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Court in session

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

The court resumed its sitting with justices Alexander Mebane, Wm McCauley, James Carrington and Wm Watters present.

Kind of business
Court in session
Court
May 1788 term, 28 May 1788
Justices
Alexander Mebane; Wm McCauley; James Carrington; Wm Watters
Other dates
28th May A Dom 1788

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 116
  • 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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