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Deed proved: John McCanless to John Wilkinson

29 May 1806 · Orange County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions

Deed, John McCanless to John Wilkinson, proved by James Wilkinson.

Kind of business
Deed proved
Court
May 1806 term, 29 May 1806
Grantor
John McCanless
Grantee
John Wilkinson
Instrument
Deed
Proved by
by the Oath of James Wilkinson
The deed
Deed Book 12, page 193 →
John Wilkinson to James Wilkinson Jr (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 7, page 159
  • Transcribed by Mark Chilton, Orange County Register of Deeds: his transcription of the May 1806 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 30004, “County Court Minutes, 1805–1814” (State Archives film).
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