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November 1789 · Orange County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions

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

Kind of business
Court in session
Court
November 1789 term
Justices
Jno Ray; Ro Campbell; Jno Taylor
Places
County of Orange; Hillsbo
Other dates
4th Monday of Nov A Dom 1789; 14th Year of our Independence

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 241
  • Transcribed by Mark Chilton, Orange County Register of Deeds: his transcription of the November 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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