Justice of the peace docket book Kirtland, Ohio, 1841-1843.

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Justice of the peace docket book Kirtland, Ohio, 1841-1843.

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The docket book contains information regarding the decisions and actions during George Ranney's tenure as justice of the peace in Kirtland, Ohio. As justice of the peace, Ranney describes cases of dispute in Lake County, Ohio, and though he does not make any direct references to Mormons, several individuals involved in legal cases have some affiliation with the Mormon Church. This includes Frederick G. Williams, John E. Page, Benjamin Johnson, William Smith, and numerous Cowderys and Grangers. There are also occasional references back to the Oliver Cowdery and Warren A. Cowdery just of the peace docket books.

1 box (3 folders: .5 linear feet).

Harold B. Lee Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7383361

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Cowdery, Oliver

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Oliver Cowdery was born on October 3, 1806 in Wells, Vermont, the son of William Jr. and Rebecca Fuller Cowdery. While teaching in Palmyra, New York during the winter of 1828-29, Cowdery stayed with the family of Joseph Smith (1805-1844). It was during this time that Cowdery first heard of the visions of Smith and the Golden Plates. After meeting with Smith, Cowdery came to believe in the validity of his visions and agreed to help Smith transcribe the Book of Mormon. As a witness to the Book of ...

Ranney, George, 1786-1860?

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Justice of the peace in Kirtland, Ohio. From the description of Justice of the peace docket book Kirtland, Ohio, 1841-1843. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 367515624 ...

Page, John, Esquire

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Williams, Frederick G. (Frederick Granger), 1787-1842

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Cowdery, Warren A., 1788-1851

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