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Deed proved: John Ellis to David McSwain

27 May 1782 · Orange County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions

Deed, John Ellis to David McSwain, proved by Benjamin Davis.

Kind of business
Deed proved
Court
May 1782 term, 27 May 1782
Grantor
John Ellis
Grantee
David McSwain
Proved by
Benjamin Davis

Names and places are given as the source writes them. This record has not been checked against the original minute book.

Where to find it

  • Folio and page 58-116
  • Published abstract: Alma Cheek Redden, Abstracts of the Minutes of the Inferior Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions of Orange County, N.C., 1777–1788, page 61 (Orange County Public Library, NC 929.375 HAU)
  • Original: State Archives of North Carolina, Orange County court minutes (CR.073.301).
  • Microfilm at the Orange County Public Library, Wall Local History Collection: reel 30002, “County Court Minutes, 1777–1795” (State Archives film).
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