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Suit: James Elliott, Alexander Hatch

August 1794 · Orange County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions

Following default, the jury assessed James Elliott’s damages and costs against Alexander Hatch.

Kind of business
Suit
Court
August 1794 term
People
Jurors
Jno Galbreath; Mann Patterson; Joseph Montgomery; Jonathan Jordon; Jonathan Nicholas; Ezekiel Brewer; Wm Woods; Armour King; Thomas Bradshaw; Isaac Dorris; Jno Kelly; Jno Cate
Amounts
£5.8/; 6d

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 591
  • Transcribed by Mark Chilton, Orange County Register of Deeds: his transcription of the August 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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