Petition, circa 6 November 1839 [Singley v. Rigdon]

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Petition, circa 6 November 1839 [Singley v. Rigdon]
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Little & Williams on behalf of Nicholas Singley, Petition,
Hancock Co.
Formed from Pike Co., 1825. Described in 1837 as predominantly prairie and “deficient in timber.” Early settlers came mainly from mid-Atlantic and southern states. Population in 1835 about 3,200; in 1840 about 9,900; and in 1844 at least 15,000. Carthage ...
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, IL, [ca. 6 Nov. 1839], Singley v. Rigdon (Hancock Co., IL, Circuit Court 1841); handwriting S. Otho Williams; one page; Hancock County Courthouse, Carthage, IL; microfilm 1,521,441 at FHL.

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Petition, circa 6 November 1839 [ Singley v. Rigdon ]
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Hancock County
Formed from Pike Co., 1825. Described in 1837 as predominantly prairie and “deficient in timber.” Early settlers came mainly from mid-Atlantic and southern states. Population in 1835 about 3,200; in 1840 about 9,900; and in 1844 at least 15,000. Carthage ...
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Fifth Judicial Circuit)

Nicholas Singl[e]y, Plaintiff states that he holds a note on the Defendant
Sidney Rigdone [Rigdon]
19 Feb. 1793–14 July 1876. Tanner, farmer, minister. Born at St. Clair, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania. Son of William Rigdon and Nancy Gallaher. Joined United Baptists, ca. 1818. Preached at Warren, Trumbull Co., Ohio, and vicinity, 1819–1821. Married Phebe...
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in substance as followeth

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Kirtland
Located ten miles south of Lake Erie. Settled by 1811. Organized by 1818. Latter-day Saint missionaries visited township, early Nov. 1830; many residents joined Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Population in 1830 about 55 Latter-day Saints and...
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March 6th 1837

Ninety days after Date I promise to pay Nicholas Singl[e]y one hundred and fifty dollars for value received with use

Sidney Rigdone [Rigdon]
19 Feb. 1793–14 July 1876. Tanner, farmer, minister. Born at St. Clair, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania. Son of William Rigdon and Nancy Gallaher. Joined United Baptists, ca. 1818. Preached at Warren, Trumbull Co., Ohio, and vicinity, 1819–1821. Married Phebe...
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Yet the same Debt remains unpaid wherefore he prays Judgment for his Debt and damages for the detention of the same together with Costs

Little & Williams
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For the plaintiff.
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Petition, circa 6 November 1839 [Singley v. Rigdon]
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