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Deed proved: Nathan Wells & Esther Wells to John Thompson

28 November 1799 · Orange County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions

Deed, Nathan Wells & Esther Wells to John Thompson, proved by Peter Foust.

Kind of business
Deed proved
Court
November 1799 term, 28 November 1799
Grantor
Nathan Wells & Esther Wells
Grantee
John Thompson
Instrument
Deed
Proved by
by the oath of Peter Foust
The deed
Deed Book 8, page 270 →
Nathan Wells to John Thompson (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 626
  • Transcribed by Mark Chilton, Orange County Register of Deeds: his transcription of the November 1799 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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