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Courthouse and jail: Sam’l Benton, Catlet Campbell

May 1802 · Orange County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions

Sam’l Benton and Catlet Campbell were appointed to arrange courthouse and pillory repairs with the public-buildings treasurer.

Kind of business
Courthouse and jail
Court
May 1802 term
People

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 307
  • Transcribed by Mark Chilton, Orange County Register of Deeds: his transcription of the May 1802 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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