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Deed proved: the Trustees of the University to John Carrington

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

Deed, the Trustees of the University to John Carrington, proved by Bryson Dobbins.

Kind of business
Deed proved
Court
May 1797 term, 27 May 1797
Grantor
the Trustees of the University
Grantee
John Carrington
Instrument
Deed
Proved by
the Oath of Bryson Dobbins
The deed
Deed Book 6, page 8 →
UNC to John Carrington (our deed record)
The deed
Deed Book 6, page 9 →
UNC to John Carrington (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 252
  • 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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