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Orange County Indexed

Suit: Jonah Clifton, Wm Lytle

26 February 1789 · Orange County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions

On appeal, the jury awarded Jonah Clifton £14.4.0, one year’s interest, and costs against Wm Lytle.

Kind of business
Suit
Court
February 1789 term, 26 February 1789
People
Jurors
James Hogg; Geo Dannel; Ro Cheek; Jo Weeks; Wm Hobbs; Jno Woods; Jno Shaddy; Martin Palmer; Jno Bowls; Jno Piper; Benjamin Yeargan; James Woody
Amounts
£14.4.0
Other dates
one year

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 196
  • Transcribed by Mark Chilton, Orange County Register of Deeds: his transcription of the February 1789 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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