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Deed proved: David Strayhorn to Gilbert Strayhorn & Jno Strayhorn

25 May 1797 · Orange County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions

Deed of Gift, David Strayhorn to Gilbert Strayhorn & Jno Strayhorn, proved by Jno Flinthim.

Kind of business
Deed proved
Court
May 1797 term, 25 May 1797
Grantor
David Strayhorn
Grantee
Gilbert Strayhorn & Jno Strayhorn
Instrument
Deed of Gift
Proved by
by the oath of Jno Flinthim

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 239
  • Transcribed by Mark Chilton, Orange County Register of Deeds: his transcription of the May 1797 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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