Theodore Turley Block 147-4

DHC 3:375 June 11. 1939 ... About this time Elder Theodore Turley raised the first house built by the Saints in this place (Commerce); it was built of logs. about 25 or 30 rods north north-east of my dwelling, on the north-east corner of lot 4. Block 147, of the White Purchase.

City Council Minutes September 26.1842
Theodore Turley paid for making Nauvoo City Seal.

Joseph Smith Ledger A. page 199 February 1842 - September 1842
DHC 5:300 March 10, 1843 I told Theodore Turley that I had no objection to his building a brewery.

Nauvoo Neighbor December 27.1843
Theodore Turley begs leave to inform the inhabitants of Nauvoo and vicinity, that he has constantly on hand a supply of Ale, Beer and Yeast of the best quality for sale, both wholesale and retail, at his Brewery, corner of Hyde and Water Streets.
N.B. Whiskey, Beer and Cider Barrells taken in exchange for Beer and Ale.

DHC 6:502 June 28.1844
I appointed. Theodore Turley Armorer-General of the Legion.

DHC 6:520 June 20.1844
I gave directions to Theodore Turley to commence the manufacture of artillery. He asked me if he should not rent a building and set some men to repairing the small arms which were out of order. I told him in confidence that there would not be a gun fired on our part during this fuss.

Wm. Huntington Senior Journal
June 4, 1845 Theodore Turley has established the manufacturing of 15 shooters.

Nauvoo Neighbor June 4.1845
WANTED.
Theodore Turley wants to employ a first rate gunsmith to work at stocking and finishing. Apply soon.

Masonic Proceedings Theodore Turley Aged 41 Gunsmith

Dec. 30, 1841 Feb. 3, 1842 Mar. 17, 1842 Apr. 7, 1842

petition cleared petition cleared

Theodore Turley LDS Elder
Marriage August 21, 1842 Hancock Marriage p. 55 Timithy Terry to Elizabeth Lamb
Marriage February 24, 1843 Nauvoo Marriage Certificate James Field to Jane Wilson

Grantor Joseph Smith, TR Warranty Deed Jan. 25, 1844 $300 Grantee Theodore Turley East 3/4 of Lot 4 in Block 147

Jensen History Record
June 1839 - Theodore Turley raised the first house built by the Saints in Commerce, on Lot 4. Block 147, of the White Purchase, on the corner of what afterwards were named Water and Carlin Streets, on the same block upon which Joseph afterwards built the Nauvoo Mansion.

Ida Blum July 15,1961
Turley home was owned by Christian Walter family and was razed in 1934. The two story brick house on the mid-east side was taxed for both personal property and land evaluation.