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Deed proved: William Rainey to James Wilson

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

Deed, William Rainey to James Wilson, proved by Charles Wood.

Kind of business
Deed proved
Court
August 1798 term, 31 August 1798
Grantor
William Rainey
Grantee
James Wilson
Instrument
Deed
Proved by
by the oath of Charles Wood
The deed
Deed Book 7, page 297 →
Benjamin Rainey to James Wilson (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 467
  • Transcribed by Mark Chilton, Orange County Register of Deeds: his transcription of the August 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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