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Deed proved: William Shepherd to Moses Leathers

26 August 1791 · Orange County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions

Deed, William Shepherd to Moses Leathers, proved by Joseph Moore.

Kind of business
Deed proved
Court
August 1791 term, 26 August 1791
Grantor
William Shepherd
Grantee
Moses Leathers
Instrument
Deed
Proved by
by the Oath of Joseph Moore
The deed
Deed Book 4, page 494 →
William Shepherd to Moses Leathers (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 372
  • Transcribed by Mark Chilton, Orange County Register of Deeds: his transcription of the August 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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