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24 August 1789 · Orange County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions

The August county court opened in Hillsborough with three justices present.

Kind of business
Court in session
Court
August 1789 term, 24 August 1789
Justices
Alexander Mebane; John Taylor; Wm Lytle
Places
North Carolina; County of Orange; Hillsbo
Other dates
24th day of the Month aforesaid; 1789; XIV Year of American Independance

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 219
  • Transcribed by Mark Chilton, Orange County Register of Deeds: his transcription of the August 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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