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Orange County Indexed

Suit: John Wilson, Southerland May

25 February 1801 · Orange County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions

In a separate appeal, jurors valued the obligation and awarded John Wilson damages against Southerland May, with costs.

Kind of business
Suit
Court
February 1801 term, 25 February 1801
People
Amounts
£10; 14/

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 6, page 137
  • Transcribed by Mark Chilton, Orange County Register of Deeds: his transcription of the February 1801 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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