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Deed proved: Gilbert Strayhorn to New Hope Congregation

26 August 1796 · Orange County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions

Deed, Gilbert Strayhorn to New Hope Congregation, proved by John Mitchel.

Kind of business
Deed proved
Court
August 1796 term, 26 August 1796
Grantor
Gilbert Strayhorn
Grantee
New Hope Congregation
Instrument
Deed
Proved by
by the oath of John Mitchel
The deed
Deed Book 5, page 486 →
Gilbert Strayhorn to New Hope Congregation (our deed record)

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 129
  • Transcribed by Mark Chilton, Orange County Register of Deeds: his transcription of the August 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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