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Suit: James Williamson, Spencer C Vaughan, Wm McCauley

November 1794 · Orange County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions

James Williamson won damages and costs against Spencer C Vaughan and Wm McCauley; the jury rejected payment and discharge defenses.

Kind of business
Suit
Court
November 1794 term
People
Jurors
Wm Cabe; Sam’l Stuart; Jno Walker; Nath’l McLemore; Joseph Baker; Rob’t Hall; Jno Thompson; Joseph Boothe; Tobias Smith; Tho Mulholland; Stephen Hart; Jno Reaves
Amounts
£1.16.; 6 d

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 614
  • Transcribed by Mark Chilton, Orange County Register of Deeds: his transcription of the November 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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