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May 1801 · Orange County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions

The county court opened its sitting with justices Sam’l Benton, Wm McCauley and James Carson present.

Kind of business
Court in session
Court
May 1801 term
Justices
Sam’l Benton; Wm McCauley; James Carson

Reading note: The heading said Tuesday 16th May; it followed the fourth Monday opening and preceded Wednesday 27th. Source date retained.

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 179
  • Transcribed by Mark Chilton, Orange County Register of Deeds: his transcription of the May 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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