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State case: Adam Phifer

31 May 1798 · Orange County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions

The court released Adam Phifer from confinement for conviction fees after he swore to insufficient assets.

Kind of business
State case
Court
May 1798 term, 31 May 1798
People
Places
Hillsbo
Amounts
40/

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 407
  • Transcribed by Mark Chilton, Orange County Register of Deeds: his transcription of the May 1798 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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