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Deed proved: Geo Johnston to Matthew McCauley

November 1797 · Orange County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions

Deed, Geo Johnston to Matthew McCauley, proved by Jno Caldwell.

Kind of business
Deed proved
Court
November 1797 term
Grantor
Geo Johnston
Grantee
Matthew McCauley
Instrument
Deed
Proved by
by the oath of Jno Caldwell
The deed
Deed Book 6, page 333 →
George Johnston to Matthew McCauley (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 333
  • Transcribed by Mark Chilton, Orange County Register of Deeds: his transcription of the November 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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