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Orange County Indexed

Official appointed: John Nichols

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

John Nichols was elected county sheriff for the ensuing year.

Kind of business
Official appointed
Court
May 1788 term, 27 May 1788
People

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 115
  • 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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