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26 May 1788 · Orange County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions

The May county court opened with three justices present.

Kind of business
Court in session
Court
May 1788 term, 26 May 1788
Justices
Wm McCauley; Jno Taylor; John Elliott
Places
County of Orange
Other dates
26th day of said Month; 1788; XII year of American Independence

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 109
  • Transcribed by Mark Chilton, Orange County Register of Deeds: his transcription of the May 1788 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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