Events

June 29, 1844

Carthage, Illinois—
Smith v. Cowdery: The suit was dismissed from the Hancock County Chancery Court for want of prosecution.

July 17, 1844

Hancock County, Illinois—
Emma appeared in the Hancock County Probate Court and was appointed administratrix of Joseph Smith's estate, and guardian of her four children.

July 26, 1844

Carthage, Illinois—
City of Nauvoo v. Foster: The case was appealed from the Nauvoo Municipal Court.

August 26, 1844

Carthage, Illinois—
Foster v. Smith: Plaintiff's attorney Almon W. Babbitt made a motion to require Foster to post a Cost Bond because he was insolvent.

August 31 and September 1, 1844

Quincy, Illinois—
Emma Smith and William Clayton went to Quincy to consult with Justice Miller regarding what should be done about the Lawrence guardianship. He advised that a final accounting and new Guardian needed to be filed and appointed respectively.

September 5, 1844

Hancock County, Illinois—
People v. Williams 1: Twenty-three grand jurors, who would hear evidence against the accused assassins, were designated by the county commissioners. Despite Latter-day Saints comprising approximately half of the population, not one grand juror was a Mormon.

September 5, 1844

Hancock County, Illinois—
Almon Babbitt appointed legal guardian of the five Lawrence children.

September 17, 1844

Carthage, Illinois—
Dana v. Brink: Precipe was filed requesting a copy of the May 16, 1843, certiorari bond. Brink persists in failing to pay the bond or damages.

September 19, 1844

Hancock County, Illinois—
Joseph W. Coolidge succeeded Emma as administrator of Joseph Smith's estate.

September 22, 1844

Hancock County, Illinois—
People v. Williams 1: Murray McConnell, appointed as special agent to gather evidence, began issuing warrants for the arrest of those suspected of being involved in the murders.

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