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Deed proved: Joshua Smith to Thomas Alley

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

Deed, Joshua Smith to Thomas Alley, proved by John Hall.

Kind of business
Deed proved
Court
August 1796 term, 26 August 1796
Grantor
Joshua Smith
Grantee
Thomas Alley
Instrument
Deed
Proved by
by the oath of John Hall
The deed
Deed Book 5, page 522 →
Joshua Smith to Joseph Alley (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 134
  • 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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