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Deed proved: Philip Pendleton & Martha to James Carson & Richard Thomas

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

Deed of trust, Philip Pendleton & Martha to James Carson & Richard Thomas, proved by Jacob Lake.

Kind of business
Deed proved
Court
February 1787 term, 3 March 1787
Grantor
Philip Pendleton; Martha
Grantee
James Carson; Richard Thomas
Instrument
Deed of trust
Proved by
the oath of Jacob Lake
Will book
OWB B/9

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 14
  • 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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