due Bill for 75 Cts, 50 of it for this, & 25 for his
Elder
A male leader in the church generally; an ecclesiastical and priesthood office or one holding that office; a proselytizing missionary. The Book of Mormon explained that elders ordained priests and teachers and administered “the flesh and blood of Christ unto...
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License
A document certifying an individual’s office in the church and authorizing him “to perform the duty of his calling.” The “Articles and Covenants” of the church implied that only elders could issue licenses; individuals ordained by a priest to an office in...
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Endorsement in handwriting of James Sloan.
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Marriage Certificate for Henry Jackson and Polly Hess, between 10 July and 31 August 1842
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2
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James Sloan
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Endorsement in handwriting of James Sloan.