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Jury

November 1789 · Orange County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions

Fifteen grand jurors were empaneled and sworn, with James Patterson as foreman.

Kind of business
Jury
Court
November 1789 term
Grand jury
James Patterson; Wm Fosset; Dav’d Lapslie; Jno Davis; Dav’d Scoby; Henry Thompson; Geo Long; Ro Thompson; Frederick Taylor; Tho Love; James Hutchins; Ro Grey; Jno Rhodes; Andrew Griffin; Geo Johnston

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 242
  • 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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