Emma Smith's Unencumbered Lots

Emma Smith got all of the unencumbered lots which then adds additional credibility to William Clayton's journal and her entry that he was absolutely speaking the truth. Illinois is doesn't even pass laws to protect women who on property until 1861 so when Joseph dies Emma spends those next two years with Brigham Young over this property. She actually didn't know she trusted her husband her husband was making it seem as if things were on the up and up.