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Constable appointed: William Carrington, Jno Carringto[n], Thomas Horton

November 1795 · Orange County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions

William Carrington qualified as constable for Saint Maris, posting security; his appointment required renewal in February.

Kind of business
Constable appointed
Court
November 1795 term
People
Places
Saint Maris

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 5, page 53
  • Transcribed by Mark Chilton, Orange County Register of Deeds: his transcription of the November 1795 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 30003, “County Court Minutes, 1795–1804” (State Archives film).
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