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Deed proved: John Smith Hurst to Coleman Harris

May 1787 · Orange County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions

Deed, John Smith Hurst to Coleman Harris, proved by Wm Rutherford.

Kind of business
Deed proved
Court
May 1787 term
Grantor
John Smith Hurst
Grantee
Coleman Harris
Instrument
Deed
Proved by
the oath of Wm Rutherford

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 44
  • Transcribed by Mark Chilton, Orange County Register of Deeds: his transcription of the May 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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