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Quincy, Illinois: A Temporary Refuge

… as five thousand—sought temporary refuge in Adams County, Illinois, primarily in the city of Quincy. [6] The purpose of … but vitally important story of the Saints in Quincy, Illinois. The Road to Quincy On the evening of October 31, … Bingham, Stephen Markham, and James Newberry. [23] Quincy, Illinois, was the principal destination for the impoverished …

Nauvoo and Hancock County, Illinois

… resources for Nauvoo, Hancock County, and west-central Illinois. It includes descriptions of original records, … historians, reference librarians, and others who study Illinois genealogy and local history and Latter-day Saint … and Historical Sources … Nauvoo and Hancock County, Illinois

Missionaries and Converts in Illinois 1831–34

… between them, sometimes even running into each other. Illinois, situated nearly halfway between these two … the 1830s, scores of missionaries preached the gospel in Illinois, and hundreds of people joined the Church. The … the state, between the years 1831 and 1834. Northern Illinois The state of Illinois had been organized in 1818, …

Missionaries and Converts in Illinois 1835–38

… For those interested in the early history of the Church in Illinois, the question naturally rises: How did the Mormon population in the state of Illinois compare to the number of Latter-day Saints living in … official statistics of how many members were living in Illinois in 1835, so we must rely on sources such as …

2 April 1843 (2) (Sunday Evening). Ramus, Illinois

… to my residence in Macedonia or Ramus in Hancock Co. Illinois, and we[re] joyfully welcomed by myself and family … be spirits. … 2 April 1843 (2) (Sunday Evening). Ramus, Illinois

24 June 1843 (Saturday). Dixon, Lee County, Illinois

… in the custody of two law-enforcement officers, one from Illinois and one from Missouri because a third demand from … Prophet had been authorized by Thomas Ford, governor of Illinois. See 30 June 1843, note 1. [2] A reminiscent account … Phileman's Brother about Josephs arrest at Dixon in Illinois David Town was the man who said by G-d Mr. Smith …

27 June 1839 (Thursday) Commerce, Hancock County, Illinois

… [1] Commerce, Hancock County, Illinois Willard Richards [2] Pocket Companion Other … organizing and moving the Saints from Missouri to Quincy, Illinois, when the Prophet was in Liberty Jail, this … … 27 June 1839 (Thursday) Commerce, Hancock County, Illinois

14 May 1843 (Sunday). Yelrome, Hancock County, Illinois

… "Yelrome" is "Morley" spelled backwards. Now called Tioga, Illinois, this Mormon settlement, located twenty-five miles … [9] Ibid. … 14 May 1843 (Sunday). Yelrome, Hancock County, Illinois

12 March 1843 (Sunday Morning). Ramus, Illinois

… Church Archives. … 12 March 1843 (Sunday Morning). Ramus, Illinois

2 April 1843 (1) (Sunday Afternoon). Ramus, Illinois

… 130:14-15. … 2 April 1843 (1) (Sunday Afternoon). Ramus, Illinois