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Official appointed: Jno Ray, Geo Johnston

May 1796 · Orange County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions

Jno Ray and Geo Johnston were appointed inspectors for the coming election.

Kind of business
Official appointed
Court
May 1796 term
People

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 101
  • Transcribed by Mark Chilton, Orange County Register of Deeds: his transcription of the May 1796 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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