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Court in session

29 May 1789 · Orange County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions

The court resumed its sitting with justices John Ray, John Walker, Wm Watters and Wm Nunn present.

Kind of business
Court in session
Court
May 1789 term, 29 May 1789
Justices
John Ray; John Walker; Wm Watters; Wm Nunn
Other dates
29th May 1789

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 212
  • Transcribed by Mark Chilton, Orange County Register of Deeds: his transcription of the May 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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