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Deed proved: James Thompson to John McDannel

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

Deed, James Thompson to John McDannel, proved by Wm Ray.

Kind of business
Deed proved
Court
May 1797 term, 25 May 1797
Grantor
James Thompson
Grantee
John McDannel
Instrument
Deed
Proved by
by the oath of Wm Ray
The deed
Deed Book 5, page 762 →
James Thompson to John McDaniel (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 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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