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Deed proved: Henry Thompson to William Ray

4 March 1791 · Orange County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions

Deed, Henry Thompson to William Ray, acknowledged in court.

Kind of business
Deed proved
Court
February 1791 term, 4 March 1791
Grantor
Henry Thompson
Grantee
William Ray
Proved by
ackn’d
The deed
Deed Book 4, page 391 →
Henry Thompson to William Ray (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 335
  • Transcribed by Mark Chilton, Orange County Register of Deeds: his transcription of the February 1791 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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