I believe his name is in the city directory Orion Clemens prepared for
Keokuk, Iowa before he went west as one earlier example.

Henry

Henry Sweets, Curator
Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum
120 North Main Street
Hannibal  MO  63401
573-221-9010 extension 405
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From: Mark Twain Forum [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of sara willen
Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2011 10:05 AM
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Subject: Sam's Name in Print?

Does anyone other than myself think that the name "Samuel Clemens" first 
appeared in print in the 1862 Territory of Nevada Directory?

Of course, my thinking, and anyone's else knowledge, is no contest. Mine 
is but a guess...

Thanks,
Sara