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Deed proved: Mark Patterson to Benjamin Yeargain

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

Deed, Mark Patterson to Benjamin Yeargain, acknowledged in court.

Kind of business
Deed proved
Court
August 1788 term, 27 August 1788
Grantor
Mark Patterson
Grantee
Benjamin Yeargain
Instrument
Deed
Proved by
acknowledged by said Mark in open Court
The deed
Deed Book 4, page 25 →
Mark Patterson to Benjamin Yeargan (our deed record)
The deed
Deed Book 4, page 37 →
Mark Patterson to Benjamin Yeargan (our deed record)

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 150
  • Transcribed by Mark Chilton, Orange County Register of Deeds: his transcription of the August 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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