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Deed proved: John Swann to George Cleney

August 1797 · Orange County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions

Deed, John Swann to George Cleney, proved by Sam’l Benton.

Kind of business
Deed proved
Court
August 1797 term
Grantor
John Swann
Grantee
George Cleney
Instrument
Deed
Proved by
by the oath of Sam’l Benton
The deed
Deed Book 6, page 160 →
John Swann to George Clenney (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 306
  • Transcribed by Mark Chilton, Orange County Register of Deeds: his transcription of the August 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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