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| | JOHN DOYLE LEE PAPERS |
 | | John Doyle Lee was born in KasKasKia, Williamsburg Township, Illinois, on September 6, 1812 and died, by firing squad, in Iron County, Utah Territory, on March 23, 1877. |
 | | Flaherty's research into the records of the two trials and execution of John D. Lee led to his observation that, "The proceedings of the trials, testimonies of eyewitnesses and others involved, and Lee's own personal account indicate that the wrong man was fraudulously tried, convicted and executed." |
 | | Lee was reluctant to leave at a time when his personal affairs were not in order, but was persuaded by Church President Brigham Young to accompany President G. Smith and party (about 100 wagons) to found a colony in Iron County, Utah Territory. |
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