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Deed proved: Benjamin Blake to Jno Scott

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

Deed, Benjamin Blake to Jno Scott, proved by Nich’l Perry.

Kind of business
Deed proved
Court
November 1788 term, 28 November 1788
Grantor
Benjamin Blake
Grantee
Jno Scott
Instrument
Deed
Proved by
the Oath of Nich’l Perry
The deed
Deed Book 4, page 81 →
Benjamin Blake to John Scott (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 180
  • Transcribed by Mark Chilton, Orange County Register of Deeds: his transcription of the November 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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