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Deed proved: John Sheels to Mary Sheels

3 March 1787 · Orange County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions

Deed of gift, John Sheels to Mary Sheels, proved by John Nichols.

Kind of business
Deed proved
Court
February 1787 term, 3 March 1787
Grantor
John Sheels
Grantee
Mary Sheels
Instrument
Deed of gift
Proved by
the oath of John Nichols
In the will books

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

  • Minute book 4, page 13
  • Transcribed by Mark Chilton, Orange County Register of Deeds: his transcription of the February 1787 term
  • 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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