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Deed proved: James Lewis to Sam’l Child

26 August 1807 · Orange County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions

Deed of Gift, James Lewis to Sam’l Child, proved by Sam’l Benton.

Kind of business
Deed proved
Court
August 1807 term, 26 August 1807
Grantor
James Lewis
Grantee
Sam’l Child
Instrument
Deed of Gift
Proved by
by the oath of Sam’l Benton
The deed
Deed Book 13, page 34 →
James Lewis to Samuel Child (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 318
  • Transcribed by Mark Chilton, Orange County Register of Deeds: his transcription of the August 1807 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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