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Order about enslaved people: Richard Bennehan, Daniel, Frank

February 1794 · Orange County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions

On Richard Bennehan’s motion, Daniel, Frank and Ned received permission to carry guns on his specified properties, subject to bond.

Kind of business
Order about enslaved people
Court
February 1794 term
People
  • Richard Bennehan (petitioner)
  • Daniel (enslaved person; enslaved by Richard Bennehan)
  • Frank (enslaved person; enslaved by Richard Bennehan)
  • Ned (enslaved person; enslaved by Richard Bennehan)
Places
Brickhouse plantation; Quarter plantation; Store

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 534
  • Transcribed by Mark Chilton, Orange County Register of Deeds: his transcription of the February 1794 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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