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Deed proved: James Mears to Gavin Alves

29 February 1804 · Orange County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions

Bill of Sale, James Mears to Gavin Alves, proved by Benjamin Burnsides.

Kind of business
Deed proved
Court
February 1804 term, 29 February 1804
Grantor
James Mears
Grantee
Gavin Alves
Instrument
bill of Sale
Proved by
by the oath of Benjamin Burnsides
The deed
Deed Book 11, page 112 →
James Mears to Gavin Alves (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 6, page 499
  • Transcribed by Mark Chilton, Orange County Register of Deeds: his transcription of the February 1804 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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