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Deed proved: William McCauley to Thomas Watts

1 June 1798 · Orange County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions

Deed, William McCauley to Thomas Watts, acknowledged in court.

Kind of business
Deed proved
Court
May 1798 term, 1 June 1798
Grantor
William McCauley
Grantee
Thomas Watts
Instrument
Deed
Proved by
acknowledged in open Court
The deed
Deed Book 7, page 69 →
Josiah Watts by Sheriff William McCauley to Thomas Watts (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 418
  • 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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