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Deed proved: Josiah Lyon to Joseph Sharp

29 May 1790 · Orange County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions

Deed, Josiah Lyon to Joseph Sharp, proved by John G Rencher.

Kind of business
Deed proved
Court
May 1790 term, 29 May 1790
Grantor
Josiah Lyon
Grantee
Joseph Sharp
Instrument
Deed
Proved by
prov’d by the Oath of John G Rencher
The deed
Deed Book 4, page 353 →
Josiah Lyons to Joseph Sharp (our deed record)

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 289
  • Transcribed by Mark Chilton, Orange County Register of Deeds: his transcription of the May 1790 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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