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State case

May 1793 · Orange County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions

Sam’l Woods was excused for missing jury attendance after explaining his reasons.

Kind of business
State case
Court
May 1793 term
Jurors
Sam’l Woods

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 453
  • Transcribed by Mark Chilton, Orange County Register of Deeds: his transcription of the May 1793 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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